Lapima
Lapima's oversized eyewear is unmistakable — sculptural, sun-ready silhouettes hand-shaped from Italian acetate, in colours drawn from Brazil's landscapes and architecture.
Each frame is finished by hand across dozens of stages. The scale is deliberate; so is the lightness. No two acetate patterns are quite alike.
Where can I buy Lapima in South Africa?
Lapima is stocked at OPTIK, Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg — next door to Woolworths. Optik is a proudly authorised Lapima stockist, with every frame sourced directly from the house or its authorised distributor. Come in to try them on, or enquire on WhatsApp and we'll help you find the right pair.
Where are Lapima glasses made — Italy or Brazil?
Both play a part. Lapima frames are handmade in the brand's own São Paulo atelier from premium Italian acetate, finished by hand across dozens of stages — Brazilian craft in Italian material.
Are Lapima frames oversized — will they suit my face?
Lapima is known for generous, sculptural silhouettes, so fit is worth checking in person. Come and try them at OPTIK in Melrose Arch and we will find a shape and scale that sits well.
Can I get Lapima frames with prescription lenses?
Yes — many Lapima styles take a prescription. Optik partners with trusted specialist optical laboratories for lens manufacturing, while our team manages the measurements, lens selection, frame assessment and final quality check.
How much do Lapima glasses cost in South Africa?
Each Lapima frame is priced individually in rand and displayed alongside the frame at OPTIK, Melrose Arch — as a stockist, we show prices the way a wall label does. For the current price on a specific style, enquire on WhatsApp (062 787 5749) or come past Shop SL24.
Does OPTIK carry Lapima sunglasses?
Lapima's sculptural, sun-ready silhouettes are what the house is best known for, and they lead the selection at OPTIK. The exact styles on the shelf change as new pieces arrive from São Paulo — enquire on WhatsApp for what is in now, or come and try them on.
Is OPTIK an authorised Lapima stockist?
Yes. OPTIK is an authorised Lapima stockist — every frame arrives directly from the house or its authorised distributor, and each one is fitted and adjusted in person at Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
Are Lapima's oversized frames heavy to wear?
No — the lightness is the point. The generous silhouettes are hand-shaped from Italian acetate so the scale reads on the face without weighing on it. The honest test is in person: come and feel one at OPTIK, Melrose Arch.
LAPIMA IS STOCKED AT OPTIK, MELROSE ARCH, JOHANNESBURG.
FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAPPEN IN PERSON — THAT PART WE NEVER PUT ONLINE.
