Blog about Glasses

Who is entitled to a free eye test?

How to get a free eye test In the world of expensive shoes and designer handbags, you’ve just got to love the free things in life. Whether it’s free entry into a museum or a free tasty food sample, you simply cannot say no to these things. Speaking of such pleasures, did you know that an eye test can be free as well? However, before you book that examination, make sure that you are familiar with … Read More about Who is entitled to a free eye test?

Rome Style Guide

What to wear in Rome If you’re heading to the Italian capital this year, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got you covered with our Rome style guide, featuring what to wear in Rome depending on the seasons and where you can find the best fashion bargains in the city. Let’s get started. Seasonal guide: What to wear in Rome Spring As spring kicks off, you might be wondering what to wear … Read More about Rome Style Guide

How do prescription glasses work? (Infographic)

How do prescription glasses work? How do prescription glasses work? Did you know? The first eyeglasses were made in Northern Italy (thought to be in Pisa) around 1290. That’s over 700 years ago! Since then, our eyeglasses and prescriptions have come a long way. What was once seen as a medical applicate eventually became a must-have fashion accessory in the 1970s.  Despite this long history, … Read More about How do prescription glasses work? (Infographic)

Our best selling glasses of 2019 revealed

Best selling Eyewear New year, new glasses? With the New Year in full swing, we’ve decided to take a look back at our best selling glasses over the last year. From tortoiseshell classics and crystal colours to rounded, oversized frames, here is our best selling eyewear of 2019, revealed.  1. Brooklyn Gold The Brooklyn Gold is an Arlo Wolf veteran! In fact, this golden, rounded frame was so … Read More about Our best selling glasses of 2019 revealed

10 New Year’s Resolutions Worth Making In 2020

New Year's resolutions The Christmas presents have been opened, the countdown to 2020 has finished, and we have somehow found ourselves in a new decade within the blink of an eye (no pun intended!). Now, we are all familiar with the need to change things up come the 1st of January. As for you, you may want to completely reinvent yourself, or finally book that once in a lifetime … Read More about 10 New Year’s Resolutions Worth Making In 2020

5 health tests to get in 2020

Health tests for 2020 As our working lives get busier and we try with all our might to maintain some kind of social schedule, our personal health can often take a backseat. We’re all just so busy! Pair that with the infamously stiff upper lip that we Brits have, and it’s no wonder that we resist going to the doctor’s so much. However, we need to find the time to look after ourselves. All it … Read More about 5 health tests to get in 2020

Barcelona Style Guide

Barcelona style guide The Catalan capital is renowned for its art, architecture and cuisine. Barcelona is the birth city of some of the world’s most famous artists and architects, including Antoni Gaudi himself, and its foodie scene is world-famous - but Barcelona is so much more than this. Aside from its awe-inspiring architecture and beautiful beaches, there’s a whole fashion scene in Barcelona … Read More about Barcelona Style Guide

Glasses Trends To Look Out For In 2020 

2020 begins It’s nearly the start of 2020! Now, only one question comes to mind regarding this… what’s everyone wearing this year? While the spotlight may be on the best dress of the year, we at Arlo Wolf think that the glasses trends of 2020 certainly shouldn’t be overlooked. We have compiled an exclusive guide that explores the fashionable glasses to watch out for this year - from modern clear … Read More about Glasses Trends To Look Out For In 2020 

How does screen time affect eyesight?

Screens and eyesight For many of us, an average day goes a little like this: we wake up, scroll through the news and social media on our phone. We get ready for work, travel, and then catch up with our emails once we’ve sat down. Work, work, work. Fast-forward to hometime and we could be texting friends, shopping online, or looking for a recipe for Italian food. Maybe we’ll tune in to that new … Read More about How does screen time affect eyesight?

Last-minute Christmas gift guide

Last-minute Christmas gift guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year, snow is falling and the mulled wine is flowing. If you’ve been wrapped up in the excitement of the festive season and have forgotten all about your Christmas shopping, you’re in the right place! We’re here to save the day with our last-minute Christmas gift guide…whether they’re a glasses wearer or not! If you’re doing … Read More about Last-minute Christmas gift guide

Berlin Location Guide

Berlin location guide Once split by East and West Germany, still signified today by the final standing pieces of the Berlin Wall, the German capital offers many very different architectural styles. A short hop on the U-Bahn to Kreuzberg and you’ll notice Mediterranean-like influences, while a stroll around Mitte offers a much more modern-industrial fusion. There’s no doubt Berlin has a lot to … Read More about Berlin Location Guide

Feast your eyes on our exclusive Black Friday deal!

Black Friday deals Ah, the joys of UK Black Friday deals! It’s fast approaching that time of the year where shoppers eagerly queue outside stores, just to snatch a cheeky bargain on that product they’ve been hunting down for a while. Luckily, at Arlo Wolf this Black Friday, there won’t be any waiting around as our Black Friday discount can be grabbed from the comfort of your own home. So, if … Read More about Feast your eyes on our exclusive Black Friday deal!