Tendances

La rentrée s’annonce optimiste, démesurée et un brin futuriste du côté de notre garde-robe. Découvrez quelles sont les tendances de l’Automne-Hiver 2021-2022 côté mode et lunettes. Tout pour faire grimper votre quotient style durant la saison froide.

Il y a comme une envie de cocooning dans l’air qui se précise pour cet hiver. Sur les défilés, les pièces matelassées côtoient les manteaux oversize et les boots en fausse fourrure. Miu Miu, Chanel ou encore Prada annoncent un Automne-Hiver 2021-2022 emmitouflé comme à la montagne pour traverser la saison en douceur. L’univers de la lunetterie n’a pas échappé à la règle. Les montures tout droit descendues des pistes ont la côte en ville, avec une touche futuriste en prime.

Où dénicher une monture tendance ?

Chez Moken, où l’on peut découvrir des montures mêlant look sport d’hiver et engagement éco-responsable.

Lunettes Moken, 64€

Depuis quelque temps déjà, les montures oversize reviennent sur le devant de la scène, optique et solaires confondues. Durant l’Automne-Hiver 2021-2022, la tendance se confirme. Les verres recouvrent la moitié du visage chez Max Mara et Tom Ford, tandis que les montures épaisses gagnent du terrain chez Gucci. Dans les extrêmes, les lunettes imaginées par Dolce & Gabbana recouvrent tout le visage façon masque protecteur. Sans aller jusque-là, on peut adopter cette tendance sans hésiter cette saison, d’autant que les it-girls les plus en vue du moment ont adoubé le modèle récemment. Dua Lipa et Lily-Rose Depp ont créé l’évènement, toutes deux avec des lunettes oversize célébrant les années 2000.

Où dénicher une monture tendance ?

Chez Gucci, avec un modèle imposant en acétate astucieusement dégradé. A accorder avec une chaîne de lunettes.

Lunettes Gucci, 410€

Après les 70’s, tendance phare de la rentrée dernière, on remonte encore un peu plus le temps cette année : les sixties apportent leur lot d’optimisme et de style pour l’Automne-Hiver 2021-2022 : mini-jupes, tenues trapèzes ou encore ensembles monochromes ont fait leur come-back sur les défilés. On a pu notamment les apercevoir chez Versace, Fashion East ou encore Courrèges. L’occasion d’oser le style joyeux façon « Swinging London » jusque dans ses lunettes pour apporter une touche désinvolte et vintage. Malgré ce retour remarqué, les années 70 et 2000 n’ont pas dit leur dernier mot et restent des valeurs sûres.

Où dénicher une monture tendance ?

Chez Jimmy Fairly, avec un modèle ovale bicolore parfait pour opérer un petit retour dans le temps.

Lunettes de soleil Jimmy Fairly, 129€

Allo Houston, ici la planète mode. Après une année un peu terne passée sur Terre, les créateurs proposent un aller simple pour l’espace durant l’Automne-Hiver 2021-2022. La tenue de cosmonaute s’est offert un relooking chez Balenciaga, quant Balmain propose une robe métallisée idéale pour toute sortie extravéhiculaire. Les lunettes de cette saison promettent aussi un voyage interplanétaire hors du temps. On a ainsi pu découvrir des modèles aux designs dignes d’un film de science-fiction. Balenciaga et Acne Studios, notamment, ont dévoilé des modèles spectaculaires, mi-aliens mi-futuristes.

Où dénicher une monture tendance ?

Chez Acne Studios, avec une monture en acétate qui semble venue d’ailleurs.

Lunettes Acne Studios, 290€

Cette saison, le logo s’affiche fièrement sur les montures. Chez Dolce & Gabbana et Balmain, il trône sur le devant des solaires. Tandis qu’il habille les branches chez Fendi, Celine, Zadig & Voltaire ou encore Marine Serres, à la manière d’un bijou.

Où dénicher une monture tendance ?

Chez Marine Serre, qui propose un modèle tout en finesse inspiré des années 90.

