Sustainable eyewear? Yes please..... — sustainable eyewear RSS

‘I’ve grown up around glasses and sunglasses.’ Steph remarks. ‘My father has been an optician for over 50 years and I used to love visiting the trade fairs to see new designs and spent hours trying on pairs from his vintage collections.’ This lifelong love of eyewear gave Steph the idea to start Queen of Specs and offer a selection of handpicked, sustainably sourced glasses and sunglasses to all – with or without prescription lenses. So, whether its vintage, preloved or sustainable glasses or sunglasses you are looking for, Steph would love to help you find your perfect pair.  ‘I am so passionate about what we do’ continues Steph, ‘and would love the opportunity to share my passion for sustainable...

Well as we’re half way through ‘Secondhand September’ and mid-way through Recycle Week – we’re loving the focus on giving Mother Nature a helping hand….. want to do more? At Queen of Specs we specialise in vintage, reconditioned and ‘new old stock’ to offer you a stunning collection of frames ready to personalise with your prescription requirements.👓 Discovering and reusing frames means saving frames from landfill or incineration, less carbon footprint and plastic waste. ♻ Glasses frames are almost impossible to recycle so we do our bit by restoring as many as possible - and the added bonus is that many of these frames are now vintage and rare so you can create your own style and help save the planet...