As a fellow four-eyes I have always taken an active interest in the latest in eyewear innovations. Glasses, whether they are prescription or not, have grown to become chic fashion accessories and not just geektastic denotations.
So popular are glasses that people blessed with 20/20 vision are beginning to adopt a geek-chic look, eye-coverings that you cannot even see out of have seen an unironic rise in popularity and eyewear innovations for pets have become commonplace. Click through the gallery to see the best eyewear innovations Trend Hunter has to offer.
78 Eyewear Innovations
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Designer Eyeglass Frenzy
Sarah Palin Fuels Kawasaki 704 Glasses Craze
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Eccentric Eyewear
Bringing Sight Through Piercings with Pierced Glasses
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Glasses-Only Garb
Anna Jagodzinska Shows Off Librarian Glasses in Tom Ford Campaign
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Enormous Futuristic Sunglasses
Maison Martin Margiela Incognito Eyewear
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Nudevertising Glasses
Tom Ford Gets Racy in Fall/Winter Eyewear Ads
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Disposable Sunglasses
Azumi & David's Sticky Shades Shield Your Peepers From The Sun
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Retro Nerd Glasses
Dita Legends Optical Collection Will Make You Wish for Poor Vision
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Beak Glasses
Linda Farrow Haute Couture Eyewear For Spring Summer 2008
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Reworked Raybans
Your Grandma's Sunglasses are So Hot Right Now
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Geeky Eyewear
Lab Chic Glasses Have Built in Camera
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Round Glasses
Rolling into Fashion For Spring 2008
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LCD Eyeglasses
Sony Video Glasses
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Funglasses
Dior Homme Introduces Future Fashion With Funky Retro Mod Eyewear
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Super-Natural Wooden Shades
The Schwood Canby Sunglasses Let You be One With Nature
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Night Glasses with Glow in the Dark Equalizer
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Retro Glasses Revivals
Amid Credit Crunch, Vintage Specs See a Resurgence in Popularity
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Flip-Shade Eyewear
Oliver Peoples Looks Towards 2010 With Shirley Manson and Elijah Wood
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Mega Goggles
Super Duper Fly Sunglasses by Stevie Boi Look Like Lab Glasses
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Luxury Green Eyewear
Slip on Sustainable Luxury with Gold & Wood Sunglasses
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Giant Nerd Glasses
Ari Hallami's ‘Kaisu' Features Fierce Librarian Eyewear
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Sexy Geek-Chic Apparel
Eye-popping Cinema-Inspired 3D Glasses Dress
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Wooden Wayfarers
Manic Skateboarding Company Releases All-Natural Sunglasses
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Inuit-Inspired Eyewear
Slanties Makes Handcrafted Wooden Eyewear to Last Centuries
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Lace Sunglasses
Model Sophie Vlaming in ‘Haute Bourgeoisie' for L'Officiel
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Credit Crunch Glasses
Zenni Optical Offers Bargain $8 Frames for 4-Eyed Fashionistas
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Asymmetrical Glasses
Sugarkane's Stylish Specs
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Paper Eyewear Photography
'Eyeglases' by Skiwi is a Curious Collage of Photos
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Gold As Fashion
Bras, Eyeglasses and Accessories All Created Out of Gold
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Pilot Fashion
Aviator Sunglasses Are Still In Style For Men With Confidence
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Vintage Ray-Ban Revivals
Iconic 'Clubmaster' Sunglasses to Be Re-Released
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Single-Lens Sunglasses
MACKDADDY Shades 'Line' Are Like Sleek Goggles
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Color-Changing Eyewear
RGB Rainbow Glasses
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Handpainted Eyeglasses
Artful Sun Shields and Readers by Karin Frye
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High-Demand Hip-Hop Shades
Billionaire Boys Club's Iconic Sunglasses Now Available Online
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Censor Bar Sunglasses
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Disposable Eyewear
$1 Roll-Up Sunglasses Are Stylish, Cheap and Fun
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Quirky Statement Sunglasses
Jewelry Designer Delfina Delettrez's Eyewear Collection for 2009
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Personalized Glasses
