The Oculus

14/11/2025

The Oculus × Theo Eyewear — Design for the Bold. 👁️👓🔥

Cape Town, meet the eyewear brand that changed the rules.
has officially landed at The Oculus, bringing their fearless colour, architectural silhouettes, and unmistakable attitude to our corner of Strand & Chiappini.

Handcrafted. Expressive. Impossible to ignore.
Theo’s world-renowned artistry meets The Oculus’ curated South African luxury — a pairing made for the ones who live in full colour and full confidence.

Whether you’re collecting, styling, or discovering your first atelier frame, these pieces aren’t just eyewear…
They’re identity, engineered.

👉 Visit The Oculus and step into the boldness of Theo — exclusively in Cape Town’s creative heart.

07/11/2025

09/11/2022

The very first in our series of Zero21 Eyewear frames inspired by the streets of Cape Town are the increasingly popular Adderley frames.

A firm customer favourite, our Adderley frames represent the unique energy of their namesake street - the heart of The Mother City, with its business hubs, flower sellers, night markets, and numerous vibrant restaurants and cafes.

Inspired by the OG aviators created in the 1930s to protect pilot’s eyes during their flights - but with our unique Cape Town spin - the 6 different iterations on the original frames each feature Zeiss gradient tinted lenses. We even have a drop temple edition!

07/11/2022

It was an honour and a joy to create the original Africa is Style collection for Helon Melon Retail’s fabulous South African Fashion Week show ✨

Special thanks to Helon Melon Retail, siphombuto and Emp_cyclone for the pics 📸

Rose-tinted glasses, anyone? 🌹 🕶

27/10/2022

The symbiotic relationship of human and universe is reflected in the unique Chaotic Serenity capsule collection by our very own frame wizard, Raphael Bornman.

Lovingly crafted at our studio in Cape Town, the collection showcases the meeting point between innovative materials, craftsmanship, and digital technologies, as well as the juxtaposition of the serenity of the universe with the chaotic powers of human destruction.

Frames featured here:

Ignite I inspired by the dual powers of fire - at once destructive and life-giving

Mortal I a representation of humanity's place in the natural world

Tidal I capturing the continuous ebb and flow of water

Velocity I harnessing the dynamic forces of the wind

Cosmic I reflecting the splendour of the cosmos

Tectonic I grounded in the earth we call home

Visit us in store at The Mirage Building in De Waterkant to be the first to try them on!