Your Guide to Sale

Shopping a sale this big can be overwhelming. Luckily, Black Optical has you covered with a guide to the frames our founder, Gary Black, is most excited about. Read the guide and start shopping sale!

Lockdown Sound

Now launching a new series of guest curated music playlists by eyewear creatives. Listen now.

YOUR 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Holiday shopping is hard. Fortunately, Black Optical has you covered.

Shop our 2020 Holiday gift guide now.

BLACK X BARRETT FOR KREWE

When premium eyewear curator Gary Black first partnered with KREWE Founder, Stirling Barrett, they set out to create a collection of striking mid-century, jazz-inspired silhouettes with a healthy dose of attitude. Now it’s time to meet the well-awaited encore of this electric collaboration — put your fingers on the pulse of the new Black x Barrett collection.

We Won't Turn A Blind Eye to Racism & Injustice

We Won't Turn A Blind Eye to Racism & Injustice.

Black Optical stands in solidarity with the Black Community. Inclusion has been a core tenant of our business since opening in 2007 and now more than ever we remain committed to supporting the people and communities we serve especially our black community members, customers and friends.

Vada

Meet VADA EYES, new to BLACK OPTICAL.

STRONGER TOGETHER

Ways to shop, even during social distancing.

Read a message from our Founder, Gary Black.

BLACK X BARRETT COLLECTION

Black x Barrett is back with four new optical frames for every personality. Whether you like your eyewear sleek and clean or fun and funky, we have the perfect pair for you.

DOES BLACK OPTICAL HAVE YOUR VOTE?

Black Optical was selected as a finalist for the Vision Expo OPTImum Retail Award. This award celebrates independent retailers and allows them to showcase their products, stores, visions, and stories to the optical industry.

AS SEEN IN: NO TIME TO DIE

The limited-edition 007 collection, soon to be seen in NO TIME TO DIE. With a name synonymous with action, romance, and quintessential style, BARTON PERREIRA’s collaboration with 007 is a natural fit.

Available at BLACK OPTICAL.

JACQUES MARIE MAGE + BLACK OPTICAL COLLABORATION

Embracing the legend of the wild wild west, we have collaborated with Jacques Marie Mage on the second generation of the American Bison leather frames.

KREWE ACTIVE - WHATEVER MOVES YOU

"You shouldn’t have to sacrifice fashion or technology with active eyewear...

"Whether you’re going for a run or enjoying a day outside in the sun, KREWE ACTIVE sunglasses are designed with the same modern style that people love and expect from KREWE, all with a sport-ready construction and active-focused features, making them lighter with more grip and durable enough for any activity."

-Stirling Barrett, founder/creative director KREWE EYEWEAR

MYKITA SUMMER 2019 - REMEMBER LOVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & ART DIRECTION- Mark Borthwick

WORDS & EYEGLASSES - Mykita

"Remember a place of just being. Remember passion. Remember joy. Remember beauty, thought and pleasure. Remember love".

IN THE PRESS - NY POST ALEXA MEN'S ISSUE

Spotted in the press, Selma star David Oyelowo wears the BLACK + BARRETT for KREWE TULSA.

Photographed by Kurt Iswarienko for NY POST ALEXA MEN'S FASHION ISSUE

CHIC WAVE - PATRON MAGAZINE - MAY 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY by RICHARD KRALL

CREATIVE DIRECTION by ELAINE RAFFEL

STYLING by MOLLY TERRY

TALENT - RACHEL FINNIGER

SUNGLASSES STYLED by BLACK OPTICAL DALLAS

PATRON MAGAZINE - APRIL 2019

"One Morning Spring Awakened and Imagined Itself"

PATRON MAGAZINE - April 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATIONS by GEOF KERN

CREATIVE DIRECTION by ELAINE RAFFEL

SET STYLING by NELLY ADHAM

SUNGLASSES PROVIDED by BLACK OPTICAL

CELINE BY HEDI SLIMANE

While fans of Old Celine will always miss Phoebe Philo, Hedi Slimane ushered the collection into a new era for 2019 worthy of your attention. The heavy oversized shapes are replaced with slimmer '60s silhouettes, slight wraps, and more discrete branding.

ASHER G EYEWEAR CASES

Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest. Asher G leather eyewear cases are designed to protect 2 pairs of your favorite sunglasses/eyeglasses. The case can even double as a clutch to hold your smartphone, cash, cards, & other personal belongings. Each leather case is handmade in Los Angeles USA.

KUBORAUM EXPERINCE

Experince the world of Kuboraum at Black Optical -

Tulsa / Dallas / Oklahoma City.

Kuboraum Eyewear is the creative project founded by Livio Garziottin and Sergio Eusebi. Finding inspiration in organic, concrete, and monumental forms, each pair is hand carved, burned, embelished into a wearble scultpture that resembles Brutalist architecture more than a standard pair of eyeglasses. David Lynch, Oprah, & Lady Gaga, among other notables, are known to be fans of the designers.

BEHIND THE FRAMES - SHANNON SMITH

Those who know us, know that our love of food in on par with our love eyewear. Well, when you combine the 2, magic happens. Our fellow four-eyed friend Shannon Smith aka Beads and Basil shares her favorite spring recipe, along with a few words about her BLACK OPTICAL experience ....

