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THE DESIGNER

Danielle Rattray eyewear. Danielle is an accomplished Scottish designer, and the creative director, who honed her skills in graphic design and branding before establishing her reputation in textile and eyewear design. Danielle Rattray eyewear is recognised for it’s distinctive use of vibrant colours, bold shapes, and premium materials, Danielle Rattray’s designs embody a unique ‘romance-meets-rock’ aesthetic, inspired by strong and independent women including friends, musicians, artists, and colleagues. Alongside curating her signature eyewear collection, Danielle Rattray is a co-founder of the design agency Dark North Ltd and serves as the Design Director and co-owner of the Scottish sunglasses brand Tens. A proud graduate of the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Danielle’s roots are in Aberdeen, where her design studio and office are now located in the picturesque seaside town of Stonehaven.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Danielle Rattray eyewear collections are meticulously crafted in the heart of northeastern Scotland. Where Danielle Rattray and her team are committed to bold and modern design, collaborating with renowned manufacturers from the UK and France who are synonymous with top-tier quality. Every product from Danielle Rattray is painstakingly handmade, with specialised eyewear crafted by experts in the Rhone Alpes region of France, and her Italian silk scarves, accessories, and apparel skillfully produced in the United Kingdom. Danielle’s unwavering focus is on achieving exceptional fit, balance, and the utmost quality in every creation. Her ultimate goal is to produce one-of-a-kind and inspirational products designed to be cherished for generations to come.

STYLE & STANDPOINT

The Danielle Rattray eyewear collection celebrates the empowerment of contemporary, independent women. Through her use of confident colour choices and striking shapes, Danielle Rattray’s eyewear designs exude both strength and femininity, drawing inspiration from the world of music, fashion, and pop culture luminaries. As a dedicated working mother raising two energetic sons, Danielle Rattray is a fervent advocate for gender equality and women in the business world. She actively collaborates with like-minded individuals in the realms of fashion, music, design, and the arts, all while staying deeply connected to her Scottish heritage and its distinctive cultural style.

