Independent Eyewear & Designer Frames in St. Louis Park
Handcrafted frames from around the world, handpicked for you.
Every frame on our wall was picked by hand, by us. We look for independent makers, honest craftsmanship, and designs with some character. Come try a few on. We'll help you find the one that feels like you.
Questions about a frame? Call or text (952) 222-3578.
Where our frames come from
French design
Shapes and shades with something to say.
The lines we carry
RES REI
Italian craft with a quiet, confident edge.
RES REI
Designed and made in Italy, these frames pair clean lines with careful handwork.View brand →
Masunaga
More than a century of Japanese precision.
Masunaga
Made in Fukui, Japan, since 1905, Masunaga frames bring meticulous detail to every pair.View brand →
Sabine Be
Bold color for people who like to be noticed.
Sabine Be
This French label is all playful shapes and fearless color, made for faces with personality.View brand →
Vuarnet
French Alpine sunwear with real heritage.
Vuarnet
Born in France in 1957, Vuarnet makes sunglasses with serious mountain roots and timeless style.View brand →
Reykjavik Eyes
Featherlight Icelandic design you'll forget you're wearing.
Reykjavik Eyes
Thin, light, and minimal, these Icelandic-designed frames are made for comfort that lasts all day.View brand →
Pulse Optics
Easy, everyday frames with a fresh look.
Pulse Optics
A dependable line we like for comfortable, good-looking frames that fit real life.View brand →
Sama
Designed in California, handcrafted in Japan.
Sama
Sama brings a polished, artisan feel to eyewear, with refined materials and standout detail.View brand →
State Optical Co.
American-made, right in Chicago.
State Optical Co.
Built in Chicago, these frames honor classic American optical craftsmanship with modern shapes.View brand →
Seraphin
Handcrafted character with Minnesota roots.
Seraphin
From Minneapolis-based OGI Eyewear, Seraphin frames are rich, sturdy, and full of detail.View brand →
OGI
Minneapolis design with a creative streak.
OGI
Our neighbors in Minneapolis design OGI frames with artful color and shapes you won't see everywhere.View brand →
ÖGA
Sculpted, statement frames for the bold.
ÖGA
From France's Morel (founded 1880) and now part of its MOREL collection, ÖGA is strong, architectural design for people who like a frame that makes a point.View brand →
Modo
New York spirit, Italian design, Scandinavian simplicity.
Modo
Since 1990, Modo has blended its New York roots with Italian design heritage and clean Scandinavian lines.View brand →
Lightec
Light, flexible, and built for busy days.
Lightec
Another line from France's Morel, now part of its MOREL collection, Lightec focuses on lightweight frames that stay comfortable from morning to night.View brand →
DB4K
Frames built for real kids and real playgrounds.
DB4K
Fun, durable frames made to keep up with active kids and still look great on picture day. (Also featured in the Kids section below.)View brand →
Xavier Garcia
Barcelona color, light, and layered depth.
Xavier Garcia
Since 2008, Barcelona designer Xavier Garcia has built frames that play with transparency and color in layers.View brand →
American Optical
American eyewear history, still looking sharp.
American Optical
Dating back to 1833 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, AO's sunwear has been worn by pilots and NASA astronauts.View brand →
Vernon Gantry
Vintage style, designed by optometrists.
Vernon Gantry
Founded in New York in 2016 by two optometrists, these hand-crafted acetate frames are sold only through independent opticals like ours.View brand →
Morel
Four generations of French family craftsmanship.
Morel
Since 1880 in France's Jura mountains, the Morel family has paired traditional craft with bold, comfortable design.View brand →
Woow
Bright, graphic frames with a secret message.
Woow
Designed in France by the duo behind Face à Face, every Woow frame hides a cheerful two-word phrase on the temples.View brand →
ECO Eyewear
Feel-good frames, with a tree planted for every pair.
ECO Eyewear
Part of the HOUSE of MODO family since 2009, ECO makes every frame from sustainable materials like castor-seed bio-based plastic and recycled metal.View brand →
Small faces, strong opinions
Kids know what they like, and it's rarely the first frame you hand them. DB4K makes glasses kids actually want to put on in the morning, with fun colors and shapes that let their personality lead.
