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    Glasses for Sports: surf, ski, bikeSeptember 13, 2013

    Glasses for Sports: surf, ski, bike

    Glasses for sports combine incredible technology and design. Dragon Alliance eyewear is one of the leading brands in sports eyewear, and is hugely popular.

    Things we like
    Karen Walker eyewear: the 'Forever' collectionSeptember 11, 2013

    Karen Walker eyewear: the 'Forever' collection

    The Karen Walker eyewear collection 'Forever' is daring, futuristic and bold. It reflects the eclectic, cosmopolitan city that inspired it - New York.

    Crazy eyewear
    Retro glasses: are flip up lenses back?September 8, 2013

    Retro glasses: are flip up lenses back?

    Retro glasses with flip up lenses are similar to the round sunglasses trend that is so popular this summer. Will the style become popular in its own right?

    Vintage and retro glasses
    Ray-Ban sunglasses: Aviators vs. WayfarersSeptember 3, 2013

    Ray-Ban sunglasses: Aviators vs. Wayfarers

    Ray-Ban sunglasses are the best known brand of sunglasses in the world. The Wayfarer and Aviator models have been popular for years - can you compare them?

    Vintage and retro glasses
    Tortoise shell frames: a look that never gets oldAugust 29, 2013

    Tortoise shell frames: a look that never gets old

    Tortoise shell frames have been around for decades. Although real tortoise shell is no longer used, the natural colours make it infinitely stylish.

    Vintage and retro glasses
    Woodsies sunglasses: handmade, wooden glasses from the UKAugust 25, 2013

    Woodsies sunglasses: handmade, wooden glasses from the UK

    Woodsies sunglasses are a Uk-based brand that make wooden, hand-cratfted sunglasses from sustainably sourced materials that are unique and stylish.

    Things we like
    Sunglasses with gradient lenses: what is the point?August 20, 2013

    Sunglasses with gradient lenses: what is the point?

    Gradient lenses are lenses that are tinted from the top down, so the top is darkest. They are a very popular look, and also have some practical purposes.

    Things we like
    VISION SPRING glasses: giving people back their sightAugust 16, 2013

    VISION SPRING glasses: giving people back their sight

    Vision Spring educates people living in remote areas about eye health, and makes glasses accessible and affordable for people in developing countries.

    Things we like
    Butterfly sunglasses: what do you think of them?August 14, 2013

    Butterfly sunglasses: what do you think of them?

    Butterfly sunglasses are sunglasses with frames that resemble the shape of a butterfly's wings. Very popular 5 years ago, but could they have a comeback?

    Crazy eyewear
    Mirrored sunglasses: the latest summer trendAugust 12, 2013

    Mirrored sunglasses: the latest summer trend

    Although mirrored sunglasses were originally just worn by high performance athletes, they are now a popular unisex style that are everywhere this summer.

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