Barner
Barner glasses come from Barcelona, where two friends set up the brand in 2017 to make blue light glasses people would actually want to wear. Our edit focuses on their blue light glasses for screen days, in glossy and matt frames with a playful sense of colour, plus the odd pair of sunglasses for when you finally step outside.
Shapes such as the Andy, Brad and Max are easy to wear and sit happily alongside the rest of our glasses and accessories. As with everything at Kiti, we buy in small batches and never restock. Come and try a few frames on in our Pontcanna Street shop in Cardiff.
Barner Glasses at Kiti
Most of us spend more of the day looking at a screen than we would like to admit, and for a long time the glasses designed for it looked like an afterthought. Barner changed that. Founded in Barcelona in 2017, the brand set out to make blue light glasses with proper style: well-proportioned frames, fun colour and finishes you would be happy to wear on a video call or across the table at lunch.
That is exactly why we stock them. Our Barner edit sits within our wider glasses collection and is chosen with the same eye we use for clothing: will it look good, and will you reach for it every day?
Barner Blue Light Glasses
Barner blue light glasses have clear lenses designed to filter part of the blue light given off by phones, laptops and tablets. They are non-prescription, so you can wear them on their own while you work, scroll or read on a screen. We keep our descriptions simple and honest: these are lifestyle glasses for screen time, not a medical product, and if you have any concerns about your eyes or vision the best person to speak to is your optician.
What we can vouch for is the design. The frames are made for everyday wear at a desk and come in finishes that range from classic tortoiseshell to softer, more playful tones.
Our Favourite Barner Frame Styles
- Andy: a rounded shape that suits most faces and comes in several glossy colours, as well as a sunglasses version.
- Brad: a slightly squarer frame with a confident, bookish feel.
- Max: a versatile everyday shape in both glossy and matt finishes.
- Charles and Jake: bolder frames for anyone who likes their glasses to be noticed.
- Holly: a softer frame with a gentle lift at the corners.
Glossy or Matt Frames?
Barner names each style by its finish, which makes choosing easier. Glossy frames catch the light and feel a little more polished and fashion-led, especially in pale or bright colours. Matt frames are quieter and more understated, a good choice if you wear neutrals or want your glasses to blend in on work calls. Tortoiseshell works beautifully in either finish and flatters almost every skin tone.
Choosing the Right Barner Glasses for Your Face
The same rules apply as with sunglasses. Rounder faces tend to suit squarer frames such as the Brad, while angular faces are softened by rounder shapes such as the Andy. If the top of the frame follows the line of your brows, you are usually on to a winner. You are always welcome to pop into the shop on Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, and try a few pairs side by side.
Barner Sunglasses
Alongside the screen glasses, Barner also makes sunglasses using some of the same frame shapes, and we carry a small selection when we find colours we love. If you are after something more fashion-led for summer, our edit from Copenhagen label A.Kjærbede is well worth a look too.
Buying Barner in the UK
Kiti is an independent UK stockist of Barner, and every pair we carry has been chosen by hand. We buy in small batches and do not restock, so once a colour has gone, it has gone. Barner glasses also make a thoughtful gift for anyone who works from a laptop, and they sit nicely alongside the rest of our accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barner from?
Barner is an eyewear brand based in Barcelona, Spain. It was founded in 2017 by two friends who wanted to make stylish blue light glasses.
Where can I buy Barner glasses in the UK?
You can buy Barner glasses online at Kiti or in our independent boutique on Pontcanna Street in Cardiff, where you are welcome to try frames on.
Are Barner blue light glasses prescription?
The Barner glasses we stock at Kiti are non-prescription, with clear lenses designed for screen time. The frames are ready for prescription lenses, so if you need vision correction your optician can fit them for you.
Do blue light glasses work?
Blue light glasses are designed to filter part of the blue light from screens. We sell Barner as lifestyle eyewear, not as a medical product, so if you have any concerns about your eyes or vision please speak to an optician.
What is the difference between Barner glossy and matt frames?
Glossy frames have a shiny, polished finish that makes colour look brighter, while matt frames are softer and more understated. Many Barner shapes come in both.
Does Barner make sunglasses?
Yes. Barner makes sunglasses as well as blue light glasses, often in the same frame shapes, and we stock a small selection at Kiti.