Indivijual Custom Eyewear Magnifies the Individual in You
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LEGO Sunglasses
Custom Shades From Lynx Optique Bring Out Your Nerdy Side
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Neon Printed Eyewear
PAM & Super Sunglasses Release 80's-Style Sunglasses
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Dazzling Accessory Debuts
Introducing John Galliano Sunglasses and Timepieces
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Fringed Eyewear
Bless Duo Fringe Glasses Go On Sale
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Foldable Shades
Space-Saving Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
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Bespectacled Rings
The Isette Spectacles Ring Channels Your Inner Librarian
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Sunglasses for Dogs
Kanye-Style Doggles For Fashion Forward Pooches
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Great Gatsby Glasses
Customeyes Luxury Eyewear Delivers an Antique Appeal
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Disposable Sunglasses
Fun Plastic Grid Shades for Forgetful Fashionistas
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Sunglasses for Blogs
See the Innerwebs Through Kanye West's Shutter Shades
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Video Glasses for Frequent Flyers
Mikimoto-Beans i-Theater
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Designer 3D Shades
Fashionable 3D Glasses are the Stylish Way to Watch 3D Films
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Single-Lens Sunglasses
Martin Margielia's Fall/Winter 2009 Eyewear Collection
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Chopstick Glasses
Hip Stix
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Studded Sunglasses
A-Morir Creates Chic (Yet Bug-Like) Eye Accessories
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Wrap Aviators
A Sporty and Stylish Twist on Retro Sunglasses for Spring 2010
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Subtitle Eyeglasses For Closed Caption Addicts
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GPS Glasses
The iPhone ARider is the Future of Navigation
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Video Glasses for Your Video iPod
22Moo i-Vision 230
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Prescription Beer Goggles
Urban Eco Spectacles
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High-Tech Video Glasses
The Vuzix Wrap 920AV Virtual Reality Shades (CES 2009)
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Quirky Contact Lens Containers
Faux Glasses To Express Your Inner Nerdiness
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Bullet-Proof Shades
The Japan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses are Endorsed by the Military
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Geek Glasses For Geezers
Eyetonomy SightMate
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Clear Sunglasses
Unif Ottico ‘The Past' Collection Features Transparent Frames
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Compact Folding Glasses
Hacket Bespoke Sunnies Shed Light on Storing & Protecting Eyewear
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Video Camera Sunglasses
Stylish Shades Record What You See
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Rockin' Reading Glasses
Stylish Spectacles Masquerading as Jewelry
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Retro-Chic Sunglasses
'Shadow' by The Local Firm is 80's Electronica vs. 3D
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Movies While Multi-Tasking
T4-N Teleglasses
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Flowered Spectacles
Moschino's Spring 2010 Cheap and Chic Show Features Cutesy Glasses
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Flat-Packed Sunglasses
Personalized DIY Eyewear
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Superior Safety Goggles
Jeff Sand's Indestructible Sutro Fisk Sunglasses
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Freckled Glasses
Kiel Mead's 'Freck Specs' Celebrate Two Geeky Stereotypes At Once
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Skin-Toned Shades
Designers Play Up Neutral Colors on Sunglasses
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Bacon Sunglasses
DQM & Oakley Frogskin Make 50 Pairs of the Pork Shades
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Hot Pink Men's Sunglasses
Shaun White Designs Rose-Colored Oakley Frogskins
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Data Storage Sunglasses
Calvin Klein Taps into Tech-Fashion With USB Shades
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Hand-Carved Wood Glasses
Urban Spectacles
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Gingham Glasses
Stussy Makes Shades That Match the Tablecloth
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Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Athletic Avant-Garde Sunglasses
The Nike Electric Pack Sunglasses Come in Two Models
See-Through Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Transparent Meta Wayfarer Shows Off its Internals
Social App-Connected Smartglasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Can Now Post onto Instagram
