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Short gloomy days and long dark nights, often mean people forget about sunglasses in winter. Here are a few reasons why they aren’t one-season wonders. Sunglasses In winter - There are a variety of reasons for using sunglasses in winter. They're not only a great fashion accessory but they're also great for protecting your eyes from the underestimated effects of the winter sun. Dust, debris, rain glare. All these things can be a nuisance during winter and most of us neglect sunglasses as an easy fix. But why? They're fashionable, durable and convenient enough to deal with these problems if and when they occur. PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS - We all know the struggles of having to do battle with the elements at this time of year. There are a couple of options available when dealing with strong winds, rain or snow.  You can either squint to protect your eyes from debris, dust and rain, which can lead to headaches if done for an extensive period. Or you can avoid squinting and leave your eyes

Get your hands on these iconic movie sunglasses and nail every look, from killer future robots to modern-day masters of espionage. BLUES BROTHERS - Wayfarers, along with the Clubmaster, are one of the most recognised frames in the history of silver screen shades. Created in 1956, they have been worn by a catalogue of big names such as Bob Dylan, and James Dean. Even these big names can't compete with the iconic look of John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd in this classic film. We can't say these sunglasses will give you a boost in charisma or musical talent but they're certainly a good start.  “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses.”  Original Wayfarer Ray-Ban Sunglasses RB 2140 TOP GUN- Who could forget Tom Cruise’s classic Aviators? Iconic in their own right, these aviators have become a staple in the world of sunglasses, a right of passage for those looking to become experts at blocking out UV rays. These

Varifocal lenses are the modern day solution for dealing with presbyopia for those of us who wear glasses already. They are normally the ideal solution for those who need one power for ‘distance’, like driving and watching TV, and another strength for ‘near’, such as reading and doing close-up work. So what is presbyopia? In short, it’s an age-related condition of the eye where it loses a noticeable amount of elasticity and decreases its ability to focus on nearer objects. It is also known as long-sightedness. The condition can start to manifest itself when we reach our late thirties and into our forties. It’s recognised by us not being able to do close-up work, such as reading and even seeing the computer screen as clearly as we used to do. There are several ways of correcting the condition. Many people simply use reading glasses. One older solution was to wear bifocal glasses (some still prefer bifocal). However, Varifocal lenses are very much the modern-day solution to correcting presbyopia.

Autumn is the season of change for many things, so why should eye-wear be any different? There are hundreds of frames for you to choose from to match your autumn look. Whether you’re after something bold or a little more subtle, something to match the leaves or something to match the sky, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for to match your new autumn style. Autumn ushers in a shift from lightweight and delicate clothing to heavier, shaded autumn wardrobe, larger frames are a good choice in the colder months. In the months of oversized coats and quirky hats, eyewear can become overshadowed and forgotten. This makes it all the more important to update your eyewear and ensure that your frames are in keeping with your autumn look. Dark colours such as Black and brown are safe options and go with almost any look. Other colours like dark orange and red are perfect for those looking to replicate the autumn scenery and falling leaves. Tortoise-shell or Havana frames cant be forgotten

Picking the ideal glasses for your profession can be tricky, here’s some information that should make the choice a little easier. OFFICE-BASED PROFESSIONALS – Those of us that work in an office have to face many factors that can put a great deal of strain on our eyes.Staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time can lead to eye strain so it is a good idea to take breaks and rest your eyes as often as you can.On top of this, most glasses now come with the option of adding an ‘anti-reflective’ or AR coating, used to reduce/eliminate glare from the screen and your lenses which can lead to eye strain. Another feature that could prove useful is ‘Blue light control’. Protective lenses with a special coating designed to reflect and minimise high-energy blue light penetration are an option.  Thanks to blue light filter coatings, the harmful portion of the blue light is cut while allowing the good portion of blue light to pass through. Blue light control lenses allow the safe

