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The Kirk family have been in optics for over one hundred years. As the only company in the world to hand-make acrylic frames, their glasses and sunglasses have an unmistakable look but, most importantly, they are incredibly light and comfortable to wear. Get early access for exclusive, early access to invest in this amazing eyewear brand, ahead of their public launch.
“Our loyal audience ranges from world renown style leaders like Robert Downey Jr and Samuel L. Jackson, to everyday folk like you and me, but we all share so much in common; we are independent, we make our own decisions, and we won’t be told what to wear. Kirk & Kirk affords us a unique opportunity to express that individuality. Our mission is to inspire and excite through eyewear.”
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About Kirk and Kirk
Kirk & Kirk is a British eyewear brand, whose frames are produced from start to finish in one factory in France. They are unique and recognizable due to their use of colour, which is partly due to their choice of materials.
Handmade from their own special grade of Italian acrylic, their material weighs a fraction compared to conventional acetate, allowing them to produce chunky-looking frames that are extremely light and very comfortable to wear. Not only that but their frames are 100% recyclable.
Handmade from their own special grade of Italian acrylic, their material weighs a fraction compared to conventional acetate, allowing them to produce chunky-looking frames that are extremely light and very comfortable to wear.
Not only that but their frames are 100% recyclable.
The Kirk family have been in optics for over a hundred years.
Inspired by the innovative approach of Sidney and Percy Kirk, Jason and Karen uphold the family legacy, pushing the boundaries of eyewear, exciting and inspiring through their unique use of materials and colour.
Sidney and Percy Kirk took a magnanimous view of the profession. They believed that if the industry was successful, they would be successful, so they worked generously offering other optical folk support in setting up London factories or producing advertising books that opticians were free to use to promote their shops.
They were innovators. They developed the first flexible nose-pads, The Facifit, a game changer in retail optics. They even created a bullet proof glass that Sir Malcolm Campbell used in his goggles to set the world water speed record in the 1930s.
Three generations later, Jason Kirk, Sidney’s grandson and Karen Kirk, the Creative Director, use Kirk Brothers’ principles to guide their ship.
Jason and Karen Kirk started in optics in 1992 and built their company with retail stores and even a UK factory until they sold it twenty years later.Â
The Vivarium Collection 2015 used under-stated colours to highlight elements of handmade jewellery on the frames. Produced by craftsmen in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, each frame was adorned with a small Sterling Silver or 9 carat gold animal, ranging from intricate flies to noble stallions.
In 2017, the iconic Kaleidoscope Collection was launched. 8mm laminated acrylic with combination of colour that played in the light to give different hues according to the thickness of each element of the frame.
In 2019 Kirk & Kirk went even further emphasising the weight benefits of acrylic. The Centena collection is hand-made from 10mm acrylic, an innovation that allows the presence of a chunky, confident piece but with all the comfort of a super light-weight frame.
In 2020, the mini-collection, Matte Centena was born, a sub-set in sand-blasted matte colours that is the ultimate expression of the bold, presence of Kirk & Kirk eyewear.
The 2021 Centiles collections combines some of the attributes of earlier Kirk & Kirk eyewear, using laminated materials but in 10mm thickness.
Read more about this brand on TEF Magazine or visit their website.
More on Kirk and Kirk
TEF Eyewear Advent // On the 11th day of Christmas
On the 11th day of Christmas, TEFmag presents to you, a chunky, statement-making frame without the weight: the Falcon by Kirk and Kirk
Kirk and Kirk // Embrace the Light
Imagine the future of optics—envision a moment where the full potential of the industry is thoughtfully considered. In 1919, Sidney and Percy Kirk embarked on this very journey, and now, two generations later, Jason and Karen Kirk continue to uphold their founding principles. A century of innovation and vision has brought us to this pivotal moment, encapsulated in our latest campaign: *Embrace the Light*.
Kirk & Kirk // 10 years anniversary!
Silmo ‘24 marks 10 years since Kirk & Kirk’s first collection. If that feels like a surprise it might be because British designers, Jason and Karen Kirk, have been creating eyewear for more than 30 years.
Frames of the Famous – Part 1/3: Actors
The real rockstars of our world are all about subtlety and authenticity! They don’t need to plaster a massive logo on their face to make a statement.
Instead, they choose quality over pretense and amplify their identity through high-quality, meticulously designed eyewear, becoming true ambassadors of Independent Eyewear Design.
Kirk and Kirk // New colour addition for Kaleidoscope
Kirk and Kirk Eyewear has spiced things up with a new colour addition to their Kaleidoscope collection. It’s named Melon, but we think it looks more like a zesty orange! It’s easily one of our top picks, with its pairing of vibrant orange and pink creating a warm, spring-like vibe. But hey, if orange isn’t your jam, don’t worry! Kirk and Kirk offer a rainbow of other colours to match your style.
Kirk & Kirk // The World’s First Handmade Acrylic Sunglasses
Introducing Kirk & Kirk Sunglasses SS2024 The World’s First Handmade Acrylic Sunglasses The Kirk family have been shaping optics for over a century. Since Sidney and Percy Kirk converted a dilapidated sewing machine into a lens cutter in 1919, they have pushed the...
Silmo Eyewear Exhibition Vlog Part 2 | Exploring #KirkandKirk #SabineBe & More!
In the vibrant world of fashion and innovation, The Optical Gallery’s, Nik continues his journey around Silmo Paris in his Part 2 vlog. He finds himself immersed in a whirlwind of creativity and style, exploring the very essence of cutting-edge eyewear trends....
The Eyes Have It // A brand new podcast by Kirk & Kirk
Kirk & Kirk are releasing a new series of podcasts called “The Eyes Have It”. Co-founder Jason Kirk meets luminaries from the worlds of sport, music, film and fashion in a series of intimate discussions that not only reveal their relationships with...
Kirk and Kirk // Reinforcements Have Arrived
The Kirk & Kirk team is happy to announce that Nick Boys has joined their team. Nick will cover the South of England while Andy Heslop will continue to look after the North and Scotland. [bne_testimonials layout=”slider”...
Kirk and Kirk // Limited Kaleidoscopes
Our friends at Kirk & Kirk Eyewear have launched a limited edition collection of nine, brand-new frame combinations. There are only 30 sets in the world, all based on the most popular styles from their Kaleidoscope Collection, which are only available through the...
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