Theo
Theo makes some of the most joyfully non-conformist eyewear you'll find — bold colour, unexpected shapes and a refusal to take itself too seriously.
Belgian-designed and beautifully finished in acetate and titanium, built to last and made to be noticed. Glasses that are unmistakably yours.
Where can I buy Theo in South Africa?
Theo is stocked at OPTIK, Shop SL24, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg — next door to Woolworths. Optik is a proudly authorised Theo 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 is Theo eyewear made?
Theo is designed in Antwerp, Belgium, where it has been an independent, optician-founded house since the late 1980s. Its acetate and titanium frames are hand-finished in Europe.
How do you pronounce Theo?
It is said Tay-oh. The Antwerp house was founded by two opticians and named in the same playful spirit as its frames.
What makes Theo frames distinctive?
Bold colour, witty shapes and a refusal to be beige — beautifully finished in acetate and titanium, and made to be noticed rather than to blend in.
Can I try Theo glasses on in Johannesburg?
Yes — OPTIK at Melrose Arch, Shop SL24 (next door to Woolworths), keeps Theo on the shelf to be picked up and worn, not just looked at. Colour this bold has to be tried in person: the weight of the acetate, the way a shape sits on your face. Come in Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 or Sat 09:30–16:00, or WhatsApp 062 787 5749 to ask about a particular frame.
How much do Theo glasses cost in South Africa?
Theo frames at OPTIK are priced in rand and shown on wall labels alongside each frame in the shop. Pricing varies by collection and material — acetate and titanium sit at different points — so for a current price on a specific model, enquire on WhatsApp at 062 787 5749 and we will confirm what is in the shop.
Can I get prescription lenses fitted in Theo 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. Book an eye test and we will fit your prescription to the Theo frame you choose.
Does OPTIK stock Theo sunglasses in South Africa?
Yes — Theo sunglasses sit alongside the optical frames at OPTIK, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The house's colour work translates naturally into sun: bold acetates and tinted lenses that are anything but anonymous. Come in and try a pair on, or WhatsApp 062 787 5749 to ask what is currently in the shop.
Is OPTIK an authorised Theo stockist?
Yes. OPTIK at Melrose Arch is an authorised Theo stockist — every frame comes directly from the house or its authorised distributor, and fittings and adjustments happen in person in the shop. That matters with Theo in particular: shapes this individual need to be adjusted to your face by hands that know the frame.
THEO IS STOCKED AT OPTIK, MELROSE ARCH, JOHANNESBURG.
FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS HAPPEN IN PERSON — THAT PART WE NEVER PUT ONLINE.
