Etnia Barcelona · at Farmilo

Eyewear With Personality

Some glasses are designed to blend in. Bold colours. Unexpected combinations. Beautiful acetate. Distinctive shapes. Etnia Barcelona creates eyewear for people who see their glasses as more than something they need to see through.

They’re part of how you express yourself.

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

If you’re looking for something a little different from the frames you see everywhere else, this is a very good place to start.

Etnia Barcelona is designed to stand out.

Born in Barcelona

Etnia Barcelona is an independent eyewear brand with roots stretching back through generations of frame making. The modern Etnia Barcelona brand was developed by David Pellicer, building on his family’s experience in eyewear.

But rather than simply continuing to make conventional frames, he wanted to do something different. Colour became central to the brand. Today, Etnia Barcelona combines eyewear craftsmanship with the art, architecture, fashion and creative energy associated with its home city.

The result is eyewear with a very distinctive character.

Creative. Colourful. Independent. Barcelona.

Why Etnia Barcelona Is Different

Walk into many opticians and you’ll see variations of the same thing. Black. Brown. Grey. Tortoiseshell. There’s nothing wrong with understated eyewear. But it isn’t for everybody. Etnia Barcelona has built its identity around colour and individuality.

You might find unexpected colour combinations, translucent acetates, rich patterns or small details that only become apparent when you look closely.

The frame doesn’t simply hold your lenses.

It becomes part of your look.

Colour Is at the Heart of Etnia Barcelona

Colour isn’t something Etnia adds at the end of the design process. It’s fundamental to the brand. Different layers and combinations can create depth that you simply don’t get from a flat, single-colour frame.

And that gives us much more to work with when helping you choose your glasses. We can look at how different colours work with your:

Sometimes the frame you would never have chosen from the shelf is the one that looks extraordinary when you put it on.

That’s why we encourage you to experiment.

Premium Acetate

One of the things you’ll notice when you pick up many Etnia Barcelona frames is the acetate. Etnia Barcelona uses premium-quality acetate, including material from renowned Italian acetate manufacturer Mazzucchelli 1849.

High-quality acetate allows designers to create colours, patterns and transparency that would be difficult to achieve with simpler frame materials. It can produce beautiful depth and variation in the frame.

Look closely and you may see layers of colour running through the acetate rather than simply sitting on its surface. That’s part of what makes these frames so interesting.

Details You Notice Up Close

Etnia Barcelona frames often become more interesting the closer you look. A frame might appear relatively understated from the front but reveal an unexpected colour along the temples. A translucent acetate may change appearance depending on the light.

Two colours that shouldn’t necessarily work together somehow do. It’s this attention to small details that gives the collection its personality.

These aren't frames designed by committee to appeal to everybody.

They’re designed to appeal strongly to the right person.

Independent Eyewear

Etnia Barcelona remains an independent eyewear brand. That’s important to us.

At Farmilo, we don’t want every frame on our shelves to be something you can find in every large optical chain.

Independent eyewear gives us the opportunity to choose collections because we genuinely like the design, craftsmanship and story behind them. Etnia Barcelona fits that philosophy perfectly. It’s distinctive. It’s creative. And it gives our patients something different to discover.

Inspired by Art

Art has always played an important role in the Etnia Barcelona identity. The brand frequently draws inspiration from art, photography, culture and creative movements. That influence comes through in its use of colour and its willingness to experiment.

Rather than simply following eyewear trends, Etnia Barcelona has developed a recognisable visual identity of its own. For someone who enjoys design, fashion or art, that makes choosing glasses considerably more interesting.

Glasses Don't Have to Be Boring

For many people, glasses are one of the first things somebody notices about their face. You may wear them every day. Perhaps for 12 or 14 hours at a time. So why choose something you feel indifferent about? Your glasses can be subtle.

They can be elegant. They can be colourful. They can be unusual. They can even be fun. The important thing is that they feel like you.

From Subtle to Statement

Bold doesn’t necessarily mean outrageous. One of the strengths of Etnia Barcelona is the breadth of the collection. You can choose something relatively understated with a small flash of colour. Or you can choose a frame that becomes the centrepiece of your look.

We can help you find the balance that’s right for you.

Something Subtle

Perhaps a classic shape with an unusual acetate or an unexpected colour detail.

Something Different

A more distinctive shape or colour combination that stands apart without overwhelming your face.

Something Bold

A frame that’s deliberately designed to be noticed. There isn’t a right answer.

The best frame is the one you put on and don't want to take off.

Etnia Barcelona Sunglasses

Etnia Barcelona’s approach to colour and design extends to its sunglasses collection.

Many models combine distinctive frame designs with premium sun-lens options, including mineral lenses from specialist lens manufacturer Barberini in selected styles.

The result is eyewear designed to perform as sunglasses while still retaining the unmistakable Etnia Barcelona aesthetic. Prescription sun-lens options may also be possible depending on the individual frame and your prescription. We’ll discuss the available options with you.

We'll Help You Find the Right One

Choosing colourful eyewear can feel intimidating when you’re looking at dozens of frames on a display. That’s where we can help. We’ll consider:

And we’ll probably encourage you to try one or two frames you wouldn’t normally pick yourself. Sometimes those are the ones that surprise you.

Your face shape
Frame proportions
Bridge fit
Colouring
Your prescription
Lens thickness
Your personal style
How bold you want to go

Beautiful Frames Deserve the Right Lenses

Once you’ve found your Etnia Barcelona frame, we’ll help you choose lenses to match. Depending on your prescription and visual requirements, options can include:

We’ll consider the frame and prescription together so the finished glasses look as good as possible while giving you the vision you need.

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

Who Is Etnia Barcelona For?

You should definitely try Etnia Barcelona if you:

And even if you normally choose conservative frames, it’s worth trying one. You might surprise yourself.

Love colour
Want glasses with personality
Prefer independent eyewear brands
Are bored with conventional frame choices
Appreciate art and design
Want something you won't see everywhere
Like beautiful acetate
Want your glasses to become part of your personal style

Find it at Farmilo

Etnia Barcelona at Farmilo

We already have a carefully selected collection of Etnia Barcelona frames in stock at Farmilo Optometrist. Come in and try them. Compare the colours. Look closely at the acetate. Try something completely different from your current glasses.

And let us help you find a frame that works with your face, prescription and personality.

Etnia Barcelona Glasses in Leicester

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

We’re an independent optician, and we deliberately seek out eyewear with character — frames that you won’t necessarily find in the typical high-street optical chain.

Etnia Barcelona is exactly that kind of brand.