Bevel · at Farmilo

Substance With Style

Great eyewear doesn’t always need to shout. Sometimes it’s about getting the proportions just right. The colour. The shape. The fit. And the little details you notice the longer you wear it.

That’s the philosophy behind Bevel — an independent eyewear brand creating beautifully considered frames that are distinctive without becoming difficult to wear.

At Farmilo Optometrist, we’re proud to stock a carefully selected collection of Bevel eyewear in Leicester.

If you’re looking for something different from conventional designer glasses but still want a frame you can comfortably wear every day, Bevel is well worth discovering.

Independent Since 1999

Bevel was founded in 1999 by Rick Nelson and Richard Mewha. The idea behind the brand was refreshingly straightforward:

Create eyewear with substance and style. Frames should be interesting. They should use beautiful colours. They should be exceptionally well made. But above all, they should look good on the person actually wearing them.

That approach has helped Bevel develop a distinctive place within independent eyewear.

Rather than chasing prominent logos or short-lived fashion trends, the emphasis is on thoughtful design, quality materials and frames that people genuinely enjoy wearing.

Designed for Faces, Not Display Stands

A frame can look beautiful sitting on a shelf and completely wrong when you put it on. The opposite can also be true. Some of the best frames don’t reveal themselves until they’re actually on a face. Bevel understands that.

Its designs are created with proportion and wearability in mind. The relationship between:

all influence whether a pair of glasses really works. That’s why we don’t simply ask:

“Do you like this frame?”

We also ask:

“What does this frame do for your face?”

Materials & finish

Japanese craftsmanship, titanium and beautiful acetate.

Japanese Craftsmanship

An important part of the Bevel story is its longstanding relationship with specialist Japanese eyewear manufacturers.

Japan has developed an exceptional reputation for precision eyewear manufacturing, particularly when working with materials such as titanium and high-quality acetate.

Bevel combines its own design philosophy with this specialist manufacturing expertise. The result is eyewear where the quality isn’t simply about how the frame looks. It’s also about how it’s constructed, finished and ultimately feels when you wear it.

Titanium

Bevel uses titanium extensively throughout its collections. It’s easy to understand why. Titanium can provide an excellent combination of:

This allows Bevel to create frames that can be visually interesting without feeling unnecessarily heavy. For somebody who wears their glasses throughout the day, that matters. A frame shouldn’t simply look good for the thirty seconds you’re looking in the mirror.

It should still feel good ten hours later.

Beautiful Acetate

Bevel isn’t purely a titanium eyewear brand. Its acetate frames give the designers another opportunity to work with colour, texture and shape. Acetate can provide depth and richness that simpler plastics struggle to reproduce.

Depending on the design, Bevel can use that to create anything from an understated everyday frame to something much more expressive.

And because Bevel isn’t restricted to one material, you’ll also find designs that combine different materials within the same frame.

Colour That Flatters

Colour has always played an important part in Bevel’s design philosophy. But Bevel’s approach to colour is different from a brand such as Sabine Be or Etnia Barcelona. It doesn’t always need to be bold.

Instead, colour is often used to complement the person wearing the frame. Subtle combinations. Unexpected tones. A contrasting inner colour. A shade that works particularly well with someone’s skin tone, hair or eyes.

The founders have spoken about taking inspiration from areas such as cosmetics and colour palettes rather than looking only within traditional eyewear design.

That makes sense when you see the frames on a face. The colour is there to work with you, not simply to draw attention to the glasses.

The Right Size Matters

One of Bevel’s strengths is the variety of proportions within the collection. Not everybody has an average-sized face. Some people repeatedly find glasses too wide. Others struggle because frames feel too narrow. Some need a smaller bridge. Some need more width.

Bevel offers designs across a useful range of sizes, including frames suitable for more petite faces as well as larger fits.

That’s important because choosing the correct size affects much more than appearance. It can influence:

Sometimes the difference between glasses that look “okay” and glasses that look fantastic is simply finding the right proportions.

Comfort
Bridge position
Lens centration
Temple position
Stability
Lens thickness
The overall proportions of the finished glasses

The right size matters

From petite frames to larger fits.

Petite Frames

Finding genuinely interesting eyewear for a smaller face can be surprisingly difficult. Many collections simply take mainstream shapes and offer relatively little choice at the smaller end of the range. Bevel gives us more options.

