Dr. York Spectacle Maker
1oth January 2013 Our friends José Castellanos and Elena Orestano from Mexico City have created a very special Dr. York concept store in Los Angeles. They told us all about it in Paris a few months ago while the work was in progress! The store is now open and it is looking amazing.
Set up to bring new generation independent eyewear brands to L.A., the eclectic mix of up-and-coming brands includes many favourites at Eyestylist…. Italian labels Res/Rei and Blue Magic Eye; from Sweden, Oscar Magnuson, from Paris, Caroline Abram, from Rome, L.G.R. by Luca Gnecchi Ruscone, and many more. As in the Mexico City store, there is also a special vintage collection on offer; each design from the past has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the owners.
The architect-designed interior has the feel of an art gallery with some of the personal vibe of the Mexico store we find so engaging – with similar touches such as the welcoming chair outside. At the new store you will also be welcomed by Elena’s charming golden retriever and running companion, Renzo.
We wish we could have been there in December for the opening – our eye is on this store for how things develop and which labels will be added in the months ahead. Good luck Dr. York Los Angeles! CN Dr. York Optical, 8302 West 3rd Street (at South Sweetzer Avenue), Los Angeles – 310-857-6797.
Read about Dr. York, Mexico City: www.eyestylist.com/2011/07/dr-york-mexico-city/