Founded in 1926 by Philip Oliver Goldsmith, a former salesman for a small optical firm, Oliver Goldsmith were the first to see glasses as fashion accessories, the brand was the first to appear in Vogue, the first to be endorsed by Celebrities and Royals and the first to work alongside fashion houses to create one-off pieces for the catwalks. Think 20th Century icons. Grace Kelly, Michael Caine, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon. Think iconic films of the Fifties and Sixties. The Ipcress File, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Two for the Road. They’ve all got one thing in common: Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses.
Before Oliver Goldsmith, spectacles were uncomfortable, unflattering and uninspiring. Sunglasses were just any old pair of specs with tinted lenses. Goldsmith set out to transform the way that glasses were both designed and made. A whole new concept appeard: Eyewear. Remaining a family business the company is run today by Claire Goldsmith, the great granddaughter of the founder P. Oliver Goldsmith. The re-launch of Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses has been an instant success that brings back the individual style and quality that epitomised this iconic brand.
Vintage meets modern – this is the perfect marriage that comes along with every new design released by Oliver Goldsmith, whether it be read-to-wear or couture, three things will remain true:
The designs will always be bold. The quality will always be to the highest specification, and the fit will be like no other frame you have tried before.
Till today to wear an Oliver Goldsmith frame means to express yourself.
“I don’t believe in those theories about a certain style suiting a certain shape of face. Life is too short to worry about such things. If you find a shape you like, have it.”
Oliver Goldsmith, 1969
Oliver Goldsmith's design studio is located in London, UK.
Oliver Goldsmith is distributed in Europe exclusively by SEEQUAL S.A.R.L..