That means someone with a petite face doesn’t necessarily have to choose children’s eyewear or compromise on style simply to find something that fits.

We can look for a frame that is properly proportioned while still feeling sophisticated and individual.

Larger Fits

The same problem exists at the opposite end.

If you need a wider frame, forcing yourself into a standard size can result in pressure at the temples, poor positioning and proportions that simply don’t look right.

Having different sizes and shapes within the Bevel collection gives us more flexibility to find something that fits naturally.

Good eyewear should fit the person — not force the person to fit the eyewear.

I want something different, but I don't want anything too crazy.

Quietly Different

Bevel is particularly good for someone who says:

That’s an important part of the Farmilo collection. Not everybody wants an oversized statement frame. Not everybody wants their glasses to disappear either. Bevel sits beautifully between those two extremes. Interesting enough to feel special. Understated enough to wear every day.

No Need for a Huge Logo

One of the pleasures of independent eyewear is that the frame itself can be the design. You don’t need a giant designer name along the temple to justify it. With Bevel, the interest comes from:

The shape. The colour. The material. The proportions. The craftsmanship. And ultimately, how it looks on you. It’s a quieter form of premium eyewear.

Lenses, fitting and aftercare

Beautiful frames deserve the right lenses, and a proper fit.

Beautiful Frames Deserve the Right Lenses

Once we’ve found the right Bevel frame, we’ll consider the lenses just as carefully. Depending on your prescription and visual requirements, options can include:

Your prescription can also influence which frame we recommend.

With stronger prescriptions, for example, choosing the right frame size and lens shape can make a significant difference to the thickness, weight and appearance of the finished glasses.

We look at the complete pair of glasses, rather than choosing the frame and lenses independently.

Premium single vision lenses
Advanced varifocal lenses
Occupational lenses
Thinner high-index materials
Premium anti-reflection coatings
Photochromic lenses
Prescription sun lenses

Professionally Fitted at Farmilo

Finding a beautiful frame is only part of the process. We’ll also consider:

And once your finished glasses arrive, we’ll professionally fit and adjust them for you. Because a premium frame should feel as good as it looks.

Frame width
Bridge fit
Temple position
Nose-pad adjustment where appropriate
Frame proportions
Your prescription
Lens thickness
Your colouring
Your personal style

Who Is Bevel For?

Bevel is particularly worth exploring if you:

It’s also a great collection for someone who doesn’t quite know what they want. That’s where trying the frames becomes important.

Want something different without being overly bold
Appreciate independent eyewear
Like beautifully considered colour
Want lightweight titanium
Prefer high-quality acetate
Have struggled to find the right frame size
Have a petite face
Need a larger fit
Want glasses that work with your facial proportions
Prefer understated design to prominent designer logos
Want something you won't see everywhere else

Bevel and the Farmilo Collection

One reason we like Bevel is that it occupies its own place within our independent eyewear collection. Sabine Be is playful, artistic and unapologetically bold. Etnia Barcelona celebrates colour and self-expression. LINDBERG focuses on extraordinary lightness, engineering and personalisation.

Blackfin combines Italian titanium craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing. Reykjavik Eyes brings Nordic minimalism together with lightweight titanium. And Bevel is about beautifully proportioned, wearable independent design. Different people want different things from their eyewear.

That’s why we don’t believe one brand can possibly be right for everybody.

Find it at Farmilo

Independent Eyewear at Farmilo

Being an independent optician gives us the freedom to choose frames because we genuinely believe they deserve a place on our shelves.

We’re not restricted to the same familiar designer labels found throughout the high street. We can look further. We can find smaller independent designers. We can choose interesting materials. And we can build a collection where each brand offers something different.

Bevel fits that philosophy perfectly.

Bevel at Farmilo

We have a carefully selected collection of Bevel frames in stock at Farmilo Optometrist. Come in and try them. Explore the titanium and acetate. Look at the colours. Try different sizes. And don’t worry if you’re not sure what suits you.

That’s what we’re here for. We’ll help you find a frame that works with your face, colouring, prescription and personal style.

Bevel Glasses in Leicester

If you’re looking for Bevel glasses in Leicester, visit Farmilo Optometrist and explore our collection in person.

We’ll help you choose the right shape, size and colour, professionally fit your glasses and pair them with lenses selected for your individual visual requirements.

Because great eyewear doesn’t have to shout to be different.