Set your sights on great eyewear trends for 2018

The standout trends for eyewear this year showcase the use of popular vintage styles reinvented with a modern twist. The selection is versatile and lends itself to lightweight, artful and comfortable eyewear. Your accessories say a lot about you, so we thought we’d reveal what shapes and colours everyone is in love with this season.

Must have spectacle colour Trend

Translucent

This new trend is a must! Clear plastic frames are light, modern, and being colourless, they are almost invisible from afar.

Tortoise shell

There are so many colour palette variations of this trendy pattern to choose from and it looks good on almost every shape frame. If you’re looking for some zing select a pair with metallic bridge pieces, or variation speckled shades. We have a great selection from Converse or Infinity.

Metal Wire

Refined wire is a trend that exudes grace and confidence and they feel practically weightless on your face.  Add shine with golden materials that punctuate patterns and add interest to foundational shapes.

Blushes

Blushes are trendy and provide an effortless look. They create a softer enhancement for your features. Soft pink is now a fashion staple and has proven to be an especially flattering shade that has joined the collection of neutral eyewear frame hues for anyone looking for a change from standard black or brown styles.

For spectacle shapes go for styles that suit your face shape and compliment your personality, this season these include;

Clubmaster

If you have a heart-shaped face this style is for you. People who tend to wear the Clubmaster shape are usually artists, musicians, writers, designers or anything else which requires creativity and love to stand out.

Round frames

Round frames are best suited for people with square faces, which soften the jaw line and balance the rest of the face. Round frames are great for those who want a professional edge but want to remain an individual.

Round frames are best suited for people with square faces, which soften the jaw line and balance the rest of the face. Round frames are great for those who want a professional edge but want to remain an individual.  

Key-hole

Suited to an oval face. Wearers are relaxed and happy go-lucky. These are for those who enjoy being different and expressive.

Finally, no wardrobe is complete without a trusted pair of sunglasses, if you want to add some panache this season the following styles are a must;

Flat Top

Perfect for life in the big city, these will give you the flair of being a true original. This style says you’ve got an individualistic edge and can convince anyone of just about anything!

Round Frame 

Timeless and iconic there is something for everyone in round frames!  Wearers typically aren’t trying to stand out from the crowd, but letting the crowd know they don’t care what people think of them.  We love these old time favourites.

Oversized 

Oversized sunnies are assertive and outspoken. The wearer loves life for the here and now and enjoys discovering new experiences.  

Mirrored

These sunglasses make a strong fashion statement, giving you the drop of colour you need to stand out! This style says you are uncomplicated in your desires, quiet and reserved and expertly loyal. 

Don’t forget at Spec-Savers you can get FREE prescription sunglasses up to R2400 consisting of an optical frame with tinted single vision lenses when you purchase an eye test, frame and prescription lenses consisting of an optical frame with tinted single vision lenses. Ts&Cs apply.