Gary Black and Stirling Barrett for KREWE

Black and Barrett’s unique friendship stemmed from an appreciation for design, culture, and of course – eyewear.

This collaboration of ideas between friends has turned into a full fledged signature collection, complete with an array of mid century frames perfect for any vintage lover.

What's Cooler Than Being Cool

Ice cold

CITIZENS OF TULSA

Gary Black sits down with Paul Paino on Citizens of Tulsa to discuss the story and foundation of Black Optical.

BLACK OPTICAL SOUND SYSTEM JULY 2018

Let's jam! JULY 2018.

BLACK OPTICAL SOUND SYSTEM JUNE 2018

Your monthly playlist. JUNE 2018.

BLACK OPTICAL SOUND SYSTEM

A playlist by us, for you. MAY 2018.

All Eyes on EYEVAN

Only a handful of craftsmen, who are exceptionally skilled, make EYEVAN eyeglasses through about 400 processes.

MYKITA HAUS BERLIN VISIT

A peak inside Mykita Haus Berlin.

CRAWFORD CONNAWAY IN BLACK + WHITE

Photography that will make you feel like you are one of their friends.

MAURY - OKC EMERGING ARTIST

Spend a few moments with emerging OKC artist, Maury.

INVISION MAGAZINE - AMERICA'S FINEST OPTICAL RETAILERS

Leading optical industry magazine InVision chose Black Optical Dallas among the 10 Finest Optical Retailers in America. Gary sat down with the magazine to talk design, philosphy, what it means to be a retailer in the digital age, and why Dallas is the best market for an Oklahoman to expand. Read an except after the jump, read the full interview at Invision Magazine.

Written by Heath Burslem for Invision Magazine. Photos by Max Kutz and Shayna Fontana.

Sabah House Residence

Sabah House in residence at Black Optical Tulsa
Sabahs, an original shoe based on a traditional shoemaking method.

Celebrated for their quality, comfort and unique look, travels the world selling Sabahs, one pair at a time. Black Optial Tulsa is hosting a two day residency with the Dallas, TX based shoe designer.

Shop Sabah - Nov 17/18th 10am-6pm After Hours Social - Nov 17th 5-9pm

Studio Visit David Rose Salt Optics

Just minutes from the Black Optical showroom in Newport Beach, California, SALT. Optics HQ is tucked away among industrial warehouses and garages. When entering the offices, one is immediately struck by the friendly, laid-back atmosphere. SALT., acronym for Sea, Air, Land, Timeless, is committed to creating quality eyewear with an effortless sensibility and a timeless aesthetic.

MEET DAVID ROSE, SALT. OPTICS HEAD DESIGNER:

Barton Perreira Autumn Winter 2017

The Barton Perreira Autumn/Winter 2017 collection represents the next generation in the brand’s continuously growing evolution.

Trend Report Mustard Sun Lenses

A sunnier look of the world during the grey months ahead.

Sartorialnolift Interview

Ruben Burgess Jr. aka Sartorialnolift is sought out for his line drawings that have gained much attention in Dallas, even displayed in the windows of the high-style retailer Traffic LA. His continuous desire to experience life amongst others is exemplified through his works of art. Ruben’s vision for curated fashion aligns with Black Optical’s curation of hand-selected eyewear with our clients in mind.

ADVANCED STYLE

John Galliano said it best, "The joy of dressing is an art".

THE DAILY GRIND

We asked Black Optical Alumni and coffee aficionado, Jason Betz, to teach us how to pour the perfect cup.

New Staple Raw Edges

In a time when eyewear is in need of a reinvention, destructing a frame to its raw, seemingly unfinished elements give a tradition silhouette a well-needed graphic punch.

JULIE HOUTS

Looking for a way to get out of a bad date? She has it covered.

Krewe X Black Optical

Powerhouse eyewear designer, KREWE from New Orleans, opened a pop-up store at Black Optical.

Making Ahlem X Black Optical Collaboration

What goes into a collaboration? It's not just about the frames. Each case is unique in its own right. The handmade construction gives the cases a distinct one-of-a-kind appearance worthy of the impeccable frame construction.

MEET THE ARTIST: KAREN GOINS

We discovered Karen Baba via instagram. The illustrator tells us why she works with markers and explains her infatuation with eyewear.

BBQ REVIEW: BURN CO. IN TULSA, OK

If you spend a few moments with the Black Optical team, you’ll soon discover we love food, and believe it’s best when shared among friends, colleagues and loved ones. And, something we can all agree upon is that nothing is more Oklahoman/Texan than BBQ.

MEET THE ARTIST: CAITLIN HENRY

Have you noticed the fresh artwork on our Tulsa billboard? We have Caitlin Henry to thank for that. At first glance of her work, we fell in love with how Caitlin views the world. Her playful and bold works show not only the power of eyewear, but the power of design.

SEESALT: AN INTERACTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT TO END THE WATER CRISIS

SALT.Optics has always been a company we admired, not only for their brilliant eyewear but for their spirit and connectivity to humankind. Their recent endeavor to end the water crisis in our lifetime has taken our admiration to the next level.