There once was a time when contact lenses were the way to go. Worn by both lovers of intello-chic and normcore aesthetics, glasses are once again the definition of cool in 2023. Just think back to last March’s Paris Fashion Week, when Miu Miu presented a much-loved show, in which Miuccia Prada showcased a new femininity, rebellious and spontaneous, in which most of the models wore prescription glasses.
From the runways to the streets, prescription glasses are all the rage
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On Thursday June 15, it was supermodel Emily Ratajkowski’s turn to give optical frames back their fashion credentials. In the streets of New York, she appeared in a very 2000s ensemble of wide-leg jeans and a printed halter top. The ultimate accessories? A pair of white sneakers and oval-framed glasses.
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Such is the number of stars falling for prescription glasses that certain trends are beginning to emerge. Long considered old-fashioned, rimless models seems to be the obsession of recent months. Fashionable stylist Veneda Carter and Bella Hadid have been making several appearances wearing similar models with gold details.
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Which glasses should you invest in?
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2 / 5
Gentle Monster Miview 01 cat-eye frame glasses, $396
Available on Farfetch.
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5 / 5
Gucci Eyewear oversized-frame logo glasses, $429
Available on Farfetch,
This article was originally published on Vogue France.