the story
Edward Scarlett, opened his eponymous store in Dean St., Soho in 1705, and invented the contemporary spectacle frame in 1727. It remains the world's oldest optical brand.
Continuing this legacy, hand-crafted bespoke frames are made in London, uniting traditional artistry with advanced materials and optical innovations for the modern world.
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any colour, as long as it's scarlett
From Soho’s Georgian streets to today’s London workshops, Edward Scarlett’s legacy endures in countless kaleidoscopic shades. Any colour, as long as it’s Scarlett.
Ed Scarlett: Inventor of the Spectacle Frame
The introduction of the eyeglass is commonly associated with the Venetians, who created convex magnifying lenses in their famed Murano glassworks in the late 13th century.