Profiles journal

Spotlight on: Alice

Celebrating Alice, one of Black Eyewear’s original 6 frames dedicated to the driven genius of Alice Coltrane.   We are delighted to announce that Black Eyewear’s Alice, one of our best-loved cat-eyes, is now available in a range of new acetates.   This iconic cat-eye design is slightly larger, more dramatic than more traditional shapes […]

---

THE ICONS ARE BACK!

Timelessness is one of the principles guiding Black Eyewear’s design process. We strive to create a product that will remain with you through the seasons, standing the test of time. Many of our signature frames have been in stock for over 15 years, new colours have been added along the way but the quality of […]

---

Garland in New Colors

Voluminous, super square sunglasses for extra mystery. Bold and beautiful oversized Garland is one of the most recognizable frames in our archive. This sculptured frame with bevel surfaces around the lenses suits most face shapes while the comfort bridge provides the essential comfort needed for this larger sunglass. We launched Garland in July and it’s […]

---

Optician’s Notes: Sunglasses Lenses

As Sunglasses Season approaches, our optical team walks us through Black Eyewear’s offer of sunglasses lenses. “At Black Eyewear we only use ophthalmic quality plastic lenses since they are lighter to wear and more impact resistant. Plastic is the main material used to produce ophthalmic lenses replacing glass that had dominated lens production up till […]

---

What is my pupillary distance and how to measure it?

The pupillary distance (PD for short) is the distance between the centers of each pupil. We need this measurement so we can fit your lenses accurately. Sounds technical but it is a very easy measurement to take.

---

Eyewear History: The 1950s & the Origins of Modern Eyewear

One of the great eyewear innovations of the 19th century initially had nothing to do with eyewear. Rather it was a consequence of another pressing concern of the times; a severe billiard ball famine.

---

A Modern Take on Tortoiseshells

THE NEW. THE CLASSIC. THE FUNNY. THE DARING.
BLACK EYEWEAR FOUNDER AND DESIGNER ROBERT ROOPE WALKS US THROUGH THE VARIETY OF COLORS AND TEXTURES AVAILABLE WITHIN THE TORTOISESHELL FAMILY.

---

THE GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY

In the spirit of this season of gratitude and celebration, we are excited to announce the first Black Eyewear Gratitude Giveaway!  A small token of our appreciation for the love and support that our community has so generously given us throughout the difficult months of this past year.  To encourage a more mindful and ethical […]

---

Black Eyewear Woman | Chef Andi Oliver on lockdown life, food and music.

The utterly brilliant Andi Oliver takes us through a few of her favourite cookbooks, music and projects, against the backdrop of our nationwide lockdown. Award winning TV Chef and Broadcaster Andi Oliver enjoys a rich & varied career, with food and music being at the forefront throughout. Andi is a regular face on screen – […]

---

Composer and documentary maker Peter Urpeth on creativity and the unstoppable power of community and jazz in Harlem.

You’re a pianist and composer who for more than thirty years has worked in jazz and free improvisation. What brought you to Jazz?That is difficult to answer. I cannot really remember a time without it. My eldest brother was a big fan of jazz when I was young and so I heard a lot of […]

---

The Perfect Fit: Large Frames

FOR THIS CHAPTER OF THE BLACK EYEWEAR’S PERFECT FIT SERIES, WE TALK LARGE FRAMES AND HOW TO CHOSE THEM.

---

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 […]

---