Journal

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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GIFT VOUCHERS (Recommend a Friend)

Recommend a Friend GIFT VOUCHERS – Terms and Conditions We would like to say thank you for your recent Black Eyewear purchase and offer you or a friend a discount code for your next online order at blackeyewear.com. The voucher code is redeemable at the basket stage and offers a fixed cart discount when you […]

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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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Shops Reopening Survey Giveaway | June 2020

As we look ahead and plan our shops re-opening, our priority is to ensure we give you the safest and most comfortable experience possible.  As a thank you for taking part in our survey to help us shape the next chapter of Black Eyewear, you’ll be automatically entering a prize draw and one lucky participant […]

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Sunshine for the face

Artie, Chet, Trixie. Explore new ways to wear Black Eyewear’s Tan and Tan Amber Havana acetate.

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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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Clear Frame Glasses – Mariko Kuo wears TRUDY

Mariko Kuo, a Japanese-Londoner and a corporate lawyer working in the City of London, stuns in her Trudy frames in clear crystal on recent travels to New York and London. Browse more Clear Glasses & Sunglasses HERE

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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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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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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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