Portrait of Danielle Rattray, Founder and Creative Director. Danielle, an independent Scottish designer, has a background in graphics, fashion design, and branding. She gained international recognition for her bold eyewear designs characterized by confident use of color and high-quality materials. Danielle's unique Romance-meets-Rock aesthetic is inspired by strong, independent individuals in her life, including friends, musicians, artists, and colleagues. A graduate of the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Danielle was born and raised in the North East of Scotland, where she continues to be based.
Danielle Rattray Stevie in a striking burgundy, a bold square cat-eye sunglasses designed by Danielle Rattray.
Stevie
Stevie, a bold square cat-eye sunglasses designed by Danielle Rattray. Handcrafted in France from 8.0mm polished Italian acetate, these eyewear pieces exude strength and definition. The high-quality French CR39 lenses by Dalloz France provide exceptional clarity. Stevie stands as a testament to meticulous design, embodying a bold and confident style, ideal for the modern woman.
Stevie
Nola, a fashion-forward eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, exudes pure fashion attitude. This frame embodies total rock 'n roll style, seamlessly suited for the cosmopolitan vibes of London or New York as well as the laid-back allure of summer in Spain. Nola is a bold expression of individuality and contemporary fashion.
nola
Lowe, a distinctive personality within the DR collection, exudes uniqueness and boldness. Inspired by global travels—from the vibrant streets of Hong Kong to the charming laneways of New York and Milan—Lowe boasts a sexy and strong shape. This eyewear piece reflects empowerment and strength, drawing inspiration from the dynamic and empowered women who influence its design.
lowe
Vada, an edgy eyewear piece, features elongated lines inspired by 60’s beach punk and a fashion-forward attitude. Handcrafted in Oyonnax, France, from hand-polished 8.0mm Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, it boasts Italian hinges, metal components, and Category 3 CR39 lenses. The design emphasizes a size of 52.3/19.2/142, providing 100% UVA, UVB, and Blue light protection. Vada is a meticulous creation with logo engraving and hand-painted inlays, showcasing craftsmanship and style.
Vada
Jean, a unique eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, blends inspiration from past eras with a touch of modern international culture. Featuring bold lines and angles drawn from the streets of New York, Paris, and Hong Kong, Jean stands as a fashion-forward statement piece, capturing the essence of eclectic style.
Jean
Image description: Edie, a hex metal frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by the late 1960s innovators. Handmade in precision-cut metal, hand-painted, and finished in Oyonnax, France.
edie
Beck, a stunning round eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, features soft and tactile hand-polished dust pink translucent 8.0mm Italian acetate. With a nod to the '60s spirit, Beck is a smaller-sized statement piece, embodying perfect weight and balance, showcasing strength and substance
Beck
Image description: Teddy, a compact and energetic frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by a love of fashion and pop culture. Featuring modern, bold angles and stylish curves, this frame offers a soft and balanced fit. Crafted from 8.0mm Italian acetate, Teddy is 100% handcrafted in France, embodying a fusion of style and craftsmanship.
Teddy
Image description: Teddy, a compact and energetic frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by a love of fashion and pop culture. Featuring modern, bold angles and stylish curves, this frame offers a soft and balanced fit. Crafted from 8.0mm Italian acetate, Teddy is 100% handcrafted in France, embodying a fusion of style and craftsmanship.
Teddy
Stevie, a bold square cat-eye sunglasses designed by Danielle Rattray. Handcrafted in France from 8.0mm polished Italian acetate, these eyewear pieces exude strength and definition. The high-quality French CR39 lenses by Dalloz France provide exceptional clarity. Stevie stands as a testament to meticulous design, embodying a bold and confident style, ideal for the modern woman.
stevie
Image description: Edie, a hex metal frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by the late 1960s innovators. Handmade in precision-cut metal, hand-painted, and finished in Oyonnax, France.
edie
Vada, an edgy eyewear piece, features elongated lines inspired by 60’s beach punk and a fashion-forward attitude. Handcrafted in Oyonnax, France, from hand-polished 8.0mm Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, it boasts Italian hinges, metal components, and Category 3 CR39 lenses. The design emphasizes a size of 52.3/19.2/142, providing 100% UVA, UVB, and Blue light protection. Vada is a meticulous creation with logo engraving and hand-painted inlays, showcasing craftsmanship and style.
Vada
Image description: Teddy, a compact and energetic frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by a love of fashion and pop culture. Featuring modern, bold angles and stylish curves, this frame offers a soft and balanced fit. Crafted from 8.0mm Italian acetate, Teddy is 100% handcrafted in France, embodying a fusion of style and craftsmanship.
teddy
Stella, a stylish large hex eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, draws inspiration from 1970’s Los Angeles. Fun and versatile, Stella is equally great for dressing up or casual wear. The feminine design features a subtle hexagonal shape, radiating pure style and fun.
stella
Lowe, a distinctive personality within the DR collection, exudes uniqueness and boldness. Inspired by global travels—from the vibrant streets of Hong Kong to the charming laneways of New York and Milan—Lowe boasts a sexy and strong shape. This eyewear piece reflects empowerment and strength, drawing inspiration from the dynamic and empowered women who influence its design.
lowe
Image description: Edie, a hex metal frame by Danielle Rattray, inspired by the late 1960s innovators. Handmade in precision-cut metal, hand-painted, and finished in Oyonnax, France.
edie
Nola, a fashion-forward eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, exudes pure fashion attitude. This frame embodies total rock 'n roll style, seamlessly suited for the cosmopolitan vibes of London or New York as well as the laid-back allure of summer in Spain. Nola is a bold expression of individuality and contemporary fashion.
nola
Vada, an edgy eyewear piece, features elongated lines inspired by 60’s beach punk and a fashion-forward attitude. Handcrafted in Oyonnax, France, from hand-polished 8.0mm Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, it boasts Italian hinges, metal components, and Category 3 CR39 lenses. The design emphasizes a size of 52.3/19.2/142, providing 100% UVA, UVB, and Blue light protection. Vada is a meticulous creation with logo engraving and hand-painted inlays, showcasing craftsmanship and style.
Vada
Beck, a stunning round eyewear frame by Danielle Rattray, features soft and tactile hand-polished dust pink translucent 8.0mm Italian acetate. With a nod to the '60s spirit, Beck is a smaller-sized statement piece, embodying perfect weight and balance, showcasing strength and substance
beck
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