When Orgreen Eyewear Came to Market Harborough: Highlights from Our Trunk Show

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Orgreen Eyewear Trunk Show at Respectacle Company on Friday, 4th September. Your energy, curiosity and enthusiasm made the day something truly special. It was a celebration of great design, independent eyewear, community spirit and, most importantly, the joy of finding a pair of glasses that feels like you.

For us, events like this are one of the things that make being an independent optician in Market Harborough so special. We get to introduce our customers to distinctive eyewear brands, bring designers and brand experts into the practice and spend time talking about what makes a great pair of glasses.

Discovering the Orgreen Quantum High Collection

Throughout the day, we showcased the Orgreen acetate collection and the newly launched Quantum High, which combines 3D-printed polyamide fronts with ultra-light beta-titanium temples. It was an opportunity for our community to explore the frames up close, discover new colours and shapes, and learn more about the design and craftsmanship behind both collections.

 

We loved seeing people try on styles they might not ordinarily have considered and hearing the joy in their voices when they found the frame; the one that feels just right. That’s one of the things we love most about independent eyewear. It’s not about following a trend or choosing the most obvious frame. It’s about finding something that works for you, your face, your style, and your personality.

A Special Thank You to Johann

A huge thank you to Johann from Orgreen, who travelled all the way from South West London to spend the day with us here in Leicestershire. His knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the brand brought the collection to life, giving our customers a fascinating insight into Orgreen’s approach to design, colour and craftsmanship.

As Johann explains:

“For Orgreen, it is not just about precision and process but about people and the ethos shaped by attention to detail, curiosity and a quiet passion for doing things well.

I feel the Quantum High refined expression and lightness offer a great addition to the ranges offered at Respectacle Company.”

Thank you, Johann, for sharing your knowledge and helping us showcase the very best of Danish eyewear design. You helped make the day such a memorable one.

Why Orgreen Feels at Home in Market Harborough

At Respectacle Company, we’ve spent years carefully curating a collection of independent and distinctively different eyewear brands. We don’t simply choose frames because they’re fashionable. We’re looking for design, craftsmanship, individuality and, of course, comfortable frames that people genuinely want to wear. That’s why Orgreen feels like such a natural fit for our independent eyewear collection in Market Harborough.

The town – frequently named one of the best places to live in the Midlands – has a thriving independent retail scene, with a community that appreciates quality, thoughtful design and products that offer something a little different to the mainstream.

Orgreen frames have a distinctive character without relying on obvious logos or flashy branding. They’re refined but expressive, modern but timeless, and designed for people who want their eyewear to feel personal.

And then there’s the comfort. Orgreen’s lightweight construction makes the frames particularly well suited to everyday wear, whether you’re working in town, cycling through the countryside or heading out for the evening. The lightweight feel is intentional, designed for long days, busy routines, and the moments when you forget you’re even wearing glasses.

The Story Behind Orgreen Eyewear

If you’re new to the brand, there’s plenty more to discover.

Founded in Copenhagen in 1997, Orgreen set out to create eyewear defined by precision, colour and individuality rather than logos and fleeting trends. Today, the independent eyewear brand combines Danish design with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, creating frames that balance clean lines and distinctive design with exceptional attention to detail.

One of Orgreen’s most distinctive characteristics is its approach to colour. The brand’s colour universe is developed with the expertise of founder and in-house senior colourist Sahra Lysell, with palettes inspired by art, nature and urban textures. From soft metallic tones to unexpected contrasts, each shade is chosen to enhance the frame rather than distract from it. The result is eyewear that can be understated or expressive, depending on the wearer – but never, ever, ordinary.

For us, that’s a big part of what makes Orgreen eyewear so interesting. A frame might look beautifully understated from a distance, only to reveal an unexpected colour combination or subtle detail when you look more closely.

Incidentally, Lysell was recognised for her contribution to optics, when she was named one of the “Most Influential Women in Optical” back in June.

Orgreen Eyewear: Designed for Everyday Wear

Beautiful design is only part of the story. Orgreen places enormous importance on craftsmanship, with each frame undergoing meticulous finishing to achieve the right balance of durability, precision and elegance. The lightweight feel is deliberate. These are frames designed to be worn all day, every day. In fact, Orgreen frames are comfortable enough that you can almost forget you’re wearing them.

And that brings us to another reason we admire the brand: longevity. Rather than creating eyewear designed around fast-changing trends, Orgreen’s approach is about considered design and quality that lasts. Its focus on durable materials, craftsmanship and responsible production reflects a broader philosophy of buying less, choosing well and keeping things for longer. In a world of fast fashion, that feels like an increasingly important way to think about eyewear.

Come and Discover Orgreen at Respectacle Company

Although our Orgreen Trunk Show is over, the collection is here to stay.

If you like the sound of distinctive design, beautiful colour and eyewear that combines Danish creativity with Japanese craftsmanship, we’d love you to come and explore the Orgreen collection. Here at Respectacle Company, your independent optician in Market Harborough, Chris, Sarah and Deepak can help you find frames you’ll fall in love with.

A huge thank you once again to everyone who came along, spent time with us and made the day so much fun. Whether you were one of our loyal patrons or one of the many new faces who visited us for the first time, you helped create an atmosphere that was warm, lively, and full of personality.

And to those of you who found your perfect pair of Orgreen frames on the day, we can’t wait to see you wearing them. We just know you’re going to love your new look – and your new glasses.

Further reading:

Discover Copenhagen: Orgreen Eyewear, Food and Architecture

About the Author

Respectacle Company is a multi-award-winning independent optician offering thoughtful eye care, comprehensive eye examinations, and bespoke eyewear solutions. We are committed to helping people see more comfortably and confidently through a personal, lifestyle-focused approach to vision care. Visit our store in Manor Walk, Market Harborough