As much as we love eyewear, it is more of an extension of our love for design & fashion. Here is a small selection of culture we are inspired by.

Jeff Goldblum for JMM
Explore the iconic collaboration that exudes elegance, sophistication, and charm.

Caring for Your Eyewear
Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Glasses

Transition Lenses
The Perfect Combination of Clear Vision and UV Protection

Rare Find: Max Pittion
Black Optical is one of few independent optical retailers in the US to carry the highly coveted Max Pittion collection.

Embrace Elegance and Extravagance
With Anna Karin Karlsson eyewear, you become a canvas on which art and fashion blend effortlessly.

Discover Rose & Co.
Discover Rose & CO. After more than 20 years of experience in the eyewear industry, David Rose founded Rose &...

Friends of Black Optical - Antoine Harris
Black Optical was founded on the principles of caring for every guest as a friend, And we're happy to say...

Best Vacation Frames
Planning a memorable summer trip? make sure you've got picture-perfect frames for the occasion. With COVID rates dropping and many...

Friends of Black Optical - THEBROSFRESH
Black Optical was founded on the principles of caring for every guest as a friend, And we're happy to say...

An ode to summer in Oklahoma
In an ode to summer, a group of four friends spend the day enjoying the rolling plains of the beautiful...

The story behind Anne et Valentin
We sit down with the brand to learn more about their founding and the heart for creative design and the...

Friends of Black Optical - Jane Warren
Black Optical was founded on the principles of caring for every guest as a friend, and we're happy to say...

ERIN WASSON X VADA INTERVIEW
VADA was born as an extension of Katie Caplener’s jewelry brand founded in Austin, Texas. After Alexis Sepkovic came onboard,...

A conversation with Akoni designer Jeff Solorio
We sit down with the designer of former Dita fame to discuss his newest labor of love - Akoni. Solorio...

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.

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...

Vada
Meet VADA EYES, new to BLACK OPTICAL.

STRONGER TOGETHER
Ways to shop, even during social distancing.
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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

PATRON MAGAZINE - APRIL 2019
"One Morning Spring Awakened and Imagined Itself" PATRON MAGAZINE - April 2019 PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATIONS by GEOF KERN CREATIVE DIRECTION...

CELINE BY HEDI SLIMANE
While fans of Old Celine will always miss Phoebe Philo, Hedi Slimane ushered the collection into a new era for...

ASHER G EYEWEAR CASES
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest. Asher G leather eyewear cases are designed to protect 2 pairs of your...

KUBORAUM EXPERINCE
Experince the world of Kuboraum at Black Optical - Tulsa / Dallas / Oklahoma City. Kuboraum Eyewear is the creative...

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...

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...

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.Â

CRAWFORD CONNAWAY IN BLACK + WHITE
Photography that will make you feel like you are one of their friends.Â

MAURY - OKC EMERGING ARTIST
Spend a few moments with emerging OKC artist, Maury.Â

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...

Sabah House Residence
Sabah House in residence at Black Optical TulsaSabahs, an original shoe based on a traditional shoemaking method.Celebrated for their quality,...

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...

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...

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.