HAND DYED IN LONDON

Championing craftsmanship and finding the best local partners has always been a priority for us. While the majority of our production takes place at a family-run factory in Italy, for our hand-dyed tinted lenses, we sought out the best local experts based in North London.

When it comes to choosing a tint lens, the more personal the better. Thats why we offer a curated house range, graduated tints, and even a bespoke option, allowing you to make up the exact colour you’re looking for. Here you can see our house blended ‘Tangerine’ lenses in the making:

We recently documented the history of tinted lenses, and the technological leaps they’ve taken over the years to the breadth of functions they have now. Whether you chose to add prescription to them or not, it’s worth considering the lesser known practical uses for a tinted lenses, which we’ve gone into below:

Green is ideal for golf and tennis as it filters out blue light.

Grey has the perfect tone for fishing and driving, reducing glare, especially on water.

Blue/Purple will enhance contours and reduce reflective glare, suitable for foggy weather.

Yellow/Orange/Gold are best for improving depth perception, excellent for sports.

Amber/Brown can heighten contrast, great for activities against green landscapes or blue skies.

Then of course there are the hues with no practical function, other than to brighten up your day. Drop by Chiltern Street for a colour consultation, or order online from our curated selection of house colours.