Perth's Independent Eyewear Destination
Handpicked Designer Frames
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Charles personally sources every frame from the world's leading eyewear shows — so what you'll find here you won't find anywhere else in Perth.
Service Worth Coming Back
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We take the time to get it right. Our reviews speak for themselves — come in and see what a proper optician experience feels like.
Find Us on King Street, Perth
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We're at Level 1/66 King Street. Bring your prescription and we'll take it from there — or call ahead if you're not sure what you need. → Get directions & opening hours.
What Makes Us Different
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August Eyewear is an independent optician, not a chain. Everything in the store is hand-selected by Charles Martin, who has spent over 40 years in the industry hunting down eyewear that actually stands out. Frames come from boutique designers across Europe and beyond — the kind you'll find at international eyewear shows, not in shopping centres.
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We're not an optometrist, so if you need an eye exam, we'll point you to the right place first. Once you have your prescription, we'll handle everything else: frames, lenses, fitting, and follow-up adjustments. The goal is a pair of glasses that works for your face, your vision, and your life.
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Frames are sourced directly from the world's leading eyewear shows, where Charles handpicks pieces from independent designers who prioritise craft over volume. The selection changes regularly — because good eyewear should keep moving.
This isn't a transactional experience. From the moment you walk in, the focus is on finding the right frame for you — your face, your prescription, your personality. That includes everything from initial frame selection through to lens fitting and ongoing adjustments.
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How Optician August Eyewear originated
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August Eyewear didn't begin in Perth. It started in Esperance in 2006, where Charles built a reputation for stocking eyewear that people couldn't find anywhere else in Western Australia — drawing customers from well outside the region. In 2014, the flagship store opened on King Street in Perth, bringing that same independent approach to the CBD.
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Our story →
Quality Designer Eyewear, and Happy Customers
New Additions to Our Collection
We've recently added several new designers to the collection: including KUBORAUM, AM Eyewear, Rigards, KaneManNen, and Minchillo.
