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What are the best gaming glasses?

8 Jul 2024
Three pairs of glasses lying on a blue table, next to a pair of wireless headphones, a keyboard and a gaming controller

Do you love to be at the centre of the action? If one of your favourite pastimes is a fun-fuelled solo gaming session or an adrenaline-packed gaming night with friends, then you need to level up your glasses game today! We have come up with some helpful tips for gamers on how to pick the... Read More

When were glasses invented?

4 Jul 2024
An old pair of round metal glasses lying on a small stack of papers with handwriting visible on them

Exactly when eyeglasses were invented is unclear. The history of the invention of glasses is often debated. Despite this, many agree that the very first pair were created in Italy during the 13th Century. Since then, the world has seen many innovations in eyewear. Today, glasses wearers are spoilt for choice. Millions of people across... Read More

How to ace your summer look for Wimbledon

1 Jul 2024

We are here to serve up some seriously trendy style tips in time for the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Perhaps you are lucky enough to be watching Wimbledon live or maybe you are catching up with the latest on television. If the summer season has inspired your own sporting passion and influenced... Read More

Top 10 must-have summer festival sunglasses

28 Jun 2024

With so many summer events lined up to look forward to, it is the ideal time to make sure you have fashionable new sunglasses ready to suit your funky festival outfits. Summer festivals tend to be very laid back and so are a great opportunity to express your own individuality through your unique fashion choices.... Read More

The top 10 best sunglasses for men in the UK

27 Jun 2024
A smiling young businessman wearing square sunglasses in a bright environment

Are you a gentlemen that always looks his best? If you love to style your clothing and accessories for every occasion, then you will know how important it is to get your style just right. Now that the warmer weather is upon us, sunglasses are a must-have amongst trendsetters. They are the ultimate accessory and... Read More

How Glasses Direct’s lens range has evolved in 20 years

26 Jun 2024

Founded by Jamie Murray Wells in the summer of 2004, Glasses Direct has seen many developments to its lens range in the last 20 years. To begin with, the website offered a very limited range of lens products and packages. Since then, it has expanded significantly. Today, customers are given lots of choice thanks to... Read More

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