The history of KameManNen, which is said to be the oldest eyewear brand in Japan, began in 1917 at the city of Fukui, with a plating factory called “Kimura Seisakusho”. After the Second World War, this was developed to an eyewear factory based in Sabae and KameManNen was born. In 1981 KameManNen successfully used titanium, which is known for its durability and lightness to produce eyewear for the first time in the world, introducing Sabae’s high production quality to the world. The name KameManNen came from a Japanese proverb, “A crane lives a thousand years, a turtle ten thousand years” (Tsuru wa sennen, Kame wa mannen in Japanese. A proverb depicts longevity)”, which was the desire of the founder, Kikujiro Kimura. The brand aspires to continue the concept of KameManNen to pursue not only the beauty of the design itself, but also precise production of eyewear of the highest quality.
New DITA 2018 have landed in Lisbon
A nova colecção DITA para 2018 já está disponível nas nossas boutiques,
venha conhecer uma das mais especiais e detalhadas colecções feita pelos melhores artesãos japoneses.
Uma colecção que evoca o mood americano combinada com a sofisticação da european atittude.
Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses
#EMBRACETHESPECTACLE
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.”
MATSUDA Sunglasses at André Opticas Lisboa
Founded in 1967 by Mitsuhiro Matsuda in Tokyo, the Matsuda brand quickly became one of the most famous Japanese fashion houses. The creations are known for looking to the past for inspiration while remaining contemporary and often ahead of their time. In one word: Timeless.
All of their eyewear is meticulously handcrafted in Japan’s artisan workshops, and each Matsuda creation represents over 45 years of design history and heritage. Only the finest materials are used in every piece, including cellulose acetate, titanium, sterling silver, solid 18K gold, and 22.5K gold plating.
In the 90s, we had the pleasure of experiencing these pieces, and today, we are proud to bring back this unique and distinctive concept.
Special Edition DITA x André Opticas
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.
Collaboration DITA X AndréOpticas Limited Edition Series of Grand Master 2
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.
Oliver Peoples Vintage Exclusive at André Opticas
For the past two years, we had been hearing rumours about a possible re-edition of some Oliver Peoples icons.
That Mr. Larry Leigh had many people requesting it, and that he was searching through his entire archive for some true classics. From the start, we were eagerly anticipating what was to come, as throughout the many years we’ve worked with Oliver Peoples—before they even established themselves as a brand in Europe—they have always set the standard for high-end eyewear.
On one hand, the acquisition by Luxottica, a giant in the eyewear world, led to the mass expansion of retail points and production. On the other hand, the shift from manufacturing in Japan to a new factory in Italy has resulted in the production of many more frames than at the previous facilities. These differences in numbers are, in our opinion, partly due to a loss of quality in some pieces, rather than improved manufacturing methods.
Thankfully, we still have a vast collection, all produced in Japan… But not all news is bad!
We’re pleased to inform you about the re-edition of three models from the early collections of Mr. Larry Leigh. It seems he found a few frames with original hardened glass sun lenses…
The first model released by Oliver Peoples, the OP-505 from the 1986 collection, the OP-1955, and the unmistakable O’Malley, inspired by Peter O’Malley, President of the Dodgers.
Produced in the original factory, this limited edition is crafted with the first-class materials we love so much. In addition to the premium materials, the lenses feature the original colours from that era.
We have two complete sets available in Lisbon—but don’t sleep on it… These collector’s pieces quickly sell out at the few points of sale where they are available.