Blank Check for Good Looks

Some months ago I was fortunately enough to be assisting Paul Anka in my Beverly Hills store.  When the time came to pay, Anka hands me a blank check–no “Dan Deutsch,” no “Optical Outlook,” no dollar amount…nothing but an autograph.   “Paul,” I say. “Can I take this and go buy a boat?” He just turns…

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The Perfect Holiday Gift

We’re crazy about La LOOP necklaces for eyewear, and we think everyone on your holiday list deserves one this year….the perfect holiday gift. Here’s why: They’re functional art.  (A true museum piece – watch the video above for the story) They’re the perfect gift for someone who has everything (who doesn’t lose their glasses?) They…

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Typical Day

Dan Deutsch and Verdine White with custom gradient tint lenses

It was another typical day at Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, Beverly Hills.  Actor Michael Nouri was pleased to run into long time acquaintance, bassist Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire in the store. Dan had told White that he wanted to make him a custom set of gradient lenses for his vintage Porsche Carrera’s…

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