The IOLLA Blog

How does the fixed necessity of eyewear find its place in this dynamic scene?

Blue light filter works by blocking blue light from the sun and digital screens.

Shopping with IOLLA: A complete guide to building your eyewear wardrobe.
Each month we select a winner at random and the winner receives a brand-new pair of IOLLA's

We've been loving getting to know Manchester and we thought we'd share all we've learned so far.

Handy tips and tricks on how to apply make-up as a glasses wearer with tips from Dior Beauty.

Gemma Davers was one of the first customers to enter the Finnieston showroom in 2015.

Whether you're heading to the beach, a city break or stay-cation, don't forget to pack your eyewear!

We're here to provide some handy tips on how to get glasses that suit your face shape.

It's almost our 8th birthday! The perfect time to look back at IOLLA through the years.

We invited our customers to recycle their glasses, have cocktails and hear live music!

We explore how the fan favourite - Bell, has evolved through the years at IOLLA.

Claire, our HR Manager, shares what it means to us to be a real Living Wage employer.

6 April 2023
Meet IOLLA Erin, showroom Stylist who is passionate about sustainable fashion.

16 March 2023
Introducing Bethany, a Manchester-based influencer and IOLLA enthusiast.

7 March 2023
Callum, in-house Product and Showroom Designer, shares insight into one of our newest styles.

15 January 2023
We’re here to offer some helpful and handy tips and tricks to look after your glasses.

29 December 2022
It’s been an exciting year for us here at IOLLA and we can’t wait to share all our highlights with you.

10 October 2022
Our team members have developed a tradition of taking part in company wide clothes swaps.
Upgrade the prescription on your favourite pair of IOLLAs with our refresh service.

Trends we're looking forward to seeing more of throughout Autumn/Winter.

We caught up with some of our team to find out which glasses are in their eyewear wardrobe.

The sun is back which means cracking out the BBQ and adding a pair of sunnies to every outfit

The release of Oppenheimer got us reflecting on our experience designing Tommy Shelby's frames.

We've picked out our favourite frames that would be the perfect addition to Barbie's wardrobe.

Orange by IOLLA is a summer capsule collection of daring designs for the style seekers.

Showroom Manager Nat is here to provide all the 'dupes' for some of the biggest celebrities' glasses

The tale of how we got here is one worth telling, so let's see how glasses have evolved over time.

Our collaborative playlist sets the tone for what the atmosphere on the shop floor is like.

We invited our customers to join us in Finnieston to recycle their glasses.

We're getting to know our neighbours in Edinburgh who work sustainably in the community.

29 March 2023
Here at IOLLA, we're on a journey to ensure our footprint stays minimal. Find out how.

23 March 2023
Meet Martha who, alongside styling the people of Edinburgh, is a printmaker and designer.

13 February 2023
Robyn, IOLLA Assistant Manager at St James Quarter, Edinburgh, shares her journey with Yoga teaching.

7 February 2023
Glasses wearer or not, it's important to look after your eyes. Read our guide on how to take care of them.

19 November 2022
We’ve recently opened our doors in Manchester, our first ever location outside of Scotland.
