Glasses Direct Blog

Hi there! Welcome to our blog at Glasses Direct. If like us, you love fashionable glasses, then you’ve come to the right place! Discover exciting updates, helpful advice and plenty of style inspiration. Delve into the latest glasses trends, find out about exciting news and events and learn how we care for our community and the environment. Stay tuned for more!

What our most loyal customers say about Glasses Direct

24 Jun 2024
Photos of our long-term customers wearing their favourite frames

Since inception, Glasses Direct has always prioritised customers and their eye health. But don’t just take our word for it, we chatted to some of our most loyal customers, who have continued to enjoy the great value and convenience offered by Glasses Direct. Discover which brands they love the most and the experiences they have... Read More

The top 6 best glasses and sunglasses for sports

21 Jun 2024
A pair of black glasses and a pair of sporty sunglasses lying next to a tennis ball, a golf ball and a tennis racket

Are you an active person? Do you love to play sports or keep yourself fit another way? Investing in suitable eyewear for your chosen sports activity is just as important as finding the appropriate active wear and sports gear. The truth is, if you participate in outdoor fitness activities a majority of the time then... Read More

How Glasses Direct has expanded its product range in 20 years

19 Jun 2024
Flatlays of various frame style and colours

Entrepreneur Jamie Murray Wells founded Glasses Direct in 2004. To begin with, the website provided a very basic range of fully-rimmed, semi-rimless, rimless and flexible frames with some acetate designs but mostly metal frames. The website has since expanded its product range to include 1,000s of different frames. Discover how it evolved as we take... Read More

Glasses Direct celebrates its 20th birthday

18 Jun 2024

The team at Glasses Direct marked the 20th birthday of the business in style last Tuesday on 11th June. They hosted a fun birthday bash for the company. The office was decorated with balloons and staff enjoyed a selection of delicious charcuterie and scrumptious cupcakes that were beautifully decorated and topped off with the brand... Read More

The top 8 fun and funky 70s sunglasses

17 Jun 2024
A smiling woman with straight brown hair wearing oversized amber sunglasses.

Vintage fashion lovers everywhere are wearing 70s-inspired sunglasses. These timeless and exuberant accessories have made the ultimate comeback. In the 1970s, fashion evolved alongside the ever-changing music and cultural scene. It was a decade of bold trends and eye-catching statement styles that combined the bohemian fashion of the 60s with the vibrancy and flair of... Read More

How our Glasses Direct logo has evolved over 20 years

14 Jun 2024
Glasses Direct current logo with 20th Birthday badge

Since the business was founded in 2004, the Glasses Direct website has seen many changes which reflect the evolution of the brand and the business as a whole. In this blog post, we will explore how the Glasses Direct logo has developed over time to appeal to the customer and continue to stay relevant since... Read More

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