Val De Vie

Bril Concept

HELLO Val de Vie,

Bril Concept, Where Eyewear Meets Creativity

Welcome to Bril Val De Vie, our smallest practice and a concept store where we love to test out new eyewear ideas! We’re also the official eyewear partner of the prestigious Val De Vie estate, where we were invited to provide our services, making us part of this beautiful community. As a community-based practice, we’re dedicated to serving our local residents, and we proudly sell the most contact lenses.

One unique feature of our space is the stunning wallpaper featuring Frida Kahlo. Frida embodies creativity, individuality, and bold expression—qualities that resonate with eyewear. Just as Frida embraced her unique style, we believe that every pair of glasses should reflect your personality. So, whether you’re looking for something classic or daring, we’re here to help you find eyewear that tells your story!

MEET THE TEAM

Izaan Cornelius
Optometrist

 

Izaan grew up in Gauteng. Her journey into optometry started early—being quite near-sighted meant frequent childhood trips to the optometrist, which sparked her passion for helping others with vision problems. Now, as an optometrist, she takes pride in offering compassionate, attentive care and creating a personalized experience for every patient, just like what we strive for at Bril. 

Eldine Britz moved to the Winelands from the Helderberg and has since developed a genuine love for good wine and the stories and people that come with it. She appreciates the simple things done well and enjoys finding beauty in life’s everyday moments.

A self-described introverted extrovert, Eldine enjoys connecting with people but is just as comfortable behind the scenes. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her dog (and husband), enjoying great food and wine, and embracing the slower moments that keep life balanced.

Fun Fact

When Izaan’s not helping people see the world more clearly, you can find her exploring nature through cycling and hiking, or unwinding with crochet projects like cozy blankets and jerseys. She also loves discovering delightful bakeries and visiting wine farms—it’s one of her favourite ways to indulge! 

Eldine is a big dog lover and happiest when she’s spending time with her four-legged companion. She spends most of her time exploring nature’s hidden gems and wandering city streets, always on the lookout for new adventures. Beach days are her ultimate reset-sun, sand, waves, and a little bit of blissful nothingness.

Eldine

Optical Assistant

Val De Vie OPTOMETRIST

FUN FACTS

Where it started​

Since 2021, Bril Val De Vie is the smallest of all our Bril practices but don’t let the size fool you—there’s a lot of heart and care packed into this little space!

community-driven

We’re the official eyewear partner of the prestigious Val de Vie estate, where we were invited to offer our services and became part of this amazing community!

Hidden Messages

Our wallpaper, like the other Bril Spaces, have some hidden messages in them, like the original painting.