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Welcome to Götti

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We are thrilled at North to be the exclusive stockist of the stylish brand Götti in Chichester.

The collections cultivate simplicity in its most beautiful form, providing expression of a person’s individual character. We’re very excited to introduce this beautiful brand to you.

Götti combines traditional craftsmanship and industrial innovation at the highest level; precise carefully chosen details result in the ideal fit. With their harmonious proportions and an insistence on state-of-the-art technology, the frames stand equally for timeless design and functionality.

The company was founded by designer Sven Götti in 1993. From the beginning, Götti has worked with renowned manufacturers of eyeglasses. The development of their own eyeglass production in Wädenswil, Switzerland, began in 2016. First and foremost, the objective was to make their own ideas a reality.

Sven Götti says of his brand, ‘When I look at everything that has changed here, and how much we have learned so far, I sometimes feel amazed. It gives me a sense of confidence in our ability to reinvent ourselves over and over again and thus meet the needs of our customers around the world. Innovation is always positive and something other projects benefit from as well.’

Every acetate frame is hand-polished–with the polisher’s personal quality seal. Their names are Barbara, Ludmilla, Renate, and Waltraud, and their hands bear the traces of many years of experience. With trained movements, talent, and precision, they create the unmistakable Götti shine on their acetate frames. Moving with precise hands, the nuances of each pair of Götti glasses are lovingly brought to life.

Götti Melia

The Melia is a beautifully feminine soft cat eye, available at North in the purple shown above.

Götti Waby

Waby is a fantastically contemporary unisex frame; the soft square is dramatic, but tempered down with its use of natural colours. Currently available at North in the olive green shade.

Come into North and explore our range for yourself. We have Covid policies in place for your comfort and safety. We know you’re going to be as impressed as we are!

Autumn/Winter 2018 – what’s new?

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What do you think of when we say Autumn/Winter? Colder, darker mornings. The year coming to an end, a chance for new beginnings. Well…..

You know here at North Opticians we adore glasses. When I say adore I mean ADORE – we could talk optics until the cows come home. We’ve recently updated our frames to suit the coming season, so here’s a peek at our new collections!

Rich, jewel-toned colours

We’re a bit spoilt for choice in this category. New glasses in shades of violet, pearl, deep teal blue and burgundy are making our shop feel warm and cosy, but here are two of my favourites.

Juneau by Etnia Barcelona

A really pared back look for this frame, just the outline suggesting cat eye. But what really makes it stand out is the use of colour. Matte teal shifting into purple metal embellishments with honey coloured temple tips – the result is warm and playful!

Balvi by Etnia Barcelona

This frame is reminiscent of the bug eye style popular in the 60’s and 70’s, but updated in it’s simplicity. The contrast between rose gold metal and periwinkle blue acetate looks really stunning, but in keeping a petite frame, the result isn’t overwhelming. A beautiful splash of colour for Autumn/Winter.

Contemporary shapes

Though we like to keep a range of styles here at North, from classic to crazy, a common theme for our new ranges of glasses seems to be edges – we’ve gone for angular frames. These can look fantastic on anyone, and the mix of a hard edge against a rounded point can look beautiful.

Style 4511 in CRYGN by Modo

Although the shape of this frame is quite traditional, the use of gunmetal titanium to outline clear acetate looks so fresh and light. These glasses would be perfect for someone who wants to steer away from the current trend of bold glasses – subtle and stylish.

Dakar by Eco

This frame is beautiful! Delicate and feminine with a bold edge along the top, the silver at the temples highlights the cheekbone and eye area, contrasting with the warm burgundy. Really lovely on lots of different faces.

Something new

It’s nice to stand out a little bit sometimes, and glasses can be the perfect accessory to show off your personality. The frames below stand out in different ways – which is your style?

Hamilton in Tea by Salt

It’s the details that really make this frame extraordinary. The etchings in the arms and across the bridge, coloured antique gold, and the screws you can see holding the bridge and nosepads in place, all give a feeling of luxury and workmanship. Added to this, the colour of the acetate compliments the gold perfectly, and has the best name – tea. Just right for Autumn/Winter!

Style 3068 in Parrot by Wolf Eyewear

Just look at this frame – how different can you get?! The bright colours (aptly named parrot) are toned down by the matte finish and free space across the top of the frame. These reading glasses are perfect for perching on your nose, and are nice and lightweight.

So there we have it! Just a sample of the new frames available this season here at North Opticians. Pop in soon for a hot cup of coffee and a browse!

Children’s eye tests in Chichester! Are we the best?

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Here at North we’re proud to offer free NHS children’s eye tests. It’s a big statement to make, but here’s why we think we offer the best children’s eye tests in Chichester!

