SHAPES, TYPES, AND MATERIALS OF GLASSES FRAMES
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Plastic: There are a few options for plastic materials: standard, high-quality acetate, and R90. Plastic is an excellent choice for those who require a hypoallergenic frame.
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Metal: Metal frames are crafted from various materials such as monel and nickel silver. For those with sensitivities, stainless steel and titanium are hypoallergenic.
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Folding: Popular with travelers, folding frames are great for those on the go.
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Full Frame: A full frame is precisely what it sounds like - the frame fully outlines the lenses.
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Semi-Rimless: Offering a sophisticated appearance and lightweight comfort, this type of frame outlines only the top or lower portion of the lens.
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Rimless: This frame style comes without rims. Offering an unobstructed field of vision, these frames consist of only temples, a nose bridge, and of course, lenses.
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Aviator: This style of frame offers a teardrop-shaped with convex lenses, plastic nose pads, a prominent brow bar, and flexible cable temples.
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Cat Eye: Cat eye glasses have stood the test of time with their upswept appearance. These frames were popularized in the 1960s when Audrey Hepburn donned them in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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Clubmaster: Offering an iconic and distinct browline, the Clubmaster style frame are known for their bold mix of casual and classy.
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Half Eye: The smaller vertical lens depth is characteristic of half frame readers and allows you to peer easily over the top of the frame for an unobstructed view.
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Oval: Many oval frames are minimalistic, with a “barely there” appearance for those who love quiet simplicity.
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Oversized: Unmistakably bold, oversized frames are always glamorous.
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Rectangle: Arguably the most familiar and popular shape, rectangle frames tend to look good on most faces.
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Round: Round frames include miniature rounds or oversized bolder rounds in plastic and metals for either a vintage or modern look.
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Square: Flattering most face shapes, square frames are both trendy and always in style.
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Wayfarer: Wayfarer frames are authentic and iconic. The design gained instant popularity through the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in movies that have become classics and a favorite of musicians worldwide.
