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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Automotive AI Smart Glasses
The Ferrari x Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Feature Meta AI with Vision
Luxury Car-Influenced Eyewear
Bugatti and Larry Sands Released Their First Eyewear Collection
Affordable Space-Age Sunglasses
The Futuristic YZYSHDZ Sunglasses Will Be Priced at $20
3D-Printed Titanium Sunglasses
The Porsche Design P’ 8950 50Y Iconic 3D Sunglasses are Sporty
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
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Futuristically Informed Binoculars
The Conceptual Zoomers Binoculars Modernizes a Classic Design
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
Elevated Overzied Sunglasses
Giant Vintage Unveils the New Luxe Collection
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Sculpted Inverted Lens Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Reverse Collection Features Iconic Styles
Refined Hyper-Sporty Sunglasses
The TAG Heuer Eyewear Collection Includes Five Models
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
3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear
The 'Bezier' 3D-Printed Glasses Frames Perfectly Fit the Face
Collaboration Gamer Sunglasses
The Razersuperfuture Matte Black Glasses Offer Style and Protection
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
Collaboration Skiing Sunglasses
Smith Pursuit Sunglasses Were Created with Cody Townsend
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Inclusive Sizing Eyewear
Sol Kyst Offers 3 Sunglasses Sizes for Varying Head Shapes
Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear
These Kubota Glass Eyeglasses Combat Against Myopia
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
City-Inspired Glasses
GlassesUSA.com Launches Champion Eyewear Collection for Urban Lifestyles
Luxurious Eyewear Releases
Maison Margiela Launches Another Collaboration with Gentle Monster
Futuristic Rave-Ready Glasses
AMBUSH Launches a Collection of Alien Sunglasses for Rave-Goers
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
Chunky Retro-Style Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Mega Clubmaster Modernizes a Classic Style
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Dual-Camera AR Eyewear
The SUPERHEXA Vision AR Glasses Enable Hands-Free Use
Migraine-Relieving Tinted Glasses
Eyewear Brand Zenni Recently Launched a New Migraine Lens
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Collaborative Social Good Eyewear
Warby Parker 'Flippies' Support the Pupils Project
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Eyewear
Oakley Presents a Lunar New year Capsule for 2024
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
Tortoise-Saving Glasses Capsules
GlassesUSA.com Launches Exclusive 'Save The Tortoise Collection'
Premium Streetwear-Informed Eyewear
The Stüssy Eyewear Series for Spring 2024 is Captivating
Lightweight Smart AR Glasses
Nubia Released its Smart AR Glasses Called Neovision Glass
Bold Star-Themed Glasses
Gentle Monster Debuts the First Collection from its 'BOLD' Product Line
Futuristic Eyewear Capsules
Gentle Monster Inspires the Future With Its 'Bold' Collection
NBA-Themed Sunglasses Collections
AKILA Eyewear Unveils Its Basketball-Inspired Eyewear Range
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
Chunky Turquoise Sunglasses
Black Optical and Jacques Marie Launch Two Pairs of Statement Shades
Magnetic Metallic Eyewear Collections
The Y-Glasses 2.0 Titanium Eyewear Have a Bezel-Free Design
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
DIY AR-Functioned Monocle Clip-Ons
Brilliant Labs Unveils a New Augmented Reality Monocle
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
Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear
The Filter Optix Premium Blue Light Glasses Support Quality Sleep
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
California-Inspired Eyewear Collections
RAEN Introduces Its SS2024 Sunglasses & Optical Collection
Motocross-Inspired Eyewear Campaigns
Oakley's New Campaign Celebrates the Iconic MX Goggles
Contemporary Versatile Glassware
Richard Brendon Designs the Modern Optic Collection
Mobile Wearable Display Eyewear
The Lenovo Glasses T1 Allow for Private Viewing at Home and Beyond
Protective Connected Workforce Eyewear
The Vuzix Shield 3D Smart Safety Glasses are Stylish
Connected UV Protection Eyewear
The 'RAX' Smart Outdoor Glasses Offer Eight-Hours of Listening
Rave-Informed Glasses Collection
RETROSUPERFUTURE and Briko Emphasizes Rave Aesthetics
Modular Eyeglasses
Lance Glasses Announced the 'Lance X' Feature-Packed Glasses
Intensive Conditions Sunglasses
POC Devour Glacial Sunglasses Have ZEISS Clarity Lens Technology
Thin-Based Angular Glasses
Tesla Expands its Offerings to Create a New Drinkware Design
