Blackbird x The Beatles / Tortoise Acetate & Brown Lens
Product Info
Akila is an independent eyewear brand from Los Angeles focused on handmade, limited-run eyewear.
The Blackbird by Akila is a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks. This timeless design is constructed from durable acetate to last for many eras to come, and is finished with an embossed Beatles logo on the inner right temple.
Each pair is handmade in limited numbers to maintain precision and quality that will look great and last for years.
Add your prescription by clicking 'Add with prescription', or alternatively pop into our Melbourne store to shop on the spot. Shade Files is also a registered Optical Dispenser with all major health funds, allowing you to claim your optical rebate with any online order, or instantly if shopping in-store.
| FRAME |
Premium bio-acetate thick frame construction.
Prescription ready.
| LENSES |
Optical Class 1 nylon lenses for clarity and durability.
100% UVA/UVB protection.
| PROTECTION |
Metal plaques at each hinge.
Black Leather shell case.
PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
Add your prescription by clicking 'Add with prescription', or alternatively pop into our Melbourne store to shop on the spot.
Shade Files is also a registered Optical Dispenser with all major health funds, allowing you to claim your optical rebate with any online order, or instantly if shopping in-store.
Shipping & returns
Standard - DHL eComm DDP
$18.50 USD Orders under $200.00 USD (5-10 working days)
Free Shipping Orders over $200.00 USD (5-10 working days)
Express - DHL Express DDP
$35.00 USD (3-5 working days)
International
AUS from $12.50 AUD
UK from £18.50 GBP
EUROPE from €21.95 EUR
All shipments to USA are sent using DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), as calculated and payable on checkout, allowing for a more seamless delivery.
For Optical orders please allow 10 additional working days for the item to be sent to our lab and back again.
For more details on shipping costs and delivery times please click here.
Health Rebates
Shade Files is a registered Optical Dispenser provider with all major private health funds. After completing your purchase online you will receive an itemised invoice which includes our provider number, to use for lodging a claim with your health fund.
To find out more about using your health fund rebate with Shade Files click here.
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48▢ 24 145 / 150mm WIDE
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BRANDS / USA
Akila
AKILA is an independent eyewear brand based in Los Angeles focused on handmade, optical grade unisex eyewear at anti-industry pricing.
Founded by a creative collective with a background in typography and lettering design, Akila sunglasses bring a fresh and unique perspective to the stale and overly traditional eyewear industry. Combining eco friendly cellulose acetate with aluminium, stainless steel and advanced fixtures, Akila is handcrafted to last a lifetime.
OPTICAL
SCRIPT SERVICE
Turn these frames into prescription sunglasses by using our online prescription service.
SFE is also a registered Optical Dispenser with all major health funds, allowing you to claim your optical rebate with any online order, or instantly if shopping in-store. Most orders take up to 10 working days to dispense, on-top of the delivery estimate provided at checkout.
Browse our recommended lenses for this particular frame below or grab your valid script and let's get started!
OPTICAL
MAKE THEM SCRIPTED?
Shop our recommended prescription lenses below or click here to find your perfect lens via our script service.
HELP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I add prescription lenses?
Grab your script and click here to start the prescription process!
How long does your prescription service take?
Our lab is nearby so our optical orders take around 5-10 working days to dispense, before being shipped out to you.
Therefore it's safe to add 10 working days to your estimated shipping time for the answer, however most orders are dispensed a lot faster.
Where are these shipped from?
Shade Files Eyewear is based in Melbourne, Australia. All orders are shipped from our HQ via the shipping service selected at checkout. For more info regarding shipping and returns please click here.
What is your return policy?
Shade Files offers easy returns within 14 days of delivery or purchase in-store. We accept refunds and exchanges on all full priced items.
Please choose carefully as we do not accept returns or refunds for sale, optical, or modified orders.
For more info regarding our returns policy please click here.
I have another question
No problems, we have created an extensive FAQ page covering almost everything right here for you.
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FRAME WIDTH: 150MM