Lunettes Marine Serre, 300€

A la ville comme sur les podiums, l’envie de rejoindre le dancefloor jusqu’au petit matin se fait sentir. Les paillettes, strass, sequins et robes de soirée sont de mise, de nuit comme de jour. On a pu apercevoir des silhouettes scintillantes et flamboyantes sur les défilés de Chanel à Dries Van Noten en passant par Valentino. Côté lunettes, c’est le moment d’oser quelques détails brillants, ou, pour les plus timides, des montures argentées. Et pourquoi pas tenter une monture originale, au look définitivement festif pour attirer les regards ?

Où trouver une monture tendance ?

Chez RE:SIN, où les montures en acétate éco-friendly pimpent n’importe quel look. A noter, les ornements en ambre de la Baltique, qui rendent chaque paire singulière.

Lunettes RE:SIN, 315€

Cette année, les couleurs de l’été s’invitent dans le dressing de la saison froide. Le lila a envahi les podiums, comme une ode à la douceur. Il se porte de la tête au pied, que ce soit version combinaison de ski chez Miu Miu, en robe de soirée chez Salvatore Ferragamo ou en tailleur chez Chanel. Si la couleur a le pouvoir de bousculer nos tenues automnales, il faut avouer qu’elle n’est pas forcément évidente à porter. La solution ? L’utiliser par touche, seulement sur ses accessoires, pour éviter l’overdose. Vous l’aurez compris, une monture lila sera votre meilleur allié durant l’Automne-Hiver si vous souhaitez adopter la tendance.

Où en trouver ?

Chez Vogue Eyewear, grâce à la collection capsule haute en couleur imaginée par l’actrice Millie Bobby Brown.

Lunettes MBB x Vogue Eyewear, 99€

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In eyewear-related news this summer, we’ve got eco-friendly frames, a dedicated range for teens, one cool collab and some distinctly futuristic-looking shades for you to keep an eye out for. Don’t miss our overview of all you need to know, including the editorial team’s top picks.

Otaaki is the new eco-friendly eyewear brand to know. Style-wise, its two founders wanted to create the kind of gender-neutral designs that are best described as timeless, season after season. Aviators, pantos, rectangular and Sixties’ cat-eye styles are classic for a reason. Every pair comes in a wide array of colors, such as mandarin, poppy and indigo – all perfect for summer! As for its eco-credentials, Otaaki designs all of its eyewear in biodegradable bio-acetate, or recycled Ocean Bound Plastic to reduce ocean pollution. The brand’s environmentalism even extends to its eco-designed packaging and microfiber cloths made from recycled plastic. Priced from €49 to €99, Otaaki frames won’t break the bank either.

Visit the Otaaki website for more information

Courting Gen Z, the Barcelona-based brand Gigi Studios has launched its first collection for teenagers, which also works for those with smaller faces. It features 12 trendy optical designs imbued with the creative and avant-garde spirit of Gigi Studios. The classic pantos shape is joined by octagonal, square and rounded John Lennon styles. Some are more fashion-led than others, with cool color combos helping to transform the Elin, Maya, Tianna, Zoe (and more) into veritable icons of style. Whether your teen is shy or more outgoing, this range should give them options to make the next school year more fun!

Visit the Gigi Studios for more information.

© Friendly Frenchy eyewear

If ever there were glasses made to be worn on the beach, you’d be hard pressed to beat these by Friendly Frenchy. The label specializes in making glasses out of shells and recently unveiled the latest designs in its “Plage” collection in shades like ocean blue, sand, maroon, and khaki. As Friendly Frenchy goes to show, fashion and the planet don’t have to be at odds. The latest designs are 100% biobased and recycled, using natural pigments and certified by the Made in France label. The Tomy frames in the Solarmor collection launched earlier this year, but are still well worth considering. Their subtle shell-shaped form is ideal right now. The only thing left to do is locate your nearest sandy beach…

Visit the Friendly Frenchy website for more information

Who could forget the special bond between Karl Lagerfeld and his glasses? They were an all-important part of who he was. Little wonder then that his eponymous label is still producing the accessories and helping to ensure the avant-garde spirit of the designer lives on. This summer, two new futuristic looks have been unveiled; one sporty mask-like pair and one extreme cat-eye option in translucent acetate, allowing wearers to protect themselves in style. The boldest among you will be thrilled to discover that the latter comes in an intense fuchsia pink.

