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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- #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
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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
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased everything went smoothly from start to finish and really appreciate the recommendation.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
I would definitely recommend buying from here
I bought some Gucci sunglasses and they were perfect really quick delivery
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad the Gucci sunglasses were perfect and that delivery was quick. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Very pleased
Very pleased. I needed glasses urgently as mine broke and I was going to hospital to have surgery. Saw a pair in a high street opticians shop but they were a week for delivery, so instead looked online, saw the same frames so ordered with next day delivery. They were a third of the price and are spot on, ordered with reduced thickness lenses and a discount on those too. Would use again. Great service, well done shade station!
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
It’s great to hear we could help when you needed glasses urgently. We’re pleased the frames and reduced thickness lenses were spot on, and that the next day delivery worked well for you. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for your kind words. We’re pleased you’re happy with the frames and service. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Great Oakley prescription glasses at a…
Great Oakley prescription glasses at a reasonable price and fast service.
31 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you’re happy with the Oakley glasses, the price and the fast service. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It’s good to hear the glasses were well priced and delivered so quickly. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Brought two pair of sunglasses from…
Brought two pair of sunglasses from this website now.
Great price great quick service
Great products
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for coming back to us for a second pair of sunglasses. We’re pleased you’ve had a good experience with the price, service and products. Best Regards,
Shade Station
Excellent service i could not fault it .
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad everything went smoothly with your order and that you were happy with the service.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Excellent all round
Easy to order, great prices, super quick delivery. Have ordered twice now and will definately order from again
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
We really appreciate you coming back to us again. It’s great to hear the ordering was easy, the price was right and delivery was quick. Thanks for recommending us.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Quick delivery and correct product at…
Quick delivery and correct product at the best price.
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
That’s lovely to hear, thank you. We’re pleased your order arrived quickly and that you were happy with the price and the product.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Shade Station is amazing
I have used Shade Station several
times now and am always so pleased with their service and prices. I would 100% recommend them and have already done so to friends.
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
It’s great to know you’ve used us several times and continue to be pleased with the service and prices. Thanks as well for recommending us to friends.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Exalent delivery
Exalent delivery, very pleased with my Gucci frames but would have preferred them to have been made in Itali and not Japan .
2 August 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you’re pleased with your Gucci frames and that your delivery was excellent.
We completely understand your preference regarding the country of manufacture. As with many global eyewear brands, manufacturing and production can take place across different locations, depending on the specific model and production requirements. Regardless of where a particular frame is manufactured, all products we supply are genuine and sourced through authorised channels.
We hope you enjoy your new Gucci frames!
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
That’s great to hear — thank you for the lovely feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the range, price, ordering process, communication and delivery.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear everything was fantastic overall and appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Swift delivery and good value
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
Thanks for leaving a review. We’re pleased the delivery was swift and that you found the order good value.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
from start to finish excellent…
from start to finish excellent service. Glasses arrived on time and no problems
19 July 2026
Reply from Shade Station
It’s great to hear everything went smoothly from start to finish and that your glasses arrived on time. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
Reply from Shade Station
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you were happy with the price and that your order arrived quickly. It’s great to hear the service was a positive part of the experience too.
Best Regards,
Shade Station
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