Gone are the days when the mere thought of having to wear eyeglasses made you cringe and the choice in eyewear was limited. Contact lenses did bring in some flexibility and freedom but the overwhelming majority of users still thought of eyewear as a necessary evil. Not so today. Today, users have an overwhelming array of eyewear to choose from, ranging from a variety of frames and lenses in eyeglasses to different kinds of contact lenses.

The Age of Fashion Designer Eyewear

Over the years, people became more particular about their wardrobe, their accessories, even their hairstyle, making careful selections to build and enhance their individuality. The selection of eyewear however, was almost always done with a practical end in mind - does it fit well, is it comfortable, what does it cost? Things slowly started changing as big names entered the eyewear market.

Top fashion houses like YSL, Gucci and Armani started designing eyewear and people got up and took notice. The markets were suddenly flooded with eyewear that differed in look, colors, overall designs, even texture. Eyewear was no longer the boring practical accessory that it once was - it was now chosen to add pizzazz to ones' wardrobe. In fact, it is now fairly common for people to have three to four pairs of eyewear, to wear on different occasions. More and more celebrities are also being seen in designer eyewear giving them an allure all of their own. Fashion designer eyewear is now used to make a style statement as proved by the growing demand for designer eyewear, with even zero power! Eyewear has transformed into a genuine fashion accessory.

Types of Fashion Designer Eyewear

Nowadays, there is plenty to choose from both in terms of frames as well as lenses. Along with the conventional glasses which are available in classic colors, you will also find bold, standout frames in vivid colors and patterns. Some frames are round while some are strikingly angular. You could find frames that are rimless all around but just to add that dash of variety, you could also find some that are rimless on top and some that are rimless at the bottom. And of course, there are full frames and half-frames. The material used may be metals and zyls with spring hinges to give a perfect fit.

There are also a variety of designs. There are simple differences as between frames with clean lines or ones that have sweeping curves, thin frames or those with thick rims. Then there are those like the EyeBobs with bright colors - orange, green, pink - and stand out patterns. You could choose from different types of contact lenses too depending on what the occasion is – use different colored contacts to highlight or merely change the color of your eyes.

So, if you are in need of some eyewear, look for comfort and look for fit but also look at the various designer eyewears and choose one that also gives you a unique sense of style.