Visit the Karl Lagerfeld website for more information

Fendi’s F/W eyewear collection promises to be something special, marking the beginning of a collaboration between Fendi and eyewear experts Thélios (both owned by LVMH). Fendi frames were formerly designed by Safilo, but LVMH has now committed itself to producing ‘exceptional eyewear’ by moving this in-house. Expect casual and sporty styles in warm colors for men. Among those that really stood out in the Men’s Fall-Winter 2021-2022 show was the Eyecap hat with integrated frames and the Technicolor mask-style glasses that are rounded at are the top. For women, cat-eye and oversize are key, alongside openwork detailing. You’ll also find frames with Fendi FF logoed lenses, so if you ever tire of looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses, maybe try those instead. The first pairs of glasses and sunglasses will be available from July, Fendi fans!

Visit the Fendi website for more information

Of course, we’d expect nothing less than interesting results from any meeting between the worlds of eyewear and architecture. This season, keep an eye out for the capsule collection created by Vava Eyewear in partnership with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. His spectacular architectural creations are designed in harmony with their environment and have earned him world renown. Among them is the FRAC art center in Marseille. The Vava x Kengo Kuma eyewear collection comprises two 3D printed designs made from an organic polyamide powder derived from castor oil. Available in both bright and natural colors, the influence of the architect can be keenly felt in these unconventional frames paying homage to traditional Japanese building techniques and resembling small organic structures. With just 100 pairs available per color, you’ll need to act fast if you see something you like.

Visit the Vava Eyewear website for more information

Written by Eleanor Fullalove

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The celebrated impressionist worked mainly in blue and cool tones for many years. Yet, at the end of his life, his canvases were a riot of reds and yellows in an apparent about-turn. Far from being down to a change of style, it was in fact due to a change in perception. In 1912, Claude Monet learned that he had cataracts, a disease of the eye that seems to have left its mark on his work. By distorting the light coming into the eye, cataracts reduce the capacity to perceive blue and purple and accentuate perception of warmer colors. The painter could distinguish details less well, which impacted the finesse of his brush strokes: “my bad eyesight meant that I saw everything through a fog,” he wrote. “It’s very beautiful and it’s what I would like to be able to represent in my art.” Known for his tendency towards stubbornness, he continued to paint and refused to be operated on. Understandable, as at the time, any surgical intervention carried a real risk of permanent blindness.

To better understand how his eyesight problems changed his art, take a look at the two paintings below:

© Claude Monet, The Water Lily Pond, 1899

• © Dignitaire dominicain portant des lunettes pour la lecture, Tommaso da Modena (1352)

  If the first known research into how the eye works and how to correct vision problems goes back to Ancient times, the concept of wearing glasses did not appear until the 13th century.

  Several figures have been credited with inventing glasses, including the Italian monks Alessandro Spina and Salvatino d’Armato and the English friar Roger Bacon, but in reality, their exact origin remains unknown. However, it is almost certain that they appeared for the first time in a monastery.

• © Bésicles en cuir bouilli et découpé au couteau XVIIIe siècle, réalisé d’après un modèle du XVsiècle – © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  The history of glasses starts in the 13th century, with something called ‘besicles’, or ‘rivet glasses’.

  The armless glasses, made up of two lenses held in front of the eyes or tied at the back of the head with a ribbon were especially heavy and uncomfortable. First worn by educated people including monks, doctors and philosophers, it was only after 1450 and the invention of the printing press that a need – and therefore demand – for glasses grew.

• © Lunettes à tempes argent, XVIIIe siècle, attribuées à Louise Victoire (fille de Louis XV et Marie Leszczynska) – © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Pierre Guenat / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  It wasn’t until the 18th century that the first temples, or arms, appeared on lenses articulated with a hinge.

  Temple glasses freed the wearer’s hands from having to hold a device and also their nose from taking all the weight of the heavy lenses. In early models, the arms finished at the temples, undoubtedly to facilitate wig-wearing. As they exerted strong pressure on the wearer’s temples, the arms were often covered in velvet for greater comfort.

