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Cary Grant was an Anglo-American actor born in 1904 who went on to become one of Hollywood’s greatest and most recognised leading men. During the 1950’s, Grant established a close working relationship with the award-winning director Alfred Hitchcock and one of the many great films they completed together was the 1959 classic Hollywood spy thriller North by Northwest where he acted the role of Roger Thornhill, a fugitive from the law with a mistaken identity, often seen adjusting his glasses while concentrating. This is commonly listed as one of the greatest films of all time and set him up as a Hollywood great.

One could say the heavier style of the bold acetate material frames were matched to his stature, comparably the Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck were matched to his slighter frame. If you want to stand out in the crowd then the Oliver Peoples Cary Grant glasses are the ones to choose!

In the film, Grant wore one of his most iconic suits, a grey custom-made outfit tailored in Savile Row London, which thereafter became heavily copied around the world. To complete the look, Grant wore glasses that were considered by fashion experts to be eyewear that was ‘simple, sophisticated and of great quality’. Oliver Peoples later found this the perfect inspiration and designed a full rimmed acetate model named after the actor. The classic round shape offers style, comfort and a timeless appeal that has remained influential on men’s style ever since.

Oliver Peoples have collaborated with the Cary Grant estate to update the colours and combinations of colours, all of which are subtle in hue and also evolved a number two model to keep up with modern times but still paying respect to the great man. You could say this matches his versatility as a silver screen actor.

His estate was looked after by his daughter Jennifer Grant who had full and wholesome input into the range of iconic glasses and sunglasses right from the start. Jennifer stated that she wanted to honour her dad’s memory of simple yet sophisticated glasses that adorned him.

The frames are made from the finest materials with the most robust joints, yet they have the intricate detail like the CG engraving, denoting his initials on the temple tip.

 Oliver Peoples OV5413U Cary Grant

Oliver Peoples OV5413U Cary Grant

Oliver Peoples OV5413SU Cary Grant Sun Sunglasses

Oliver Peoples OV5413SU Cary Grant Sun Sunglasses

Stay up to date with the shape of this signature style Oliver Peoples Cary Grant Sun, inspired by the frame worn by Cary Grant’s character in the classic film. Handcrafted in Italy with a keyhole bridge, these frames are a must have for anyone who aspires to a characteristic Hollywood style with a contemporary twist. The bold acetate frame is distinguished from other Oliver Peoples frames by the discrete detailing of the legendary actor’s name on the inside of the arms and is available in 8 different colours in both Optical and Sunglasses.

Oliver Peoples OV5436 Cary Grant 2

Oliver Peoples OV5436 Cary Grant 2

Oliver Peoples OV5436S Cary Grant 2 Sun Sunglasses

Oliver Peoples OV5436S Cary Grant 2 Sun Sunglasses

The Cary Grant 2 is an evolution of the initial classic design with subtle modern changes. The main design difference is that this version of the Cary Grant model is semi-rimless. This aesthetically stylish combination frame again features bold quality acetate but with a metal bridge.

Constructed by Oliver Peoples, the Cary Grant Cary Grant 2 is available in 5 colours also in Optical and Sunglass.

All Oliver Peoples eyewear includes glasses case, cleaning cloth and full manufacturers guarantee.

designerglasses.co.uk are proud to be an authorised stockist for this great brand honouring this great actor. We carry all of the Oliver Peoples range and are based in Kent, United Kingdom.

 

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