A wide selection of frames gives you plenty of choice and good advice ensures great vision

Whether you see eyewear as a fashion accessory or a purely practical purchase, it needs to be of a good quality, offering value for money and a comfortable fit.

At Clare & Illingworth we have the benefit of a small team who are actively involved in sourcing new and innovative frame ranges. Unlike multinational companies, we are not restricted to certain frames so have the luxury of choice when sourcing our products.

Eyewear ranges

Our handpicked frames include a great selection of designs from well know labels through to smaller independent companies, giving you the ultimate choice in styles, functionality and price.

Regardless of price, our emphasis is on quality frame options:

A small selection of names from our designer collections...

Gucci - A sophisticated range of luxury eyewear offering a range of materials and featuring the various Gucci logos, sourced from the Italian archives.

Fendi - Established by five sisters and offering a fantastic range of frames designed to offer discreet glamour.

Emilio Pucci - An Italian aristocrat turned fashion designer, the late Emilio Pucci wanted to liberated women in the 1950's through his use of colour and pattern.

Hugo Boss - A strong menswear range offering a professional city feel to show you mean business.

Armani - Famous for his relaxed style to create wearable yet fashionable clothing. The optical range mirrors this perfectly.

And some names you may not have heard of...

Face a Face - A Parisian frame company which has built quite a cult following through fashionistas worldwide through the use of colour and texture in their frames.

O&X - of New York - bold designs, statement looks and high quality frames material leads to a funky blend of colour and pattern.

OrGreen - Pure titanium frames offer vibrant colours on the inside, peeking out through a series of laser cut shapes to offer a bold and cutting edge style.

(The frames listed are just a small taste of the many ranges carried)

Recent news on frames can be found on our 'Fashion Blog' or 'News section.'

Lenses available at Clare & Illingworth

Visual comfort is so important when choosing eyewear, hence our experienced teams will guide you through the process of choosing frames and the most appropriate lenses

Over time we have experienced consistently high standards from both Zeiss and Nikon lenses and have been awarded 'Specialist' status with both companies.

Although we are specialists in these two major companies, it is also important to remember that each patient has individual requirements and as an independent optometry clinic, we have the choice of all lenses in the UK marketplace therefore we are not restricted in our choice as professionals when assisting our patients.