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Connected Athletic Eyewear
Minimis Glass Tracks Workouts, Aids with Navigation and More
Y2K Era Sneaker Designs
The Oakley Edge Icon Brings Millennium Style to the Golf Course
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Futuristic Winter Sport Eyewear
The Oakley Flex Scape Goggle-Sunglasses Hybrid Come in Two Colors
Attachable Eyewear Cameras
The VISOO Spatial Video Camera by Suosi Design is Immersive
Vintage-Inspired Dynamic Eyewear
Bru Eyewear Celebrates Elegance Through the Decades
Elevated Overzied Sunglasses
Giant Vintage Unveils the New Luxe Collection
Women-Celebrating Luxury Eyewear Campaigns
The Versace Eyewear Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic
Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses
The Chamelo Music Shield Smart Glasses are App-Connected
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Progressive Athletic Sunglasses
The Nike Athena and Nike Zeus Have a Captivating Design
Invisible Display AI Glasses
Gyges Labs Launched the World's First AI Glasses with DigiWindow
Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses
The TAG Heuer Eyewear Collection Includes Five Models
Limited-Edition Performance-Driven Eyewear
Oakley Collaborates with Pas Normal Studios
AI Eyewear Try-Ons
GlassesUSA's Pairfect Match AI Recommends Styles for Unique Facial Features
Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Pair Eyewear Has Introduced the Mickey & Friends Collection
National Park-Themed Eyewear Collections
The CAMP National Parks Collection Blends Style & Purpose
Luxe Folding Sunglasses
The Oliver Peoples x Brunello Cucinelli Folding Sunglasses are Pocketable
Chunky Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Corrigan Bio-Based Sunglasses Come in Five Colors
Autofocus-Providing Eyewear
This High-Tech Eyewear Boosts Focus On Objects In Your Central View
Affordable Designer Eyewear
Specsavers & Alex Perry Collaborate on a Fashionable Eyewear Line
Action Movie Eyewear Designs
The Oakley ECLP23 Eyewear Was Created with Tom Cruise
Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses
The 32 Degrees North Muir Sunglasses are Modular
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Color-Changing Eyewear
Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Change Transitions React to UV Rays
Vibration Neon Sunglasses
Tifosi Recently Launched a New Neon Light Collection
Inclusive Sizing Eyewear
Sol Kyst Offers 3 Sunglasses Sizes for Varying Head Shapes
Chatgpt-Enabled Eyewear
Lucyd is Set to Supply Students with ChatGPT-Enabled Eyewear
City-Inspired Glasses
GlassesUSA.com Launches Champion Eyewear Collection for Urban Lifestyles
Luxurious Eyewear Releases
Maison Margiela Launches Another Collaboration with Gentle Monster
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
70s-Style Sport Sunglasses
The Sunski Strada Sunglasses Protect From Rays and Wind
Premium Replica Aviator Glasses
American Optical Launch a Replica of the Apollo 11 Sunglasses
Futuristic Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the 13.11 Eyewear Design and It is Stunning
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Accessible Motorsport Sunglasses
The BMW Motorsport Eyewear Collection Includes Several Styles
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Unique Retro-Inspired Eyewear
Eyebuydirect Debuts the Tan France Collection
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Futuristic Millennium Sunglasses
These Dior Sunglasses Show Off Three Technical Styles
Migraine-Relieving Tinted Glasses
Eyewear Brand Zenni Recently Launched a New Migraine Lens
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Eyewear
Oakley Presents a Lunar New year Capsule for 2024
Premium Streetwear-Informed Eyewear
The Stüssy Eyewear Series for Spring 2024 is Captivating
Advanced Smart Glasses Designs
Vuzix Corporation Has Launched the M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses
Brutalist Architecture-Inspired Eyewear Lines
Linda Farrow Debuts the Autumn/Winter '24 Collection
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
Gen Z Eyewear Collabs
Florence by Mills & National Vision Launched Fashion-Forward Eyewear
Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses
The VALLON Watchtowers Cycling Sunglasses are Sustainable and Stylish
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Diverse Premium Unisex Eyewear
BRU Eyewear Offers Fashion-Forward Protective Retro Styles
Eye-Prescription VR Headsets
Zenni Optical Released Prescription Lenses for the Meta Quest 3
Aerospace-Grade Dynamic Eyewear
District Vision Introduces New and Advanced Eyewear
Sportscar-Inspired Eyewear
Porsche Design Unveils the Iconic Curved P’8952
Connected UV Protection Eyewear
The 'RAX' Smart Outdoor Glasses Offer Eight-Hours of Listening
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Motocross-Inspired Eyewear Campaigns
Oakley's New Campaign Celebrates the Iconic MX Goggles
Hearing Aid Wearable Glasses
The Bruckhoff Spectacle Aids are a Non-Intrusive Hearing Enhancer
Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses
Oakley Presents the Plantaris in Collaboration with Satisfy
Contemporary Versatile Glassware
