Oliver Peoples – Cary Grant
The Cary Grant Collection is basically Oliver Peoples taking a frame that people already loved and giving it the kind of care it deserves. The shape comes from the glasses Cary Grant wore in North by Northwest, so it has that slightly bold, square-ish front that feels familiar right away. When you hold them, nothing feels overdesigned — just a clean, classic pair of glasses with a bit of that old-film charm. They look good on a lot of faces because the style isn’t forced or trendy; it’s simple and confident in a very natural way.
The frames themselves feel solid without being heavy. They’re made from nice acetate, smooth in the hand, and the fit is easy — no digging into your nose, no squeezing behind the ears. The colors stay in that classic lane too: warm tortoises, soft browns, blacks, nothing loud. Once you have them on, they feel as if this is the only right thing to wear. This can be an everyday pair not because it is very definitely a statement frame but because it simply is the frame that fits so right.
Special Features
One of the things that stands out in the Cary Grant Collection is how much attention went into getting the proportions right. The front isn’t too thick or too thin, and the keyhole bridge gives the frame that little bit of character without pushing the look too far. The acetate is of nice weight — not heavy, yet solid — whereas the edges have been finished such that they feel just right in the hand. The colors are chosen with great care. They are not loud colors, but mature well and match with almost anything you wear.
A Look That’s Easy to Recognize
What makes the Cary Grant Collection interesting is how true it stays to the original frame from the film, but without feeling stuck in the past. The shape has a slightly lifted upper line that gives the glasses a quiet bit of sharpness, almost like a built-in confidence boost. Some versions in the collection come in sunwear too, with lenses that have that soft, vintage tint — the kind that immediately changes the whole mood of your outfit. And unlike a lot of “retro” eyewear, these don’t feel heavy or stiff. They sit lightly and keep their shape even after a lot of wear.
If you want to see how the Cary Grant frames really look and feel, it’s worth stopping by one of the EuroOptica boutiques in Manhattan. Trying them on in person makes a big difference — you can see the colors in real light, feel the weight of the acetate, and find the shape that actually works for your face. Our teams at the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Amsterdam Ave locations are great at helping you compare styles without any pressure. Just walk in, try a few pairs, and get a sense of what makes this collection special.
