The Optical Gallery

31/03/2026

She’s not just a frame… she’s a creature.

Karma 4 by PARASITE. A symbiotic form, sculpted with a feminine edge.

A cat-eye silhouette that doesn’t simply sit, but wraps and clasps behind… giving her that unmistakable three-dimensional presence from every angle.

Only a few can truly behold her.

For this piece, we kept the Lens Art deliberately restrained.
Bespoke varifocals, clean and precise. Allowing her form to speak without interruption.

Then… a subtle layer of glamour.
A soft gold sheen, designed to eliminate glare and halos, but more importantly, to dance with that n**e brow line.

But she doesn’t stay the same.
Step outside, and she transforms.
A deep ruby Transitions emerges… catching the gold, bending the light, revealing flashes of red that shift with every movement.

She’s controlled.
She’s alluring.
She’s alive.

30/03/2026

Digital Eye Strain: When Screen Time Means You Might Need an Eye Test

Remote working, video calls and constant screen use have become a normal part of daily life for many people. Whether you’re working from home, commuting with a laptop, or spending evenings on your phone or tablet, the amount of time we spend looking at screens has increased dramatically.

While digital devices are essential for work and communication, too much screen time can lead to digital eye strain — a common condition that can affect comfort, productivity and even your vision.

If you'd like to find out more, read the full blog post on our website where we explain what digital eye strain is, the symptoms to watch for, and when it might be time to book an eye test.

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25/03/2026

This one came in from Chris in the States. Equense by

Understated, but when you get close… different level. The engraving, the gold, the balance — everything considered.

Naturally, it needed Lens Art.

We built a vibrant purple base to contrast that deep British racing green, then layered a purple photochromic to let it evolve with light.

Finished with a subtle glamour coating to catch the gold and tie it all together.

Not just eyewear.
Composition.

25/03/2026

Had a really nice conversation on The Optician Show recently. Sharing a bit of our journey, where it all started, and how we see things evolving in optics. Appreciate the invite Garry 🙏

Tickets to Sabine Be Exhibition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sabine-be-eyewear-london-takeover-exhibition-tickets-1975199518932Create your ideal pair: htt...

19/03/2026

What happens when eyewear meets architecture and 3D design?

You get Paris K.

In this video, we explore his work across PARASITE (A new curated brand to the Gallery), Paloceras , Flama Eyewear and more, and dive into the evolving world of 3D-printed eyewear.

If you’re interested in where eyewear is going next…

this is worth your time.

Tickets to Sabine Be Exhibition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sabine-be-eyewear-london-takeover-exhibition-tickets-1975199518932Create your ideal pair: htt...

15/03/2026

Another fortnight in The Gallery.

A look behind the scenes at life inside The Optical Gallery. Eyewear, clients, new lens work, Antony glazing in the workshop, and a few moments from another recent trip to Milan.

Along the way, a routine OCT scan revealed something the patient didn’t even know they had. A reminder of how important modern eye imaging can be.

As always with Raw & Uncut… you never quite know what the week will bring.

Watch the full episode below.

Tickets to Sabine Be Exhibition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sabine-be-eyewear-london-takeover-exhibition-tickets-1975199518932Create your ideal pair: htt...

12/03/2026

Green photochromic Lenses are not just one colour.

Here are 6 different shades of green. From Dinamica Jade Green to Transitions Emerald.

Which one would you choose?

11/03/2026

When frames are built at this level, you start to notice things most people never will.

The  Europa is a perfect example. Precision-milled titanium, finely ribbed temples, and a hinge system that feels closer to watchmaking than traditional eyewear construction. Every line and component feels deliberate.

These were sent to us by Theodore in Ohio to be completed with prescription Lens Art where the intention is always the same. Enhance the frame without distracting from it.

We began with a light blue gradient tint, keeping the lens tone clean and architectural. In sunlight, the lenses transition into an indigo dinamica photochromic deepening the colour naturally while maintaining visual comfort.

To finish, a subtle red flash mirror was applied. Almost invisible indoors, but when the light hits just right, the flash quietly reveals itself.

With frames like this, the role of Lens Art isn’t to overpower the design. It’s to complement it.

For collectors, it’s always the details that matter.

And with Akoni, there are many.

Lens Art, completed at The Optical Gallery.

06/03/2026

The CAZAL Eyewear - (Official) 217 isn’t just a frame.
It’s a piece of eyewear history.

Designed by Cari Zalloni, re-engineered with modern progressive lenses and Dinamica photochromic technology.

Vintage design meets modern optics.

🎥 Watch the full video:

Discover bespoke lenses and niche eyewear at The Optical Gallery: https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-niche-eyewear-designed-around-you...

04/03/2026

Colour in eyewear is risky.

Done badly, it becomes noise.
Done well, it becomes architecture.

Sabine be is one of the few brands that truly understands how to build colour into a frame.

I’ve just published a deep dive into the design philosophy behind the brand.

🎥 Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VrR7D9uK8U

We’ll also be exhibiting the full Sabine Be collection at The Optical Gallery on April 18th.

Expect colour, character, and some seriously bold frames.

🎟 Tickets for the Sabine Be Exhibition (April 18th) are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sabine-be-eyewear-london-takeover-exhibition-tickets-1975199518932

Design your ideal pair: https://opticalgallery.co.uk/pages/discover-custom-lenses-niche-eyewear-designed-around-youSabine Be is one of the most recognisable ...

22/02/2026

Art or AI?

At MIDO Milan this year, we saw some of the most beautiful independent eyewear in the world… and we also tried Oakley Meta’s AI glasses.

Craft, philosophy, Japanese precision, colour mastery, and then smart tech entering the conversation.

Is AI the future of eyewear?
Or will craftsmanship always lead?

Full vlog now live 🎥

Let me know your thoughts. I genuinely geek out over this stuff.

Tickets to Sabine Be Exhibition: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sabine-be-eyewear-london-takeover-exhibition-tickets-1975199518932Create your ideal pair: htt...

19/02/2026

This is why I love getting under the microscope.

Japanese Takiron Rowland acetate, diamond-cut across a thick sculptural front, capturing light from every angle.

And that hinge… custom, spring-loaded, solid. A work of art in itself.

Factory 900 RF-064C
Paired with Crystal Elite lenses. No tint, no hues. Flawless like an FL GIA grade diamond.

The best frames don’t shout their brilliance. They hide it in the details.