The Glass of Fashion: A Personal History of Fifty Years of Changing Tastes and the People Who Have Inspired Them

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Help fight to save the environment with our Waterhaul sustainable eyewear range. Find a great range of frames such as the Waterhaul Fitzroy S sunglasses, perfect for protecting your eyes and the planet!

Research - We reviewed designer trends, searched social media, and turned to the streets to see what celebrities, influencers and everyday fashion lovers are wearing. If you’re shopping for your next pair of women’s glasses , look out for these styles with an eco-friendly stamp.If you’re looking for a geometric style for everyday wear, look for shapes in wire frames for a lighter take on the look - oversized octagonal frames are a modern take on what was once described as granny chic, and slot perfectly into the Coastal Grandmother trend. Team them with a simple outfit such as your best cashmere sweater and dressy flats and let your eyes do the talking. These frames are for the faint hearted, but for those amongst us brave enough to don this style of eyeglass frame will remain looking futuristic for years to come. There’s a reason why clear, transparent eyeglasses have become so popular in recent years: there’s something very elegant about a pair of glasses that let your eyes take center stage. A person having a square face can opt for round, oval, browline, and aviators, whereas a person with a heart face shape can go for aviators, with rectangular and geometric frames. Try these lighter weight rims which are still in keeping with the oversized trend but not quite as dominating on your face.

Not surprisingly, these cool frames were also sported by some of history’s most iconic figures—think Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn. Although giant sunglasses might not be ideal for people with tiny facial features, they can actually make you look younger if they balance out your face shape. Aviator glasses have become an all-time favourite frame for men. Whether wearing them as regular pairs for the office or styling them with casual outfits, it makes you stand out. If you are going to a party and want a retro look, you must try out our Lennon glasses collection. The stylish glasses frames for men in this collection are unique- don’t miss out on them. Namely in our opinion for prescription lens fitting reasons to ensure the lenses don’t rotate within the frame, throwing off the axis of your prescription. For example, a number of companies make sustainable titanium eyeglasses frames out of 100% recycled titanium, which is also biocompatible with many prescription lenses as well as prescriptive sunglasses and photochromic lenses. Here comes the time of glasses as a fashion accessory. From photoshoots to matching with different outfits, prescription and non-prescription glasses are a man’s worthy possession. The different specs for men elevates the look and portrays their personality.

Made from a thermoplastic polymer developed by this eyewear brand specifically to produce their own frames. It is 100% fully recyclable, and what’s more the material is strong enough to not require wire cores. We’re in a brand new year already, and 2023 is expected to be a big year for eyewear trends. The industry is always looking for the next big thing, so it’s important that fashionistas are ahead of the curve and know what’s coming up in the realm of sunglasses and glasses - what’s cool, what’s cutting edge and what’s totally last season. If you prefer a slim frame but want more impact, a browline frame gives scope for coloured acetates such as tortoiseshell or havana bringing warmth and depth to your look.

This eyeglasses trend 2023 is one for the daring optical wearers, as Geometric eyeglasses are a style statement - particularly when it comes to more outrageous shaped frames. Specsavers Frame Stylist Bianca Swan says: “Geometric shapes are an evolution of the oversized angular takes on a playful silhouette, you will see this coming through in collections in wider rims and bold colours.” You may assume that a lot of classic glasses are perfectly round, but it’s actually quite rare to find a frame that is a perfect circle.However, it’s not just their stylishness that makes thin eyeglasses so popular; these kinds of glasses are also lighter, making them more comfortable and easier to wear. From cat-eye glasses that complement a round face, or ultra-thin rectangle frames that add angularity to a long face – we’ve gathered everything from square faces and heart-shaped faces – so you can choose your new favourite pair of glasses! Not only are the frames important when it comes to a new pair of specs - you’ve got to get the lenses right too. We only work with the best lens suppliers, so you can expect longevity and durability as standard. However, we have a few more cards up our sleeve with our lenses - keep reading to find out more. Photochromatic/transitions lenses These frames are made by eco-conscious companies who use the most earth-friendly methods possible. Depending on your budget, frames can be handcrafted by artisans, injected from recycled fishing nets or made from recycled water bottles.