Sunglass brands we sell
Why being an independent optician affects the sunglass brands we sell
We sell a wide variety of sunglasses at all price points. As an independent optician, Scarborows attend optical trade shows to hand-pick the sunglasses that we love. We are not tied to any specific brands like the big chains.
Below is only a selection of sunglass brands that we sell. If you want a specific brand of glasses or sunglasses, please ask as we might be able to order it for you.
Read about clip on sunglasses.
Read about prescription sunglasses and other lenses available.
Read about polarised sunglasses and sports sunglasses.
We keep up to date with the latest eyewear trends.
Bevel
Bevel use high quality materials such as titanium to produce lightweight glasses. They are modern and minimal with splashes of colour. They do a great range for petite faces.
Celine
Parisian luxury brand Celine has been around for over 70 years. Sunglasses are bold, timeless and très chic! A true investment piece, only sold in our Muswell Hill, London practice.
Chanel
Iconic French brand Chanel features signature touches on their chic and sophisticated eyewear. Very elegant, just like Coco herself!
Charles Stone New York
Charles Stone New York is a small range of affordable glasses that appeal to those who prefer simple and stylish glasses. You can also get them with a metallic clip-on sunglass.
Cocoa Mint
Cocoa Mint are a UK company who make gorgeous and glamorous sunglasses, sold at an affordable price point. They are flattering and comfortable to wear. One of our more popular brands.
Cutler and Gross
Cutler and Gross is a British luxury brand founded over 50 years ago. Made in their own factory in Italy, these bold frames have been worn by the likes of Rihanna and Sir Elton John.
Eco
Eco frames are made from 95% recycled metal and recycled ocean plastics. They are lightweight and stylish and you can buy a metallic clip-on which will turn them into a sunglass. They also plant a tree for every frame sold!
Etnia
Etnia comes from Barcelona and uses natural acetate and mineral lenses in their glasses. The brand is inspired by art and colour which results in some great frames that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Face à Face
Face à Face (pronounced fass, it’s French) is a fabulous Parisian luxury brand with a great colour range. Frames are modern, bold and truly a work of art. The frames enhance your features and are a firm favourite with the Observatory team, many of whom own a pair. One of the few brands that set the trends.
Hackett
Hackett make sunglasses for men which are elegant and classic. They are a little more traditional in style and highly wearable.
Jensen
Another brand just for men, Jensen make modern and design-led frames. Designed by a British company.
Kilsgaard
Kilsgaard is a Danish company which makes very elegant and simple glasses. This luxury brand uses quality materials to produce sleek eyewear.
LA Eyeworks
Hailing from Los Angeles, this is an original luxury brand of glasses with bold shapes and bright colours. They don't suit everyone but patients who buy a pair tend to stick with the brand for life. They've been around for a long time for a reason.
L.G.R
L.G.R glasses are a luxury brand, entirely handmade in Italy. They make glasses and sunglasses which are elegant and high quality.
Lindberg
Lindberg glasses are made to order, customised to your preference, hand-finished and individually numbered. This Danish company has won almost 100 design awards for their strong and flexible eyewear which is among the lightest and most comfortable in the world. A true luxury brand.
Maui Jim
Maui Jim are a Hawaiian brand whose durable, polarised sunglasses are perfect for prescriptions. They enhance colour & contrast and eliminate virtually all glare. Maui Jim sunglasses are one of the best sunglasses you can buy!
MOSCOT
MOSCOT is renowned worldwide for their luxury eyewear with a strong A-list following. The brand from New York City is over 100 years old and still going strong with stores around the world. Loved by Al Pacino, Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp. The Lemtosh model is particularly popular as a sunglasses for men and women.
Nifties
Nifties is a unisex brand of glasses produced for people who have fine (i.e. petite) facial features and come in sizes 44 to 49. They are minimal and lightweight and have very flexible temples. For when you're tired of wearing children's glasses!
Oakley
Oakley are perfect for active people, or anyone who demands comfort and performance. Their renowned lens technology gives high contrast, which is superbly comfortable for any use from driving to all sports. Oakley fit your face and head shape perfectly too. Lightweight, strong and stylish. Oakley are now available with a new Authentic Prescription lens.
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue are sophisticated and affordable sunglasses from a UK company. They are suitable for all prescriptions.
Oliver Peoples
LA-based Oliver Peoples represents understated cool at its most covetable. This luxury brand is known for their impeccable quality, design and style. It’s a real favourite of the fash-pack and with celebrities.
Paul Smith
Sir Paul Smith is a British icon and his eyewear collection focuses on his attention to detail. Handcrafted in Italy, his designs are whimsical and classic.
Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban. An icon in eyewear style, performance & fashion. Cheaper than an F-14 Tomcat too. You can now enjoy Genuine Ray-Ban prescription lenses, guaranteed to look and perform exactly as any Ray-Ban should.
Silhouette
Silhouette are high quality glasses from Austria that are extremely lightweight so very comfortable to wear. They specialise in rimless (invisible) frames but more recently they offer a wider variety of styles and colours. Worn by HRH the Queen (yes really!).
Suneez
Suneez are a British company who make sunglasses for children aged 4-10. These affordable sunglasses have polarised lenses and flexible frames, so they are difficult to break. They come with a strap and a carry pouch.
Superdry
Superdry is popular with our younger patients, although can be worn by any age group. They follow the latest trends to produce urban and colourful eyewear.
Tom Ford
Tom Ford was Creative Director at Gucci in the 1990s and launched his own label in 2005. He is now considered an icon of high fashion. His luxury sunglasses are elegant and always glamorous.
WOOW
WOOW (pronounced woo) is a Parisian eyewear company with chic designs and vibrant colours. Designed in Paris and handcrafted in Italy, each frame has a little message on the tips, created to make you smile in the morning! One of our most popular brands.