Frequently described as ‘classic’ and ‘timeless’, the D-frame shape first became popular in the 1950s and have remained so ever since. Resembling a capital D resting on its curved side, the rims are usually just as wide as they are tall and feature lenses that taper towards the base.
In large part, the D-frame owes popularity to its wide ‘wearability’; those with more oval or round faces with soft features can opt for more traditional square-lensed frames, while squared faces are catered to by rims with more curved oval lenses.
Providing such a strong foundation, the D-frame has been adapted numerous times to fit in with trends. Thicker rims, supra-rims and rimless frames are all available in a range of materials including metal and acetate.
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