The Optician

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jan/22/the-rise-of-the-slutty-little-glasses-how-mens-eyewear-just-became-the-hottest-accessory

Consider the optics: why men have fallen back in love with spectacles Slim frames and tinted lenses are reshaping how men present themselves, both on‑screen and off, turning glasses into one of the year’s most expressive style tools

He's back.

To G*i Gherardi, the first person outside my immediate crew to offer her kindness and support in opening my shop. I had always hoped my place would feel like those early years at L.A. Eyeworks. Thank you for being you and never straying from your original vision. You inspire me with each new collection. It’s a reminder to keep doing my thing, even if others are marching in a different direction. Thanks to Garrett Leight for this write-up. Collaboration of good people, I love it. ❤️

G*i Gherardi, legendary co-founder of l.a.Eyeworks By G*i Gherardi I landed in eyewear by accident, really. My best friend Barbara McReynolds got us both jobs at an optical shop in Lido Isle in the early seventies, because we wanted $200 to hitchhike to New York. Our boss was a guy by the name of Ed Rose, who loved to play golf. He’d teach us how ...