🔥 Top Trends (2024)
✔ Tech-Integrated – Smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta, Bose Frames)
✔ Oversized Shields – Bold, 90s-inspired (à la Kendall Jenner)
✔ Sustainable Frames – Recycled ocean plastic, bamboo (Karün, Sea2See)
✔ Polarized Photochromic – Lenses that auto-adjust to light (Transitions XTRActive)
🏆 Best Picks by Category
| Type | Premium | Budget | Techy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Aviators | Ray-Ban RB3025 ($160) | Knockaround ($35) | – |
| Sport | Oakley Holbrook ($180) | Goodr ($35) | Roka SL-1X ($249) |
| Smart | Ray-Ban Meta ($299) | – | Bose Frames Tempo ($249) |
| Eco-Friendly | Prada Re-Nylon ($320) | Sea2See ($80) | – |
🛡️ Lens Tech Matters
- Polarized – Cuts glare (ideal for driving/fishing)
- UV400 – Blocks 100% UVA/UVB rays (must-have)
- Mirrored – Reduces brightness (great for snow/surf)
- Blue Light – Filters digital screens (useful for urban wear)
💡 Pro Tips
- Face Shape Guide:
- Round faces → Angular frames (square/aviators)
- Square faces → Round/oval frames
- Fit Check: Nose pads shouldn’t slide; temples shouldn’t pinch.
- Maintenance: Use microfiber cloth (never paper towels).
💰 Price Ranges
- Budget: 20−50 (Goodr, Knockaround)
- Mid-Tier: 100−200 (Ray-Ban, Oakley)
- Luxury: $300+ (Gucci, Prada)
- Smart: 200−400 (Meta, Bose)
✅ Who Should Splurge?
- Outdoor enthusiasts → Polarized Oakleys
- Tech lovers → Ray-Ban Meta (camera + audio)
- Fashion-forward → Loewe’s 2024 collabs
