Profiles journal

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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Black Eyewear Woman | Rita Colson

Meet Rita Colson, fashion designer, and one of our faces for the Black Eyewear Spring 2019 campaign. Rita Colson is a London based fashion designer in the heart of West London, specialising in Bridal Couture and Evening wear. She is known for using ethically and sustainably sourced materials like vintage lace and silk to create […]

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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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Your Autumn Reading list

With the days growing shorter and the air more chill, we asked a few of our favourite creative people (and Black Eyewear wearers) to share the books they’re reading – as well as digging deeper to tell us about the books that have had a profound impact on their lives. Here’s the first in the […]

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Q&A with UK jazz singer Zara McFarlane

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter Zara McFarlane, is one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists. Eloquent and provocative, her sound is distinguished by her melding of multiple influences from jazz, reggae, folk and nu-soul.  McFarlane’s debut album, 2011’s Until Tomorrow, came garlanded with rave reviews and a MOBO award nomination, and heralded a major new talent in […]

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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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FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

To celebrate the launch of our latest models: TINA, ARETHA, MOORE and JAMAL. We’ll be offering our online customers FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING for one month starting on October 24th until November 24th 2019. See updated Delivery & Return Policy Below: SHORT VERSION Free worldwide shipping for 30 days starting on October 24th 2019.  You are […]

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Christmas Delivery Lead Times & Opening Hours at Black Eyewear

As Christmas fast approaches we wanted to make you aware of our Christmas hours and delivery lead times: UK – Friday 20 December USA, Canada – Friday 13th December Europe varied – Monday 16th December We always aim to dispatch orders placed before 10 AM on the same working day. Orders made after 10 AM […]

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Black Eyewear Woman | Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre opened us the door of her striking West London house, we talked about her career, personal style and participation to the Black Eyewear 2019 collaboration with photographer Markn.

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