L A Eyeworks

In Los Angeles, l.a.Eyeworks is an eyewear designer and optical retailer with two namesake stores and a wholesale business supplying independent opticians and retailers worldwide. The company began on Melrose Avenue in 1979. Its founders trained as opticians before opening the original store. They create limited-edition eyeglass frames, beginning with hand-drawn sketches and developing designs through a combination of technology and hand-finished craft. Frames feature distinctive shapes, materials, and color, with an emphasis on individual expression. Customers can explore the designs at the Los Angeles retail stores, while independent optical businesses can access them through the wholesale operation. The company also presents in-store exhibitions and events, and commissions creative works related to its eyewear and stores.