This year, there’s a brand new trend to get to know…the sexy, the sassy, and the super sultry harlequin glasses trend! We’re seeing old styles from decades passed getting reinvented in 2023, and as high fashion houses focus on optimism, it’s clear that nostalgia is a popular theme to lift people’s spirits on the runways.
Harlequin glasses – or better to known to most of us as ‘cateye glasses’ – were first made by Altina Schinasi and really started to take off in the 1950s. And while they’ve been coveted for many years in recent times, 2023 is all about celebrating vintage throwbacks. Cue some serious classics that every girl should own…
Icon YC31090
We love the Icon YC31090 prescription glasses because they offer an extreme cateye frame front so there’s no mistaking the harlequin look. Not only does this stylish frame celebrate the 1950s silhouette with no inhibitions, but it’s pocket-friendly at just £33.00 (complete with FREE Single Vision Basic Lenses).
Swarovski SK5429
Turn heads with the Swarovski SK0380 harlequin glasses, designed with a number of retro elements in mind. The plastic frame front includes acetate, which was a favourite back in the day – while the shiny light brown design mimics the 1950s colour palette. Finished off with Swarovski crystals for added glam…
Hygge Denmark 5070
Taking style notes from the 1950s housewives, the Hygge Denmark 5070 frames encapsulate everything the harlequin glasses trend is all about. Truly vintage in its design, this affordable eyewear look is a must for anyone who appreciates the elegant cut of the 50s tea dress, or the effortless combination of Beatniks and ballet pumps.
Dolce & Gabbana DG5078
Turn up the retro with the super stylish Dolce & Gabbana DG5078 sunglasses, which we think are a match made in heaven for your favourite red lipstick. This is a great way to add a bit of colour to your everyday wardrobe, and the classy Bordeaux hue is suitable for all year round. From winter knits to summer slacks, these harlequin glasses are a mainstay.
Savannah 39013
Another affordable frame from our collection, the Savannah 39013 prescription glasses are an ode to the acetate craze, featuring a transparent design that looks good on every skin tone. The gentle cateye silhouette also works well with different face shapes. Plus, at just £18.00 a pair, you’ll want to have them in every colour!
Bvlgari BV2239B
Combine two key trends from the 50s and 60s for double the style points! The Bvlgari BV2239B frames are a hybrid of harlequin glasses and browline glasses. Together, feminine meets masculine for laidback androgynous appeal.
Seventh Street 7A 552
A pop of colour can be a great way to celebrate vintage eyewear, and this Seventh Street 7A 552 frame is all about playful colours that add a point of difference to your look. Style with just about anything in your wardrobe. Instantly transform tired office attire by adding a retro edge or give your modern jeans a t-shirt ensemble a 1950s twist.
Looking for prescription eyewear inspiration in 2023? Whether you love our vintage harlequin glasses or you prefer something a little more modern, the SelectSpecs Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine is your online resource for all things eyewear! For more on cateye styles, see our blog post on cateye sunglasses with a twist.
