The brand

What makes l.a. Eyeworks l.a. Eyeworks.

Founded in Hollywood by Gai Gherardi and Barbara McReynolds, l.a. Eyeworks pioneered the idea that eyewear is a form of personal art. The brand has dressed musicians, artists, architects, and creatives across five decades.

Best for: Creatives · Architects · People who pick the most interesting thing in the room

Why we carry l.a. Eyeworks

The details that matter.

Made in Japan and Italy

Using only the highest-grade acetate and metals.

Genuinely original shapes

If you want something nobody else in the room has, this is the rack to walk to.

Cult following

From Andy Warhol to current studio creatives, the LA Eyeworks roster is a who's-who of cultural figures.

In person

The full l.a. Eyeworks collection
is in our cases.

Both Glimpse locations carry the active l.a. Eyeworks lineup. Bring a friend, take photos, try every shape twice. Our opticians have spent decades fitting these frames; their input is part of the price.

Gold Coast — 312 943 2020 Hinsdale — 630 325 2020