I recently obtained my latest prescription from my local optician but they quoted £350+ for new Ray Ban sun glasses with varifical lenses. Shade Station quoted around £220. I've always been nervous ab... See more
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My first burberry frame purchased from Shade Station was ordered directly by them from the manufacturer in Italy due to it being out of stock, but the frame was still delivered in under a week. My sec... See more
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I purchased a couple of different sunglasses from Shade Station due to the great price!! But, there was a little issue along the way where I had been sent an incorrect paid... this was resolved immedi... See more
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Had a few pairs of sunglasses from here, quality is always great and comes in nice packaging. Have dealt with customer service once over a return (just an unwanted gift) and they were so extremely hel... See more
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Company details
- #12 of 43 best companies in Glasses store
- #6 of 25 best companies in Optician
- #14 of 48 best companies in Sunglasses shop
About Shade Station
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Founded in 2000, Shade Station is the UK’s Largest Independent Online Retailer of Luxury Eyewear.
About Shade Station
With several next day delivery options available, you can order today and receive your eyewear tomorrow, including prescription glasses and sunglasses, thanks to our on-site Optical Lab and in-house Dispensing Optician. Our unmatched online selection features over 100 of the world’s leading brands, from luxury names like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Prada, DITA and Valentino to timeless favourites such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Carrera and Police. With such a wide range, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.
To make shopping even easier, we offer a variety of secure payment options, including all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Klarna and Clearpay, giving you the flexibility to pay in the way that suits you best. Whether you prefer to pay in full or spread the cost, checkout is fast, simple and completely secure.
Trusted Expert Knowledge
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- When you buy from Shade Station, you are not just choosing eyewear. You are choosing quality, authenticity and confidence from an established retailer trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers since 2000. Our commitment to service goes beyond the basics. Every order is handled by trained specialists, supported by our in-house Dispensing Optician and Optical Lab Technicians.
Official Authorised Retailer
Authenticity Guaranteed
Shade Station is an official authorised retailer that is trusted by the world’s leading eyewear brands, and you can be certain that every product you purchase from Shade Station is genuine, and sourced directly from the official supplier. This means you receive the same quality, packaging and authenticity as you would when buying directly from the brand itself, along with the confidence that your eyewear has been sourced through approved distribution channels. Our long standing relationships with brands, plus manufacturer product warranties ensure complete peace of mind with every order.
Why this matters when buying designer eyewear:
- Guaranteed genuine products with no risk of counterfeits.
- Full manufacturer warranty and aftersales support.
- Correct, current branded packaging and accessories.
- Accurate model numbers, markings and serial identification.
- Confidence that your eyewear meets strict quality standards.
Shade Station is a trading name of Blue Green Ltd.
Contact info
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- 0344 838 7878
- info@shadestation.co.uk
- www.shadestation.co.uk
4.8
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Excellent in all areas
Excellent in all regards. Quick delivery, exceptional communication, quick response to questions.
Even though the case that came with the sunglasses was supplied by the manufacturer it was too small. I spoke to Shadestation who took it upon themselves to sort it out immediately.
Will absolutely be using again.
23 July 2026
Great selection
Great selection, good prices and fast delivery. I have dropped 1 star due to once ordered and paid, the next day I received 2 emails telling me I needed to complete my order and pay again. However, was easily rectified by the online chat box.
3 August 2026
lovely sunglasses
lovely sunglasses, great price compared to other retailers and quick delivery
31 July 2026
Great!
Ordered sunglasses on a Sunday & they were received on Monday, I did pay extra for delivery as they were a birthday present for my husband. Very pleased with the item & the service from Shade Station, would definitely recommend.
2 August 2026
Good selection. Fast delivery.
2 August 2026
great prices for top quality…
great prices for top quality sunglasses, delivered in just a few days from ordering !
2 August 2026
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Glasses in stock and supplied within a…
Glasses in stock and supplied within a couple of days
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Great to hear everything was in stock and arrived within a couple of days. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Great sunglasses at a reasonable price…
Great sunglasses at a reasonable price compared to other companies, Would have got 5 stars if it had been next day delivery; it did state that at the time of purchase. I received them 3 days after purchase, which was fine but it might be best to alter this on the website
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with your sunglasses and felt they were good value for money.
Just for future reference, we do offer a next-day delivery option at checkout. It looks like standard delivery was selected when your order was placed, which is why your order was sent using our standard delivery service.
We really appreciate your feedback and will certainly keep it in mind as we continue to review how our delivery options and information are presented on the website.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Sunglasses came with an issue with the…
Sunglasses came with an issue with the lens, I can see my own eyes with a mirror like lens. Disappointed. Good delivery.
2 August 2026
Excellent website cheaper than other…
Excellent website cheaper than other websites and delivery was in 2 days!
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Great to hear you found the website good value and that your order arrived so quickly. Thanks for leaving us a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Great customer service and very quick…
Great customer service and very quick delivery! Will order again in the future!
9 August 2026
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We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It’s great to hear you were happy with the service and delivery, and we look forward to helping again in the future.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Super easy and money saving
Super easy and money saving, very fast delivery 10 out of 10
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Great to hear everything was quick and straightforward, and that you were happy with the value. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for your feedback — glad the price and service both hit the mark for you. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
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Pleased to hear your order arrived so quickly. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Just what I ordered
Great Sunnys at a very reasonable price delivered when they said they would, all very easily done
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Glad to hear everything arrived as expected and that the ordering process was straightforward. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Great Company
Extremely easy site, fabulous choice of sunglasses, very competitively priced. Postage and correspondence was very good. Happy customer will definitely buy from shade station again!
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It’s great to hear the site was easy to use and that you were happy with the choice, pricing and delivery. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Arrived quickly all as expected.
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Glad everything arrived quickly and as expected. Thanks for leaving us a review and for choosing Shade Station.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
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