GREAT BRITISH EYEWEAR - DESIGNED AND MADE IN LONDON TO FIT YOU PERFECTLY.

Independent British made glasses. Designed and handcrafted by us, for you, in London.

Because your glasses should fit you, not the other way around.

We will change the way you feel in your glasses, forever.

Almost all glasses are mass produced in limited industry standard sizes. We decided to do something different, make frames that actually fit.

Every frame we design and make in our London workshop is shaped, sized and adjusted so you can finally forget about pinching, slipping, or discomfort.

It’s not too much to ask to just feel good in your glasses.

What an experience! This team knows how to ask the right questions and listens to your answers. They are clearly very experienced in their field and just such lovely humans. The result is a pair of glasses that doesn’t just do the job but gives me joy, looks amazing and also doesn’t hurt behind the ears (an entirely new experience and massive game changer to me). It’s a no brainer, really..

I have quite a high prescription that changes every year and generally struggle to find glasses that do the trifecta - actually work with the prescription, fit my face, and aren’t boring! Natalie designed and hand dyed me these lovely rainbow frames that I’ll be wearing for many years to come 😍 If you spend £300+ every year just to be able to see, it’s definitely well worth the investment to get some beautiful glasses from here that actually fit properly!

Super knowledgeable team who understand what works on face shapes. Gave me tons and tons of time and advice and I'm super happy with my new glasses. The wooden frame blanks to try different shapes were a revelation!

Each pair we craft in our London workshop is a small step toward bringing British eyewear back where it belongs. Spectacle making is classed as an endangered craft and is on the Heritage Crafts Red List.

What began in a small East London workshop is now a mission to bring British eyewear making back home.

We also believe everyone deserves glasses that fit perfectly, feel great, and reflect who they are.

Customer wearing made-to-measure glasses handcrafted in London by The House of Spectacles — Claire wears LEX width L bridge XS

Customer wearing handmade British eyewear from The House of Spectacles, designed for a perfect fit — Aaron wears JAC width XL bridge XXL

Real people wearing made-to-measure glasses designed for comfort and style in London — Jake wears KES width XL bridge L

British-made glasses designed and fitted by The House of Spectacles for individual comfort — Salome wears JET width XXL bridge XXL

Made-to-measure eyewear handcrafted in East London, worn by a happy customer — Tash wears BEC width M bridge M

Real customer wearing custom-fit London-made spectacles by The House of Spectacles — James wears DEV width M bridge XL

MADE to MEASURE

One size does not fit all. That’s why our Made to Measure range is available in 42 size combinations!

Every face is unique, and so are our frames. Designed and handmade in our London workshop, each pair is adjusted for your exact fit, from head and bridge width, to temple length.

Experience the comfort of glasses that finally feel like they were made for you.

ARI

BEC feminine upswept eyewear frame for higher bridges, handmade in London. — BEC

DEV softened round eyewear frame with a straighter brow, handmade in London. — DEV

JAC panto-quadra frame with square top and rounded base, handcrafted in London. — JAC

JET oversized soft-round frame with vintage 70s–80s influence, handcrafted in London. — JET

KES structured square-oval frame with downward-dipping brow, made in London. — KES

LEX contemporary rounded cateye frame with gentle upsweep, made in London. — LEX

LINK unisex aviator-inspired glasses with subtle lift, handcrafted in London. — LINK

MIM upswept square-oval frame handcrafted in London, designed for a natural brow lift. — MIM

PIP soft round-oval frame suited to low bridges, handmade in London. — PIP

ROX oversized tapered-round eyewear frame for longer faces, handcrafted in London. — ROX

TIG leaf-shaped oval frame with pointed upsweep, handmade in London. — TIG

TOM softened square frame with generous depth and 1950s influence, made in London. — TOM

MADE to MEASURE - CUSTOMER STORIES

AARON'S STORY

Graphic communicator Aaron always had issues finding frames that fit properly.

AARON'S PERFECT FIT

NATAHA'S STORY

Fashion lifestyle brand owner Natasha prescription and bridge shape required extra attention.

NATASHA'S PERFECT FIT

BESPOKE

Combining Natalie and Matthew’s decades of experience in design, artistry, and craftsmanship, our bespoke spectacles and sunglasses are created to be cherished for years to come.

Every pair is designed and handcrafted entirely in-house at our London workshop; a process that embodies our commitment to perfect fit, sumptuous style, and meticulous manufacturing.

Bespoke eyewear at the HOUSE of SPECTACLES isn’t just made for you — it’s made with you.

LIMITED EDITIONS

SMALL RUNS - BIG PERSONALITY

Our Limited Editions are where imagination takes centre stage.

From frames inspired by iconic films to bold, ready-to-wear designs, these collections allow us to experiment with shape, colour, and story.

Each piece is handmade in London in small batches or made to order.

Film-inspired limited edition glasses handmade in London — POOR THINGS - REPLICA

UTH limited edition glasses handmade in London by The House of Spectacles — UTH -EDDY

Limited edition laminated acetate glasses handcrafted in London — WINGED THING

Workshop-exclusive limited edition glasses handmade in London — JUSTIN - SUNGLASS

Limited edition eyewear inspired by iconic films, handmade in London — FILM THINGS - DIAMOND

EDDY 2024 limited edition sunglasses handcrafted in London — UTH - EDDY

Limited edition chunky laminated acetate glasses handcrafted in London — DEALER v1

British-made limited edition glasses in bold colourways — PHOEBE - SUNGLASS

WEDDINGS

From custom-engraved MADE to MEASURE frames to special BESPOKE commissions, our wedding eyewear is crafted to make your day truly unique.

Whether you’re the couple, part of the wedding party, or a guest who loves detail, we design and handmake each pair in our London workshop to capture your style — and the moment.

Bride and groom wearing custom made-to-measure wedding sunglasses in London

Close-up of engraved bespoke wedding glasses handmade in London

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