Boutiques

Gogosha/Goldsmith Shop-in-Shop

16th October 2013

English Style in Los Angeles!

16th October 2013 English style meets Los Angeles savvy at Gogosha Optique with a near-replica of the iconic Oliver Goldsmith boutique in Notting Hill London, transported to the trendy SoCal shop. The fabulous OG sunglasses and Claire Goldsmith’s beautiful optical collection, plus the super little Mini Icons for kids are all on display, along with Limited Editions, vintage and handmade frames.

Gogosha / Goldsmith — Gogosha Optique / Goldsmith display

The two iconic brands are steeped in eyewear history, and this month long eyewear celebration is a superb opportunity for customers to discover the Goldsmith distinctive style, and explore the collections, while experiencing Gogosha’s unique personal service. The shop-in-shop continues through 31st October. www.olivergoldsmith.com www.gogosha.com JG

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Boutiques

Selima at Le Bon Marché

30th September 2013

Pop-Up Boutique in Iconic Paris ‘Grand Magasin‘

1st October 2013 Selima Boutique has opened a chic little off-shoot of their charming Marais shop in the Grande Dame of Parisian stores- Le Bon Marché. The pop-up shop – which will be in Le Bon Marché through Christmas – is a cosy, colourful corner with a great selection of Selima eyewear handmade in France. Selima is a vintage-infused paradise – beautifully crafted frames in luxurious materials – with a knowing nod to retro shapes that customers delight in wearing.

There is also a lovely selection of designer frames from L.G.R. in Italy, RVS by V. from Turkey, and Vic Switzerland.

www.selimaoptique.com Le Bon Marché 24 rue de Sévres 75007 Paris www.lebonmarche.com JG

Boutiques

Vincent Optiek, Netherlands

6th September 2013

12th September 2013 A modern ambiance, fantastic attention to detail, and a penchant for Alpacas (see the youtube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvuicDX1cW0) -Vincent Optiek is a little gem that brings beautiful eyewear choices – labels such as Dita, Graz, Suzy Glam, Gotti Switzerland, Lindberg Precious, Lafont, Face à Face, Mykita, and others – to a local community in Houten, Netherlands. It’s the friendly, smart independent optician’s that some of us wish we had around the corner.

“The new shop has been open for 1 and a half years,” explains owner, Vincent de Goede. “I worked on the interior with a Dutch craftsman called Johan van Zutphen. Our aim was to reflect quality but without looking overly posh, to show a feeling of stylishness, but not excessively trendy.

“We have glasses for all ages, but most of my customers are between 25 and 55. My store is a bit unusual. Most Dutch optical stores are more classic, but there is a new breed of us on the rise. I like to have fun in what I do. For me that means working with the most beautiful eyewear I can find, in a store that fits me like a tailored suit.” Vincent Optiek, Plein 9A, Houten, Netherlands. www.vincentoptiek.nl CN

Boutiques

Sid Fiz Optique

29th August 2013

1st September 2013 Queen’s Park, a fashionable neighbourhood of west London, with a well-known gastro pub (www.thesalusbury.co.uk) inviting bakery (www.gailsbread.co.uk), small independent shops, cafes and a popular farmers’ market is the location of Sid Fiz Optique, a new eyewear store that is a wonderful modern addition to this area. Sid is an eyewear expert, with a wealth of experience of the finest labels on the market – he is also a distributor of some of them, who has long been working with special, quality brands, and who now has his own unique label – Coppe & Sid – in a partnership with Gaultiero Coppe – www.eyedesignclub.com

Sid FIz Optique interior — Sid Fiz Optique interior

For his shop which opened in July, Sid’s choice of frames reflects his knowledge and understanding of the new direction towards artisan luxury, something that is likely to please the fashion crowd and professional families locally. “I am in a really nice position to be able to fill my shop with well selected special labels; my customers will be able to walk down the street here and they will be the only one wearing the frame they purchase. There’s something for everyone, and yet we have chosen eyewear that is less mainstream and more about great design and clean, elegant aesthetics. From what I have seen so far, our customers are intrigued by new design and independent labels they may not have heard about before.”

Providence, Coppe & Sid — Providence by Coppe & Sid

As well as showcasing the Coppe & Sid Eyewear Collection, Sid guided me through labels that included Oliver Peoples, Frency & Mercury, Mykita, Jacques Durand, Lafont, Meyer Eyewear, Face à Face and for kids, Zoobug. “I have a created a minimal interior; my wife and I have designed absolutely everything ourselves and I think the shop reflects something about how we see eyewear moving whilst making this a store where you can see, touch, and try everything – the frames are not locked away and you can pick them up and try them on easily. “The shop also represents a great opportunity to show the Coppe & Sid label in full for the first time; the label has been a great success with the opticians I have worked with and I am looking forward to seeing the response in the eyes of the customer, that is where you really understand the success of a design so you can evolve the collection in line with their tastes and desires.” Sid Fiz Optique, Salusbury Road, Queen’s Park, London. www.sidfizoptique.com CN

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The House of Eyewear

1st August 2013

New Name – Super Specs Remain!

1st August 2013 One of our most admired Parisian boutiques – Les Plus Belles Lunettes du Monde (Eyestylist 1st June 2011) – has a new name: The House of Eyewear. The name change occurred because of the international reach of the boutique’s customers. Expansive, beautiful and varied collections are available in the elegant shop located on a sought after Parisian address: 30 rue de la Trémoille in the 8th arrondissement. Global designers represented include LGR by Luca Ruscone, Anna-Karin Karlsson, Paulino Spectacles, Face à Face, Patty Paillette, Thierry Lasry, l.a.eyeworks, Victoria Beckman and many more. Owner and optician Sandrine Pereira was quoted as saying: “We sell happiness”….and we add eyewear excitement! On your “must see” list when in Paris – The House of Eyewear for a creative eyewear celebration. www.thehouseofeyewear.com JG