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Optician selects some of the best children’s frames to consider stocking in preparation for the back-to-school shopping spree later in the summer

Tomato Glasses: Kids B TKBC3

Tomato Glasses’ Kids B frame is a comfortable lightweight frame that is available in a wide selection of colours, from bold and colourful to delicate and subtle. The frames company says it is a model that is often chosen for myopia control, and features multi-positional nose pads, adjustable temples and a headband to create a comfortable lightweight frame.

Feedback from parents on the Tomato Glasses Instagram page described them as ‘the best and most comfortable glasses’, and posts from professionals said they were ‘recommended by hospitals as they cater for multiple specifications’.

 

Chloé: CC0017O

Described as a round frame made in a very light metal construction, Chloé frame CC00170 is available in a variety of coloured metals that have been chosen to appeal to girls. The design also features an elegant logo plaque on the temples in a contrasting colour to make it more visible.

 

Police Junior: VK119

Combining robustness and flexibility, this matte black Police Junior frame has an acetate square front with black metal sides and a touch of royal blue rubber towards the temple tips for comfort. The sides are said to be easy to adjust for a perfect fit every time.

A mixture of classic and funky colours allow the frame to appeal to a wide variety of customers. The frame also contains the iconic Police gothic logo on the temple, which is subtle in size but stands out with the colour of royal blue to match the temple tips.

 

Lazer Junior: 2224

With its rounded square shape, this eye-catching design is said to be perfect for stylish and mature kids who want to show off their unique personalities. With multiple colour options to choose from, there’s a style that will fit anyone’s taste as well as a crystal front option, complete with funky contrasted temples in bold red and black for extra pop.

 

Esprit Ecollection Teenager: ET33497

Esprit Ecollection features light, durable frames crafted from bio-acetate, a plant-based material composed of cotton cellulose and biodegradable organic plasticisers, in a huge variety of colours and modern shapes.

ET33497 is said to offer wearers the chance to stand out due to its beautiful patterns of gray, blue, rose or Havana. The soft rounded front shape, ideal for small faces, adds a note of contemporary style. The glasses are compatible with polycarbonate lenses, feature standard glazing and have a metal core for easy adjustability.

 

Dibble Optical: Blaze Side

Award-winning supplier Dibble Optical has extended its FlexFrames range of quality children’s eyewear with the launch of further models. The Bold Line Collection is said to benefit from the perfect combination of exceptional craftsmanship, premium quality and contemporary design.

Crafted from soft materials offering a lightweight feel and a flexible fit, the Blaze Side design is available in a choice of 12 vibrant colours. From lively reds that exude confidence to sophisticated blues that command attention.

The Dibble Optical FlexFrames 2023 catalogue is available to download online.

 

Safilo: Boss Teens

Aimed at children in the 11 to 15 age range, Boss 1548 has scaled down temple and front measurements for a better fit. The temples feature bold acetate with coloured wire cores. Other frames in the range feature light acetate and light metal temples.

 

United Colours of Benetton: BEKO 2018

Targeted at girls aged seven to 14 years old, BEKO 2018 is a square acetate frame with a crystal blue front complemented with milky grey temples. The signature Benetton ‘Stitch’ is featured on a rainbow colour pop on the temples, and the ‘Stitch’ also appears on the temple tips.

 

JF Rey: Bonbon

Acetate frame Bonbon is designed for four to six-year-old girls. The frame is constructed from an exclusive acetate sheet that mixes a beautiful crystal pink infused with subtle flakes with yellow stripes. The design features composition typical to JF Rey, bringing graphic and modern expression with bevelled work on acetate that adds volume and relief. The frame also benefits from flex hinge temples.

 

Lookkino: Full Nil 03898

The front and temples of this new Lookkino Full Nil model are constructed out of Nil, a lightweight techno polymer that offers resistance and lightness, and is available in multiple bright colours.

The frame is aimed at children aged three to nine years old and features adjustable end pieces that can be shortened to meet complex requirements in terms of size and distances between the support points.

All Lookkino frames are said to be traceable because they are developed, designed and produced in Italy by its manufacturing factory Look-made in Italia.

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