Designer eyewear, shipped to the United Kingdom

OCCHIO! is an independent eyewear boutique in Crema, Italy, forty minutes from Milan. We select glasses and sunglasses from around forty independent designers, most of them made by hand in small runs, and we ship them from the boutique to London and the rest of the United Kingdom by tracked express courier. This page explains what we carry, how an order to the UK works after Brexit, and what to expect at the door.

The brands most requested from the UK

Kuboraum: the Berlin-designed, Italian-made Masks, more than two hundred models across the K, P, H and Z series. Akoni: Swiss design, handmade in Japan in titanium, Japanese acetate and buffalo horn. AHLEM: Paris street names on frames made in Oyonnax, France, with 22-carat gold plating. Lesca Lunetier: French acetate since 1964, Pica, Posh and Corbs. EYEVAN 7285, Masunaga, KameManNen and Julius Tart Optical: Japanese titanium and acetate from Sabae and Fukui. T HENRI: numbered micro-productions of 199 pieces. We also carry Cubitts, for colours and sizes that are sold out in London. Every model is in stock in Crema; what you see online is what we have on the shelf.

How an order to the UK works

  • Prices and checkout in euro. You pay in EUR with the usual cards, PayPal or Apple Pay; your bank converts at its rate.
  • Shipping: 50 €, free on orders over 299 €. Every parcel travels by tracked express courier, with the tracking number sent as soon as it leaves Crema.
  • Preparation: 3 to 5 working days. Each frame is checked, adjusted and packed in the boutique before dispatch. Transit to the UK is usually 2 to 3 working days more.
  • UK VAT and any duty are settled on delivery. Since the UK left the EU, parcels from Italy are treated as imports: the courier contacts you for UK VAT and any customs charges before handing over the parcel. We do not add them to the price and we do not pre-collect them.
  • Returns. If a frame is not right, you can return it; return shipping is at your cost and the refund is issued when the parcel reaches the boutique in Crema.

Lenses

Optical frames ship with demonstration lenses, so your optician in the UK can fit your prescription. Sunglasses ship with their original lenses. Progressive lenses need measurements taken with the frame on your face, so we fit those only in the boutique.

Why buy from a boutique in Italy

Because the pieces are not on the shelves of the big chains. Independent designers produce in small series, and once a colour sells out it often does not come back. Our selection is chosen one model at a time, and every frame is adjusted by hand before it leaves. If you want to see how a model sits on the face before ordering, write to us: we send worn photos and measurements for any frame.

Frequently asked questions

Do you ship to the whole of the UK?

Yes: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, by tracked express courier.

How much are UK VAT and duties?

They are set by HMRC, not by us, and are charged by the courier on delivery. We cannot quote them in advance; the courier gives you the exact amount before delivery.

Is the price the same as in Italy?

Prices are in euro and are the same for every country outside the EU. Any difference you see is currency conversion by your bank.

Can I see a frame before ordering?

Yes. Write to us with the model name and we send photos of the frame worn and its measurements. The boutique is in Crema, Via XX Settembre 15, forty minutes from Milan, if you are passing through Italy.

Start from designer sunglasses, designer glasses, the guide to our independent brands or the brand pages above. Questions before you order: write to the boutique.