Eyeglasses Archives

Clear Frames: Style Tips and Face Shape Guide

Written By Kara Keigan

From runways to celebrities to fashion trendsetters, clear frames appear to be everywhere. And though they may be trending, the truth is they’ve been popular for quite some time.

The subtle, clean aesthetic of transparent eyewear makes it a staple that has been popular for years.

Have you found yourself growing tired of traditional glasses?

Translucent frames are a modern and fresh take on statement eyewear and perfect for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd. Clear frames are an understated way to add a fun and interesting take to any look.

Two-Toned Eyeglass Frames are Hot

Written By Elvira Derhovsepian

Two-toned eyeglass frames are bold, hot and trending with people of all ages.

This style of frames usually features a dark and bold color at the top and a lighter look underneath to balance the bold look. However, the styles vary a lot. Sometimes, the two-toned look’s front-facing, however, other times, the frames and arms may be different colors, styles, or even, materials.

Two-toned glasses usually appear in the traditional range of black and brown colors, but you can find many contrasting frames that incorporate colors such as blue, green, tortoiseshell, and more.

Let’s examine some of the color combinations that have been trending in two-toned eyeglass frames.

Allergic To Your Eyeglasses? It Happens.

Written By Michael Healy

Although not common, it’s possible to have an allergic reaction to your prescription eyewear.

The reaction’s bound to be caused by one of the various materials used to manufacture and coat the lenses, frames, and nose pads. The result can range from a mild skin irritation to oozing, blister-like sores around the eyes.

Are Your Designer Glasses Authentic?

Written By Barry Silver

You ordered and paid for name brand eyeglasses or sunglasses. How can you be sure they’re authentic?

Given how often eyeglasses and sunglasses purported to be name brands are actually knockoffs, you’ll want to know how to spot the fakes.

Let’s start with how the glasses are described.

Some sellers are “sneaky honest” in the way they describe the item. Look to sniff-out such tactics when descriptions say “inspired by [brand name]” or the like. For sure, don’t let the word “replica” slip past you. Also, look for misspellings, perhaps subtle ones: Pradda, or Guci, for instance.

4 Unique Eyewear Trends Straight Off the Runway

Written By Kara Keigan

As I watched what came down the runway during the four weeks of fashion month—from New York to London to Milan to Paris—I was amazed at how often the looks included trendy eyewear. While we fashion folks are introduced to new things every fall and spring, some eyewear trends continue to pop up.

Whether it’s introducing a new trend or reminding us that an old trend is here to stay for another season, runway shows serve as an idea of what’s to come.

I rounded up the best of the best from the four weeks of fashion month to show you some exciting eyewear trends.