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UNIQUE STYLE · SUPERIOR SERVICE

A luxury eyewear boutique in the heart of Piedmont, Oakland

Eyewear, thoughtfully chosen.

Aperture is not a typical optical store. We offer a slower, more personal experience — an intentionally curated collection of independent designers, shown one-on-one, by private appointment.

OUR APPROACH

No crowded walls. No rushed decisions. Only frames worth trying.

We sit over tea or coffee and talk about what you like in glasses before hand-picking frames for your personality, your face, and your prescription — then match them with the latest, most advanced lenses. Your new glasses will fit perfectly and look like they were made for you.

NEW THIS SEASON
Three new houses, now at Aperture

We've welcomed three independent makers to the studio — each meant to be discovered slowly, in person.

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SWITZERLAND · 1993

Götti

Quiet, architectural minimalism in hand-finished titanium, acetate and horn.

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JAPAN × ARMENIA · 2022

Dansharian

Japanese craft with Armenian color. Limited editions numbered to 222.

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Say-oH

HANDCRAFTED IN JAPAN

Hand-built in Sanjō from acetate, titanium and Damascus steel.

INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN

Frames you won't find anywhere else in Oakland

Our collection features independent designers — Akoni, Blake Kuwahara, Thierry Lasry, Andy Wolf, Pugnale and our own Aperture line — chosen for craft, character, and materials like Japanese titanium and buffalo horn.

Because we remain independent, we can carry rare and handcrafted frames that insurance-affiliated shops simply cannot.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Our services

Private Consultations

One-on-one styling in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere — entirely about you.

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Independent Eyewear

Designer eyeglasses and sunglasses from rare, independent collections.

Professional Fittings

Precise fittings and advanced lenses from world-class labs.

THE EXPERIENCE

How it works

01

Book a consultation

Reserve a private appointment online — just you and your stylist.

02

We hand-pick frames

Over tea or coffee, we curate a selection for your face, style, and prescription.

03

Fitted & made yours

We pair your frame with advanced lenses and fit it perfectly.

Iris Optometric Center

Start next door at Iris

Aperture lives inside Iris Optometric Center, Oakland’s trusted practice since 1982. Book a comprehensive exam — walk-ins welcome, English & Spanish, VSP & EyeMed accepted — then bring your prescription to us for styling.

“Choosing eyewear should be slow-paced and fun.”

OUR MISSION · APERTURE BY IRIS
BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT

Come find your frames

Book a private consultation and let us guide you. Finding the right eyewear should feel personal, unrushed, and intentional.

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