Men’s glasses have always tended to be; well, pretty boring. While we always love a classic black frame or a simple pair of metal rims, who says girls have to have all the fun? In the last few years, men’s eyewear has gone fashion-forward in a big way, and there are a lot of great trends out there that will work on just about any guy. Listed below are three men’s eyewear trends to rave about, and why you need to give these frames a go right now.
1. Color Crazy
For the most part, men have been able to choose between brown or black plastic frames or barely-there metal frames. While we’re not hating on the classics, what’s a more adventurous guy to do? Thankfully, men’s eyewear has gotten as crazy and colorful as the women’s offerings in the past few years, and many guys are embracing this new trend. Deep blues, bright red, and neon green are just a few of the hues we’re loving this year, and we’re expecting men’s glasses to keep getting brighter in seasons to come.
2. Go Big Or Go Home
Larger frames aren’t unusual in the world of men’s eyewear, but recently the oversized trend is catching on. Not only do big glasses draw more attention to your face and give your look a fashion-forward edge, they also highlight your cheekbones and draw attention to your jawline. Just be sure to pick a frame that works with your face shape. If you have a rounder, fuller face, opt for more angular frames. Likewise, chisel-jawed guys should consider rounder frames to add just a touch of softness to all those edges you’ve got going on.
3. Eco-Chic
A relatively new trend in eyewear is frames made from sustainable and recycled materials. We’re loving all of the men’s glasses on the market that are made in an environmentally-friendly way. This keeps materials out of landfills, and many companies also commit themselves to lower energy consumption and no harmful emissions during the manufacturing process. Even better? All of the eco-friendly glasses we’ve seen are incredibly trendy and stylish, whether you’re into a more minimal look or you want to be totally on-trend.
After spending decades in a rut, men’s eyewear is finally taking a fashionable step forward. With many trendy offerings, including oversized frames, exciting colors, and innovative new materials and production methods, guys now have a plethora of ultra-cool specs to choose from. Of course, choosing is going to be the hard part. Hey, sometimes good style takes a little work!
Liskula Cohen is a Canadian-born former model who has worked in New York, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and Sydny, among other cities. She is the founder and blog editor of Front Row Eyewear. Find Liskula on Twitter: @Liskula
