Lindberg: Ophus
Ophus, which is part of Lindberg’s Air titanium rim kid collection, is a screwless wire frame constructed out of the company’s signature titanium wire. Lindberg says eyewear for children should be constructed from hypoallergenic materials such as titanium, which can additionally be used to make thin frames and temples. According to the company, its frames are extremely light and flexible and available in a wide range of colours and shapes to suit any child’s face.
Monkeyglasses: Lacy
Danish eyewear brand Monkeyglasses has recently released a new collection of glasses for children. In keeping with the company’s ethos, all frames in the Mini Monkeyglasses collection are constructed from bio acetate and recycled stainless steel in a zero-waste production process. All frames are said to be handmade under safe conditions and come in a hardcover case made of recycled paper in order to keep the carbon footprint to a minimum. The collection features seven spectacle designs, all smaller versions of the company’s adult frames, in multiple colour versions. The collection is aimed at children aged five and above.
Lookkino: Rubber Evo
The Rubber Evo model by Lookkino, aimed at children between five and 14 years of age, is manufactured with the aid of an exclusive polymer combining technology. The frame is said to offer softness and comfort of fit as well as being hypoallergenic and non-toxic. The wider Lookkino collection is designed and produced in Italy and has frames suitable for babies as well as teenagers.
Guess: GU9204
Designed to be fashionable and easy to wear, Marcolin says this Guess model is ideal for trendy girls who want a versatile look. The frame features a round metal front with triangle detailing and the Guess logo on the temples, and are available in a fun colour palette.
Blitz Kids
The Blitz Kids range from Norville is said to feature fun, stylish and comfortable eyewear with a combination of acetate, stainless steel and TR90 models. The range covers children from age six months to 12 years.
Rock Star: Alessia
Aimed at wearers in the 11 to 16 age range, Alessia is said to be typical of the latest Rock Star collection with its use of bright colours. Colourway one has a fuchsia eye front with a purple blend pattern on the sides, while colourway two has a teal eye front with tropical green marbled sides. Eyespace says that the fun and playful themes have been selected to inject joy as the world re-opens. The frame is complete with flex hinges.
Götti Dimension Next: Loty
Götti Dimension Next is a collection of glasses for children and young people that is said to be light, flexible and personalised. The company says the collection is designed as a kind of construction kit with every component able to be combined and put together interchangeably in different colours. According to Götti, model Loty, which comes in 12 colours and three sizes, benefits from additive manufacturing methods that allow the frame front to be constructed into a flexible and stable pair of glasses.
Street Kids: SKO 056
The Street Kids collection by Lenstec Eyewear is said to boast an array of vibrant colours, designs and styles to suit babies, children and teenagers. Designed in the UK, Street Kids features frames constructed from acetates, metals and combinations of both. Model SKO 056 featured a rounded eye shape and a key hole bridge in bold colour options.
JF Rey Kids & Teens: Mousse
A frame primarily designed for boys aged eight to 12 years old, Mousse is said to be an on-trend shape crafted from a creative composition of acetate. JF Rey states that the graphic style and sheen of the acetate gives the model its highly distinctive style.
Roald Dahl: RD05C2
The Roald Dahl eyewear collection comprises 18 frames inspired by the world famous children’s author, each accompanied by a branded case and lens cloth. Designs feature original Quentin Blake illustrations including iconic characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox and The Enormous Crocodile. Quotes from the stories have been hidden on the interior of the frames for wearers to discover. The RD05C2 frame pictured has a target age range of seven to 10 years while other frames in the collection can be worn by children as young as five.
Sea2See: Sasha
As with the entire Sea2see eyewear range, its children’s styles are made from 100% recycled marine plastic collected through an established program of waste collection in Europe and West Africa. Sasha is a modified panto shape that is available in six colorways, including a combo style in black/yellow matte.
Zoobug: ZB1301
For children aged four to 10 years of age, Zoobug’s ZB1301 model has a slightly rounded eye shape available in bright red or brown. Constructed out of rubber, the frame has the company’s signature flexible hinge and can be supplied with head strap and earlocks to provide an extra snug and comfy fit.
Nanovista: Pixel
Children’s eyewear specialist, Nanovista, says it offers a wide range of frames for children aged from one to 18. Pixel is constructed from the company’s patented Siliflex material, which is said to be flexible and durable, and also features its patented S hinge. As with all Nanovista frames, the model comes with a three-year warranty. Additionally the company has a brand-new acetate collection and a flexible metal collection made of a new material called Elaxtitan.
Miraflex: Parks
Parks is one of the latest additions to the Miraflex range of children’s eyewear and is aimed at children from five to eight years of age. Dibble Optical says the model features a slightly firmer front and temples in order to create a more established visual appearance while still providing the comfort and resilience associated with Miraflex frames. The frame comes in a variety of two-tone colours and the temples benefit from adjustable tips.
Chloé Eyewear: Billie
Ophthalmic frame Billie is constructed out of bio-based materials and is relevant for girls in the six to 10 age bracket. Kering Eyewear says the frame is typical of the Chloé junior range in that it applies a playful touch to the brand’s geometric silhouettes and, in addition, mixes vintage flair and contemporary design with intricate braided motifs.
Lazer Junior: 2204
The Lazer Junior collection is said to offer an extensive range of fun and stylish frames for kids that combine exciting colours, patterns and shapes to suit all requirements from toddlers to teens. According to the Continental Eyewear, the recently launched Lazer Junior 2204 model is an exciting round eye frame that features unique swirly patterns on both sides of the temples. The frame is available in blue, purple and rose.
Espirit: ET33446
Designed for wearers aged six to nine, Charmant describes Espirit frame ET33446 as a softer, rounded unisex frame that perfectly captures the positive mood in fresh purple, red and grey with dynamically coloured temple stripes and end tips. The frame is constructed from Ultem material, which is said to be light and provide excellent frame flexibility and durability as well as a comfortable fit.
Wolf Cubs: 260C03
Aimed at children aged between five and eight who enjoy colourful, stylish eyewear, the new Wolf Cubs 260C03 frame features a geometric shape of bright pink and mottled brown with glitter highlights. Wolf Cubs frames are said to be durable and practical while offering maximum comfort for young wearers. The Wolf Cubs range of eyewear includes classic and contemporary shapes in a range of colours.
Police Junior: VK098
VK098 is a new addition to the Police Junior Collection aimed at children and early teens. Available in four vibrant multi-colourways, De Rigo says this soft rounded frame showcases an acetate and metal combination and features dynamic acetate layering, coloured acetate temple tips and the Police heritage logo.
United Colors of Benetton Kids: BEKO2009
For the little adults of tomorrow, the United Colors of Benetton Kids collection offers a number of styles that are said to match the creative curiosity and playful nature of kids. Inspired by United Colors of Benetton’s apparel collection, the children’s eyewear range for this season follows a ‘mini-me’ concept that sees adult styles reduced in size for smaller faces. For girls, model BEKO2009 features bright colour blocking and the stitch logo on the temple tips adding another flash of colour – exactly like the adults’ styles.