Prescription glasses are often viewed as a medical necessity rather than an affordable accessory. Nevertheless, for the past few years there has been a recent shift in the acceptance of eyewear as a form of self-expression, within the fashion world. Bespectacled style icons such as Iris Apfel and Jenna Lyons have made glasses a signature part of their look – frames are now recognised as a fashion feature in their own right. Adding to the cool credentials of glasses, the catwalks have championed fashion-forward frames as the hook of a trend.
With regards to this, market leader in eyewear Luxottica teams up with Caroline Issa and Luke Day, both critically acclaimed stylist to bring key seasonal optical eyewear trends to life – Optical Lookbook. From Autumn through to Spring, Issa and Day outline the seasons key optical trends.
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Optical Trends For Women: MASCULINE TAILORING
With reference to Ralph Lauren’s AW16 catwalk show, it was apparent that the tailored suit is back in a big way for the season. This incarnation comes with modern shoulders and nipped-in waists signifying power whilst still remaining decidedly feminine. This looser approach to tailoring comes with softer shapes, but that doesn’t mean a loss of strength; this is a look that still signals power brokering to the nth degree. Smart in all senses of the word, accessories should be kept to a minimum with just classic or oversized opticals to complete the look.
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Optical Trends For Men: RETRO MACHO
One glance at the Versace show and you’ll see that masculinity takes centre stage this season. The attitude is unapologetic, unabashed and testosterone-fuelled with an almost raunchy tone, with TV shows such as Narcos bringing the look to the mainstream. Accessories are more than just finishing touches here – they’re status symbols and mandatory for nailing the trend. The look isn’t complete without the right frames so seek opticals that accentuate the face and complement the jawline.
