Oliver Peoples 902 Bouffi-Dark Tortoise Brown-Vintage Optic Frame-Japan

Vintage Oliver Peoples L.A. 902 Bouffi — Dark Tortoise Brown (DTB), Made in Japan

Condition

Deadstock / Unworn. This pair has never been worn and shows no signs of handling wear, hairline marks, or lens abrasion. It is being offered in the condition in which it left the manufacturer.

Frame Details

The 902 Bouffi is an original Oliver Peoples design from the brand's early Japan-made era, built on a round, full-rim silhouette with a keyhole bridge and pin detailing at the temples — design elements that have since become signatures of the brand's identity. This example is finished in a rich dark tortoise brown acetate, with the vintage "Oliver Peoples L.A." wordmark and symbol markers engraved on the temple.

• Model: 902 Bouffi
• Colour Code: DTB (Dark Tortoise Brown)
• Frame Colour: Dark tortoise brown
• Frame Material: Acetate
• Frame Shape: Round / Panto
• Frame Type: Full rim
• Made In: Japan

Lenses

This pair is fitted with clear demo lenses, as is standard for optical frames sold without a prescription. The lenses show no scratching or clouding, consistent with the deadstock condition of the piece.

• Lens Colour: Clear (demo)
• Lens Material: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Prescription: Not fitted; suitable for prescription lens replacement

As an optical frame, the 902 Bouffi can be fitted with prescription lenses by any qualified optician while retaining the original acetate construction.

Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 45mm
• Bridge: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Temple: Not specified by the manufacturer
• Recommended Face Size: Small to medium

Why We Love Them | Era & Relevance

A genuine vintage piece from Oliver Peoples' early Japan-made period, the 902 Bouffi carries the brand's original "Oliver Peoples L.A." wordmark rather than the branding used on today's Italy-made reissues. The keyhole bridge and round silhouette place this among the design vocabulary that defined Oliver Peoples' identity from the outset — a piece collectors seek out specifically for its original-era construction rather than the modern remake.

Authentication

Authenticated by Second Chance Authenticators. Model markings, construction, hardware, and Oliver Peoples design details have been reviewed. Authentication includes a recorded Certificate of Authenticity, serial information, and QR ownership registry.

What's Included

• Oliver Peoples case
• Oliver Peoples cleaning cloth

Notes

Model, colourway, and size were confirmed via the temple engraving ("OLIVER PEOPLES L.A." / "902 BOUFFI DTB 45"), which is consistent with original Japan-made production of this style as documented across multiple vintage eyewear listings. Bridge and temple length measurements were not legible or provided and are listed as not specified.

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