Started in 2006, Black Eyewear was created to satisfy demand for 'simple' black frames. 'At the time it was really hard to find black frames. All the major companies were sold out, so I had to take matters into my own hands,' says Roope. A collection of six black frames was created - each made by hand in Italy.
Since then, the Black Eyewear brand has grown significantly, culminating in the opening of a new dedicated practice on Goodge Street in central London last month. Roope said he began to look at locations in London after he noticed that many of his Black Eyewear customers were making the trip to his St Albans practice. His son works close by and made him aware that a suitable premises would soon be available on Goodge Street.
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