• © Lorgnette, laiton et décor vernis, début XIXe siècle – © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Pierre Guenat / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  During the 18^thcentury, spectacles began to take on new forms and with the influence of the chattering classes, became real fashion accessories. “We have glasses housed in walking canes, hats, inside fans, attached to rings, on necklaces, even hidden inside a snuffbox,” says Dr Pansier in his book Histoire des Lunettes, published in 1901. lorgnettes, generally made from fine materials, were considered the pinnacle of elegance. Frequently seen in the audience at the opera, theater and during walks about town, the miniature spyglasses was more about getting the wearer noticed than correcting any vision problems.

• © Binocles, écaille de tortue et argent, fin du XVIIIe – début du XIXe siècle – © Mu-sée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  With the French Revolution, the youth of the moneyed classes who opposed the Jacobin regime took to wearing extravagant fashions to communicate their disapproval. At this point, binocles made a (brief) appearance in the history of glasses. Without arms and similar to a pince-nez, binocles were hand-held and could be worn on a chain as jewelry. Again, the role of adornment was more important than correcting vision and the fashion for binocles only lasted around a decade. Despite this, the term ‘binocle’ found a place in the French language and is still used today to mean glasses.

• © Face-à-main, or, pierres précieuses serties, fin du XIXe siècle, ancienne apparte-nance : Sarah Bernhardt © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  Even if comfortable, efficient glasses with arms had proved their worth, in the 19th century, aesthetics were still more important. During this period, face-à-main handheld glasses saw great success with the bourgeoisie. Two lenses joined together and held by a handle were firstly reserved for men before being picked up by women. Much more than a visual aid, the face-à-main was a real piece of jewelry, crafted from fine materials like gold, precious stones, mother-of-pearl and ivory, depending on the fashions of the day and the client’s personal style.

• © Pince-nez, acier doublé or, XIXe siècle – © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  The 19^thcentury was marked by technical advancements and saw the dawn of the glasses industry itself. In France, the town of Morez, in the Jura region, developed rapidly as a center of the industry and the pince-nez appeared. The glasses pinched the nose with two lenses held together by a spring. Although it freed the wearer’s hands, this kind of visual prosthesis was particularly uncomfortable. As well as making it difficult to breathe and changing the voice, the pince-nez followed the movements of the wings of the nose and lacked stability. 

• © Lunettes-fils ou lunettes-cheveux, acier, XIXe siècle – début du XXe siècle / © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  During the second half of the 19^thcentury, another specialty developed in the town of Morez; wire-frame glasses, known in France as ‘lunettes-fils’, in which especially fine lenses were ringed with iron wire.

  This kind of frame required great precision and manufacturers in Morez again showed remarkable technical expertise.

• © Lancetier, doublé or, début du XXe siècle / © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  Between 1900 and 1925, a very particular fashion developed in the history of glasses. The lancetier was a pair of lenses mounted on a handle, that opened when the wearer pressed a button.

  As well as boasting this particularly sophisticated mechanism, the lancetier was often very elaborately designed and finished. It was primarily used by men and carried in the hand as an elegant accessory.

• Lunettes plastique © Musée de la lunette – Morez / Studio Vision / Collection Essilor – Pierre Marly

  The arrival of plastics in the 20^thcentury allowed manufacturers to give their creativity free rein. After the brief usage of highly inflammable cellulose nitrate for frames in the 1950s and 1960s, cellulose acetate took over, offering wide possibilities for glasses-makers both in terms of color and usage. Cellulose acetate is still one of the most popular materials for glasses, today. All pieces shows are available to see in the permanent collection of the Musée de la Lunette (Place Jean Jaurès, 39400 Morez, France). www.musee-lunette.fr

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From a quirky collab and a green initiative, to the bright and the colorful, not forgetting a surprise new brand ambassador… summer promises no shortage of excitement when it comes to eyewear! Here’s our round-up of everything you need to know, plus our pick of the best new glasses around.

