Frames journal

The Perfect Fit: The Centre Joint VS The High Joint

BLACK EYEWEAR FOUNDER AND DESIGNER ROBERT ROOPE EXPLAINS HOW JOINTS DESIGN CAN HAVE QUITE SPECIFIC EFFECTS ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF A FACE.

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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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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 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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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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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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Frame Spotlight: MOORE

“MOORE is all about the curves and the lines. The designer was very inspired by the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.”– Robert Roope A fashion editor’s favourite, MOORE was inspired by the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. Now available in two bridge sizes! The MOORE is a sculptured angular design with […]

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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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New in: ARETHA, TINA, MOORE & JAMAL

Introducing Black Eyewear’s latest designs, now available online and in store in 10 colours, including 3 new playful shades that are perfect for the warmer months ahead.

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