The Glasses Direct team chooses their favourite summer styles

24 Jul 2023

We spoke to members of our expert team at Glasses Direct to find out which frames they love the most and what influenced their own personal sense of style this summer. Check out what they have to say about their favourite eyewear and enjoy some helpful style tips. Discover a range of fashionable designs and be inspired to include some in your wardrobe.

Candy Chan, Creative Team Manager is wearing Ray-Ban® – RB3447V-50 in Gold Havana

Candy Chan, Creative Team Manager

From her city commute to working in the office, Candy is looking stylish in her Ray-Ban® frame with Transitions® Signature® GEN8™ lenses. They transform from fully clear glasses indoors to a pair of reliable sunglasses outside!

Which frame is currently your favourite on our website? And why?

It’s hard to decide! My favourite glasses probably are the Ray-Ban frames that I am wearing today. This design is comfortable to wear and it fits very well on my face. I like the classic look of it and it features a Havana colour at the front, around the lenses, that contrasts nicely with the golden colour on the side of the frame.

Candy is wearing Ray-Ban® – RB3447V-50 in Gold Havana

Craig Pringle, CRM Executive

Craig has a cool and trendy urban look in his Ray-Ban® sunglasses. This design is perfect for a young professional working or travelling around the city.

Which style of glasses do you normally go for? And Why?

The style I usually go for would be square glasses. They are very comfortable and suit me very well. I like them because they are timeless in design and look good with regular lenses for day-to-day wear but look even better I think as sunglasses. They also come in a wide range of materials, including metal and acetate. Depending on your style, they are perfect for every occasion.

Craig is wearing Ray-Ban® – RB5285-53 in Black

Craig Pringle, CRM Executive is wearing Ray-Ban® – RB5285- 53 in Black

Andreas Protopapa, Digital & UI Designer

Playing pool in the office, Andreas looks trendy and professional in his glasses.

What shape and style of glasses do you usually go for? Do you prefer big and bold frames or more toned-down styles?

I usually go for rounder frame shapes that are either tortoiseshell, grey or black like the ones I’m wearing. I prefer more toned-down styles even though I do like to think the bigger and bolder ones could suit me, but in reality, a simpler rounded frame is ideal for wearing every day.

Andreas is wearing The Collection Boston in Black

Clara Baueb Freire, PR & Social Media Manager

A stylish fashionista, Clara is posing in her favourite designer glasses whilst looking smart and professional.

How would you describe your style and how do you choose glasses to match?

My style can be described as modern. I follow trends, but I generally shop with care and I won’t buy into a trend that doesn’t complement my existing wardrobe. I take a lot of inspiration from Nordic and Korean or Japanese styles, often opting for more comfortable clothing.

When I choose a more neutral outfit, I usually wear colourful frames like green or a colourful tort and if I’m wearing something bolder, I prefer to wear transparent or clear frames with a twist – like the kate spade new york Zahra. I love the grey and pink ombré in this frame, the cat-eye shape adds a nice touch to it too. This frame actually goes with everything, so it’s been my go-to lately.

Clara is wearing kate spade new york Zahra in Grey/Pink

Nina Williams-Barrow, Head of Growth Marketing

Nina is fashionable and confident wearing her favourite pair of chic metal frames which are exclusive to Glasses Direct. We think they look amazing with varifocal lenses!

How do you pair your glasses with your outfits? Does it differ for work and leisure?

I choose what glasses to wear that day the same way I choose my outfit; based on how I feel! Some days I feel more playful and go with colourful or oversized frames and sometimes I like to dress down with a more classic look. It’s great to have options so that I can express myself and sometimes I change my glasses during the day to match my mood or for an outfit change in the evening.

Nina is wearing The Collection – Dalia in Gold