Oliver Peoples, the esteemed luxury eyewear brand from Los Angeles, has opened its first boutique in Montreal at the new Royalmount shopping centre, marking a significant milestone as its inaugural presence in Québec. It’s also the third location for the brand in Canada.
“We are thrilled to be opening our third boutique in Canada and notably, our first within the Québec
province. The Montreal store beautifully combines the signature, gallery-like setting of an Oliver
Peoples flagship with a modern, architectural ode to the city. It’s the perfect pairing of local inspiration
and Southern California design,” said Rocco Basilico, Oliver Peoples President.
Oliver Peoples first began on Sunset Blvd in 1987 with a vintage-inspired approach to eyewear paired
with exceptional craftsmanship.
“Today, Oliver Peoples continues to find inspiration in the Southern California lifestyle. Known for a deliberate lack of a logo, the brand instead focuses on exceptional design details made for the wearer and paired with the finest quality materials. Oliver Peoples strives to be the most prestigious and culturally distinctive eyewear in the world,” said the company in a news release.
“The brand brings the same level of intention and inspiration to the Montreal boutique. The space
features OP signature midcentury modern design elements combined with local influence. The
quintessential OP interior details are seen in every angle. Whether it’s the front window featuring a
custom orb design or the individual shelving that lines the main interiors, each angle is reminiscent of
a gallery – creating light and space for each unique piece to be on display. In addition, signature OP
colorways, including the frequent usage of gold metals and teal hues, fill the space.”
It said the influence of Montreal is distinct with the space drawing heavily from the 1960s modern
Brutalist movement, especially paying homage to the iconic Habitat 67 by Moshe Safdie.
“With each individual shelving serving as a study in modular design. To pair, the interiors features exquisite light fixtures by renowned French designers, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, with textured glass lamps adding a touch of artistry and sophistication. These elements harmoniously complement the
evergreen Oliver Peoples details,” it said.
“Throughout the walls of custom shelving, the Fall 2024 collection is on full display. This season is
especially a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship. Each frame in the mainline collection, whether crafted from acetate or titanium, is meticulously made in Japan. Notably, the offerings include a reimagined archival feminine frame from the 90s, Art Deco-inspired shapes, and a stunning optical addition to the best-selling 0nly collection. Additionally, the Montreal boutique will feature the brand’s best-selling collaboration with New York-based womenswear brand KHAITE, as well as the newly launched Roger Federer collaboration, which perfectly pairs high-performance functionality with luxurious design.”
Oliver Peoples currently has distribution in more than 60 countries and operates 41 retail stores with new openings in Amsterdam, Aspen, Milan, and more.
The retailer’s first Canadian location opened at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre in the fall of 2018, and soon after a second Canadian storefront opened in Vancouver at 1061 Alberni Street. Royalmount is the first new Canadian location to open for Oliver Peoples in six years.
