Tucked in to the Bishop Arts neighborhood across the street from a winery, Glass Optical has quietly opened. Father-son duo, Stephen and Paul Wilkes, are changing the way Dallas views eyewear and sunwear. The Oak Cliff-based shop is one of the first stores in Texas to exclusively sell the work of independent eyewear designers from around the world.

“We as a culture care so much about how things are made and where they come from that we think this type of concern should also be taken with eyeglasses, especially because they become a part of an individual’s
persona, and are worn every day,” Paul Wilkes says.

The neighborhood is already know for it’s cozy and tight knit feel and Glass Optical brings that into the shopping experience.

More than the cool interior and independent designers, what matters most to Glass Optical at the end of the day is the level of comfort, education and quality experienced by their customers.

“It’s less about the brand on the temple of the glasses and much more about how well it is made, how it feels on your face, how it looks on you,” says Paul. “I don’t want you to wear something because it has a logo stamped on the side, I want you to wear something because it’s well made and you enjoy the product.”

Glass Optical is located at 833 Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208

For more information, visit glassoptical.co