Bidules

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Underestimated and forgotten eyewear hunters, taking dead stocks to the next level.

27/11/2025

Here’s one of Bidules’ proudest coincidental selections.

Judith’s (1989, Oosterhout) original frame was a pearly white, octagonal Selecta frame, but she wanted a change. When she tried on this multidimensional acetate frame by Grosfilley (Oyonnax, France), everyone at Bidules agreed: it was a perfect fit.
The sporty, mask-like shape is a standout feature. The key factor, however, is the silver layered color, which gives the acetate frame a shiny, super reflective metallic effect.

We chatted for a bit, and she talked about her workshop in Asiat Park. Do you know what she does for a living? Because we sure didn’t. Metal.
If you’re looking for the mic, it’s on the floor.
To see more of the glasses we love and the interesting people we’ve crossed paths with, check out our EYES portrait project at bidules.be/eyes.

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26/11/2025

A 1950s–1960s gem seeing the light of day again.

Made by Vito, a brand founded by mid-century artist, painter, and mould-breaking Parisian designer Victor Bitchatchi. Vito became known for its intricate shapes, smoky-toned materials, and impeccable craftsmanship.

Over the years, Bitchatchi evolved from making handmade pieces in small workshops, to opening a factory in a former windmill in Pantin. He built quite a legacy through his passion and mastery, ending up advising various big names in the optics industry and inspiring the generations to follow.

Come try this frame, or simply stop by for a coffee, anytime from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 to 18:30.

20/11/2025

Photo dump from our recent digging trip in Jura, France.

We stocked up on frames for spring/summer and found a good amount of components (hinges, rivets, screws, fronts, and temples) for our custom pieces. Between box hunts, we had a great chat with Patrice Pointet about traditional eyewear manufacturing techniques and the evolution of prototyping (see slides 4, 7, and 8).

We were also very happy to bring copies of ‘3000 DAYS OF ARCHIVES_’_ to in Morez and the Musée de la Plasturgie in Oyonnax - felt like a true homecoming.

(1) hinges hinges hinges
(2) lake
(3) dried up fronts - donor of temples & parts
(4) at Patrice Pointet (Oyonnax, FR)
(5) pre-WWII pantos frames
(6) almost Wes Anderson
(7) a ‘référencié’ from Bollé (Oyonnax, Fr)
(8) handmade prototype by P.Pointet for Bollé ca. 1990 (Oyonnax, FR)
(9) hope they’re ok
(10) 1950-60s punching-tooling
(11) ⛈⛈
(12) 🌤️

We’re working on these new frames as we speak, new ones available every day. Swing by to try them on and hear stories from our trip.

19/11/2025

Twins from the Seventies

Lizon 100s in bottle brown and black, also available as sunglasses.

Originally designed in the 1970s by Lizon in Morez, France.

These frames speak for themselves, come try them on anytime between Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 to 18:30

13/11/2025

Our EYES portrait series has been around for seven years! As the days grow colder, we are reminded of the wonderful community that surrounds us, and of all the people we love and who make it worthwhile. We’re endlessly grateful to everyone who continues to walk through our doors and shape the shop in return.

Visit our website for a complete overview of our EYES portrait series. Here’s to the ones to come!

12/11/2025

More than 60 years old, these Nylor boxes come to us all the way from 1961.

The inscriptions give some hints of what they contain. Pass by the store to check for yourself.

05/11/2025

FACES OF (D-7)
As the festival approaches rapidly, here are some faces we’d like you to meet from FiftyLab.

From the line-up - Meet ! Billie’s music brings you a blend of French sensitivity and British edge. She’s started music at a young age, raised in a family of musicians, and shaped by Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, and Françoise Hardy alike. After studying at the American School of Modern Music, she moved to England, honing her craft and writing songs that mix both clarity and chaos. Her debut EP, “J’avance”, dives into desire, melancholy, and urgency. The result is an electric, finely tuned musical debut: an adventurous French chanson marked by a distinctly British irreverence.

From the team - Meet Gania , the ‘on-camera’ face of FiftyLab, guiding you through artist interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the must-see fun bits of the festival. A devoted music fan herself, she’s rarely without her headphones; always discovering new artists, curating playlists, and going to as many live shows as she can. This year, she’s most excited for Ino Casablanca, DJ AG, and Boko Yout, whose worlds she can’t wait to experience on stage. What she loves most about the line-up: “It’s a beautiful place for minorities, such as q***r POC emerging artists to have the opportunity share their art on a stage with curious festival-goers ready to discover their future favorite artists.”

Brussels, 12 - 14 NOV. 2025, save the date.

*Billie wears a Bugatti mod.326 (Morbier, Fr) and Gania a Kinto 9085S (Lot, Be) - both from the early 00s

31/10/2025

Mod. 14235 titanium sunglasses from Christian Roth, made by Charmant in Japan.

These CR39 shield sunglasses (with matching material on both the lenses and temples) are a signature model from the brand. Designed with acetate nose pads, they sit lightly and comfortably, wrapping around the face like a glove.

This stock is particularly special to us because of the exceptional archival material we received alongside it directly from Christian himself: pages of original catalogues, technical drawings as well as advertisements and interviews from major fashion magazines of the early 2000s. A testament to the endless dedication to his craft and the cultural impact of the brand at that time.

These are available in the store as we speak (or type), come visit us to try them on any time Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30–18:30.

29/10/2025

CONTEST FOR FIFTYLAB - WIN TWO FESTIVAL TICKETS
One lanyard, two functions. This year, we’re partnering with to create a reusable lanyard that doubles as a glasses chain. No more losing your glasses at a concert, or anywhere, for that matter!
From November 12th to 14th, brings the next big names from Belgium and beyond to the heart of Brussels - across key venues all within a three-minute walk of one another. Expect artists such as , , and and many more!
To celebrate our collaboration we have 2 three days ticket to win.
Here’s how to enter :
Tag two people you’d like to go to the festival with
Share this post on your story
Make sure to follow and .eyewear
The winner will be announced in ten days - hold on to your hat (or glasses)!

23/10/2025

A dark blue, semi-transparent frame made by Mito in Italy from the late 1990s.

Made with 2-rivet hinges, this one is sturdy. A classic shape with thick curves and a slight 90-00s twist throughout.

Only one piece available, might be sold as you read this! Better come quick, anytime between Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 to 18:30.

22/10/2025

If nothing appears out of ordinary in this image, it’s time to book a new eye-test.

We still have free* eye-tests open for the fall. You can book your appointment via the link in our bio and ensure your vision stays sharp as the days ahead get darker.

*you pay 20€ and get a 20€ voucher, basically free.

16/10/2025

From our new Christian Roth stock - details of the titanium 14027 frame, crafted in Japan in the early 2000s.

Our Christian Roth titanium collection is extensive, but we have only a few of this particular frame - so stop by the store sooner rather than later. We’ll have you for coffee and a frame selection anytime Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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At Bidules, we bring back to life unique glasses from the past, glasses from yesterday or from decades ago. Actually, age does not matter. We offer solid, nicely designed spectacles that really stand out.

We track down old stocks and pairs of iconic makes and models. We travel the world following the traces of legendary frame designers and manufacturers. We obsessively search through cellars and attics, and we secretly enter closed-down factories to find quality glasses worth preserving for future generations.

We check, repair, adapt, transform and refresh the pairs we find in order to bring you perfect new olds.