This season, the focus at Jean-François Rey involves pairing bright colors (orange, green, blue) with metal. It’s not the first time that Rey has chosen to make incorporate this material in striking shades. Originality is part of the charm of this brand, much like its legendary savoir-faire. Minimalist, cheerful, even architectural, Jean-François Rey’s latest looks for spring-summer promise to add interest to and lift any outfit – without going overboard.

https://www.jfrey.fr/en

© Emmanuelle Khanh & Maitrepierre

As referenced in our Mother’s Day shopping feature, Emmanuelle Khanh has teamed up with the designer Alphonse Maitrepierre in creating the quirky-looking ‘Le Peigne’ (The Comb). These shades are available in three colors and mimic the shape of the grooming tool, while looking like real works of art! Comb and get them…

https://shop.maitrepier.re

Famous for her girly rhinestone-encrusted noughties era fashion choices, Paris Hilton has become the ultra-chic face of the Lanvin spring/summer 2021 campaign, showcasing its luxurious Seventies- and Eighties-inspired eyewear in the stunning shots. Lanvin’s latest offerings are hard to miss. With their thick frames in eye-catching colors (green, red, brown and amber tortoiseshell), these glasses are as charming and vivacious as the ex-reality TV star herself.

https://www.lanvin.com/gb

In celebrating Earth Day on 22 April each year, ECO eyewear has so far planted 2.5 million trees. The brand has been strongly committed to protecting the environment for over 10 years now and makes eco-chic frames from biobased and recycled materials like ocean plastic, without sacrificing style.

https://eco-eyewear.com/

One of the most eagerly anticipated collections this spring/summer involves French designer Isabel Marant and the launch of her first range of sunglasses with Safilo. Isabel’s Parisian chic and bohemian influence can be seen in the selection of pastel and punchier (try fuchsia pink) colored pieces, complete with gradient lenses and bold prints in quirky shapes, to ensure all eyes are on you. To coincide with the launch, the designer has also created an uber cool glasses chain.

https://www.isabelmarant.com/en

Well-known for its women’s clothing and must-have boho maxi dresses, the Ba&sh label has just decided to make its latest eyewear collection available in its online shop. Previously stocked only by opticians, the oversize frames in summery shades of pink, brown and blue are now just a click away. Thanks to the Instagram filter, you can even try them for size from the comfort of your own home.

https://ba-sh.com/uk/accessories/eyewear/

The eyewear brand with a sense of humor prides itself on creating trendsetting designs of the ‘anti-mainstream’ variety. Its Mille+80 collection has been developed with generation Y in mind, the frame shapes having been made softer and more subtle. The perfect opportunity for millennials to pick out their first pair of Théo frames.

https://www.theo.be/

Written by Eleanor Fullalove

• If your dad is a tennis fan, you’ll be onto a winner with these sunglasses from the capsule collection by Lacoste and Novak Djokovic. Thanks to their stylish vintage look, your dad can wear these metal frames with acetate rims wherever he goes this summer, while reliving the highlights from Roland-Garros.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• © Shelter by Patrick Norguet

  We had to include these frames from the collaboration between Shelter eyewear and French designer Patrick Norguet, featuring as it does among our favorite eyewear right now. Seventies-inspired and full of character, these are destined for a dad with a strong look.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• © Friendly Frenchy Eyewear

  ‘Littoral’ sunglasses, Friendly Frenchy x Surfrider Foundation Europe, €95

  Father’s Day could be the perfect excuse to treat your dad to these sustainable shades, which are made in France from recycled shells. Environmentally-friendly and a little quirky-looking too, they’re an excellent choice for any dad concerned about the planet, as well as how he looks. Plus, for every pair purchased, €10 will be donated to the Surfrider Foundation Europe, which works to protect the coast and oceans.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• Persol sunglasses, €240

  Presenting your dad’s favorite new accessory… worn with jeans and a T-shirt on holiday, or for after work drinks in the sunshine post-lockdown, these panto-shape acetate shades are ready for anything. And as Steve McQueen proved, you can’t go wrong with Persol.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• ‘Dylan’ sunglasses, Saint Laurent, €327

  Just daring enough, these frames would look great with your dad’s leather jacket. Rock & roll!

