Number of locations 9 retail stores Website www.oliverpeoples.com CEO David Schulte (Aug 2006–) | Products Eyewear and Sunglasses Founded 1987 Parent organization Oakley, Inc. | |
Type Subsidiary of Luxottica Group S.p.a. Key people Larry Leight (Co-Founder and Creative Director)
David Schulte (CEO) Headquarters Los Angeles, California, United States Founders Larry Leight, Ken Schwartz Profiles | ||
Oliver peoples history
Oliver Peoples is an American luxury eyewear brand, established in 1987. The company opened its first boutique in West Hollywood, California and appeared on the cover of German Vogue in 1987. The design house is also the official licensee of Paul Smith Spectacles. In addition to being sold in Oliver Peoples boutiques and via oliverpeoples.com, the eyewear can be found in a variety of notable fashion boutiques and department stores throughout the world.
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The brand has been featured in numerous fashion magazines, including GQ, Vogue, Elle, L'Uomo Vogue, Esquire and Vanity Fair. Characterized by subtle detailing, retro aesthetics and high-quality materials, their frames are popular with celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise. Recently celebrating twenty-five years in the industry, the brand remains highly influential, creating campaigns that deploy film, music and designer collaborations that communicate a lifestyle that is distinctly Los Angeles.
In 2006, Oakley acquired Oliver Peoples for $46.7 million. Oakley and its assets were subsequently purchased by eye industry giant Luxottica in 2007.