About arckiv vintage eyewear
Arckiv opticians, established in 1997, stocks a vast selection of unused vintage spectacle frames and sunglasses from 1940-1990 available either to purchase or hire." Arckiv has some impressive credits, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Quantum of Solace," Spielberg's "Munich," and productions at the Royal Opera House and the Royal National Theatre. Standard single vision lenses (1.5 index).with MAR coating are included in all frame prices. Open Tuesday-Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm, Nearest underground station is Chalk Farm, Local buses are 24, 27, 31 and 168. Entering the Stables Market.from the Morrison's petrol station entrance, turn sharp right before the red telephone box. Arckiv is the second shop, next to Planet Bazaar. Arckiv also operates Arcadeworks, a gallery for new work, in particular art exploring and documenting technological objects and collecting. Current exhibition is "Majestic Violence of Light" ending 29th November 2009.