2022 EYEWEAR TRENDS

Is it just us or is 2022 just flying by! In the haste of this blur of a year, we hadn’t gotten a chance to discuss the glasses trends we’ve been noticing here at Spectacle. We’re happy to see that some of our predictions of up and coming trends last year are really hitting their stride this year! It’s so fun to help our patients choose a new style and help to discover these new trends right along with them. So here they are, our top three trends of the year, a trend that’s still going strong, and a big up and comer to look out for…

Metals

We are loving the new metal trend! Some people have been coming in asking specifically for “thin wire” frames, while others just point at the aviator on the shelf and say, ”that’s it!” We like to lump all these into the metals category. We’ve been seeing both men and women gravitate toward the metal frames of just about any shape or size. Some go smaller and round, while others want oversized or funky shapes. Luckily, we have brands that help out in each of those areas! We can’t get enough of the cool, unique shapes of Woow and are seeing that our patients are loving them as well. The guys are particularly liking the Moscot round metals and the aviator look by Ray-Ban and Modo. Whatever your interest may be, we’ve got you covered on this BIG new trend in eyewear!

Bold Styles

Bold styles are really having a moment! Last year, we predicted the oversized, bold shapes were going to continue to rise in the trends, and we were not wrong! We’re seeing brighter colors, unique or oversized shapes, chunky styles, and really anything that makes a statement. It is so fun to see our patients really enjoying selecting a new style and getting into the fashion aspect of it. We may be a little biased, but we think that glasses are your best accessory! Your eyewear can totally complete a look, make you stand out in the best way possible, and really show off your style. So have fun with it! Our Barton Perreira, Woow, and Moscot lines are our go-to frames for this trend-setting category!

Cat-Eye

Cat-eye glasses have been around for a long time, but with the bold styles having a comeback, the cat-eye is also seeing a surge. We saw this trend start in 2021 as well and it is just continuing to grow in popularity. More and more patients are gravitating toward this distinct shape to highlight their facial features, while still making a statement. There are cat-eye frames in every brand that we like, but to spotlight a couple, the Driggs by Modo and the Emelie by Barton Perreira are our favorites! They also highlight unique tortoise colors that were a trend in 2021 that is still something patients are loving.

Still Going Strong: Lighter Shades

We’ve been hearing from experts and insiders that the lighter colored frames are particularly common after a dark time in society. We couldn’t agree more! Our see through hues and lighter shades dropped off in popularity a bit, but we are really seeing a rise again. We think that the lighter shades may really see a boom toward the end of this year as we (hopefully) see the worst of COVID behind us, and we are here for it!

Look out for: Eco-Friendly

Our society, more than ever now, is focused on what we can do to help preserve our planet and why not start with your glasses?! We love our eco-friendly line of frames by Eco and are seeing that patients are totally on board as well! Eco is completely made of recycled materials, including their packaging! They also have the option to add a magnetic clip on shade, which has become a hit with our younger crowd. We have seen a rise in interest in these frames and predict that to continue throughout 2022 and into 2023. We’re excited to check back next year and see if we are right on this one, too!

Maybe these styles are exactly what you were looking for or not quite for you, but we do know that our patients are always trend setters! We are excited to help you choose your style for the next year either way. And you never know when you may be wearing the next biggest trend in eyewear!