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The Ocularium
An exclusive collection of iconic eyewear: from Ed Scarlett, who invented the spectacle frame in 1727, to Oliver Goldsmith, who made it a statement of style 200 years later.
The Ocularium offers bespoke, custom, and ready-to-wear frames, that can be completed with prescription or non-prescription lenses in clear or tinted finishes.
our premises
The Ocularium operates from 34 Montagu Square: a Regency townhouse whose former residents include Ringo Starr, Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon.
Consultations for the commission of made-to-order frames or selection of ready-to-wear models are available by individual appointment.
bespoke & custom made
Handmade in London, ED SCARLETT frames blend modern design and precision engineering with artisanal tradition, crafted in a kaleidoscopic spectrum of colours.
Clients may select CUSTOM frames from existing designs, or commission a full BESPOKE service where the creative process begins entirely from scratch.
READY TO WEAR
Our hand-picked collection of ready-to-wear frames showcases designs once worn by 20th-century style icons, their enduring demand a testament to their timeless appeal.
Ladies frames
Bespoke eyewear is not the preserve of gentlemen; we make individual frames for ladies too - completed by a curated collection of ready-to-wear sunglasses
ladies sunglasses
Immortalised on screen in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the Oliver Goldsmith “Manhattan” remains one of the most recognisable frames in cinematic history.
Audrey Hepburn’s eyewear epitomised a new elegance. Bold. Modern. Timeless.