We LOVE kids. Helen and Iain have their boys, Gayna and Bina have young children, and Ellie and Angie adore nieces and nephews. It brightens up our day when children come in the shop!
Experience. Between us all here at North, we have over 50 years of experience in working at an opticians, including Iain who has been a fantastic optician for 12+ years. In that time he has been awarded Most Trusted Optician in the UK, and was Contact Lens Retailer of the Year.
Family run = family friendly. Since opening, it has been a point of pride here at North to be described by our patients as warm and welcoming. We want to make you feel at home, and as mentioned before, having young children gives our team first-hand experience of what works and doesn’t work when caring for children’s needs in a retail/medical environment.

Added to those points, we have a gorgeous collection of kid’s frames. Look!

New at North, we have Nano. These frames have been described as ‘kidproof’ and are incredibly hardy. They have patented S-shaped hinges which means no more snapping arms, a soft padded bridge, and you can have the arms 3 different ways – regular arms, a band that attaches to the arms and keeps the glasses firmly on your child’s head, or you can take the arms off altogether and have a band instead! Perfect for sports, playtime, or even a fidgeter.

Nike frames have proven very popular here, especially for older boys. They look grown up, are sporty and have that all-important brand name.

Bulget frames bridge the gap between very young and almost teenage children. They come in lots of fun colours and a variety of frame shapes!

So look no further for children’s eye tests in Chichester – you’ve found the perfect place.

Cat eye glasses – let’s talk about it

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Ok, let’s discuss a subject I’m passionate about – cat eye glasses. They’re my very favourite shape, they’re always fashionable and they suit so many different faces!

Cat eye glasses gained popularity in the 1950’s and 60’s, with stars such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe showing them off to perfection. They look feminine, fun and sophisticated.

Though bug-eyed glasses became the thing during the following decades, cat eye glasses never completely went away, and in recent years have boomed in popularity. They’ve maintained the same basic shape but with a more contemporary feel – think less Dame Edna and more Jennifer Lopez.

What I love about cat eye glasses is how flattering they are – if you are blessed with good cheekbones they accentuate them, if you have a round face (like me) they add angles where there weren’t angles before, they soften a heavier jawline – they uplift your face and look gorgeous!

The Townsend by Walter and Herbert is a perfect example of this classic shape with a modern twist; softer edges, a blue mossy acetate and a gentle uplift make them unmistakably cat eye glasses but in a less dramatic 60’s way.

If you want to go a bit retro, Rusicka by Vinyl Factory are perfect. Rose gold with detailing on the bridge and temples, glossy black wings and VF’s trademark guitar-shaped arms make this a rock n’roll beauty! They’re one of my favourite pairs in the shop so I highly recommend trying them on when you pop in.

Both these lovely frames and more are available at North, come in, say hello and try some on.

Chichester opticians advice for smarty pants

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As your Chichester opticians we love specs. So, as you can imagine we were delighted to read an article in The Guardian, that heralded a recent study. It’s officially been determined that needing to wear glasses is associated with higher levels of intelligence.

Well, we knew that you all had to be pretty smart to choose us as your opticians, and with Geek-Chic being the eyewear trend that always seems to be in fashion we wanted to share our favourite frames that will help you get the look!

The key to nailing Geek-Chic is to go for bold, statement eyewear. Choose large, thick frames in dark, horn or matte colours and textures.
Here are four frames to get you started, all are available from our opticians in North Street, Chichester.

Battatura Filipino in Italian Jet Black – £89 complete single vision

These frames are handmade from the finest Italian acetate in the world.
Manufactured from one single slab of acetate to ensure colour continuity.
Teflon coated high-quality German hinges.
Simple square black frames, make a distinct Joe 90 statement.

Etnia Barcelona Pavia in Black – £199 complete single vision

The angles of this chunky frame and the subtle colouring on its arms, give Geek-Chic a distinctly feminine twist.

Etnia Barcelona Chester in Blue Black – £199 complete single vision

The simple wooden textures and gorgeous colouring of these frames add a modern twist to your Geek-Chic look.

Both of these Etnia Barcelona Frames;
Are made from natural acetates. All the acetates Etnia Barcelona works with are produced in Italy with their partner Mazzucchelli. Acetate, unlike injection, is a 100% natural and malleable material made from cotton.
Feature a Flex Hinge. The flexo adapts perfectly to the face to provide superior comfort and quality.

Salt Ned in Matte Spice Brown – £269 complete single vision

This premium eyewear brand from coastal California is committed to quality construction and timeless design inspired by effortless beauty.
Gentlemen, if you would like to add a degree of sophistication to your Geek-Chic look then this is the frame for you. Channel your inner Colin Firth, with this horn like frame and its subtle, softer edges.

If you would like to try any of these frames call in to our Chichester Opticians, we’d love to see you! Varifocal prices also available upon request.