Ed Scarlett
Established in Soho in 1705, British optician Ed Scarlett invented the spectacle frame in 1727.
The brand continues to celebrate the life of its founder and the district of London in which he made his name.
28/06/2023
Scarlett on Scarlett.
Our model has helped to make the Ed Scarlett “Lowndes” frame our most popular style in both sun and optical.
18/03/2023
Soho is one of the most historic parts of London - it still has a windmill - just a stone’s throw from our store.
14/01/2023
Edward Scarlett had an eye for curves, having perfected the art of eyewear design in 1727 with the invention of the contemporary spectacle frame.
He opened his optical store in 1705 on Dean Street in Soho. The Groucho Club is located on the same street, and it seemed an appropriate place for our models to try our latest frames and admire the art.
Scarlett wears: https://ed-scarlett.com/products/carnaby-spectacles-in-matt-black
Amir wears: https://ed-scarlett.com/products/soho-spectacles-in-havana-tortoiseshell
Photo: Simon Clemenger Photography
Location: The Groucho Club
14/01/2023
You won't find a square in Soho.
13/01/2023
Ronnie Scott's jazz club was originally opened in basement premises on Gerard Street in 1959, the club moved to its current location at 47 Frith Street in 1965. Scott's has played host to the some of the greatest names in jazz music, and was the venue for Jimi Hendrix's final public performance in 1970.
Photo: Simon Clemenger Photography
Location: Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
12/01/2023
Our consultant optometrist's clinic is located at the world renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. It is Europe's oldest and largest centre for opthalmic treatment:
https://ed-scarlett.com/pages/eye-examination
12/01/2023
Bar Italia is a Soho institution. It was opened in 1949 by the Polledri family, who continue to own and operate the landmark café.
Photo: Simon Clemenger Photography
Location: Bar Italia
12/01/2023
Try up to 5 spectacles at home for 5 days free of charge, with no obligation to buy.
Add your selection to the shopping cart using the TRY AT HOME option, and we will send them to you with a prepaid shipping return label: https://ed-scarlett.com/pages/try-at-home
10/01/2023
Go BOLD!
Scarlett wears "Lowndes" spectacle frames in Black:
https://ed-scarlett.com/products/lowndes-spectacles-in-black
Amir wears "Compton" spectacle frames in Caramel Tortoiseshell:
https://ed-scarlett.com/products/compton-spectacles-in-caramel-tortoiseshell
Photo: Simon Clemenger
Location: The Groucho Club
10/01/2023
Clearly Ed Scarlett.
All of our frames carry the scarlet seal of approval on the ear-tip. It is a mark that celebrates three centuries of optical excellence.
Pictured: Ed Scarlet "Soho" spectacle frames in "Champagne".
Photo: Simon Clemenger
View: https://ed-scarlett.com/products/soho-spectacles-in-champagne
10/01/2023
In the early 1700s, English optician Edward Scarlett opened 'The Old Spectacle Shop' on Dean Street in the Soho district of London. He advertised his service to, "Grindeth all manner of optik glasses". 300 years later, we continue to grind in his honour.
10/01/2023
Girls make passes at men who wear glasses!
Amir wears Ed Scarlett "Portland" spectacles in Jungle Tortoiseshell.
Scarlett wears Ed Scarlett "Wardour" spectacles in Striped Tortoiseshell.
Photo: Simon Clemenger Photographyraphy
Location: The Groucho Club
04/01/2023
Ed Scarlett invented the spectacle frame (pictured top) in 1727. Over three centuries, there has been little evolution into the modern frame (pictured bottom), which illustrates the fact that classic design stands the test of time.
30/12/2022