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VAVA – Siza Vieira

Publicado em VAVA, ZEISS

Collaboration with Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira

As glasses are a rigid object, they need to fit perfectly to the face and become a mechanical part of the body.

The collaboration with Álvaro Siza Vieira, a leading figure in contemporary architecture, is the result of the undeniable connection between VAVA

and the work of Siza Vieira, creator of many iconic buildings from the last 50 years.

This partnership is reflected in a “capsule collection” of limited/numbered edition eyewear and another collection of continuous production.

This is a fact that deserves to be celebrated, as Siza Vieira was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1992.

VAVA – Portuguese Eyewear Brand

VAVA glasses have a sophisticated, contemporary, and urban look. They are subtly futuristic, conceptual, and timeless.

VAVA’s motto is to offer a high-quality product that encompasses the experience, knowledge, and artistry of the great Italian masters

of handcrafted eyewear. This knowledge is being lost in a time when handmade production is flourishing, yet dominated by the use of low-quality materials.

This approach, combined with the use of the highest quality materials, makes VAVA unique.

The collection will be available at André Opticas from January 2019.

6 anos atrás

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Salvador Dali in ESKIMO by Courrèges available at André Opticas Lisboa

Publicado em André Courrèges

After watching the movie Casino for the thousandth time and admiring Ginger McKenna’s (Sharon Stone) style, dressed entirely in Courrèges, we increasingly realize just how significant André Courrèges’ designs were in the fashion world! The mood of the 60s was Courrèges… In 1964, he launched one of the greatest icons of all time! We love his Eskimo Sunglasses, and if you do too, you can find them exclusively in our stores!

“I DONT DO DRUGS

I AM DRUGS”

Salvador Dali

9 anos atrás

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Special Edition DITA x André Opticas

Publicado em André Opticas, André Opticas Style Lab, Dita, Edições limitadas, Friends, Marcas

The Re-Make of an Icon.
The Grand Master 2, the second and most successful model in the Grandmaster series by DITA Eyewear, has become the latest piece to be customised by the André Opticas StyleLab.

The GM2 is already a classic in the DITA portfolio and a must-have for any high-end eyewear enthusiast. Celebrities such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Usher, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Lion, Fabolous, Sean Paul, and many others have showcased their GM2s on numerous occasions.

Handcrafted in Japan using traditional methods, with cotton acetate and titanium metals, DITA collaborated with André Opticas, the “dream store,” to create a limited edition of just 17 pieces worldwide. This exclusive GM2 features a matte tortoiseshell finish, specially developed for the collaboration, and titanium hinges plated with 24K gold—an edition for true connoisseurs who seek not fashion, but timeless style in an ultra-exclusive version.

Available exclusively at André Opticas stores.

10 anos atrás

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Roberto Cavalli Snake-Collection Launch

Publicado em Eventos, Friends, Geral, Marcas, Roberto Cavalli

On November 13th, André Ópticas on Avenida da Liberdade hosted celebrities from the world of television, lifestyle, fashion, and blogging to get an exclusive first look at the new capsule collection from the Italian brand Roberto Cavalli.

The new ICONIC SNAKE COLLECTION is a true tribute to the DNA of the ROBERTO CAVALLI brand: Sensuality and glamour define this new collection, paying homage to the true spirit of the Cavalli imagination, expressed through the iconic serpent.

Sinuously applied to the proposed frames, the Roberto Cavalli emblem characterizes the pieces in this capsule collection, defining their exclusive and refined nature, also determined by the use of pavé sparkling crystals.

The profiles of these frames are animated by sinuous metallic snakes, which wrap around the temples, their silhouettes covered in Swarovski crystals.

All the must-haves in this collection feature the serpent winding along the entire temple.

In addition to enjoying a cocktail to the sounds of DJ Rui Santoro, guests were also able to take photos in a custom photobooth and share the moment on social media.

@marcolin_eyewear @andreopticas #robertocavalli_snakecollection

10 anos atrás

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André Opticas X ModaLisboa Collaboration

Publicado em André Opticas, André Opticas Style Lab, Edições limitadas, Eventos, Friends, Geral

We collaborated with ModaLisboa to produce the official association model. Since we were invited to showcase our treasure, we decided to invite our dear Eduarda Abbondanza to present us with an out-of-the-box design for a special edition… just 1 of 1.

Handcrafted using 100% manual techniques, the model Legacy by E. Abbondanza, created by the founder of ModaLisboa, is made from Asian Buffalo Horn—an eco-friendly, ultra-lightweight, hypoallergenic material with unique colour nuances and patterns characteristic of each animal.

Head over to Rua Augusta and experience this design piece firsthand, heart-made for the most discerning eyewear enthusiast, at André Opticas’ private exhibition – Por Detrás das Sombras (Behind the Shadows).

