Geek chic isn’t a new notion. The look, which often centres around a pair of statement glasses, has been popular for a few years now. But what comes to mind when you think geek chic? Most people will associate the look with a pair of thick-framed wayfarer glasses, usually in black…
70s boho fashion has been a favourite of mine since forever; a bit like 60s monochrome and 80s glam, it’s one of those trends which seems to have dipped in and out of the seasons like a pub regular. 1970s fringing, suede, floaty dresses, paisley prints and tassels have made an…
Rita Ora is one of our favourite style icons here at SelectSpecs. The singer and The Voice judge definitely knows a thing or two about fashion and isn’t afraid to make a statement when it comes to her sartorial choices. She also loves a good pair of sunglasses, which is…
Marlon Brando caught in archive photos relaxing on the set of his debut movie The Men (1950), wearing reading glasses, gazing intently at the script on his lap. His forehead perhaps lined with concern, slight anxiety about his first starring role and that is to be expected. A pivotal moment…
Whatever people you like to model your sense of style on, floppy-collared comedian Harry Hill probably isn’t one of them. However, his turn in the family-friendly comic adventure Professor Branestawm Returns last month could provide a surprising source of inspiration – not least because his follicle-bereft head was sporting three…
I’s been the most wonderful year. Yes, we know, 2015 has been a blast for many celebs who have been out and about in all manner of specs. As we welcome 2016 with a great big bang, several folk have been taking to social media platforms to emphasise their lens…
You know that feeling when you’re giving your best show in a recently appointed new position and it’s all paying off? Well Alessandro Michele surely does! Gucci’s new creative director presented his SS16 women collection at Milan fashion week a few months ago and left everybody in awe. Michele’s work was…
You can’t imagine anyone writing a non-fiction book called How To Marry A Millionaire, that’s got slapstick rom-com written all over it, surely? But yes, this bestseller was written by socialite Doris Lilly in the 1950s and Marilyn Monroe’s movie of the same name took the title and basic idea,…
Party season is in full swing and the pressure is on to look amazing. From glitzy dresses and LBDs to killer heels and gorgeous accessories, December is all about getting glammed up and dressing to impress. If your diary is full of Christmas celebrations and New Year’s Eve soirées you’ll probably already have planned…
Nineties fashion is having a moment right now. It may seem like just yesterday (for some of us anyway…), but the look has made a huge comeback in 2015 and is set to remain big in 2016 too. From clothing to accessories, everyone’s rocking the retro look from just two decades…