Showcasing his appreciation for specs, New York designer, Marc Jacobs sent his veritable army of lookalikes down the runway, complete with combat boots, pleated skirts, and boxy jackets. Oh, and glasses.
Specs seen at marc by marc jacobs AW12 at New York Fashion Week. Oh, and Daria.
Showing his diffusion line; marc by Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week, the designer contradicted his mainline vibe with a strictness that was immediately followed with outbreaks of playful bouclé, mohair, Lurex, lamé, and perforated velvet, which, like the sparkly-buckled pilgrim shoes in which Jacobs took his finale bow, pointed to pleasures beyond the regimented pale.
His army donned pillar box red lips and flawlessly clean skin, whilst almost cartoon like glasses were used to accessorize selected looks, mirroring that of 90s doodle, Daria.
For a more subtle take on one of AW12’s strongest trends, try going for a look-at-me framed silhouette and covet Marc Jacob’s mix of regimented accessories with quirky apparel. For those who are dipping their toes into the trend and wish to test the waters first, take advantage of our free home trial and test out up tp 4 pairs of Jacob’s-esq specs in the comfort of your own mirrors. Don’t limit yourself to black either. Experiment and pick from a plethora of tones and colours, as well as ultra flattering tortoiseshells, too. We’ve picked our top 4. What frames are you going to test run?
NUEU 03
GD Audrey In Pink
BENCH
The Carrera ca6158 in Black and Grey
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Posted on: February 16th, 2012 by Sarah
This week we were really chuffed, but not surprised to see Martin Scorsese receiving the BAFTA’s Academy Fellowship Award, an honorary award given for outstanding and exceptional contribution to film.
Scorsese Scoops the best Bafta of all.
The diminutive director arrived on stage in his trade mark thick black specs to a huge ovation and makes a heartfelt speech, full of the genuine love of film that informs and characterises his own portfolio of outstanding work. The American, whose films include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Aviator and most recently the Bafta award winning Hugo, picked up the award at the ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London on Sunday evening. Previous winners include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and Dame Judi Dench. Simply put, he’s in good and correct company.
John Lennon black JL09B
Scorsese said: “It is a great honour to be recognised by the British Academy and to join the ranks of such an esteemed group of industry colleagues and friends.”
Inspired? Shop for Scorsese style frames, here.
Posted on: February 14th, 2012 by Sarah
As it’s the month of love, heart shaped things and all things rosy, it only seemed right that we dedicate this week’s frame slot to the rouge silhouette. A great frame choice to compliment those with dark skin tones and features or create a striking contrast against fairer skinned fellows, a red frame really does pack a punch in the style stakes.
So, may we introduce to you, the chosen one this week. The Natalie from Element:
Natalie By Element: One for the redheads
And a red palette isn’t just for Valentine’s Day either. A timeless colour to add to everyday attire, celebrities such as Johnny Depp, Ellie Fanning and Social Network’s Michael Cera have all been papped in red specs. From oversized square frames, to neat rounds, to rectangular silhouettes red adds an interesting spark, whatever frame or prescription you have.
Blondes and brunettes should experiment with primary reds and tomato hues, whilst red-heads should try burgundy for an eye-catching contrast. Those with black skin and dark hair will look fabulous in any tone of red, but we think that the brighter the better! For an immediate update to your eyewear ladies, why not try out the ultra-flattering cat-eyed silhouette? Teaming it with red makes for the the perfect combination for those who are coveting vintage.
Not entirely sure which frame to go for? Check out our Style Finder, here.
Posted on: February 13th, 2012 by Sarah
You could say that the preppy trend is having a bit of a style surge at the moment, but if truth be told, it’s never really found itself in the fashion trough either. A true sign of a timeless look, preppy pieces have been cropping up amidst the more whimsical, fast-fashion trends on the high-street. Edging up florals and accentuating tomboy-inspired denims, scholar style silhouettes are big news in fashion and naturally, in the eyewear world. Spec silhouettes don’t discriminate at the school of prep, but classic styles include retro rounds and laid back wayfarers.
Indie Queen Sevigny in Wayfarer Glasses
Whether the silhouette be neat and tidy, or over-sized and attention-demanding, opt for a 2012 update and experiment with tones of tortoiseshell and red with brands such as London Retro and Element offering an extensive range. For retro rounds and classic styles, the GD Collection should whet your appetite, as well keep things massively purse friendly meaning that you can try something different with our 2 for 1 deal.