10 anos atrás

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AndréOpticas X MUDE Collaboration

Publicado em André Opticas, André Opticas Style Lab, Edições limitadas, Eventos

We collaborated with MUDE to create the model for the museum. Since we were invited to showcase our treasure, we decided to ask the institution to present us with a design – OUT OF THE BOX – to create a special edition… only 1 of 1 was made, and the final result is SUPER!!!

Crafted using 100% handmade techniques, the model – Study for an Asymmetry – created by the museum’s super curator Anabela Becho, was made from Asian Buffalo Horn. An eco-friendly, lightweight, hypoallergenic material that displays unique colour nuances and patterns characteristic of each animal.

Head to Rua Augusta to experience this design piece in person, heart-made for the most discerning eyewear enthusiasts, at the exclusive AndréOpticas exhibition – Behind the Shadows.

10 anos atrás

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Exhibition “Por Detrás das Sombras”

Publicado em André Opticas, André Opticas Style Lab, Eventos, Geral, Press, Vintage

The exhibition “POR DETRÁS DAS SOMBRAS” (Behind the Shadows) evokes one of the accessories that has undergone the greatest transformation over time, presenting a selection from the André Opticas Collection (which includes over 3,000 vintage pieces), showcasing some of the most important items in the history of eyewear. In the vault room, a selection of around 400 pairs of glasses highlights the key brands, styles, designers, and changes in shapes and materials that have shaped the evolution of glasses from the 1950s to the present day. While it focuses on contemporary times, there are significant historical flashbacks, including examples from the 17th century.

The aim is to show the public the evolution of eyewear, its major transformations in shape, color, material, and applied technology, as well as how it has contributed to the definition of different styles and languages over time, being both actors and vehicles of various perspectives on material culture. André Opticas was founded in 1981 within an optical family in Oeiras.

In the same year, André Leal was born, and from an early age, he accompanied his parents on their travels, work, and shared passion for eyewear. By the age of 15, he already had experience in lens cutting, frame repairs, and it was around this time that his interest in collecting, especially bold eyewear models, began. Collecting has always influenced his life, his friendships, his travels, and his profession.

10 anos atrás

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Dolce&Gabbana Mosaico Eyewear Exclusively available at André Opticas in Portugal

Publicado em Dolce & Gabbana, Edições limitadas, Geral, Marcas

Dolce&Gabbana proudly honours once more the traditions of Italian craftsmanship, and for the first time applying the art of micro mosaic to its eyewear.
The micro mosaic, created exclusively for the Dolce&Gabbana eyewear collection, involves masterly expertise in the spinning of Murano glass, resulting in micro tiles that are then delicately and accurately laid by hand by skilled craftsmen, a technique that constitutes the very foundation of their mosaic craft.
The result is a true inimitable “artwork” expressing the most refined in premium luxury, and it acts as a tribute to the floral themes that are so beloved by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, themes that are deeply embedded in the DNA of the brand. by one by hands making this sunglass a real masterpiece, unique and highly exclusive because there were only made 70 pieces worldwide.

In Portugal this special edition is available in exclusive at AndréOpticas.

11 anos atrás

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Collaboration DITA X AndréOpticas Limited Edition Series of Grand Master 2

Publicado em André Opticas Style Lab, Dita, Edições limitadas, Geral, Marcas

The Re-Make of an Icon.

The Grand Master 2, the second and most successful model in the Grand Master series by DITA Eyewear, has now become the latest “customisation target” for the André Opticas Style Lab.

The GM2 is already a classic in DITA’s portfolio and a must-have for any high-end eyewear enthusiast. Celebrities like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Usher, Chris Brown, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Lion, Fabolous, Sean Paul, among many others, have been spotted on various occasions wearing their GM2s.

Handcrafted in Japan using manual processes, cotton acetate, and titanium metals, DITA, in collaboration with André Opticas—the “dream store”—has produced a limited edition of just 17 pieces worldwide.

This exclusive edition features a matte tortoise acetate specially developed for this collaboration, complemented by titanium hinges plated in 24K gold—a collection for true connoisseurs who seek not fashion, but timeless style in an ultra-exclusive version.

Available exclusively at André Opticas stores.

11 anos atrás

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L.G.R. La Polverosa Special Edition at André Opticas

Publicado em Edições limitadas, Geral, L.G.R., Marcas

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With the help of experienced hunters, L.G.R. developed a specific model for hunting, which provides protection against high-impact forces around the eyes without compromising the hunter’s field of vision.

The frame, with “Dantesque” proportions, is made from Mazzucchelli acetate and, when worn, completely surrounds the eye area, resembling a ski mask. The yellow, photochromic polycarbonate lenses finish off the beauty of La Polverosa, allowing for enhanced vision of details, with lens color intensity adjusting according to the amount of light, either from the day or the surroundings.

La Polverosa is a valley in the Maremma region, at the heart of Tuscany, that remains untouched in a self-sustaining system relying only on its natural resources. In this place, the art of hunting is still practiced with the spirit of another era. The traditional values of a true hunter remain anchored in the past, as if La Polverosa were immune to the passage of time.

13 anos atrás

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