Whom You Know: BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Oliver Peoples

Sunday, March 8, 2009

BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Oliver Peoples

Founded in 1987, Oliver Peoples began with the introduction of a retro-inspired eyewear collection created by renowned designer Larry Leight. Headquartered in Los Angeles, where Hollywood and fashion converge, Oliver Peoples now has eight retail stores located in Los Angeles [1], New York City [2], South Coast Plaza [1], Tokyo [1], and Malibu [1]. Oliver Peoples Eyewear is also available at fine optical and specialty stores on six continents in more than 45 countries and territories. Whom You Know loves Oliver Peoples and thinks you should check out the wonderful Madison Avenue location so you can see our great city looking fabulous!

Timeline of Oliver Peoples:

1986
First Oliver Peoples boutique opens on Sunset Blvd. LOS ANGELES, selling vintage frames.

1987
Oliver Peoples creates its own brand, Oliver Peoples Eyewear. Co-founder Larry Leight becomes Chief Designer

1989
Second Oliver Peoples boutique opened in Tokyo, Japan.

1994
Paul Smith Spectacles launched through licensing agreement with Sir Paul Smith.

1997
First in-store Oliver Peoples optical department opened in Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills.

1998
Third Oliver Peoples boutique opens in SoHo, New York.

2000
Fourth Oliver Peoples boutique opened on Madison Avenue, New York City.

2001
Oliver Peoples launches first website
www.oliverpeoples.com

2003
Oliver Peoples introduces technically advanced VFX lenses to the market and re-launches.

2004
Oliver Peoples launches new active lifestyle brand, Mosley Tribes.

2005
Fifth Oliver Peoples boutique opens in south coast plaza

2006
Oliver Peoples teams up with lifestyle label quango music group to market the first commercial cd release, op4

2007
Sixth Oliver Peoples Boutique opens in Malibu, CA.

2007
Oliver Peoples opens in-store at Bergdorf Goodman.

2008
Corporate headquarters move to Sunset BLVD in West Hollywood.

2008
Oliver Peoples opens in-store at fred segal.

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