Peter and May
Peter and May is effortless Parisian eyewear — understated, modern shapes designed by opticians who know exactly how a frame should sit.
Made with Italian acetate, Japanese titanium and Barberini glass lenses, with vegetable-based acetate since 2021. Character without ceremony.
Estela · S#102 · Tortoise & black, acetate · 48
R5 700
Where can I buy Peter and May in South Africa?
Peter and May is stocked at OPTIK, Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg — next door to Woolworths. Optik is a proudly authorised Peter and May 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 Peter and May glasses made?
Designed in Paris, with acetate made in Italy and titanium frames handcrafted in Japan — an unusually well-travelled make.
Who is behind Peter and May?
Opticians founded the house, and it shows in the details a wearer notices last: where the weight falls, how the temples meet the ear, how little adjustment a frame needs out of the box.
What are Peter and May frames made of?
Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, Japanese titanium and Barberini glass lenses, with vegetable-based acetate since 2021 — serious materials, worn lightly.
How much do Peter and May glasses cost in South Africa?
Prices are shown alongside each frame at OPTIK in Melrose Arch, in rand, the way a wall label should be. Enquire on WhatsApp for a current price on any model, or come and try them on.
Can OPTIK fit my prescription into Peter and May frames?
Yes. Optik partners with trusted specialist optical laboratories for lens manufacturing, while our team manages the measurements, lens selection, frame assessment and final quality check. An optician-designed frame deserves an optometrist's fit — book an eye test and we'll do both.
Does Peter and May make sunglasses as well as optical frames?
Yes — the house is known for both. Its sunglasses carry Barberini glass lenses, ground in Italy, alongside the optical range in acetate and titanium. We stock both at OPTIK in Melrose Arch; the difference between the two is best felt on your face.
Is OPTIK an authorised Peter and May stockist?
Yes — OPTIK at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg is an authorised Peter and May stockist. Every frame comes directly from the house or its authorised distributor, and every pair is fitted and adjusted in person.
Where can I try Peter and May frames on in Johannesburg?
At OPTIK, Shop SL24 at Melrose Arch, next door to Woolworths. The range is on the wall to be picked up and worn — an optician-designed frame tells you most of what you need to know the moment it sits on your face.
PETER AND MAY IS STOCKED AT OPTIK, MELROSE ARCH, JOHANNESBURG.
FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAPPEN IN PERSON — THAT PART WE NEVER PUT ONLINE.
