The Story Behind Black Eyewear’s First 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.
Introducing Black Eyewear’s latest designs, now available online and in store in 10
Black Eyewear’s current collection includes strong frames like Slam and Franco, some bold powerful designs like Pharoah and Miles, but we felt that none of these robust frames were suitable for smaller faces.
We were missing something strong and lively but also stylish and feminine, a spirit that remained true to the ethos of the 1950s.
When it came the moment to
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TINA
” TINA is a bold oval design that embraces the classic oval eyewear
shapes that somehow got left behind in the 60s.”
– Robert Roope
This classic 1950s feminine oval shape curves its way along the brow line, the arched lines soften the sharp contour of square and angular faces.
TINA is available both as glasses and sunglasses in 10 colours – including the new shades CARNATION, BUTTERSCOTCH and DOVE.
Suits: People seeking a solid elliptical design with a comfortably sized bridge. This frame is most suitable for medium square and angular faces.
Fit notes: A generous saddle bridge fitting and a positive up curving upper rim that easily follows the brow line.
Measurements: Eye 48 / Bridge 21 / Temple 147
ARETHA
” The thicker material makes this frame more suitable as a sunglass, it
should also guarantee added sun protection through the thicker material used. ”
– Robert Roope
The ARETHA frame mixes the robust rounded / upswept design combination of the classic panto eyewear shapes with echos of the 1950s boldness.
ARETHA is available both as glasses and sunglasses in 10 colours – including the new shades CARNATION, BUTTERSCOTCH and DOVE.
Suits: A bold and curvy feminine look perfect on smaller (to medium) sized faces.
Fitting Notes: This low angle cat-eye features a narrow saddle bridge ensuring a pleasantly snug fit and ideal alignment.
Measurements: Eye 45 / Bridge 26 / Temple 145
JAMAL
” Our Jamal is a solid square shape, I added rounded lens to soften
the overall look of the frame. It has a wide sides that help with
protection in the sunglass model. “
– Robert Roope
A new take on the large classic square shape, JAMAL is a pure and definite design with lots of character and attitude.
JAMAL is available both as glasses and sunglasses in 10 colours – including the new shades CARNATION, BUTTERSCOTCH and DOVE.
Suits: An unisex design, particularly suitable for male or female wearers wishing to add character an angular feel to broader rounder faces.
Fit notes: Jamal solid square design combined with its wide bridge fitting and broad sides gives this frame an unique appeal. The large lenses and sides provide optimal sun and wind protection.
Measurements: Eye 54 / Bridge 20 / Temple 145
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
The MOORE is a sculptured angular design with gentle sweeping curves and three bridge fittings that allows a closer alignment with the brow line. The design adds angular lines to rounder face and a feminine look with the cat eye upper rim easily positioned along the brow line.
MOORE is available both as glasses and sunglasses in 10 colours – including the new shades CARNATION, BUTTERSCOTCH and DOVE.
Suits: This frame is most suitable for broader faces. The combination of a wide bridge fit and shallow upward curves helps to create an angular look.
Fit notes: The design is available in 3 bridge sizes making it an ideal frame choice. A very angular up-curving rim arrangement that easily follows the brow line add character to the face.
Measurements: Eye 51 / Bridge 22 / Temple 145
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