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January 18, 2022In this blog, we'll explore the top eyeglasses trends for 2022. Take a look at this year's newcomers as well as those trends and styles that are making a comeback. Retro-Inspired Glasses - Trends go in cycles and like many trends before it, retro eyewear is making a comeback. Choose stylish cat-eye frames or classic aviator styles to embrace the past but with a contemporary finish. The Cat-eye design often features oval lenses with upswept outer edges that accentuate the shape of the face and bring attention to the eyes. Portia Radley Glasses
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July 22, 2021The Wimbledon championships are one of the feature events of the sporting calendar. The best in the world compete for tennis glory on the court, whilst the best dressed compete for style superiority in the stands. Celebs from all areas can be seen from British royalty to A-list actors and sports stars. In this blog, we'll showcase some of our favourite looks and of course highlight those stylish Wimbledon sunglasses. Tom Cruise Hot off the set of the new Mission Impossible film, Tom Cruise, 59, was looking dapper in a baby blue suit and a white buttoned-down shirt. This look was completed with a stylish pair of black shoes and Top Gun-esque aviator sunglasses. The RB 3558 Ray-Ban Sunglasses are made for hopping in the driver's seat
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Finn Bowyer - July 14, 2021We're told all the time about how to keep our bodies healthy but our eyes can be easily forgotten. With phones and computers becoming integral to our daily lives, screens can put a lot of strain on our eyes. In this blog, we'll give you 5 top eye exercises for keeping your eyes hydrated and healthy. Blink away When we're working at a computer and on a screen, our blinking is much less of a priority. We forget and we blink far less often. This leads to dry eyes and fatigue. Avoid this by making a conscious decision to focus more on your blinking. The best way to do this is to blink but to close your eyes for around half a second before reopening them. Doing this 15-20 times is a quick and easy way to help rehydrate your eyes, avoid fatigue and keep them feeling fresh. This is one of the easiest but most effective of our eye exercises.
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July 07, 2021Founded in 2003 when designers Julian Dunkerton and James holder joined forces to create and develop a new in-house brand. Superdry has since gained popularity and recognition as being one of the most popular brands around today. More recently, Superdry have expanded into the world of eyewear with stylish glasses and sunglass collections. In this blog, we'll keep you up to date with some of the new additions to the Superdry prescription sunglasses collection. The summer is a great time to revamp your look and your favourite brands know this. Superdry have recently updated their collection with fresh and exciting new styles. From retro-sport frames like the Miami to contemporary new styles like the stripe, Superdry have you covered. Whether that's a day a the beach or a stroll through the city.
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June 30, 2021A stylish pair of sunglasses can be the perfect accessory for making a good outfit, a great outfit. In the past, cheaper sunglasses could look the part but would fall short in terms of quality and would often break. These days however, affordable sunglasses can keep up with the best frames. There is a huge variety of designer sunglass brands at affordable prices. In this blog we'll outline some stylish yet affordable sunglasses and how they can boost your style on a budget. SDS Rockstar Superdry Sunglasses An international brand recognised around the world for its high quality and trendy fashion, Superdry has long been a player in the world of eyewear. These Rockstar frames embody
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May 19, 2021Like many other areas of fashion, eyewear trends and technology have changed drastically throughout the years. These days, they're more than just an accessory. With endless combinations of frame designs, materials, lenses and coatings, glasses can become an extension of ourselves. To highlight these changes, here's a blog outlining the history of eyewear and how it has changed. The History of Eyewear The earliest forms of glasses were created to correct farsightedness and presbyopia caused by ageing. These early glasses had lenses that aren't as refined as the ones we use today. They had a tendency to bend light which led to a blurry rainbow-like image appearing on the outer edge of the lens. This problem was eventually solved in 1730 by combining two pieces of glasses together in one lens. This was known as an achromatic lens.
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Finn Bowyer - January 20, 2021The best sunglasses out there offer more than just shielding your eyes from the sun as you finally make it over the crest of the hill. Regardless of the season or the conditions that you ride in, cycling sunglasses are an invaluable asset. They keep your eyes protected from a plethora of threats and nuisances. Whether that's blinding midday suns, heavy rain, grit or a cloud of flies, these glasses can stand up to the challenge. They might not be as glamorous or as exciting as a fancy new road bike, but your cycling glasses are worth not skimping out on. Before you choose your cycling specs, there are a few important things to consider. Cycling Glasses Lenses - The most important part to consider when buying cycling glasses is the lenses. The tint of the lenses has a big impact on the
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January 12, 2021There's more to glasses than meets the eye and the process that goes into creating them may surprise you. In this blog, we'll give you a quick overview of the journey of how your glasses are made. What are glasses made of? These days, most glasses frames are made of metal or acetate, a stronger and more robust plastic. Some frames use a combination of these materials to get the best out of them. For example, metal frames are stronger but don't offer the comfortability and anti-allergy properties of acetate frames. Metal frames - Metal frames are generally more popular in men's frames but there are also plenty of options in women's and unisex designs. These metal frames are perfect for those who find their style and like
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Finn Bowyer - December 16, 2020As 2020 comes to a close and Christmas approaches, we take a look at our best sellers and those frames that will make perfect Christmas gifts. Whether you're after some stylish Clubmaster frames or some new vibrant glasses to add some colour to your winter look, we're sure to meet your Christmas eyewear needs. Christmas Eyewear Favourites For Men - This year's favourites range from sophisticated clubmaster frames to eye-catching and durable Ray-Bans as well as stylish semi-rimless Barbour glasses. This list includes some of our Christmas eyewear favourites. RX 5228 Ray-Ban Glasses These RayBan glasses feature a stylish and understated design complemented perfectly with a variety of unique Havana themed designs.
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Finn Bowyer - September 24, 2020The colour of your glasses can make a huge difference to your overall look. When choosing a pair of frames, think about finding a style that either complements or contrasts against your hair colour, eye colour, and skin tone, depending on the effect you want to create. Heres some tips on choosing the right glasses colour to complement your style. Choosing a Frame Colour to Accentuate Your eyes - Eye colour is a major consideration when choosing glasses. You want frames that will draw attention without taking it away from your eyes. There's certainly no wrong choice, however, there are glasses colours that will complement your style and your eye colour.