We carry 14 independent designer eyewear houses at Glimpse Vision — chosen because each one does something nobody else does. Not the conglomerate brands hiding behind fashion-house licensing. Just family-run, independently-owned ateliers where the people whose name is on the temple still own the company. Here’s a tour.
The 14 houses we carry.
Lindberg — Copenhagen, since 1969.
Air-titanium and rimless precision from Denmark. No welds, no screws — every Lindberg is engineered like a piece of architecture, weighing under a few grams. Made-to-order at the Aarhus atelier; every Lindberg is a custom frame.
Chanel — Paris, since 1909.
The house that defines French luxury. Hand-laid acetate, signature CC temple work, and a quiet confidence that doesn’t need to shout.
Tom Ford — USA, made in Italy, since 2005.
Made in Italy with the discipline of a master tailor. Sculpted lines, signature T-bar metalwork, the unmistakable Tom Ford proportion.
Dita — Los Angeles, since 1995.
California-designed, Japanese-executed. Gold, titanium, hand-cut acetate — every Dita feels less like eyewear and more like jewelry.
Barton Perreira — California, since 2007.
The polish of vintage Hollywood, made by hand in Japan. Founders Bill Barton and Patty Perreira built the brand on effortless lines and exceptional fit.
Anne & Valentin — Toulouse, since 1980.
French color theory in eyewear form. Bold, painterly acetate from a husband-and-wife studio that would rather sell you art.
Thierry Lasry — Paris, since 2006.
Parisian futurism. Hand-finished acetate in colors no one else dares. Flat-top aviators reimagined for the algorithm age.
l.a. Eyeworks — Los Angeles, since 1979.
Original LA expression. The frame on cool kids’ faces for 45 years — Bowie, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop — designed by Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi.
Oliver Goldsmith — London, since 1926.
British heritage. The frames Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, still made by the same family in the same English workshop.
Lafont — Paris, since 1923.
A century of Parisian eyewear, still independent and family-run. Delicate metalwork, hand-laid color, four generations of taste.
Theo — Antwerp, since 1989.
Belgian design that refuses to be normal. Geometric, irreverent, hand-finished — for people who feel the same way.
Sospiri — Veneto, since 2014.
Hand-laid Italian acetate from a small Veneto workshop. Small-batch luxury that pretends to be casual.
Orgreen — Copenhagen, since 1997.
Hand-finished Danish titanium in 240 colors and infinite restraint. The kind of frame that looks better the longer you wear it.
FHone — France, since 2015.
French acetate cut with generous shapes and color that pops. The newest house on our shelf — already a favorite.
How to choose.
You can’t pick a designer frame from a website — the right frame for your face is felt, not photographed. Walk into either of our stores and try a tray. We’ll start with the brands that suit your face shape, lifestyle, and prescription, and refine from there.
Frequently asked questions.
Why “independent” eyewear?
Independent eyewear houses are owned by the families or designers whose name is on the temple. Conglomerate brands (Luxottica, Safilo, etc.) license fashion-house names and mass-produce at scale. The difference shows in fit, materials, and longevity.
What’s the price range?
Independent designer eyewear typically ranges from $350 to $1,500+ depending on brand, materials, and prescription. We’ll explain the value behind each brand.
Do you adjust frames purchased elsewhere?
Yes — free adjustments for life, whether you bought the frame here or not.
Can I order online?
Most of our brands are sold through opticians only — not online. Walk-in fitting ensures the frame fits your face.