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• © Sarah Lavoine & Atelier Roussilhe

  ‘Eddy’ sunglasses, Maison Sarah Lavoine x Ateliers Roussilhe, €249

  Smart but casual, your dad is sure to get plenty of use out of these. This brand-new design comes from the first collection by Maison Sarah Lavoine for the French eyewear manufacturer Ateliers Roussilhe (established 1979). And if you needed any more persuading, they’re also made from bio-acetate.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• ‘Hamilton Sun’ sunglasses, Etnia Barcelona, €195

  The ‘aviator’ style has certainly stood the test of time. In fact, it never goes out of fashion, so these classic frames still on-trend in 2021 are an obvious choice. However, the Etnia Barcelona design does feature an original double bridge to make them truly unique. One for dads who like cult frames, but still want to be up-to-date.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• ‘Normanville’ sunglasses, Atelier Particulier, €110

  The ‘panto’ shape will flatter any face, so you already know these will look good on your dad, no matter what proportions you’re working with. Made from Italian acetate, their copper color promises to add warmth to any outfit this summer… whatever the weather does! And to top it all off, they’re traditionally handmade in Normandy.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• ‘Idris’ sunglasses, Eco Eyewear, €89

  These frames are adorned with translucent olive-green biobased material, ensuring they’re lightweight, as well as effective. The Eco Eyewear brand has championed environmentally-friendly manufacturing for over 10 years, producing glasses that are both aesthetically pleasing and ethical.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

• ‘Lazer Run’ sports glasses, Demetz on Générale d’Optique, €129

  If your dad likes to step up his running, cycling and walking when the sun comes out, then get him some sports glasses like the Lazer Run. Thanks to their wraparound style and non-slip temple tips, sporty dads can use them however they please this summer.

  To order them for Father’s Day, click here

Written by Eleanor Fullalove

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The good news is that there are eyewear brands for kids and teens which are well worth looking at. Better still, the right mix of characterful, stylish and sturdy should mean your offspring are proud to wear their glasses too.

Looking back at old school photos, you have to admit that kids’ glasses haven’t always done the wearer many favors… all that really mattered was that these frames were tough enough to survive in the playground. Fortunately for younger generations, things have really moved on in the world of eyewear for kids. Brands and designers are setting out to create children’s frames that are not just robust, but cool. The latest designs for teens are even more stylish still, drawing on the latest trends, no less.

© Lunettes Maison Jean-François Rey

© Lunettes Maison Jean-François Rey

© Lunettes Maison Jean-François Rey

Known for producing forward-thinking frames that are packed with personality, Maison Jean-François Rey had the bright idea of expanding its offering for a younger crowd. The Kids & Teens collection by Jean-François Rey is designed for ages 4 to 16 years. Colorful and creative, not to mention cheerful, the designs are adorned with different prints. Children will be spoiled for choice when it comes to picking out their favorite pair. However, teens can still find something to suit them among the more understated, yet very on-trend eyewear on offer. For those who prefer to dazzle by day, the sparkly Funky model is another option.

Browse the frames for kids and teens by Maison Jean-François Rey

As some of you will already know from our eyewear news for summer 2021, Gigi Studios was hard at work over the holidays launching its first eyewear collection, aimed at Gen Z. The brand from Barcelona draws its inspiration from fashion and the latest trends, offering up stylish modern frames. Made from metal or translucent acetate, they come in various colors (turquoise, pastel pink, purple, burgundy, etc.) and shapes (hexagonal, square, round, pantos). Fashion-conscious teens will particularly appreciate the delicate color schemes on some of the styles and the hand painted rims on the steel range.

Browse the frames for kids and teens by Gigi Studios

Behind Tête à Lunettes is the designer Caroline Abram, renowned for her vibrant, eye-catching frames. Their popularity meant many mums wanted the same for their children, which is how Tête à Lunettes came to design a collection for children aged from 4 to 12. Its clear acetate frames come in myriad bright colors. You can even have a tiny charm added to the arm for a little added impact. Of course, the designer’s favorite butterfly styles also feature in the collection by Tête à Lunettes. Depending on the look they go for, mums can match their glasses with their daughters. Fathers and sons can join in as well, given that Caroline Abram recently collaborated with the Italian label Talla Eyewear, which specializes in glasses for men.

