Men's Eyewear Is Back in a Big Way

Men’s eyewear had constantly been in many men’s wardrobe accessory. But this year men’s eyewear had definitely made a big come back and it looks like it will stay for a while. No one could have ignored the rimless mega-trend or the move back towards huge sunglasses. Here are some of this year’s men eyewear trends and highlights.

- An emerging fashion trend is to infuse natural fabrics and organic colors into apparel and accessories. Men's eyewear design is following this innovation by using unique materialsIn men’s eyewear, the “naturals and organics” movement comes alive via wood accents and wood temples.

- Men are not afraid of color anymore. The old black or brown tortoise frame or the gold or silver metal frame has been replaced by greens, lavenders, and yes, even reds. Bold reds and orange, vibrant greens, and blues are available in interchangeable temples and bridge inserts so patients can buy multiple sets and interchange them as their dress or mood changes. Savvy men who have learned to color coordinate their wardrobe will find these frames very appealing.

- Frame materials like titanium and stainless steel are helping reinvent men’s eyewear. For example, these materials are having a deep impact on rimless frame options. No longer do men have to be satisfied with only full rimmed frames for durability and good looks. Materials like titanium and stainless steel make rimless eyewear a viable option in durable, lightweight men’s eyewear.

- Just like women, men have discovered the power of brands. Branded eyewear gives men confidence they are receiving the quality they’ve learned to trust from a brand’s reputation which they feel isn’t offered by “plain brown wrapper” frames.

- Minimalistic may have been the trend over the last five years or so, but bigger is back in men’s eyewear—not the huge sizes seen in sunwear these days, just a conservative move up the eyesize ladder.

- Part of the boom in sunwear sales has come from men, especially in the performance sunwear category. Men want rugged sunwear with all the high-tech performance features. Some even have built-in ventilation and wind protection and airborne irritants. Impact-resistant lens materials, interchangeable lenses, hydrophobic coatings, back-side anti-reflective treatments, and many performance-oriented lens colors are available to provide the maximum optical clarity and comfort needed in highly competitive performance sports activities.

Trends in men's eyewear make the selection process exciting. So shop for different styles of men’s eyewear today!