{"product_id":"1990s-la-eyeworks-eyeglasses-playtime","title":"1990s LA Eyeworks Eyeglasses | Playtime","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese 1990s LA Eyeworks frames embody the brand’s fearless design philosophy—playful, sculptural, and intelligent. The red and blue color pairing captures the eccentric spirit that defined LA’s eyewear scene during the decade, balancing creativity with sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e No lenses (ready for custom prescription or tint)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFounded in Los Angeles in 1979 by lifelong friends Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi, l.a.Eyeworks redefined what eyewear could be. At a time when glasses were largely treated as medical devices, the duo championed them as wearable art—bold expressions of individuality rather than something to hide behind. Their philosophy, \"A face is like a work of art. It deserves a great frame,\" became one of the most iconic statements in optical history. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstantly recognizable for sculptural silhouettes, fearless color palettes, and unconventional proportions, l.a.Eyeworks helped establish Los Angeles as a global center for independent eyewear design. Every frame begins as a hand-drawn sketch before being meticulously handcrafted in Japan or Italy, balancing artistic experimentation with exceptional craftsmanship. More than four decades later, the brand remains one of the most influential independent eyewear houses in the world, inspiring generations of designers to see glasses not as accessories, but as a celebration of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note from AZYR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003el.a.Eyeworks holds a special place in our hearts. We had the privilege of knowing co-founder Gai Gherardi, whose generosity extended far beyond her remarkable designs. Before her passing, Gai mailed us a box of l.a.Eyeworks frames to be recycled—one final act that reflected her belief that great eyewear deserves a long life. It's an honor to continue that mission, restoring vintage frames and returning them to the world where they belong. May Gai's legacy—and the spirit of l.a.Eyeworks—live on forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l.a.Eyeworks","offers":[{"title":"OS","offer_id":51743736791224,"sku":"KS152","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_5685_HEIC.jpg?v=1756483798","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/en-ca\/products\/1990s-la-eyeworks-eyeglasses-playtime","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}