Cyclist-Targeted AR Eyewear
LAWK ONE AR Glasses are Connected with 99.9% UV-Blocking Lenses
Retro Boldly Printed Eyewear
Oakley Revives the Racing Jacket Striped Sunglasses for Spring
Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Superhero-Inspired Eyewear
Pair Eyewear & Marvel Entertainment Collaborate Again on a New Capsule
Wide-Frame Sporty Sunglasses
Aries Taps RETROSUPERFUTURE for Two New Sporty 'ZED' Frames
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Modern Cycling-Ready Sunglasses
MAAP Presents its New Roster of Eyewear for the Season
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
Slick French Eyewear Collections
Thierry Lasry Boasts Future-Forward Eyewear Silhouettes
Whimsical Premium Eyewear Collections
Gentle Monster Unveils the New Artful 2024 Collection
Sleek Celebrity-Backed Eyeglasses
Porsche Design and Patrick Dempsey Unite for an Eyewear Capsule
Protective Fashion Eyewear
The Knockaround Fast Lanes Glasses are Clear Yet Protective
Turtle Day-Honoring Eyewear Series
GlassesUSA Launches the Save the Tortoise Collection
Racing-Inspired Sunglasses
Blenders Eyewear and Oracle Red Bull Racing Launch Eyewear Collection
Sleek Ventilated Adventurer Sunglasses
The Julbo Explorer 2.0 Sunglasses Maximize Performance
Groundbreaking Performance-Driven Eyewear
Oakley Debuts the Sphaera™ and Bisphaera™ Glasses
Direct-to-Consumer Eyewear Capsules
TORUS Eyewear Launches Its Inaugural Line, Titled 'The Cosmos'
Connected Motorbike Sunglasses
BMW MotorRad's ConnectedRide Sunglasses Feature an AR HUD
Exclusive Ski-Inspired Eyewears
Brain Dead and Oakley Factory Team Launch First Eyewear Collection
Anniversary-Honoring Spring Eyewear
Ace & Tate Unveils its New Range of Sunglasses for SS23
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
Conscious Eyewear Capsules
Mondottica Unveils a Stunning and Stylish Eyewear Line for Allsaints
Collaborative Luxury Eyewear Capsules
Maison Margiela and Gentle Monster Unveil New Eyewear
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Debuting Futuristic Eyewear Designs
JORDANLUCA Presents its Inaugural XP1 Sunglasses
Gaming Eye Health Partnerships
the*gamehers Partnered with Zenni Optical on Health Initiatives
90s-Themed Statement Sunglasses
STAPLE & Oakley Present the New Sub Zero Collection of Eyewear
Collectible Flexible Sunglasses Kit
Mike Cherman Launches the D.I.Y. YEEZY Sunglasses Kit
High-Performing Ski Goggles
REKS' New Ski Goggles are Made with Color-Boosting Lenses
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Futuristic Sporty Sunglasses
Oakley Joins fragment on a New Series of Frogskins Eyewear
Amber Lens Gaming Glasses
Gunnar Optiks' Emery Protects Against Digital Eye Strain
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
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
3D Lens Snow Goggles
100% Launches New High-Tech Collection of SNow Goggles
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
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
Flexible-Designed Eyewear
Flying Eyes Optics Launches Comfortable Eyewear for New Markets
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
Integrated Smart Eyewear
The Titan Eyex Has a Fitness Tracker Built Into the Design
Sophisticated Eyewear Launches
Vera Wang Eyewear's Launched Two New Styles: Jules and V606
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear
Pair Eyewear and Lucasfilm Join Forces on Custom Frames
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
Statement-Making Sunglasses Designs
Woodys Introduces The Glare, a Limited Edition Capsule
Optical Esports Partnerships
Zenni Optical Taps the Evo Event for a New Eyewear Partnership
Cybertruck-Inspired Luxe Eyewear
Porsche Designs Unveils the Limited-Edition P’8951 Glasses
Digital Eye Health Preservation
Blink Eye Uses the 20-20-20 Rule to Reduce Strain
Inverted Collaborative Sunglasses
Bradley Sharpe Presents the New Tipple Sunglasses
Sleek High-Fashion Eyewear
COS Launches an Iconic Eyewear Collection with Linda Farrow
Chic Summer Sunglasses
Vera Wang Eyewear Releases New Sunglasses Collection for Spring/Summer
Curated Affordable Eyewear Collections
GlassesUSA.com Partners with Marsai Martin
All-Seasonal Vibrant Eyeglasses
Bonnie Clyde Unveils New Sunglasses for Every Weather Condition
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Bug-Eyed Co-Branded Glasses
PLEASURES and AKILA Release the Reflex Sunglasses in Black and Clear
Individualistic Eyewear Frames
Cubitts's New Frame Collections Were Made Using Facial Analysis
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
AR-Based Eyewear Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion and Snapchat Partner on an AR Eyewear Shopping Lens
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Affordable Polarized Sunglasses
Island Optics is a Fifth-Generation Sunglasses Company
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