The past year has been the year of accessories, if anything. We saw an affinity for bows with the rise of the ballerina-inspired aesthetic and the ‘coquettecore’ boom. The padded headband made its rounds for a foolproof route to a sophisticated look, and a penchant for cherry red accents sparked, with splashes of the crimson shade seen across bags, flats, nails and the like.
The latest trend to spill over into 2024? Eyewear. With the re-emergence of Bayonetta-inspired looks and the office siren being the blueprint for corporate chic, it comes to no surprise that eyewear is the latest accessory to add to your wardrobe rotation. It’s an effortless way to pull together an outfit and right atop your nose bridge, drawing attention to the mien. The bespectacled look has earned its celebrity-approved gold star, with It-girls Bella Hadid and Gabriette opting for a pair of prescription frames on a night out. Meanwhile, stars like Doja Cat even took hers to the Grammys red carpet recently—pairing it with thinly-arched eyebrows and a fire engine pout.
The runway has done its due diligence on eyewear as well, with Miu Miu’s spring/summer 2024 iteration as models strutted out in prep disarray—think polo shirts, uniform jackets, trench coats, and top-frame spectacles to match. They say the bigger the better, and the likes of Victoria Beckham, Versace and Valentino were a testament to that as looks were paired with oversized frames.
From striking cat eye silhouettes to retro-inspired aviators, keep an eye on these eyewear trends as they dominate 2024, below.
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Top-bar frames
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so what better way to draw attention to the gaze than with a pair of top-bar frames? Its visually striking design instantly makes your visage the focal point, calling for a bold yet understated look.
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Win Metawin
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Retro-style aviators
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Pharrell
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Bottega Veneta classic metal aviator eyeglasses, $570
Available at Bottega Veneta.
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Cat-eye
2024 sees the revival of the cat-eye frame. With its sleek and sophisticated sensibility, it’s no surprise as to why the silhouette is making a comeback.
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Beyoncé
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Oversized rims
The greater, the grander—and oversized rims are a testament to that. Take pages from Givenchy and Miu Miu’s books and opt for frames that brush over the cheekbones.
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Jihyo of Twice
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Victoria Beckham soft square frame sunglasses, $440
Available at Victoria Beckham.
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Techwear
Though rooted in athletic gear aesthetics, techwear has crossed the boundaries of fashion and found itself to be a rising trend for 2024. Its reflective, sleek frames are functional and fashionable, and adds a playful touch to more feminine looks.
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Sabrina Carpenter
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Bayonetta glasses
With all the rage of the office siren aesthetic, bayonetta glasses are seeing a newfound resurgence this year. Geek is chic, and prescription glasses are celebrities’ latest obsession, as seen on Doja Cat and Bella Hadid.
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Gabbriette
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Wired frames
Thin-wired frames sees a revival in 2024. An elevated take on the bayonetta glasses, its barely there rims provide structure while maintaining balanced proportions across the face.
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