You may not have 20/20 vision, but that doesn’t mean that your fashion sense should suffer. Dress your eyes with the perfect frames for your particular face shape and personality. From thick plastic “geek chic” frames to thin metal “urban classic” frames, the 2008 eyeglasses at your disposal will have you seeing the world in style.
During Montreal Fashion Week, we spoke to Antoine Laoun eyeglass specialist Melanie Noel de Tilly about the current trends in 2008 eyeglasses. So, follow these tips on how to pick the perfect 2008 eyeglasses, and be proud to call yourself Four Eyes.
Melanie Noel de Tilly is an eyeglass specialist from Antoine Laoun in Montreal, Canada.
How do you choose the right frames?
When you visit a professional, they know exactly what you need. They look at how the frames fit on your nose, the size of the temples [parts of the frame that extend over the ears to hold the frame in place], even the shape of your face (if it’s square, oval or round). For example, when someone has a round-shaped face, they shouldn’t wear round glasses because it will enhance the roundness. Instead, go with more rectangular frames. And for rectangular faces, choose more oval frames. You have to balance everything out.
How can you tell if you’re getting a good eyeglass fit?
There are many factors to consider. For example, you have to make sure the eyeglasses aren’t touching the cheek. Plastic frames have to be well adjusted on the nose because they don’t have nose pads that we can move, and we have to check if they’re too tight or too loose, if they’re too low on the eyes, and also if they are long enough on the temple.
What are the major trends in 2008 eyeglasses?
For men, the major trends are very large temples and a lot of color. The colors are always more neutral for men than for women, so there are a lot of silvers and golds. There are also a lot of retro styles -- the thick plastic frames in black and brown. For more classic looks in 2008 eyeglasses, there are a lot of metallic colors and matte silvers… colors that are more discreet. What you wear, though, is all a question of taste.
How long do trends last in eyewear? Can you wear the same frame for the next few years?
Trends in eyewear move very, very slowly. People tend to keep a pair of glasses for two to three years -- sometimes even more -- so you’ll still be in style within that time.
What eyeglass styles that men wear today are out of date?
I still see a lot of very thin metal, oval glasses that are too big, but are still too small to be very retro. You have to do a bit more research about your frames to be unique.
What are some expensive frames that are worth the investment?
There are very luxurious names, like Cartier, Gold & Wood and Alain Mikli, that carry trendier frames. For more classic frames, go with TAG Heuer.
Are there any eyeglass labels we’ve never heard of, but that are still very stylish?
With eyeglasses, you don’t necessarily choose them because there is one brand that is better than the others. There are a lot of eyeglass labels that you’ve never heard of before, but they are specialized -- they don’t do clothes or anything else, they just do glasses. Like, Alain Mikli -- it’s not a name you hear very often, but his glasses are amazing quality and his collection is full of very original designs.
When I give my opinion on a frame [to a customer], I don’t look at the brand, but I look at the quality of the frame and how it fits their face.
How much should someone spend on a pair of quality frames?
It really depends. For frames -- without the lenses -- you can spend anywhere from $100 to $2,000 and up for a quality pair.
Should people have more than one frame?
It’s become very popular to have two or three frames because now glasses are more like accessories than ever before.
What are some tips for proper eyeglass maintenance?
Be careful how you manipulate them; you should always use both hands. To clean them, don’t use very strong products like Windex. Never wear them in very hot temperatures, like in a sauna, because the treatment on the lenses might peel off. And always put them back in their case.
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