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Robert Roope has been the optician to celebrities and discerning individuals for 50 years. He has now trained an AI to help you find the perfect frame, that is both a sound geometric fit and a design that really suits you.

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Our Frames.

Bestsellers

Explore the designs that have endured the test of time.
All your favourite frames in one page.

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Kiera Courtt wears Cozy glasses by @kirktruman.

Browse our selection and discover the latest bestselling acetate from the Black Eyewear collection.

Your Favourite Colours

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Our frames

The Quartet

A selection of frames inspired by Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue", a classic 1950s jazz albums.
Davis played trumpet sublime with his ensemble featuring some of the greatest jazz musicians of the era: pianist Bill Evans, saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley.

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Black Eyewear's panto glasses collection.

Make a subtle statement with our panto glasses, these retro-inspired iconic styles are designed to add a vintage feel to your everyday look.

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  • AVIATOR SUNGLASSES. Whether you're hitting the road or lounging by the beach, these timeless shades offer both style and sun protection.

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  • LARGE GLASSES. Browse our collection of frames designed to beautifully fit and architecturally frame wider faces.

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Discover the story behind Black Eyewear.

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

Our lab.

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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  • Pedro Pascal wears Bailey

    Pedro Pascal wears Bailey

    Pedro Pascal, wears Black Eyewear Bailey.  "Every single guy would look better in Pedro Pascal's glasses", declared GQ magazine. The internet's reigning daddy and The Last of Us star makes a viral...

    Pedro Pascal wears Bailey

    Pedro Pascal, wears Black Eyewear Bailey.  "Every single guy would look better in Pedro Pascal's glasses", declared GQ magazine. The internet's reigning daddy and The Last of Us star makes a viral...

  • Bella Ramsey wears our Harper frames

    Bella Ramsey wears our Harper frames

    All hail the mighty Bella, wearing Black Eyewear's Harper glasses. One of the brightest talents on screen. We're in awe of their talent. “I have always have been quite shy,”...

    Bella Ramsey wears our Harper frames

    All hail the mighty Bella, wearing Black Eyewear's Harper glasses. One of the brightest talents on screen. We're in awe of their talent. “I have always have been quite shy,”...

  • Eyewear History: Metal Combination Frames

    Eyewear History: Metal Combination Frames

    Browline – or metal combination – frames are a style of eyewear featuring “bold” acetate upper rims that resemble eyebrows combined with lower metal rims.

    Eyewear History: Metal Combination Frames

    Browline – or metal combination – frames are a style of eyewear featuring “bold” acetate upper rims that resemble eyebrows combined with lower metal rims.