Devendra Banhart takes a break from his prolific career in folk music to spearhead Oliver
Peoples 2011 campaign. In a departure from last season’s fantasy theme, Oliver Peoples move from the fantastic to the provocative with a series of photos directed by acclaimed photographer Lisa Eisner.
Devendra poses with his real-life lover, set designer Rebecca Schwartz, and the intimacy of their relationship is captured openly on film while they lounge in the Californian sun wearing not very much at all.
Lisa says “We really wanted to find a couple who were in love and would allow us to be voyeurs in their relationship. Most people are not interested in having their intimacy on film. Devendra and Rebecca were beyond perfect, beautiful and fun together. They were not pretentious or guarded – they were real!”
The stylish duo are pictured in Oliver Peoples’ frames for the season ahead, frames heavily inspired by vintage fashion but enhanced with Oliver Peoples unrivalled style. The distinct D-shaped lens of the Jack One sunglass takes inspiration from the customised aviators Neil Diamond wore on the album cover of “Jonathan Livingston Seagull".
Oliver Peoples is well-known for producing spirited short films, combined with still photographs that bring to life their collections each season. Oliver Peoples Devendra Banhart at the Rainbow House is no exception.
Devendra is the ideal front-man for this campaign since he reflects the understated qualities that Oliver Peoples are revered for the world over. Both wait to be discovered rather than scream for your attention and their alliance of subtlety pays off. Oliver Peoples make voyeurs of us all and the fresh personal light that illuminates their new range show they are something worth waiting for.
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