Which eyewear brand was founded in Los Angeles in 1987 by Larry Leight?

Oliver Peoples is the eyewear brand founded in Los Angeles in 1987 by Larry Leight.

Larry Leight established the company with his brother Dennis Leight and designer Ken Schwartz. The brand opened its first boutique on West Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, a location that helped connect it with the city’s film, music, and design culture.

Oliver Peoples became known for refined optical frames and sunglasses with understated branding. Its styles often draw on vintage American and mid-century references without using large visible logos. The company’s name came from a collection of vintage eyewear purchased from an estate whose owner was named Oliver Peoples.

Garrett Leight California Optical is a separate brand founded by Larry Leight’s son, Garrett Leight. That family connection is a common source of confusion. Oliver Peoples is also distinct from Moscot, the New York eyewear company founded decades earlier.