Say goodbye to contact lenses – 2022 is the year of the nerdy, retro spectacle. Big transparent glasses are making a comeback, and they’re bigger, better and chicer than ever. Thanks to eyewear designers like Prada, Emporio Armani, Oliver Peoples and Tiffany & Co., see-through acetate is the new hero…
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Wooden Glasses: Au Naturel is the Big Eyewear Trend for 2021
One of the biggest trends to look out for this year is wooden eyewear. Whether fully constructed from natural materials, designed with a mix of metals and acetate, completely sustainable or made to a wood effect, this is the genre of prescription glasses that everyone is getting excited about. Channelling…
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AW20 Trend Alert: Transparent Glasses with Warm Accents
This season we’re seeing vintage eyewear make a comeback, and see-through styles are the way to go. Although transparent glasses have been coveted for a while, AW20 is all about reworking the classics and sticking with warm, fleshy tones that add a touch of colour to the face. Transparent eyewear…
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Prints in Prescription Eyewear: Florals and Botanicals
Florals have been around forever, and the biophilia trend has recently made its way into every precinct of life. From fashion to interior design, leafy botanical prints are everywhere, and no-one’s complaining. The aesthetic of plants and flowers adds colour, vibrancy and beauty to our world, and that’s why we’re…
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Trend Alert: Vivid Tortoise Shell Glasses
Tortoiseshell specs are a classic, a style you can’t go wrong with if you’re looking for eyewear that’s truly timeless. Known for its rich, flecked brown and orange tones, tortoiseshell adds warmth, interest and texture to your look. And it has the ability to flatter any face shape or skin…
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Millennial Style 101: Rules For A Chic Wardrobe
From the way we turn fashion into function (think geek chic glasses or our love for comfortable, durable shoes) to the way we are socially and ethically conscious when we shop, Millennial trends are so chic and so relatable. If you were born between 1981 and 1997, you’re in the…
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Brows on Fleek: How to Get the Perfect Eyebrows for Glasses
Brows are everything when it comes to slayin’ it in specs. And as famous makeup artist Bobbi Brown says, “Eyeglass frames draw attention to the brows, so be sure to keep your arches well groomed. Pluck or trim any scraggly hairs, and fill in holes or sparse spots with a brow…
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Fierce Not Frumpy: How to Look Hot in Prescription Glasses
New to wearing glasses? Not hit it off yet with your new pair of specs? I felt exactly the same when I first started wearing prescription glasses a few years ago. But give it some time, and plenty of practice, and you’ll soon find your style rhythm. To help you…