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 […]
Remembering The Great Trudy Pitts A gifted organist, pianist and vocalist, Dr. Trudy Pitts played with some of the finest jazz musicians around (including Coltrane, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Pat Martino). We spoke with her daughter Anysha Jacobs on the eve of her late mother’s birthday about her mother’s musical legacy and her own memories of growing up under the magical […]
Black Eyewear Woman: Jane Foster, Illustrator Jane Foster is both an inspiration and a motivating force for finding your own rhythm and turning it into a successful and enriching career. Her bold, optimistic designs and delightful children’s books capture the imagination and bring all sorts of whimsical delights into our lives. We caught up with her to find out how lockdown […]
Babs Odunlami on Black Excellence Babs Odunlami is a London-based men’s stylist with a deeply rooted respect and affinity for menswear. He founded the men’s lifestyle brand “aTribeCalledStyle” which serves as style inspiration to gentlemen globally while also providing niche wardrobe consultancy services. As the momentum grows around the world for systemic change inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we spoke […]
Good Reads with Laura Rogliano In these strange times, when we might just find a bit more time to read, we’re continuing to compile our favourite #goodreads. Our wonderful Marketing Manager Laura Rogliano takes us through the books that have moved her, inspired her and kept her enthralled through her life. WHAT’S BY YOUR BED RIGHT NOW? “Sapiens: A Brief […]
Culture At Home Find some calm in amongst our strange new world. We shared some tips to keep the anxiety at bay and find some beauty amongst all that is going on.
