Late one Saturday afternoon whilst walking down All Saints Road in Nottinghill I stumbled across the most amazing shop, Oliver Goldsmith.
I was taken down stairs to their archive room which holds their entire collection of sunglasses, I had to be dragged out of the place, bloody amazing!
Oliver Goldsmith began his career in the late 1930’s making sunglasses as a fashion item for the very first time! His creations were worn by the famous, powerful and beautiful, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn, Michael Caine, and Grace Kelly. They featured in iconic films, Ipcress File, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Two for the Road!
The first collection went in to Fortnum and Mason, and Simpsons of Piccadilly and sold out within a week!
Oliver Goldsmith has been a family run British business for over 80 years and now Claire Goldsmith (Olivers great granddaughter) is at the helm.
Whether you need glasses for everyday wear or sunglasses, Oilver Goldsmith is the place to go. You can get an off the peg pair or choose from their archive and have them hand made to fit you perfectly.
Even if you’re not in the market for a pair of glasses, go in and have a look, its a fab shop!!!
trustmeiamunhinged by Anya Wheatley 