Element Norton
For high-end inspiration, take a truly British slant on getting preppy and look at Paul Smith’s AW11/12 show. An avid fan of glasses himself, the British designer sent his models down the fashion pavement in boldly silhouetted acetates, to accessorise their classically Paul Smith brogues and sweats. Fendi teamed a mixture of monochrome and neutral stripes with tinted rimless glasses at their SS12 show, whilst on the celebrity front, Drive star Ryan Gosling has been snapped in circular tortoiseshells frames, much like the John Lennon frames available at Glasses Direct.
Ryan Gosling in Circular Frames
Female stars including Demi Moore, Alexa Chung and Chloe Sevigny are all regular specs wearers and expert coveters of the preppy look. So, however far you want to go with this studious and timeless look, you’re sure to add an injection of educated viewing with a pair of glasses. Prescription optional.
- Paul Smith AW 2011
Shop from our retro selection for more inspiration, Here.
Posted on: February 10th, 2012 by Sarah
U.S house-hold clothing empire, GAP haven’t exactly been setting the world alight with their fashion-focused collections of late, so it’s nice to see that they’ve gone back to what they do so well, and that’s the classics. Once the go-to brand for your true blue denims, and everyday chinos GAP ruled the all-American roost with its casual classics.
Gap's New Classics
And bring back the classics, we say! The GAP Pure line consists of an array of scoop necks, race backs and v-neck t-shirts that will frequent your everyday ensembles. Styling their models with black and tortoiseshell rimmed glasses, GAP illustrate why they’re a household name in the art of dressing preppy. At Glasses Direct we’ve got a whole host of classic frames to get you in the mood for prepping your wardrobe up and adding an extinguished touch to your everyday prescription. From eco-fabulous Element, to the leaders in vintage attire, London Retro, Glasses Direct’s selection is unrivalled when it comes to online eyewear. If you’re looking for a purse friendly option then shop from our own range of classic frames where you can shop from a wide range of acetates and metals, colours and prints.
What do you think about GAP’s new Pure line?
Geek or chic?
Element's Caprio in tortoiseshell
London Retro Carnaby in Red
Glasses Direct's Mai Tai in Black
Glasses Direct's Harold in Black
Posted on: February 8th, 2012 by Sarah
Corden and Jagger channel Sellers and Ekland
Its official, Peter Sellers-style specs are in Vogue. Well, Harpers Bazaar actually, but either way the thick rimmed classics are having a fashion moment this month with funnyman James Corden sporting a pair whilst he and model Georgia May Jagger pay tribute to the iconic duo of the swinging 60s, Peter Sellers and Bond Girl Britt Ekland.
Posing with Mick Jagger’s model-daughter Georgia May Jagger, the former Gavin and Stacey star was snapped by Harpers Bazaar reclining on a chair wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses similar to the ones sported by Sellers, as Jagger cuddles him from behind, looking sexy in a sixties-inspired cream patterned dress. An admirer of Sellers and his notoriety in having the ability to laugh some of the most attractive women into bed, James, who has achieved huge success of late with his run in West End play ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ said he’s been inspired by the comedian from the beginning of his comedy career.
Eco brand Element's Hopper
He said: ‘I worked out pretty early on that if you look like I do then you sure as sh!t had better make the girls laugh if you wanted to get anywhere.
The newly slimed down actor has apparently gone down from 21 to 16 stone, aiming for another 2Ib loss before he hits New York with his critically acclaimed production. The 33-year-old actor is believed to have gone from 21 stone to 16 stone, and is thought to be aiming to shed another 21lbs before hitting New York with his critically-acclaimed production.
Channel the funnyman’s look. A sure fired hit with the ladies:
The Oscar frame
Posted on: February 2nd, 2012 by Sarah
Wow. Just wow.
A Russian street artist who has created a giant pair of spectacles from a streetlamp has been dubbed ‘the Russian Banksy’. The mysterious figure, known only as P183, reveals little about himself except that his name is Pavel, he is 28 and that he previously studied ‘communicative design’. Not a man of many words, by the sounds of things but we think that he’s latest piece of work shows absolute genius. Using a lamp post for an arm, the camera-shy artist created a pair of giant specs that create a stark contrast to Moscow’s snow- sprinkled streets
Giant Glasses in Moscow
We’re keeping an eye out for more creations from this hot new talent.
Posted on: February 1st, 2012 by Sarah
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