A Face Deserves a Great Frame
For customers who see eyewear as far more than a practical accessory, l.a. Eyeworks designer frames offer a refreshing sense of optical imagination. At Eye Candy, we love introducing customers to eyeworks eyewear because every pair tells a story of creative investigation, individuality, and bold design. The brand has long championed the idea that a face is a work of art, and every work of art deserves a great frame. Whether you are drawn to bold shapes, playful color combinations, or subtle sculptural details, l.a. Eyeworks glasses encourage people to express who they are rather than blend into prevailing norms. It is eyewear with personality built into every line.
From a Single Storefront on Melrose Avenue
The story of l.a. Eyeworks began in 1979, when Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi opened a single storefront on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Before McReynolds and Gai Gherardi began their venture, the two had spent years alongside seasoned opticians, and their roots are often traced back to the seaside community of Huntington Beach. When Gai Gherardi opened the doors with her partner, the goal was simple yet radical: offer a new kind of eyewear experience that celebrated art, fashion, and self-expression. What started as an original whim quickly became a provocative revelation in an industry that had grown comfortable with safe, predictable frames.
Over more than four decades, the company has grown from that storefront into a privately owned house with two namesake retail stores in Los Angeles and a wholesale company that supplies independent opticians through a global network. Despite that growth, the brand has stayed true to its roots. It never lost the spirit of curiosity that made its early days so memorable, and it continues to treat eyewear as an ongoing series of experiments in shape, color, and meaning. Today, the company's creative shapes and bold point of view are admired by eyewear lovers around the world. For customers, that consistency means you can trust every eyeworks frame to feel both thoughtful and distinctly original.
Art has always been central to the l.a. Eyeworks identity. The brand is known for its celebrated portrait campaigns, commissioned works, and event programming that spotlight artists, musicians, and lesser known cultural provocateurs alongside familiar faces. Each picture reinforces the belief that eyewear is a form of personal expression, not just a medical necessity. This creative investigation extends into the brand's retail spaces as well, where an eclectic mix of culture, design, and conversation has always been part of the experience. For customers who appreciate innovation and uniqueness, this artistic foundation makes every purchase feel like joining a larger creative community.
Designed From a Hand Drawn Sketch
Every l.a. Eyeworks model begins with a hand drawn sketch, giving each design a human touch that is easy to see and feel. From there, the frame designs move into production with a careful combination of quality materials and hand finished crafting. Details such as sculpted fronts, custom temple tips, and unexpected color layering are considered with precision. The result is a line of eyewear where creative shapes are balanced with comfort and wearability. Customers often note that these frames look like art on the display but feel surprisingly natural once they are on the face. That dedication to detail is what makes each frame feel like a small sculpture you can wear every day.
Frames Built Around Facial Proportions
One of the most appreciated qualities of l.a. Eyeworks designer frames is how thoughtfully they are built around real facial proportions. Rather than following a one size fits all approach, the manufacturer creates shapes and sizes that accommodate a wide range of faces, bridge heights, and prescriptions. Many styles work beautifully with progressive and single vision lenses, and select models are also available as sunglasses for customers who want that same bold style outdoors. Our team at Eye Candy can help you find the right fit, making sure your new pair looks balanced and feels comfortable from morning to night.
Why Eye Candy Chooses l.a. Eyeworks
l.a. Eyeworks has long chosen to partner with boutique retailers rather than mass market chains. That approach keeps the brand connected to shops where service, expertise, and individuality matter most. At Eye Candy, we share that philosophy. We believe choosing glasses should be a personal experience, guided by people who take the time to understand your style, your lifestyle, and your vision needs. Carrying eyeworks glasses allows us to offer customers something truly special: frames that are not found on every corner and that feel as unique as the person wearing them. Each pair is a sign of genuine craftsmanship and imagination.
Discover l.a. Eyeworks Designer Frames at Eye Candy
If you are ready to explore l.a. Eyeworks designer frames, we invite you to visit Eye Candy in Delafield. Our team loves helping customers try on bold, artistic frames and discover styles they may never have considered before. Selection can vary, so if you are unable to find a specific model on your visit, just let us know and we will do our best to help. Eye Candy is open Monday through Saturday, and you are always welcome to stop in or contact us with questions. Let's find the frame that lets your face become the subject of its own work of art.