Richard Brendon Designs the Modern Optic Collection
Streetwear-Informed Dynamic Eyewear
The New Range of Supreme Eyewear Makes Statements
Intensive Conditions Sunglasses
POC Devour Glacial Sunglasses Have ZEISS Clarity Lens Technology
Back-to-School Eyewear Lines
NEVEN Launches a Line of Prescription Glasses and Blue Light Glasses
Sustainable Collaboration Sunglasses
The ARMEDANGELS x VIU Eyewear Collection is Arriving Now
Cannabis-Informed Sunglasses Designs
The GLCO X Old Pal Sun Sunglasses are Nostalgic and Chic
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Migraine-Soothing Eyewear Clips
Chemistrie Avulux Eases the Discomfort of Light Sensitivity
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
K-Pop-Inspired Eyewear
The K-Pop Collection by Zenni Optical Gleans from Style Idols
Sleek Ventilated Adventurer Sunglasses
The Julbo Explorer 2.0 Sunglasses Maximize Performance
Groundbreaking Performance-Driven Eyewear
Oakley Debuts the Sphaera™ and Bisphaera™ Glasses
Optical Esports Partnerships
Zenni Optical Taps the Evo Event for a New Eyewear Partnership
Connected Motorbike Sunglasses
BMW MotorRad's ConnectedRide Sunglasses Feature an AR HUD
Direct-to-Consumer Eyewear Capsules
TORUS Eyewear Launches Its Inaugural Line, Titled 'The Cosmos'
Chic Unisex Eyewear Collections
JW Anderson Has Ventured into Eyewear with an Inaugural Collection
Otherworldly Summer-Ready Streetwear
Palace and Oakley Launch a Summer 2023 Capsule
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear
Andrew Mok Designs the VERN, MORPH and FORM Glasses
Streetwear-Informed Sleek Sunglasses
The Second Wave of Stüssy Eyegear Makes its Launch
Conscious Eyewear Capsules
Mondottica Unveils a Stunning and Stylish Eyewear Line for Allsaints
Debuting Futuristic Eyewear Designs
JORDANLUCA Presents its Inaugural XP1 Sunglasses
Gaming Eye Health Partnerships
the*gamehers Partnered with Zenni Optical on Health Initiatives
High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses
'Crap Eyewear's' 'Heavy Tropix Sport' is Aerodynamic and Sleek
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Amber Lens Gaming Glasses
Gunnar Optiks' Emery Protects Against Digital Eye Strain
Signature Graceful Sunglasses
The Persol 649 IRON Blends Rugged Durability with a Chic Form
Esports Eye Health Deals
ESL FACEIT Group Partners with Zenni Optical on a New Eyewear Sponsorship
Running-Focused Eyewear Collections
Zunnies by Zenni Optical Launched an Active Eyewear Line
Demure Eyewear Capsules
Persol Celebrates New Eyewear Collection with Star-Studded NYC Event
Blue Light-Blocking Lenses
Gunnar Optiks' Clear Pro Glasses Can Protect the Eyes from Blue Light
Statement-Making Sunglasses Designs
Woodys Introduces The Glare, a Limited Edition Capsule
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Artist-Designed Eyewear Collections
The Geoff McFetridge x Warby Parker Collection is Chic
Performance-Boosting Sports Eyewear
Roger Federer Debuts an Eyewear Collection with Oliver Peoples
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Biohacking Eyewear Collections
ANY Biohacking Eyewear Has Interchangeable Lenses
Eye Care Metaverses
LensCrafters Eye Odyssey on Roblox Educates Gen Z About Eye Health
Wider Eyewear Frames
Pair Eyewear Emphasizes Comfort with Its Wider Base Frame Collection
Pride-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Eyebuydirect's Pride On Collection Supports The Trevor Project
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Sophisticated Eyewear Launches
Vera Wang Eyewear's Launched Two New Styles: Jules and V606
Integrated Smart Eyewear
The Titan Eyex Has a Fitness Tracker Built Into the Design
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses
This Underwater Eyewear Helps Deep-Sea Divers Enjoy Clearer Vision
Laidback Fashion Brand Sunglasses
Converse Sunglasses Come in Three Style Options
Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear
Porsche Designs Unveils the Limited-Edition P’8951 Glasses
Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services
Thinoptics Recently Launched Prescription on Demand
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear
Pair Eyewear and Lucasfilm Join Forces on Custom Frames
Inverted Collaborative Sunglasses
Bradley Sharpe Presents the New Tipple Sunglasses
Curated Affordable Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Partners with Marsai Martin
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Affordable Polarized Sunglasses
Island Optics is a Fifth-Generation Sunglasses Company
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Bug-Like Avant-Garde Sunglasses
Mugler and Gentle Monster Form the Spiral 01 and 02
Superfan-Style Eyewear
The Hall of Fame: Dustin's Edition by Pair Eyewear Celebrates Loyalty
Mumbai-Inspired Eyewear Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Sun 2024 Eyewear Collection is Chic
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Ultra-Sleek Safety Eyewear
SafetyEyeGlasses Launches the 'Pentax Safety Eyewear Collection'
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments
Expansive Technical Apparel Brands
Oakley's Field Gear Line is Growing to New Markets
Contemporary Kids Eyewear Capsules
Aéropostale Launches a Kids Eyewear Collection with A&A Optical