EYEWEAR

   TRENDS

SS2022

Spring is upon us, and we are excited to see what is trendy at the upcoming shows! Naturally, we try to look ahead at TEFmagazine, so it’s always exciting to see which brands will be on-trend, trending, or even trend-setting.

While most shows have been postponed to a later period this year, I am even more curious to see what is hot, and what is not, in the world of independent eyewear design. Here is a short overview of the upcoming trends we feel will have a strong impact on Spring/Summer 2022. Let’s see if you can spot them yourself at a show near you!

All in Black

Eyewear trends come and go, so don’t worry if you’re struggling to keep up with the latest styles or if fashion isn’t really your forte.

Ultimately, you can never go wrong with classic black glasses. Whether you’re hoping to pass for a pop icon or if you’re perfectly content to blend in with the crowd, black frames are the way to go.

Image: TEF model Elise wearing Etnia Barcelona

Brands: Colibris, Evatik, Factory900, Lamarca, Masunaga, Nathalie Blanc, Nirvan Javan, Sashee Schuster, The Owner, Wolfin

Brands: Anna-Karin Karlsson, Bevel Specs, Blake Kuwahara, Blanc, Bonnie Clyde, Dieter Funk, Laibach & York, Markust T, Nathalie Blanc, Nirvan Javan, Veronika Wildgruber, Wolfin

Oversized

Cat-Eyes

The bigger the better for all fashion choices, including frames. With a glamorous cat-eye in an oversized silhouette, these trendy sunglasses are another party favourite but in a more pronounced and angular look, with striking embellishments and styles. The shape is also slightly more angular and it is intended to give your self-confidence a boost.

Image: TEF model Kristie wearing TC Charton

Brands: Barton Perreire, Blake Kuwahara, Blanc, Emmanuelle Khanh, Fysh, Johann von Goisern, Kirk and Kirk, Laibach & York, Masunaga, Nathalie Blanc, Nirvan Javan, Markus T, Robert la Roche, Sashee Schuster, The Owner, Veronika Wildgruber, Wolfin

Brands: Barton Perreire, Blanc, Bonnie Clyde, Colibris, Kliik, Markus T, Masunaga, Monsieur Blanc, Nathalie Blanc, The Owner, Wolfin

Transparents

The bigger the better for all fashion choices, including frames. With a glamorous cat-eye in an oversized silhouette, these trendy sunglasses are another party favourite but in a The eyewear trend for “invisible” frames has been gaining speed as a fashionable alternative for years. Frames in clear acetate and soft pastels are very trendy right now. These new neutrals are inspired by a luscious palette of soft pigments.

Image: TEF model Lizzy wearing Toplook

Brands: Colibris, Emmanuelle Khanh, Laibach & York, Lindberg, Markust T, Munic Eyewear, Mykita, Nathalie Blanc, Nirvan Javan, OGI Eyewear, Pugnale, Sashee Schuster, Ulli Mahler, Veronika Wildgruber

Brands: Blanc, Dieter Funk, Markust T, Mykita, ic! Berlin, Lindberg, Nathalie Blanc, Neubau, Nirvan Javan, Wolfin

Sporty Style

Sporty sunglasses are hot and probably the most notable micro-trend I’ve seen in the past year. All of our favourite designers have found different ways to make us look like our favourite football player or race car driver with a mix of athleisure and streetwear attitude. Cut-out shapes, iridescent gradients and polarized lens finishing complete this look.

Image: TEF model Beedie wearing Vintage

Brands: Emmanuelle Khanh, Kerl Eyewear, McLaren Eyewear, Mykita, Neubau

Brands: Veronika Wildgruber, Pugnale, OGI Eyewear, Neostyle, Nathalie Blanc, Munic, Mokki, Masunaga, Lindberg, Lamarca, Johann von Goisern, Henry Julien, Funk

Chains

Glasses chains have officially received the high-fashion quality mark. For a while, the trend was exclusive to your grandma and college students (a weird combo). This season, retro style is getting the chic revival it deserves, and eyewear chains have officially moved from strictly functional to fully fashionable.
Made in silver or gold and finished with jewels and gemstones, this accessory can completely brighten up your look.

Brands: Atelier Kah H, Coti Vision, Emmanuelle Khanh, Frame Chain, Frank and Lucie, Le Martine Paris, Robert la Roche, So Cool

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