A NEW glasses kiosk is set to open in Touchwood on Saturday (March 7).
Pop Specs, which is known for bold bright frames, will be welcoming customers its new shop on Crescent Arcade.
Leading the Solihull store is co-director, stylist and dispensing optician Asher, who was born and raised in Solihull,
Asher brings over a decade of clinical experience, a calm and reassuring approach, and a sharp eye for style.
He said: “As someone who grew up here, Solihull is home.
“Partnering with Pop Specs has allowed me to bring something genuinely different to the area—fun, modern eyewear, expert care, and a personal touch that Solihull has always embraced. We’re here to make glasses exciting, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.”
Asher began his optics career in 2015 and qualified as a Dispensing Optician from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Registered with Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), he has worked across both high-street and independent practices, specialising in optical dispensing, bespoke fittings, and eyewear styling.
His mission with Pop Specs Solihull is to blend clinical expertise with a boutique, fashion-forward experience.
Asher added: “We want people to feel confident, bold, and completely themselves.
“Solihull deserves an eyewear experience that’s fun, friendly, and full of personality—and that’s exactly what Pop Specs is bringing.”
Pop Specs bosses say the kiosk will bring a fresh burst of colour, energy, and accessibility to the West Midlands eyewear scene.
Pop Specs founders and managing directors Dan and Lina shared their excitement for the new opening.
They said: “We’re excited to be bringing the Pop Specs brand to Solihull and Touchwood.
“We look forward to meeting and greeting our new customers—and soon-to-be friends—as they discover the Pop Specs experience.”