Founded in 1991, Pull & Bear started with a clear and precise mission, to become an internationally known brand, with the full intention to dress young people who are interested and engaged with their environment who can relate to one another. Their intention to dress young people was clear, and the young people they sought were people with a casual dress sense, who wanted to diminish any stereotypes against young people and most importantly, wanted them to feel good no matter what they were wearing. This would then mean that Pull & Bear would have to take interest in the latest international trends, from the dance floor to the street, clubs and couches and rework them with their own style in mind to make the pieces comfortable and easy to wear. Pull & Bear will continue to evolve at the same pace as its customer and the trends within young people, and are always looking out for new movements, artistic trends and new technologies. This enables them to inspire each design which is reflected

We have recently added the Hollywood famous luxury Tom Ford glasses to our range at Spex4Less. The original and bold designs which have become the fashion choice of the rich and famous are down to their creator, Mr Tom Ford. He first made his name in fashion while working at Gucci, and after a long and successful career as the Creative Director with the company he set out to forge his own brand in the fashion industry in 2004….  you can guess what he named it. His fashion line includes women’s and men’s clothes makeups, fragrances and most notably designer glasses and sunglasses.   It didn’t take long for the Tom Ford brand to taste success. Tom Ford is now recognised as one of the most luxury brands to own. So much so that Daniel Craig wore them in the latest James Bond films (If you didn’t know, Daniel Craig is local to Hoylake on the Wirral…the home of Spex4Less) With a pair of Tom Ford glasses, you can be certain of owning a beautiful pair of Italian handcrafted glasses that come

Of course, the prime consideration when choosing glasses for driving this to pick a frame for your spectacles that is comfortable, fits well and has a good field of vision. The less thick the arms of the glasses are the better, as they will always impede your ability to see to the side to some extent. You should also look for glasses that are robust and can tolerate extremes of temperature as they are likely not to be treated very well in your car. A good choice for a glasses frame that fulfils many of these criteria is one that is made from a strong alloy such as titanium. As well as the obvious purpose for the glasses of correcting vision when driving, they are also commonly used in order to attenuate strong light as prescription sunglasses and to diminish glare that may be generated by road hazards such as light reflecting from the road surface or strong light shining from oncoming traffic. Typically prescription sunglasses have been the only solution available when driving in strong

Persol is a luxury brand specialising in the production of Sunglasses and ophthalmic frames. The name Persol is derived from the Italian per il sole meaning ‘for the sun’ and it is one of the oldest eyewear companies in the world. In 1917 Giuseppe Ratti, photographer and owner of the Berry optical, started producing his first glasses and lenses for athletes and aviators who required comfort, protection and optimum vision. Persol was a heavy influence in the production of sunglasses. The company developed the first flexible stem, known as the patented Meflecto system, which was one of the first spring hinges ever developed for eyewear. Persol was introduced to the United States in 1962 and opened its first boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills 1991. At the moment all plastic Persol spectacles are made in Italy using Cellulose acetate which is a hypoallergenic material derived from cotton. The lenses for the sunglasses manufactured by Persol use a crystal lens to filter harmful light from

We are extremely pleased to announce our newest brand, Oakley, to the designer collection at Spex4less.com. Delve a little deeper into the history of Oakley, the brand itself. Founded in 1975, Jim Jannard began creating; designing and producing handle grips for motocross motorbikes from the back of his car. Jannard later named them ‘The Oakley Grips’. Living life as a university student at the University of California in 1970, Jannard later dropped out and which is when he decided to begin his adventure. Jim Jannard then spent around a year becoming more and more of a motorcyclist enthusiast having travelled around as just a man and his motorcycle and eventually sold his own motorcycle to buy a small car in order to create a business out of the boot. Jannard began selling motorcycle parts to shops that serviced broken motorcycles. When he realised that business was taking off, Jannard created ‘The Oakley Grips’ which he sold alongside the motorcycle parts. Oakley found its iconic brand