Selecting the perfect pair of glasses is about more than just correcting your vision – it’s an opportunity to express your personality, elevate your style, and experience comfort every day. At Black Gates, we believe that finding the right frame should be an enjoyable, bespoke experience, tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
Here’s how we help you choose eyewear that’s as individual as you are.
A Curated Range of Frames and Brands
Step into either our Lower Hutt or Johnsonville branches and you’ll find a diverse, handpicked collection of frames from the some of the world’s top eyewear designers. Whether your taste leans to classic or contemporary, bold or understated, we offer options to suit your face and lifestyle.
- Designer Collections: Explore the latest collections from iconic brands renowned for their craftsmanship and innovation.
- Quality Materials & Finishes: Choose from premium acetates, lightweight titanium, sustainable materials, and hypoallergenic metals, available in a spectrum of colours and finishes.
- Children’s and Sports Ranges: We cater for a wide range of ages and needs, including robust, stylish frames for active lifestyles and younger wearers.
Our regularly refreshed inventory ensures you’ll always see something new.
The Expertise of Our Team: Your Personal Eyewear Consultants
Our team is the heart of our practice. Our specialist team will provide personalised service to help you find the perfect fit.
- Specialist Eyewear Consultants and a Qualified Dispensing Optician: Our staff are well trained in both the science of optics and the art of style, ensuring your frames not only fit perfectly but also complement your features.
- Ongoing Training: We stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and fitting techniques, so you benefit from the most current advice and expertise.
- Personalised Consultations: We take the time to understand your vision needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences, guiding you through the selection process with care and attention.
Our goal is to help you find the perfect frame, that feels comfortable, looks great and gives you optimal vision.
Complimentary Frame Fitting Service
Choosing frames is just the beginning—ensuring they fit flawlessly is essential for both comfort and function. That’s why we offer a free frame fitting service with every purchase.
- Expert Adjustments: Our team will carefully adjust your frames for optimal fit, taking into account the unique contours of your face and your prescription requirements.
- Style Guidance: Not sure which shape or colour suits you best? Rely on our expertise to help you select frames that flatter your features and align with your personal style.
- No-Obligation Advice: Whether you’re browsing or ready to buy, our fitting service is always complimentary, with no pressure to purchase.
Experience the difference that professional fitting can make—your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.
What to Consider When Selecting Frames
With so many options available, choosing the right frame can feel overwhelming. Here are a few key factors to keep in mind:
- Face Shape: Certain frame shapes complement specific face shapes. For example, round faces often suit angular frames, while squarer faces can be softened with rounder styles.
- Skin Tone & Eye Colour: The right frame colour can enhance your natural features. Warm tones pair well with golds and browns, while cooler tones shine with silvers and blues.
- Lifestyle Needs: Consider your daily activities. Do you need durable frames for sports? Lightweight options for all-day wear? Flexible hinges for added comfort?
- Prescription Requirements: Some prescriptions require specific frame sizes or shapes for optimal lens performance.
- Personal Style: Ultimately, your glasses should reflect your personality. Don’t be afraid to try something new or bold—our team is here to support your choices.
Experience the Future: ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 Platform
We’re proud to offer the cutting-edge ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 Platform at our Lower Hutt store.
What Makes ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 Unique?
Zeiss Visufit 1000 achieves new levels of precision. 9 surrounding cameras capture a 3D image for the best possible determination of optical centration and visual behaviour for the most accurate lens designs and best vision possible in glasses.
How It Works
- Capture: In just seconds, the platform captures a 180-degree image of your face.
- Visualise: Browse and virtually try on a wide range of frames, seeing how each option complements your features in real time.
The ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 is available exclusively at our Lower Hutt branch.
Why Choose Us for Your Next Frames?
- Curated Selection: Handpicked, quality frames.
- Expert Guidance: Knowledgeable, friendly consultants at your service.
- Complimentary Fitting: Free, professional adjustments with every frame.
- Innovative Technology: Experience the ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 for the ultimate in precision and best vision in glasses.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Frames?
For free expert help selecting your frames, call in or phone and book a time with one of our eyewear consultants. Let us help you discover eyewear that’s tailored to your vision, your style, and your life.
Your journey to the perfect frames begins here. We look forward to welcoming you in-store soon.
Make an appointment today to see one of our optometrists at a time to suit you, with our easy online booking tool. Book your eye test here.