Browse the frames for kids and teens by Tête à Lunettes

© Collection Super Kids / Anne & Valentin

Children have just as much right as adults to wear glasses that show come personality. Designers Anne & Valentin from Toulouse clearly think so too, having created Superkids especially for them. The brand’s signature style reveals itself through graphic shapes, fashionable colors and ingenious design. The designers have opted to keep things playful for the littlest children and gone bolder for the older ones. Anne & Valentin have thought of everything to ensure their designs survive the playground, incorporating flexible but robust hinges. For teens, the look is more understated, yet every bit as original… ideal for accenting any look, without standing out too much.

Browse the frames for kids and teens by Superkids.

© Very French Gangster Eyewear

Super cool and slightly rock’n’roll, the Very French Gangsters brand likes to buck the trend when it comes to high-end eyewear for children. Stylish designs with a graphic, retro or bold look allow little ones to emulate adults. As far as colors are concerned, the frames are available in warm tones (brown, honey, tortoiseshell) and pastel shades (pink, champagne, blue) to complement any outfit, even one put together last-minute from whatever was to hand in the rush for the school bus. The label is also big on comfort, which is essential if children need to keep their glasses on all day. Options like the thin metal Very Square stylized aviators should keep teens happy. Frames by Very French Gangsters frames are made in France by a ‘Living Heritage Company’ recognized for its expertise and innovation.

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Written by Eleanor Fullalove

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“Made in France“, the latest ELLE eyewear collection, has just been unveiled and we’re impressed to say the least… If its stylish designs, graphic details and on-trend looks weren’t enough, the range also stands out for its commitment to local manufacturing – French chic at its very best!

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Spring is arguably the time of year when we feel more inclined to reinvent ourselves, seizing the moment to sort out our wardrobes, declutter our homes, start afresh. In many cases, it’s also the perfect opportunity to try out a new look by updating our eyewear.

Stand-out styles for us this season come from the latest collection by ELLE. Embodying a certain vision of French chic, the “Made in France” range has shifted its focus to French design, without neglecting glamour. These highly desirable models come in a variety of fashionable colors and shapes, including: pantos, oversize, geometric and cat eye.

The eight optical frames on offer are just the thing for anyone looking for something just a little bit different. Stylish finishes, graphic details and perfect polish are all hallmarks of this collection, which not only looks good, but delivers on quality. The material of choice is acetate, coupled on occasion with metal, and making for some supremely comfortable eyewear.

The various frames offer an elegant balance of vintage touches and modern influences, promising to help you make the transition from office to afterwork drinks in style.

Among the models that caught our collective eye, the “Marie” is a classic – but not too sensible – pantos style, inspired by the great Marie Curie, while the “Suzanne” takes inspiration from Parisian architecture and is named after the French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen. We also really like that each of the designs alludes to pioneering and inspiring women, like Simone de Beauvoir, Camille Claudel, Juliette Dodu (a resistance fighter awarded the Legion of Honor) and Louise Michelle (a Parisian school teacher by day and a revolutionary by night).

Putting women who changed the world at the heart of thing is, of course, enshrined in the brand’s DNA. ELLE started out in 1945 as a magazine, one that has given a voice to women with its powerful stance. Always on the side of women, the publication supported their battles and helped them make sense of the changes going on in the world, all while showcasing the most striking fashion trends from every decade.

Deep, yet still managing to be lighthearted, ELLE followed the evolution of society, establishing itself over the years as the most popular read for independent women. Little surprise then that the new Made in France collection from ELLE Eyewear is very much on-trend right now – the trend for all things local. Increasing numbers of us are turning to sustainable designs in an effort to consume less and better.

In producing its frames, ELLE turned to manufacturers in Oyonnax. The city in eastern France has been renowned for producing acetate glasses since the Fifties. In the eyewear industry, Oyonnax is recognized the world over for its exceptional know-how, respect for tradition, as well as innovation. Like the Charmant group, licensor of ELLE Eyewear, the designers of the collection are committed to upholding the very highest standards of French chic, drawing on Parisian allure and quality that stands the test of time. Even the pouches for storing your ELLE eyewear are “Made in France“, a detail sure to add a little extra je ne sais quoi in the eyes of any self-respecting Francophile!

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Written by Eleanor Fullalove