DB4K
Frames built for real kids and real playgrounds.
Fun, durable frames made to keep up with active kids and still look great on picture day.
Start with their eyes
Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, OD, provides pediatric eye exams and infant exams starting at 6 months of age. Then we'll help your kid pick a pair they're proud of.
Timeless sunglasses, made for Minnesota sun.
Vuarnet
French Alpine sunwear with real heritage.
Born in France in 1957, Vuarnet makes sunglasses with serious mountain roots and timeless style.
American Optical
American eyewear history, still looking sharp.
Dating back to 1833 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, AO's sunwear has been worn by pilots and NASA astronauts.
Any frame can become sunglasses
Love a frame but want it for the lake? Any frame we carry can be made into prescription or non-prescription sunglasses. We also have ready-to-wear sunglasses you can take home the same day.
Lenses for how you live
We fit progressive, blue-light, photochromic, polarized and anti-reflective lenses, matched to your prescription and your day.
Learn more: benefits of polarized sunglasses · computer vs. blue-light glasses · digital eyeglass lenses
Eyewear questions, answered
Where can I find independent designer eyeglasses in St. Louis Park?
iCare Family Vision's optical boutique at 6900 W Lake Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, just west of Minneapolis, carries handcrafted frames from independent and heritage eyewear makers. We're open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Call or text (952) 222-3578.
Which eyewear brands do you carry?
Japanese craft: Masunaga, Sama and Pulse Optics. French design: Sabine Be, Woow, Morel, ÖGA, Lightec and Vuarnet. Italian handmade: RES REI and Reykjavik Eyes. New York design: Modo, ECO and Vernon Gantry. American craft: State Optical Co. and American Optical. Minnesota-born: OGI and Seraphin. We also carry Xavier Garcia and DB4K for kids.
Do you sell sunglasses, including prescription sunglasses?
Yes. We have ready-to-wear sunglasses, including Vuarnet and American Optical, that you can take home the same day. Any frame we carry can also be made into prescription or non-prescription sunglasses, with polarized lenses if you like.
What lens options do you offer?
Progressive, blue-light, photochromic, polarized and anti-reflective lenses. We'll match them to your prescription and how you spend your day.
Can I get an eye exam and new glasses in one place?
Yes. Book a comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, OD, a graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry with more than 15 years of experience. Afterward, our optical team can help you pick frames and lenses for your new prescription. Book an Eye Exam.
Do you have glasses for kids?
Yes. We carry DB4K, fun and durable frames made for active kids. Dr. Johnson sees kids for pediatric eye exams, and infant exams start at 6 months of age. See kids' eyewear and pediatric eye care.
Can I use my vision plan toward frames and lenses?
Many vision plans include an allowance toward frames, lenses and contact lenses. We're in-network with several vision plans, including VSP and EyeMed. Please check your coverage before your visit, and see our insurance and vision plans page for the full list.
Ready to find your next frame?
Rather talk to a person? Call or text (952) 222-3578. Open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Independent eyewear in St. Louis Park
iCare Family Vision is an independent optometry practice and optical boutique at 6900 W Lake Street in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis, serving neighbors from Edina, Minnetonka and across the west metro. Our optical carries handcrafted eyeglasses and sunglasses from independent makers in Japan, France, Italy, New York, across the U.S. and right here in Minnesota, including RES REI, Masunaga, Sabine Be, Reykjavik Eyes, Pulse Optics, Sama, State Optical Co., Seraphin, OGI, ÖGA, Modo, Lightec, Xavier Garcia, Vernon Gantry, Morel, Woow and ECO Eyewear, plus DB4K kids' glasses and sunglasses from Vuarnet and American Optical. We fit every frame with the lenses your eyes need, including progressive, blue-light, photochromic, polarized and anti-reflective lenses, and any frame can become prescription or non-prescription sunglasses. Start with a comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, OD, then let our optical team help you choose frames that fit your face and your life.
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Hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday