Eyewear was once all about utility, practicality, and simply being able to see. Today, it’s a multibillion-dollar industry built on fashion, identity, and personal expression.
But with that growth comes bigger issues. One of the most overlooked? Gender bias. And whether you realize it or not, it may be influencing what you buy.
How deep does the problem go? Let’s find out.
If you’re struggling with vision problems and want to switch to lenses that suit your active lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place.
Progressive contact lenses are a newer technology, perfect for people who like to get things done. They’re made for the juggle-it-all moms, the sporty dads, and the cool, active 20-somethings.
I’m going to dive into why progressive contacts could help you thrive in your day-to-day life, whether you have a condition like presbyopia or are just tired of your bifocals.
A few years ago, we released our first roundup of the top eyewear brands. It has since become one of our most-read and highly anticipated yearly posts!
Thousands of readers like you look forward to this annual article for eyewear inspiration, updates, and tips. We appreciate your enthusiasm!
More importantly, we hope this edition helps you find glasses that suit your style, flatter your face, and exceed your expectations. Are you ready to take a peek?
If there is one color that was a major trend this fall on the runway, it’s oxblood. A dark, rich, moody, wine-red color that evokes power, drama, and allure and seen on the likes of Gucci, Ferragamo, Hermes, and Erdem. While the regal shade draws naturally to formal and evening looks, it makes a surprising pop of color in accessories like glasses.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, vivid red sunglasses were a summer staple, whether they had playful tinted lenses or candy apple red frames. High-gloss frames were a light and bright summer staple. While the color of the year may be peach fuzz, red will continue to be a prevalent color story in 2024 and beyond.
From Milan to New York to London to Paris, fashion month is a time for designers to present the collections they’ve been tirelessly working on so the rest of the world can appreciate their craftsmanship and take note of upcoming fashion trends.
And while you can predict upcoming trends by meticulously watching the runway shows for repeating trends, paying attention to your favorite models, influencers, and street style stars is also a sure way to know when a trend is hot. If there is one trend I saw repeatedly and unabashedly adored by showgoers, it was the sporty sunglass trends—specifically this style of Balenciaga shades.
