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Discover the story behind Black Eyewear.

"I wanted to rescue the bold, iconic eyewear styles of the 50s"

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Prescription lenses

With a catalogue of over 200 frames, it’s nice to remember that Black Eyewear originated from our independent optical practice just outside of London.

For more than 40 years, our Lab Team’s focus and passion has been to make sure that you’ll be seeing the world with the best possible vision. 

Now you can order high-quality prescription glasses and sunglasses online.

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  • Babs Odunlami on Black Excellence

    Babs Odunlami on Black Excellence

    Babs Odunlami is a London-based men’s stylist with a deeply rooted respect and affinity for menswear. He founded the men’s lifestyle brand “aTribeCalledStyle” which serves as style inspiration to gentlemen...

    Babs Odunlami on Black Excellence

    Babs Odunlami is a London-based men’s stylist with a deeply rooted respect and affinity for menswear. He founded the men’s lifestyle brand “aTribeCalledStyle” which serves as style inspiration to gentlemen...

  • Bold. Fearless. Unapologetic.

    Bold. Fearless. Unapologetic.

    The ZAPPA XL frame was crafted for larger faces and larger-than-life personalities—an expressive design for those who lead with unapologetic character. Inspired by the fearless spirit of the 1970s and ’80s,...

    Bold. Fearless. Unapologetic.

    The ZAPPA XL frame was crafted for larger faces and larger-than-life personalities—an expressive design for those who lead with unapologetic character. Inspired by the fearless spirit of the 1970s and ’80s,...

  • Keyhole glasses, Keyhole bridge glasses

    The Perfect Fit: The Keyhole Bridge vs the Regu...

    Black Eyewear founder and designer illustrates the main differences between the always popular keyhole bridge and the regular bridge design, comparing the specific effects on the architecture of a face.

    The Perfect Fit: The Keyhole Bridge vs the Regu...

    Black Eyewear founder and designer illustrates the main differences between the always popular keyhole bridge and the regular bridge design, comparing the specific effects on the architecture of a face.