Frames journal

Our Bestselling Frames for Larger Faces

Black Eyewear designs capture the spirit of the 1950s. This reverence for the past comes with a unique challenge: today’s faces are distinctively bigger than 70 years ago.  Browse our LARGE COLLECTION For economic reasons, the manufacture of eyewear has focused on small and medium-sized frames and sunglasses. This has left a gap in the availability of larger sizes […]

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The Perfect Fit: The Upper Rim design

Black Eyewear designer Robert Roope is a master of ‘the fit’ – having worked for more than 50 years in the business of optics – and he shares with us his tips on finding the perfect frame for your unique face shape starting from one of the fit early markers: the upper rim design.

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Black Eyewear Man – Chaz Langley

We speak to Chaz Langley of Langley’s Eye Photography about keeping the creative spirit alive during these challenging times and on the tools and rituals that help everyday practice. Chaz Langley is no stranger to the camera lens – from behind it, that is. A multi-talented singer and photographer, Chaz hails from Nashville, TN and […]

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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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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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The Story Behind Black Eyewear’s First Glasses Frames.

The early designs of my Black Eyewear collection took inspiration from glasses of the 1950s. It was a decade of eyewear design that shaped the future of the optical industry.

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New in: HAZEL, MIMI, BROOKMEYER & LUX

Black Eyewear launches Hazel, Mimi, Brookmeyer and Lux.
Drawing inspiration from some of the best-selling frames in the collection, the new designs are defined by modern shapes informed by Roope’s iconic attention to the fit.

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The Perfect Fit: Hockey VS Spatula Temple Tips

For this chapter of the Black Eyewear’s Perfect Fit series, Robert Roope examines an often overlooked yet imperative frame element: the Temple Tips.

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When Robert met Stanley

Be inspired by eyewear that takes its reference from Kubrick’s very best films, and read about Black Eyewear’s personal connection to the man himself.

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Black Eyewear Man | Lee Hoy James

Lee Jay Hoy is a professional ballet dancer & model. He is currently rehearsing for a new Disney movie which will be realised in 2021. Kirk Truman photographed him in London this Autum for the launch of our new frames. We love his exquisite dance sensibility, ageless style, and sweet character. Photographed by Kirk Truman. […]

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Fitting frames with DAPHNE SELFE

We’re a firm believer in age not defining beauty and spirit, and that’s never been truer than with 90-year-old Daphne Selfe. Selfe, born 1928, was signed by top modelling agency, Models 1 at the age of 70.  She has appeared in Vogue and campaigns for Dolce and Gabbana, Nivea and Olay.  She’s currently promoting her […]

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