Eyewear style is very much influenced by the country of origin. We described French eyewear as ‘probably the most creative in the world’, and so we thought in this blog we’d delve a little deeper into which brands in particular best represent French eyewear design. For us, the top french brands for 2020 would have …
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There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Zeiss. Even if you haven’t, most likely you will have used products that rely on Zeiss technology. From Sony cameras to Apple iPhones, Zeiss lenses help deliver the best possible optics. Simply put, you get a better photograph if it’s shot through a Zeiss lens. https://stories.zeiss.com/en/ But you …
This article covers some of the new releases from one our favourite frame designers; Jean Francois Rey. His brand, J F Rey, is known for unique, avant-garde eyewear that tends to be 1-2 seasons ahead of the pack when it comes to trends. You could say Jean Francois Rey creates the fashions, rather than follows …
Watch the latest video from our YouTube channel to discover the new collection of Barton Perreira 007 sunglasses created specially for the upcoming James Bond movie ‘No Time To Die’. Each pair of sunglasses is hand-crafted in Japan with amazing attention to detail, and each one comes with a 007 branded case, guarantee certificate, cleaning …
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The Single-Bridge Aviator It’s very rare that we write an entire article to cover just a single pair of glasses. But this iconic new frame from Hugo Boss easily justifies the attention. First off, the proportions are simply perfect – not too round, and not too square. This means that they will suit most faces, …
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In our latest video, we explore Allied Metal Works frames – a brand which brings together Barton Perreira and Reykjavik Eyes. Bloomberg described Allied Metal Works as ‘the future of glasses’: Click here to read their article.
25% of driving is at night but 40% of accidents occur at night – and the accident death rate at night is 3 times greater. As an optician, the #1 complaint I hear about from clients is that they have difficulty when driving at night. It has always been the case that our vision simply …
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then glasses are the window to the eyes. As well as being a lens through which you see the world, they are a lens through which the rest of the world sees you. Robert At The Spectacle Factory, we are very proud of the advice we …
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In this blog we take a look at Zeiss SmartLife Varifocal lenses, and why they are probably the best varifocals for you. You can learn more about Zeiss here. 2020 certainly has been a bizarre year. But despite the circumstances there is one societal trend that is not going away (if anything the recent pandemic …
In our latest video, we explore the first leaks around Apple’s upcoming wearable technology, ‘Apple Glass’. Apple aren’t the first to invest time and money in researching smart glasses, but they may well prove to be the most successful. Our video covers some of the finer details which have emerged with these brand new leaks. …
Minimalist products are something that many of us are attracted to. But what defines minimalism? Take an iPad. Beneath its exterior, it might be complex, but aesthetically, it’s simple. Clean. Iconic. It’s a style accessory in addition to its utility. It makes you feel good to own one and use one every day. You can …
“These are the best prescription cycling frames I’ve worn. I particularly like how they work for me with the prescription insert, which covers my field of vision really well compared to other brands I have tried.” Paul Whitfield Eyewear designed for any run or ride. Is this blog, we’re going to be taking a close …
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When you purchase your next pair of glasses, there are three decisions you will make: Which frames you choose. What lenses you put in those frames. The store you decide to buy them from. Here’s how you can help the environment with each of these choices you make: #1 – Frames If you’re conscious about …
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If you’re looking for sunglasses which give your eyes the most sun protection, then your search is over. There’s a reason why Maui Jim are one of the only eyewear brands recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. But Maui Jim sunglasses do much more than just protect your eyes. As one of the most trusted …
With the economic uncertainty surrounding the global Coronavirus pandemic, people are understandably looking to be more careful with their money. Whilst glasses are important, it’s possible to get great quality eyewear without paying over the odds. In this blog, I’m going to explore three of the best quality – but affordable – glasses brands available …
