Next Opening: May 14-18th 2025
Limited Edition Eyewear.
Eyewear you won't find anywhere else. Released six times a year.
Not Always Available. Always Worth the Wait.
We don’t rush. And we don’t mass produce.
Nothing truly crafted was ever mass-produced.
Every frame is made by us.
We make our frames slowly, carefully, and in-house.
Released to subscribers 6 times a year.
Access eyewear you won't find anywhere else.
We prioritise quality & distinctiveness over mass production.
From the hands of just two makers: Lucy Ross & Jamie Bartlett.
You’re not you without your glasses.
They’re the first thing people notice.
The last thing you take off.
And the one thing you wear every single day.
Don't settle for the mainstream and be like everyone else.
Choose frames that feel like you.
Join our waiting list for eyewear you won't find in your optician.
“2012 in a tiny wooden shed - we began making eyewear by hand”
No factories. No investors. No hype.
We make every pair ourselves.
Just two of us with a belief that eyewear should be better.
This isn’t eyewear with logos.
It’s eyewear with makers.
Eyewear crafted with care. Released in small numbers.
Eyewear, done differently.
For you, the optically obsessed, our handmade glasses are the next step up.
Crafted from Europe's finest acetate and built from sturdy bespoke hardware, elevate your vision with Britain's finest frames.
customer reviews
Most of our customers have two or more Banton frames. Says it all really.
One customer has 15 and counting...
Stuart Tallboys
"The whole process of getting spectacles from Banton was extremely straight forward. The glasses arrived and are the best ones I have ever had, well made and very sturdy. They were also considerably less expensive than poorer quality ones from the local optician. I wish I had used them before and would recommend them to anyone."
Manuel Fuster
"Absolutely perfect experience with Banton Frameworks. Their frames are beautifully handcrafted and very comfortable to wear. Communication with Jamie is easy, fast and friendly, as well as the shipping. Without doubt, my first but not my last pair of glasses from them!"
Ed Bryan
"I've had my 2 frames for a year now and still, every time I put them on I fall in love with them over again. They are beautiful. They feel great, look amazing, and the quality of the acetate and hinges and design is just awesome."
Michael Hanrahan
"I live in Canada and was a tiny bit worried about ordering from Scotland, but I loved my first frames so much I buy a pair a year. The frames are sturdy, hinges are strong and their lens partner is outstanding. I love my Banton frames."
James Fitzgerald
"The product is top notch. If you're looking for frames that are special and make a unique statement, Banton Frameworks is the frame for you. The website is easy to use with all of the information you could need to make your decision. The customer service is fantastic."
Jon Rich
"I was a bit apprehensive about buying frames online as a first time customer as I had previously bought frames from the high street. However, the frames that Jamie and Lucy produce are of excellent quality. I love the way the frames feel robust at the hinges when you open them - I think that’s a true testament to the craftsmanship that’s gone into making these glasses."