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
Jacques Marie Mage debuts a collection of inspired eyewear. Maker of small masterpieces; of
collectible objects steeped in deep histories; of coveted products brimming with idiosyncrasy and
elegance, Jacques Marie Mage strives to break from the banality of retroactive fads and imitative
fashions, choosing instead a dynamic design praxis that draws inspiration from across oceans
and ages, and combines craft motifs with quality materials, advanced production methods, and
ethical business practices.
A testament to ocular originality, the spectacles embrace an array of rich materials, bold
geometric shapes and an exuberance of attitude. Individually, each pair has a story to tell, reconfiguring
the aesthetic influences of bygone eras—from Brutalist architecture to Napoleonic
regalia—in wholly contemporary terms. The resulting eyewear collection consists of precisely
crafted objects of impressive physicality, refined statement pieces that are powerful, playful, and
meaningfully anachronistic.
To this end, J.M.M.’s debut collection of inspired eyewear is a testament to ocular originality. As a
group, the spectacles embrace an array of rich materials, bold geometric shapes, and an
exuberance of attitude. Individually, each pair has a story to tell, re-configuring the aesthetic
influences of bygone eras—from Brutalist architecture to Napoleonic regalia—in wholly
contemporary terms. The resulting eyewear collection consists of precisely crafted objects of
impressive physicality, refined statement pieces that are powerful, playful, and meaningfully
anachronistic.
“Our work is about history, authenticity, and craft,” comments founder and designer Jerome
Jacques Marie Mage. “It’s also about honesty. We’re not trying to take classic shapes and just
color them or twist them in some clever way. Our obsession with quality demands that we utilize
only the most premium materials, develop only the most innovative hardware, and utilize only the
most respectable eyewear manufacturers in the world.”
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.
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).
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.
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.
Our friend Nelson Freitas, the artist behind the hit Bo Tem Mel, visited our flagship store today to pick up a few more pairs of glasses.
He ended up choosing a pair of custom Cazal 627s, crafted by the André Opticas Style Lab – Style and character in abundance!
Always a pleasure to Shadelize this man!
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.
At André Opticas, we sell glasses for people from another world, so what better way to celebrate 30 years of existence than with a dress that’s out of this world?
André Opticas presented the challenge, and João Rolo brought the project to life: an extravagant dress made with 8.5 metres of moiré fabric, featuring over 300 glasses and around 250 temples in shades of brown, red, and burgundy. A one-of-a-kind haute couture piece, now on display at André Opticas on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon.
Here, visitors can admire this masterpiece signed by João Rolo and also discover exclusive, luxurious eyewear brands. From authentic vintage relics—many crafted over 50 years ago—to international, commercial, and alternative labels, André Opticas offers a unique experience in high-end eyewear.