Frames journal

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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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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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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CRAFT STORIES: DIP-DYE

“ The increasing popularity of Clear Crystal frames over the last couple years has created an interest in lightly tinted materials. We combine traditional dyeing techniques and new tinting processes to create light shift of colour on both shiny and matt Clear Crystal frames. In our St Albans Lab we can develop bespoke dip-dyed frames […]

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New in: CHRISTY II

Our first launch of 2019, CHRISTY II has been designed to maintain the strong character and solid feel typical of a classic 1950s cat-eye frame whilst cater to a wider range of faces than the original, more dramatic model.  This new, gentler take on the large size cat-eye design sits higher on the brow-line to […]

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Why ‘The Fit’ is so important

      It really is all about ‘the fit’. Your frames should beautifully and architecturally frame the structure of your face. Black Eyewear designer Robert Roope is a master of ‘the fit’ – having worked for more than 50 years in the business of optics.     “Like Frank Gehry‘s architecture embraces the landscapes […]

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Black Eyewear Gift Guide

Gift guide: Black Eyewear’s best and brightest of the season Last minute gift? You could choose a Black Eyewear giftcard, or pick from our favourites below. You still have time to receive your frames before Christmas. For UK post, order before the 2oth December. So without further ado, here’s our edit of Black Eyewear’s customer […]

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Black Eyewear’s iconic cat eye

The cat eye is truly the look of the season, and it’s Black Eyewear’s iconic designs that are leading the renaissance. ALICE has been a sell out, after a star turn on the streets at Fashion Weeks around the world. But the iconic ALICE design isn’t the only cat eye in Black Eyewear’s repertoire. The […]

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Spring calls for fresh colour at Black Eyewear

Spring sees greens, pale pinks, warm tortoiseshells and clear crystal take center stage.  ALICE in matt marmalade (pictured above) is an instant classic.     MITZI in Blonde is our nod to the oversized aviator. With a solid, comfortable bridge, these frames will see you through the sunshine season and beyond.   DEEDEE in Clear […]

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Introducing Alice

Introducing Alice, our bold new cat eye sunglasses. Mysterious, elegant, modern with a twist – Alice is Black Eyewear’s brand new frame for women. Our refreshed design is inspired by 1950s and 60s polaroid sunglasses worn by movie stars and stylish sunbathers in the resorts of Palm Beach and the Cote d’Azure. ALICE arrives in […]

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