The top eyeglasses trends for this year include several signature looks which can be extremely flattering!
And a pair of trendy eyeglasses that suit your face shape can add lots of fashion style to your image.
With sustainability currently a major concern, I’ve also featured some sustainable eyewear brands to showcase the trendiest frames for this year from eco-conscious labels.
Because we can all support the planet by choosing to buy from those companies that are safe-guarding the planet’s future!
🕶️Top eyeglasses trends right now
However, the most important tip about choosing flattering eyewear is to remember that not all trends suit all faces.
It’s vital that you consider the shape of your face and accept that the best frames for you will complement your individual face and hairstyle.
In addition, you should also consider your personal fashion style and the mood you like to project.
Some eyeglasses are more serious than others, suiting a professional workplace and other spectacle frames have a fun look to them, which makes them better for leisure-time wear.
And do make sure you find a frame color that will match with the majority of your fashion clothes.
For example, if you favor warm colors, choose warm-colored or neutral frames that will harmonize with your outfits and not cold colored frames that would clash (and vice-versa).
1. Rimless eyeglasses trends
The rimless eyewear trend is back in fashion, but with a big divide between two main types.
There’s a fabulous new type of frameless glasses that uses innovative shapes and brightly colored lenses.
This style is great for leisure-wear and for creative types to wear in their workplace. It suits an unconventional fashion style.
And there’s the ultra-sophisticated frameless eyewear that keeps all of the focus on your face in a very flattering way. This style matches minimalist, chic, professional and smart outfits perfectly.
2. Rectangular eyeglasses trends
Rectangular eyeglasses have come right back into fashion since the latest Matrix movie was released last year!
And this trend is intended to be worn with techwear clothing that follows the Matrix fashion style.
The Matrix style is futuristic and you can get an ultra-modern look by wearing your eyeglasses with slicked-back, simple hairstyles.
So if you favor a minimalist, or futuristic, simple fashion style that includes techwear, the rectangular spectacle frame is a confident choice.
3. Transparent eyeglasses trends
Transparent eyewear harks back to the strikingly unusual frames that Andy Warhol wore in the 1960’s and 70’s.
It’s a retro-look that has become incredibly fashionable again and suits smart-dressers who want a discreet, but noticeable eyewear fashion statement.
This style suits casual, day-time wear and is equally good for business meetings and professional lunches.
Transparent spectacle frames also look perfect with a minimalist wardrobe and the image you project will be smart, unfussy and super-trendy!
4. Aviators frame eyeglasses trends
The aviator spectacle frame is a classic shape which based on the flying goggles worn by the first aircraft pilots.
It comes in and out of fashion and this time has been brought back into focus by Khloe Kardashian.
But it’s a great style for an androgynous look, too!
Contemporary aviator frames may have tinted lenses and different colored metals to give them a modern twist.
The aviator frame is sportier than other frames and suits outdoor activities, vegan leather biker jackets and casual clothing!
5. Round eyeglasses trends
Circular frames were originally made famous by John Lennon, who wore small round frames in the 1970’s.
And it carries with it a feeling of peace and love in harmony with the hippie style, which was popular at that time.
The current round spectacle frames are getting larger every season and look particularly appealing in gold metal frames.
You can wear this style with most fashion aesthetics, but the main image from large, round frames is a clean line and good taste.
6. Fine metal minimalist eyeglasses trends
Fine metal frames are great for women who have fine or small features, as they will not overwhelm your face.
And you should choose a metal color that suits your natural coloring, which can be warm, cool or neutral.
There are plenty of different shades on offer from gold, to coppery shades, silver and gunmetal gray.
Narrow spectacle frames are definitely more sophisticated than the thicker frames and suit smart dressers.
And you can add a hat or some color-matched jewelry, without looking over accessorized, because narrow frames create a clean, intelligent look.
7. Vintage cat-eye eyeglasses trends
The cat-eye spectacle frame is another 1960’s trend that has captured everyone’s imagination once again!
It’s a lovely, feminine look which has loads of extrovert personality attached to it.
Obviously, the cat-eye frame looks perfect if you like wearing vintage clothing from the 60’s and 70’s, but it also suits many contemporary fashion aesthetics.
The oversized cat-eye glasses’ frame is currently the trendiest for this year and gives you a daring, high fashion image!
And for maximum impact, choose a cat-eye frame with a totally contemporary twist in a bright color.
8. Oversized eyeglasses trends
Oversized clothing is a big trend this year and you can complement your fashion look with a pair of striking oversized eyeglasses.
And oversized, even ‘owlish’ eyewear trends are suitable to wear with Light and Dark Academy fashion clothes.
They have a look associated with school, library, university and all types of professional work.
And this style creates the image of someone who is studious, conscientious and a little bit geeky!
Whatever your face shape, there is now a great range of geometric shapes to suit you in gloriously oversized frames.
👓8 Celebrity Eyeglasses Trends
To see what’s in fashion right now, let’s look at what some top celebs are wearing.
And if you need to decide what will suit you best, find a celeb who has the same face-shape and see what frames look good on them!
1. Oversized eyeglass frames on Beyoncé
A casual and contemporary look from mega-star Beyoncé.
2. Square metal eyeglass frames on Bella Hadid
Bella shows off her contemporary, off-duty model style.
