Paul Newman Is the Inspiration Behind This Luxury Eyewear Release From Oliver Peoples

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Oliver Peoples is turning to one of Hollywood’s most enduring style icons for its latest eyewear release. The luxury eyewear brand has unveiled an exclusive Spring/Summer 2026 collection honoring the legacy of Paul Newman, launched on Jan. 26 — what would have been the actor, philanthropist and racing legend’s 101st birthday.

The Paul Newman optical and sunglass frames reinterpret the teardrop silhouette long associated with Newman’s off-screen uniform, translating his effortlessly cool aesthetic into a modern, collectible eyewear line. Made in Japan, the styles feature bold acetate construction and refined detailing, including a custom engraved “PLN” temple cap, a racing-inspired corewire nodding to Newman’s lifelong love of motorsports, and a signature hue dubbed “Newman Blue,” inspired by his famously piercing eyes. Select optical frames are finished with a light wash blue lens.

The collection joins Oliver Peoples’ Estate Collection, which celebrates cultural icons whose personal style transcended eras, alongside previous tributes to Gregory Peck and Cary Grant. Each pair is presented in dedicated packaging featuring the Oliver Peoples x Paul Newman signature mark. In keeping with Newman’s legacy beyond film, the collaboration also supports Newman’s Own Foundation, which donates 100% of its profits and royalties to help children in need — aligning the collection’s luxury positioning with a philanthropic mission that defined much of Newman’s later life.

Across classics like “Cool Hand Luke,” “The Hustler,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Verdict,” Newman projected a rare mix of rugged masculinity and introspective restraint through his wardrobe and accessories. Off screen, that sensibility translated into a uniform of tailored jackets, crisp shirts, lived-in denim and, most memorably, sunglasses that became an extension of his persona.