Jazz Documentaries for Streaming Now

Watch | Our picks of Jazz documentaries to stream now. Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser | Expanding on footage of Monk’s 1967 tour shot by Christian Blackwood, Charlotte Zwering (Gimme Shelter) has created the definitive filmic portrait of the master bop pianist-composer. This captivating film digs deeper into the life of the famously eccentric pianist-composer. […]

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The Perfect Fit: The Keyhole Bridge vs the Regular Bridge

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.

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Good Reads with Laura Rogliano

In these strange times, when we might just find a bit more time to read, we’re continuing to compile our favourite #goodreads. Our wonderful Marketing Manager Laura Rogliano takes us through the books that have moved her, inspired her and kept her enthralled through her life. WHAT’S BY YOUR BED RIGHT NOW? “Sapiens: A Brief […]

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Culture At Home

Find some calm in amongst our strange new world. We shared some tips to keep the anxiety at bay and find some beauty amongst all that is going on.

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Bedside Reading

Today, we share some suggestions directly from the Black Eyewear home offices. Beautifully printed books for slower times, to delve into a visual imagery from the calm of your home.

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The Perfect Fit: Understanding the Frame Measurements

All Black Eyewear’s frames come with 3 numbers engraved on the inside of the left temple.
These numbers show you the frame measurements and define its size; the lens diameter, the bridge width, and the length of the temples, all in millimeters.

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Black Eyewear and COVID-19

To our customers, To all of you out there right now, we’re sending our love. We hope you’re all safe and well. These are unprecedented times, and I’m sure that you, like us, are still figuring out how to deal with it. As off today we’ll be temporarily closing our shops, our Black Eyewear online […]

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Robert Roope’s good reads

Our series on our favourite books continues with this one with our founder and designer, Robert Roope. A key book that’s influenced how you see the world? The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud Freud’s great work that woke me up to the meaning of dreams and their access to the unconscious. Book you shouldn’t […]

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The Round-Up

Round glasses have stood the test of time. Meet our bestselling round eyewear styles for all face shapes. The enduring legacy of round frames began during the roaring 20s, where they were pushed to the forefront of style by the increasing affordability and accessibility of eyewear. Worn by luminaries of the day, the shape finds itself living […]

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GIFT VOUCHERS (Recommend a Friend)

Recommend a Friend GIFT VOUCHERS – Terms and Conditions We would like to say thank you for your recent Black Eyewear purchase and offer you or a friend a discount code for your next online order at blackeyewear.com. The voucher code is redeemable at the basket stage and offers a fixed cart discount when you […]

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INSTANT CLASSICS |Amber Fleck & Brown Fleck.

Introducing our latest material: a spring twist on your favourite tortoiseshell.

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Black Eyewear’s Guide to Emergency DIY Spectacle Repairs From Home

For those of you who are good at DIY, we’ve put together some tips for you to try temporary fixes for damaged or uncomfortable glasses which should help you manage until you get proper help at your local optician. As always, proceed with care! These tips are intended to tide you over until you get […]

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