3. Rectangular eyeglass frames on Shay Mitchel
Bold techwear ‘Matrix’ look from Shay.
4. Oversized eyeglass frames on Rihanna
This is a bold look with loads of personality for an extrovert person to show off their over-the-top fashion style.
5. Aviator eyeglass frames on Khloe Kardashian
Soft lines flatter Khloe’s face.
6. Streetwear eyeglass frames on Dua Lipa
This style is sporty, modern and casual.
7. Round eyeglass frames on Jennifer Lawrence
Feminine and flattering frames for Jennifer Lawrence.
8. Cat-eye eyeglass frames on Meghan Markle
Totally trendy look for Meghan.
10 Best Sustainable Eyewear Brands
Many people are concerned about the state of our planet these days and it makes sense to support the future by using sustainable brands.
Here are ten eco-conscious brands for you to consider:-
1. Neubau Eyewear
Neubau eyewear is a stylish blend of modern innovation inspired by the classic styles of the past.
And they consider high-quality design and caring for the environment to be priorities of equal importance.
Their Cosmopolitan eyeglass frames are made from natural materials such as plant-based, castor oil and other innovative materials that don’t harm the planet.
2. Waterhaul Eyewear
The Waterhaul brand offers imaginative eyewear and sunglasses for ocean-lovers.
Their amazing frames are made from 100% re-cycled fishing-nets, which they sell with a lifetime guarantee!
3. Pala Eyewear
Pala Eyewear is consciously acting towards ending poverty, protecting our planet and helping everyone towards a more peaceful and prosperous life.
And to that end, for each pair of sunglasses sold, Pala donates eyeglasses to eye-care programs in Africa.
So thousands of sight-impaired men, women and children in Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Zambia who wouldn’t be able to afford glasses, have benefited from this company’s generous policy.
4. Dick Moby Eyewear
The designs offered by Dick Moby brand are based on their extremely style-conscious view of fashion.
And they manufacture their frames from bio-degradable and re-cycled materials to demonstrate their full support of the future of our planet.
5. Proof Eyewear
The Proof Eyewear company handcrafts eyewear from cotton-based acetate, sustainably-sourced wood, re-purposed skateboard decks and recycled aluminium.
Proof was started in 2010 by three brothers and has become an industry leader in sustainable eyewear, donating 12% from their profits to non-profit organizations around the world.
Take a look at the oversized Scout Eco frame, which is part of the Environmentally Conscious Optics collection.
This frame is bio-degradable, hypo-allergenic and hand-made from top-grade re-cycled wood and cotton-based acetate.
6. Sticks & Sparrow Eyewear
This Australian eyewear label manufactures its frames from plant-based acetate and sustainable bamboo for high-quality, hand-made frames.
S & S sunglasses have 100% UV protection as standard and scratch-resistant lenses, come with a micro-fiber pouch and are enclosed in hard pressed-cork cases for protection.
Take a look at the Sticks & Sparrow Element Gold Leaf frames for a glamorous look this year.
These luxury, sunglasses have a golden, double top-bar and feature gold leaves embedded in the frames, making them a uniquely ‘green’ fashion statement!
7. Monokel Eyewear
If you love androgynous fashion, you must check out the Monokel eyewear range and their trendy, unisex styles.
Designed for urban fashion fans, these glasses are made out of re-cycled acetate and plant-based materials.
8. WearPanda Eyewear
WearPanda began in 2012 using Kickstarter, and so popular was their concept that they met their funding goal within the first three days.
Panda is a member of the 1% for the Planet Scheme and helped ‘Optometry Giving Sight’ screen almost 4 million people for eye problems.
They have donated more than 27,000 pairs of glasses and support 16 Optical Labs training optometry students in 29 countries!
Panda glasses frames are made from 100% sustainable bamboo, sustainable cork from Portugal and re-cycled metal.
Take a look at Panda’s classic Hepburn eyeglasses frames, the circular lenses are perfect for softening triangular, heart-shaped and diamond shape faces.
These are probably the most eco-conscious wooden sunglasses you can get!
9. Moat House Eyewear
This is a unique brand based in Britain, which offers wooden framed sunglasses made by hand from 100% certified, sustainable wood.
And Moat House strives to find material from re-claimed timber to ensure that old wood is given a new life.
This brand also participates in a tree re-planting scheme that enables a tree to be planted in the rainforest for each pair of sunglasses they sell.
One of our favorite looks from Moat House is the dramatic Godiva frame!
It’s made from oak and African Blackwood, but has been named after Lady Godiva of Coventry, because the Moat House business is on land once owned by this famous historical personage!
10. Shwood – Wooden Sunglasses
Shwood was started in 2009 and was one of the first pioneers in offering wood-framed sunglasses.
And to make its product uniquely sustainable, the company re-designed its manufacturing process from scratch and continued experimenting with innovative materials.
As a consequence, Shwood has been able to bring fifteen new and original materials into the eyewear business, including wood, stabilized sea-shells and oxidized metal.
Take a look at Shwood’s Canby Stone Sunglasses, made with a sophisticated slate exterior, lined with high-quality walnut wood.
This is a classic style with a luxury look and feel from first-rate craftsmanship.
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So let us know what you think about the current crop of eyewear fashions and any other thoughts you’d like to share!
- What is your favorite eyewear trend this year?
- What type of frames are you currently wearing?
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