Carrera Glasses
Carrera Glasses
The brand Carrera was founded in 1956, inspired by the Carrera Panamericana auto race, in Austria by Wilhelm Anger. Wilhelm Anger was a sports eyewear maker and in 1964 developed and patented a material called ‘Optyl’ which was a heat-hardened plastic weighing 20% less than acetate. This development resulted in a reduction of allergic reactions and improved fit of eyewear through a memory effect that provided permanent elasticity and dimensional stability.
Carrera have continuously strived to be at the forefront of design as well as at the helm of popular culture with their classic glasses designs. The Carrera Eyewear can be seen on celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Britney Spears and Johnny Depp. They have also featured in many movies, perhaps most notably in Al Pacino’s Scarface.
Carrera have continuously strived to be at the forefront of design as well as at the helm of popular culture with their classic glasses designs. The Carrera Eyewear can be seen on celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Britney Spears and Johnny Depp. They have also featured in many movies, perhaps most notably in Al Pacino’s Scarface.
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Owned and operated by a qualified optometrist
An optician first
Established in 2009, owned and operated by a qualified optometrist. We are prescription eyewear experts, and you can trust our prescription lens quality.
Bought direct, never through third parties
We have accounts with Luxottica, Safilo, Marchon, Marcolin and each official distributor. We do not purchase products from third parties and have complete security in the authenticity of our supply chain.
You can come and see us
219 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. The Pretavoir you know online, now in person. Eye tests and styling, no appointment needed. Our team are also available 24/7 on live chat.
Opening hours
Mon: 10:00 – 19:00
Tue: 10:00 – 19:00
Wed: 10:00 – 19:00
Thu: 10:00 – 19:00
Fri: 10:00 – 19:00
Sat: 10:00 – 19:00
Sun: Closed
