The most iconic and widely recognized eyewear brand, Ray-Ban, is synonymous with timeless glasses. They were born to fill a niche in the optics business almost a century ago and continue to cement the brand as one of the world’s most popular.
Do you know the brand’s history? Want to see how they’ve kept their legacy of leadership alive? Let’s take a look.
If you’re shopping for glasses for the first time, you may wonder what factors matter most. Is it your second, third, fourth, or fifth time choosing glasses? Perhaps you’re wondering if you’ve made good choices in the past.
But who knows? You may shop for eyewear every year or multiple times each year, theoretically making you wiser and more discriminating. In any case, a little education could go a long way in increasing your post-purchase satisfaction.
In an effort to be your trusted eyewear advisor, we present a list of 11 things to consider when choosing glasses (or not). Some of the tips that follow are “guidelines” or “good-to-knows.” Some are subjective, particularly when it comes to fashion. You know what they say about rules; they’re meant to be broken.
Whether you embrace every tip that follows—or not—the tips we cover here will help you become a more informed shopper for what is clearly a purchase you should enjoy day after day.
Summer is the perfect time to invest in a new pair of sunglasses—sunny weather’s best accessory. More than just practical, they’re a statement of style and protection under the sun’s bright rays with a pair to suit every personality and ensemble.
Whether you choose sleek cat-eye shapes, oversized sunglasses for SPF protection, or bold and colorful frames, the options are limitless. Utilize your sunglasses as the final flourish to enhance your summer outfits.
Whether you opt for a touch of glamour or wish to evoke vintage nostalgia, sunglasses are a summer accessory meant to have fun with. Take inspiration from the ‘90s with iconic accessories such as oval glasses and a summer-infused raffia headband. Or keep it sleek with all gold beachy hair clips and a chic pair of Prada frames.
To offer inspiration, we’ve gathered eight warm-weather accessory and sunglass pairings to take you poolside and to the beach and beyond.
Lightweight, durable, and minimalist shades are a great fit for summer.
Whether you are looking for sporty shades for your next big race, polarized lenses for your days on the water, or maximal coverage in shield frames, rimless sunglasses offer fluid and dynamic shapes to carry you through the hot months.
The lack of a bulky frame offers a lightweight approach to your sunnies, utilizing comfort and durability. Frame-free shades create a clean and modern look that can provide better coverage and protection from the sun, wind, and debris.
With a minimalist aesthetic and lightweight nature, rimless glasses flatter all face shapes for both men and women. Shop EZContacts favorite unisex rimless frames for your next summer adventure.
While tortoiseshell frames have been popular since the 1920s, we are beginning to see a softer version of the multi-color pattern incorporated into frames as of late.
If you’ve always loved the timelessness of a tortoiseshell frame but thought they were too dark or too bold, this new colorway is just for you. Blonde tortoiseshell glasses have become popular as the lighter, brighter cousin to the classic brown and black speckled shades.
