Bevel Specs Eyewear

New York, USA

Substance with Style

About Bevel Specs

Founded in 1999 by Richard Mewha and Rick Nelson, Bevel Specs was born from a desire to make eyewear as essential to personal style and self-esteem as apparel or cosmetics. The brand established its headquarters in Kansas City to ensure exceptional Midwestern customer service, while maintaining a global perspective with English-born Mewha leading design from New York. Bevel operates on the philosophy that eyeglasses are a universal, gender-neutral accessory that draws attention to a person's primary asset. The founders sought to create a company that independent opticians would enjoy working with, focusing on a classic but minimalist aesthetic that enhances the natural beauty of the wearer rather than overpowering it.

Bevel is renowned for its commitment to high-quality materials and Japanese production expertise. The brand utilizes a premium acetate produced in Japan that resists distortion and requires fewer adjustments, hand-polished to achieve a rich, lasting luster. In its metal collections, Bevel employs milled pure titanium to create the lightest yet strongest frames possible, featuring a single-construction eyepiece without soldering for a clean, modern look. The brand has a strong record of innovation, notably introducing BetaPlast, a beta titanium core with an acetate overlay, and later advancing to a patented beta hinge. Each titanium frame undergoes a meticulous process of receiving three individual coats of paint to produce exceptional, vibrant colors.

The signature design element of Bevel eyewear is its masterful use of bold, flattering colors combined with a clean, minimalist approach. The brand intentionally avoids visible logos or writing on the temples, allowing the craftsmanship and hues to speak for themselves. Mewha draws inspiration from diverse sources including cosmetics palettes, modern art, architecture, and international travel, resulting in a unique cross between classic North American styling and playful European influences. Bevel carefully crafts its color range to complement various skin tones and nuances its silhouettes to suit different facial shapes. The frames are designed to provide continuing balance and comfort, ensuring they look, fit, and perform flawlessly.

For those seeking to buy Bevel frames online or in-store, the brand offers an unparalleled combination of comfort, durability, and exclusivity. Customers choose Bevel eyeglasses for their lightweight titanium construction and premium acetate that ensure all-day wearability without sacrificing style. Because Bevel manufactures a relatively limited quantity of frames, wearers are guaranteed a distinctive, artisanal product rather than a mass-produced accessory. Whether you are looking for everyday Bevel eyeglasses or stylish Bevel sunglasses with polarized lenses, investing in this independent brand means choosing exceptional Japanese craftsmanship, innovative engineering, and a sophisticated aesthetic that elevates your personal style while providing lasting quality.

Experience Bevel Specs

Visit our Montgomery, NY boutique to try on the full Bevel Specs collection. Our expert opticians will help you find the perfect frame.