Opinion

Trend watch: Svelte women’s metals

Simon Jones

While wading through a slew of spring/summer 2014 eyewear news, Optician noticed a number of thin metal ophthalmic frames for women among the releases.

Thin metals are usually favoured by men aged 25 and above who favour the minimalist look, but the number of releases this season suggests that demand from female patients who want the same look is set to be high over the next few months.

Calvin Klein (Marchon) ck5403

Calvin Klein (Marchon) ck5403

This frame’s bright pink hue means that this delicate modified cat’s eye style won’t go unnoticed.

Götti Petra

The titanium Petra from Götti features a large off-round silhouette and is available in three subtle matte hues – black, silver and gold.

Calvin Klein (Marchon) ck5403

 

Eyespace Basebox BB6600

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The full rim metal style and acetate has a modified panto silhouette with a thin eye wire mated to chunky mid-mounted lugs and temples with diamante detailing.