7 Glasses Trends to Watch in 2023
Gone are the days when glasses were purely for practical purposes. Now, they’re a staple in the arsenals of the fashion-forward. The right pair of frames has the power to instantly elevate any look, call attention to your best features, and let everyone know you’re the last word in vision vogue. Whether you’ve been sporting the same pair since high school or change your frames as often as you change your mind, it’s important to reframe your look every now and again. Why not do so while demonstrating your knowledge of haute couture by investing in one (or all – we won’t judge) of 2023’s trendiest frames?
Glasses follow trends just like clothes and hairstyles, but the best part of face furniture fads are that even once the style season is over, your frames won’t be left in the dust. Take John Lennon’s iconic round frame, for instance – rather than going the way of, say, shoulder pads or Ugg boots as decades went by, they’ve remained timeless. Some eyewear trends are here to stay, some are making a long-awaited comeback, and some are paving an entirely new path. Regardless of your face shape and personal tastes, there’s a 2023 glasses trend that will upgrade your everyday look and cement your reputation as a fashion-forward icon. Read on to take a peek at seven snazzy specs dominating the eyewear space this year.
Gone are the days when glasses were purely for practical purposes. Now, they’re a staple in the arsenals of the fashion-forward. The right pair of frames has the power to instantly elevate any look, call attention to your best features, and let everyone know you’re the last word in vision vogue. Whether you’ve been sporting the same pair since high school or change your frames as often as you change your mind, it’s important to reframe your look every now and again. Why not do so while demonstrating your knowledge of haute couture by investing in one (or all – we won’t judge) of 2023’s trendiest frames?
Glasses follow trends just like clothes and hairstyles, but the best part of face furniture fads are that even once the style season is over, your frames won’t be left in the dust. Take John Lennon’s iconic round frame, for instance – rather than going the way of, say, shoulder pads or Ugg boots as decades went by, they’ve remained timeless. Some eyewear trends are here to stay, some are making a long-awaited comeback, and some are paving an entirely new path. Regardless of your face shape and personal tastes, there’s a 2023 glasses trend that will upgrade your everyday look and cement your reputation as a fashion-forward icon. Read on to take a peek at seven snazzy specs dominating the eyewear space this year.
1. Hip to be square.
1. Hip to be square.
The ‘70s are back, and they’re bolder than ever. The past few years have seen a major revival of the disco decade, with bell bottoms and killer knee-high boots reigning supreme on the pages of street style sections. In 2023, expect to catch sight of a slew of retro-style oversized square glasses, with chunky frames and slightly rounded corners.
This groovy-yet-studious style update is versatile enough that no matter your face shape or capacity for outrageousness, you’ll be able to channel your inner Elton John with ease. To get your Le Freak on, look no further than our Chutzpah’d frames, which come in a riot of colors and stand-out patterns. Prefer to reach for something a bit more understated? Our Humble Narrator frames could be your stairway to heaven.
2. Tortoise with a twist.
2. Tortoise with a twist.
You know them, you love them: tortoiseshell glasses have long been a go-to for intellectual and creative types. They’re beloved for being a neutral style with a dash of pizzaz, giving the wearer an air of someone to be taken seriously without broadcasting blah-ness.
In 2023, this classic style gets a modern revamp by straying away from its ubiquitous brown and black color scheme and venturing into uncharted territory: bolder, brighter color schemes. Unprecedented, we know, but it’s about time tortoise dips a toe into the world of extravagant eyewear. To usher tortoise into its new era, invite Board Stiff in tortoise and navy or Biff in green tortoise to the party.
3. Audacious angles.
3. Audacious angles.
Intrepid eyewear enthusiasts are no stranger to geometric frames, but these daredevils of the glasses world are zigzagging towards the mainstream in 2023. Maximalism has been the name of the game across the board in past years, from decadent interior design to extravagantly clashing outfits, and now the trend is lending its panache to eyeglasses everywhere.
If ye be a glasses wearer of the gutsy variety, we have frames guaranteed to make an unforgettable first impression. Our Space Opera frames will elevate your look to interstellar levels, and our Paradox frames are sure to leave onlookers awed in your wake. If you’re sold on these saucy frames, our Lake & Harriet collection is a veritable treasure trove of geometric goodness. Combining unorthodox shapes with unexpected shades? Game over.
4. Full transparency.
4. Full transparency.
Talk about crystal-clear vision – these see-through frames are the height of fashion in 2023. A bit more restrained than some of this year’s showier trends, clear glasses are still a striking eyewear staple.
Perfect for those who prefer their eye candy a bit more adaptable, these frames allow the rest of your look to take center stage. Allow our Waylaid frames in clear to help you see 2023 more clearly.
5. Metalheads.
5. Metalheads.
Who knew geek chic could be so metal? Wire-rimmed frames have long been lauded for their effortless cool factor and barely-there comfort. They may once have been known as granny glasses, but there’s nothing fusty in the least about their 2023 refresh.
This year, metal frames get a major update by opting for larger styles rather than the teensy rectangles of old, resulting in a look
that’s understated and très chic. Go halfsies with our Peek Performer frames, or throw it back with style in our Source Code aviators.
6. A cat-eye has nine lives.
6. A cat-eye has nine lives.
We’re not sure the cat eye has ever actually gone out of style, and with good reason. Popularized by the inimitable likes of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, these glasses have become synonymous with feminine flair.
This frame shape may have been cemented in eyewear iconography for almost a century, but this cat is onto its next life in 2023.
Cat-eyes are getting a refresh with spunky colors and more geometric shapes while still lending faces of all shapes and sizes an air of polished playfulness. Our Overlook frames are a perfect example: raucous red meets squared-off corners to make this pair a truly unprecedented way to let the cat out of the bag.
7. Vivid vision.
7. Vivid vision.
If you’re keen to experiment with color, this is your year. Viva Magenta has been named the Pantone Color of the Year, highly-saturated hues are dominating runways, and eyewear is following in their fluorescent footsteps. Glasses-wearers who view electrifying hues as a form of self-expression: this one’s for you.
In 2023, expect to see stylish eyes embellished with vibrant violets and brilliant blues. Take the plunge with exhilarating shades like Old Money in electric yellow or Clearly… in pink crystal, or dip a toe into the lustrous waters with jewel-toned hues such as Peckerhead in red or Biff in purple.
Now that you’re officially in-the-know about on-trend optical ornaments, we give you full license to go forth and experiment.
When you allow your eyewear to demonstrate your fashion-forwardness, there won’t be any need to say “my eyes are up here,” because all eyes will already be on yours.
