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This week’s Frame of the Week is the Black Eyewear Rosetta. This frame is dedicated to Jazz Great Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973), singer. Renowned as the “original soul sister”, she was a pioneering gospel songwriter and recording artist who attained … Continue reading
Eyewear enthusiast/blogger Pip’s List is hosting a competition giving away two of our Marilyn sunglasses. If you fancy winning a new pair of sunnies for summer visit her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PipsList
The lovely and talented Melody Gardot is about to release a new album entitled The Absence. This songstress is a favourite of ours and is one of the few contemporary jazz musicians to be included as a dedication in our … Continue reading
Can you believe the movie Hook is now twenty years old? Happening upon it recently we noticed that the eyewear appears to have been supplied by Anglo American Optical. Take a look at the various round frames on a grown … Continue reading
Robert Roope is now on Pinterest! Be sure to check our boards for style inspiration, new frames and images we love. Here’s a little preview, please follow us:
This week the Frame of the Week is the Black Eyewear Herbie GRTS. This frame is dedicated to Jazz Great Herbie Hancock, pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer. A primary architect of the post-bop sound, he was one of the first … Continue reading
This week’s Frame of the Week is the Black Eyewear Saskia. This frame is dedicated to Jazz Great Saskia Laroo. Trumpeter dubbed “Lady Miles Davis”, she hails from the Netherlands and has been described as an expert improviser for her … Continue reading
This week’s Frame of the Week is the Black Eyewear Cannonball. This frame is dedicated to Jazz Great Cannonball Adderley (1928-1975). Alto saxophonist, he was the brother of jazz cornetist Nat Adderley, and is renowned for his work with trumpeter … Continue reading
St Albans isn’t short of Italian restaurants what with the new Jamie’s Italian opening and Carluccio’s in Christopher Place. The Maltings offers Olio & Farina which serves food as well as provides italian staples for the store cupboard. None of … Continue reading
The style supplement of the Mail on Sunday has chosen two Black Eyewear models to feature in its accessories special. Gorgeous images of the Alice MC3 glasses and Peggy CCS sunglasses.
