Behind the Frames
Twenty five years ago, Gillian Caplan launched her brand with the Joe and Doron frames in rich tortoise and matte finishes, a rarity in the marketplace at that time. She continues striving to design eyeglass frames crafted from carefully selected materials. Born in Manchester UK, Gillian came to recognise and appreciate true craftsmanship while working for the Alain Mikli Group, under whom she trained in New York, Paris and London; gaining knowledge that enabled her to build a specialist boutique in Covent Garden that she ran for more than two decades. After selling the business, she's moved from behind the shop counter to focus on further developing her own line of beautifully made eyeglass frames.
How we make timeless glasses?
The process is a lovingly lengthy one. Whether it is an individual handmade frame or our ready-to-wear frames, the first step remains the same. The glasses frames are hand drawn on paper, followed by a selection of the highest-quality Italian acetate or pure titanium for frames in incorporate metal. These are both hypoallergenic materials. A prototype is then produced. We maximise our attention to detail in each stage and it can take up to two months to go from our pencil drawn designs to the final polish where the glasses frames are ready to suit your face.
Why we make unique eyewear?
We understand that eyeglasses are much more than an accessory to see better, they are a significant part of your identity, a visual element that reflects your character and personality, that is why we focus on sourcing limited acetate colours to perfectly suit and bring out the best version of you. Our handcrafted glasses and you as the person behind the frames is a harmonious civil partnership that has been built to last.
