Perth's Independent Eyewear Destination
Handpicked Designer Frames
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
How Optician August Eyewear originated
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.
Quality Designer Eyewear, and Happy Customers
New Additions to Our Collection
We've recently added several new designers to the collection: including Pewpols, KUBORAUM, AM Eyewear, Rigards, KaneManNen, and Minchillo.
