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Oliver Peoples is committed to designing stimulating eyewear for expressive individuals.
The Spring/Summer 2007 Oliver Peoples
eyewear collection features a modern perspective
on 1950’s and 1960’s style. This
spring, a bold, intellectual aesthetic is seen
and complimented by feminine glamour.
The Dexi and Portia are two notable
women’s optical frames with a playful and
smart feel. The Dexi is an upswept cat-eye
shape while the Portia evokes the archetypal
sexy librarian image. The boldness of
the design is balanced with natural colors
such as Sycamore and Hickory to compliment
the wearer. For the men, the Clarke
and the Prescott stand out among the
rest. The architectural, clean lines fuse sophistication
and style. The Clarke reminds
us of Clark Kent’s underlying strength peering
through his black-rimmed frames. The
Prescott has a slightly edgier feel with a
gradient plastic frame front available in two
color ways, 8108 and Storm. For the more
classic gent, it is also offered in Black, Dark
Mahogany and Olive Tortoise.
Stepping away from the oversized look, this
season’s sunglasses seem to be moving in
a smaller, more modern direction. The striking,
generous plastic cut of the Barlow
and the Moffi tt convey an ultra mod fl air
that pays tribute to legendary eras. The Virtuoso
is a masculine modifi ed plastic aviator
with the same retro styling and appeal. The
handcrafted thick plastic frame and high
quality polarized lenses make the Virtuoso
both attractive and functional.
From the same genre is the Prentice, a
strong statement for the fashion forward
individual. The beautifully beveled plastic
sunglass features retro pin detailing. The
unisex design is both intellectual and sexy.
Available in classic colors like Black and
Dark Mahogany, the Prentice is not to be
missed.
The recurring statement this season is gold
metal detailing born from the must have
sunglass the Harlot. Arabelle, Jezebelle,
Leyla and Vilette all encompass
the trend, but each has its own distinctive
qualities that make it unique. Arabelle
and Jezebelle are smaller shaped 6-base
frames with elegant metal detailing on the
frame front. The evolution of the Harlot
continues with the Leyla, an oversized
thin luxurious design available in a range of
hues. The Vilette intertwines the bold and
the glamorous with a thick rolled plastic cut
complimented by a hint of metal detailing
and a feminine lens shape.
The Spring/Summer 2007 collection marks
a distinct movement in eyewear this season.
A fresh direction with vintage influences and
thoughtful detailing, Oliver Peoples offers a
dynamic collection.
Larry Leight
Chief Designer and Co-Founder
Larry Leight’s designs and unique philosophy have
changed the course of eyewear and infl uenced
designers throughout the world. In 1987, Leight’s
premiere collection of retro-inspired spectacles gained
him international exposure and transformed the
perception of glasses in the 20th century. Since then,
Leight’s designs can be found on the most recognizable
faces around the world and have helped to position
Oliver Peoples at the forefront of innovative luxury
eyewear market.
An optician by trade, Leight is also a skilled perfectionist
and is committed to making the best eyewear on the
market. This involves being part of every aspect of the
business, from the opening of his fi rst Oliver Peoples
eyewear boutique, on Sunset Boulevard in his native
Los Angeles, to ensuring his sales and marketing
techniques are transferred to the Oliver Peoples culture
and sales team as it grows.
In 1994, under Leight’s direction, Oliver Peoples entered
a licensing agreement with famed British clothing
designer Sir Paul Smith to design Paul Smith Spectacles.
Leight’s unprecedented design perspective altered the
direction of the eyewear industry by developing a multilayer
color lamination process which popularized a trend
in plastic frames that remains true to this day.
Leight’s success and popularity also led to his
collaboration with Mr. Patrizio Bertelli, Chief Executive of
Prada, for the launch of Prada’s fi rst eyewear collection
in 1999. The large-scale gradient fl ash mirror rimless
sunglasses that were part of the collection set a trend
that continues to reign in the fashion industry.
Leight has designed for many more international names
including: MiuMiu, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and Vera
Wang. In addition, Leight designs limited edition frames
for Elton John, which are distributed by Oliver Peoples.
The profi t from the sale of these glasses benefi ts the
Elton John AIDS Foundation.
In 2001, Larry Leight was one of nine top American
designers, including Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera
and Diane Von Furstenberg, who were honored by
Conde Nast Publications and Ford Motor Company.
The honorees were invited to manufacture their own
creation inspired by the newly Re-designed Ford
Thunderbird. Leight’s Thunderbird sunglass appeared in
an international media campaign to commemorate this
special event.
The following year, Leight’s achievements and
contributions to the fashion industry were further
recognized by his peers when he received an invitation
to join the prestigious CFDA, Council of Fashion
Designers of America.
In their shared vision of the future, Leight and Oliver
Peoples’ President Bill Barton, will lead the company in
launching of a new modern active lifestyle brand from
Southern California that fuses utility and style and will
“redefi ne the meaning of living in the sun.”
Larry Leight’s contribution to eyewear cannot be
ignored. Everyone from Madonna and Jack Nicholson
to Brad Pitt and Jessica Simpson has worn his glasses.
It is no surprise that the name “Oliver Peoples” has
become synonymous with the finest eyewear in the
world.
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