{"id":12571,"date":"2024-05-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12571"},"modified":"2024-05-13T10:05:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:05:59","slug":"rediscover-the-top-5-y2k-sunglasses-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/rediscover-the-top-5-y2k-sunglasses-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscover the top 5 Y2K sunglasses trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Y2K is an abbreviation of the year 2000. It was first used in reference to the millennium computer bug which raised concerns at the turn of the century. People believed that a computer error would lead to flaws in the configuration and storage of calendar data. In the fashion world, it is a sentimental term that refers to the <strong>late 1990s and early 2000s<\/strong>. The start of the millennium created a lot of anticipation and excitement for the future and this was clearly reflected in the trends of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two decades on and Y2K styles are back on the fashion scene as nostalgic Gen Z fashion icons and celebrities share their favourite classic styles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@glasses_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TikTok<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glasses_direct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Instagram<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. These innovative designs have recently resurfaced along with many other retro classics. Trendsetters today simply can\u2019t get enough of throwback fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst still incorporating the simplistic styles of the 90s, Y2K was an era recognised for its futuristic fashion and statement designs. As for Y2K sunglasses, they were often bold in colour, distinctive in shape and embellished with modern metallic accents. Embrace a sense of nostalgia and take yourself back to the year 2000 \u2014 when low-wasted jeans, denim mini-skirts, space-age accessories and chunky trainers were all the rage!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-8683443.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an Asian woman wearing very small cat-eye sunglasses\" class=\"wp-image-12595\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-8683443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-8683443-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-8683443-768x443.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future-forward minimalism<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/rimless?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rimless sunglasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;were highly popular in the early 2000s. Despite their subtlety, they tended to come in a variety of fun and eye-catching shapes. Inspired by the futuristic cyberpunk fashion made iconic by The Matrix franchise, people sought sleek and ultra-modern fashion designs. It was a time to embrace minimalism and rimless sunglasses were the perfect way to add an understated yet contemporary edge to your wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/dg1352-gold-l-16192?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dolce-gabbana-dg1352-glasses-gold-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Rimless sunglasses with large square lenses with rounded corners\" class=\"wp-image-12582\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dolce-gabbana-dg1352-glasses-gold-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dolce-gabbana-dg1352-glasses-gold-sun-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dolce-gabbana-dg1352-glasses-gold-sun-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/dg1352-gold-l-16192?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dolce &amp; Gabbana<\/strong> DG1352<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/remy-silver-m-15776?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/finelight-remy-glasses-silver-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Rimless sunglasses with narrow rectangular lenses\" class=\"wp-image-12583\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/finelight-remy-glasses-silver-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/finelight-remy-glasses-silver-sun-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/finelight-remy-glasses-silver-sun-768x302.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/remy-silver-m-15776?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Finelight<\/strong> Remy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sporty street styles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A staple of Y2K trends, sporty-chic fashion became popular amongst fashionistas who sought style, comfort and convenience on the go. Following a huge fitness boom in the 1970s and 80s, sportswear had evolved and had become ultra-trendy. By the 1990s, the trend really took off as celebrities like Princess Diana famously wore this style whilst out and about. Big designer brands like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/tommy-hilfiger\/sunglasses?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tommy Hilfiger<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;began to introduce a whole new sporty range of street wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before long, the style referred to as athleisure wear \u2013 coined from the words \u2018athletic\u2019 and \u2018leisure\u2019 \u2013 began to dominate the fashion scene as people sought casual clothing that would function for both exercise and everyday use. At this time, some of the biggest names in fashion were competing to produce the most comfortable luxury tracksuits, leggings and hoodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the clothing at the time, sporty 2000s sunglasses were a massive trend at the beginning of the millennium. This is likely because they struck the perfect balance between style and convenience. Celebrities of the time were wearing oversized shield sunglasses and classic athletic styles. Frames made of acetate with oval lenses were particularly popular and were not only extremely trendy, but also ergonomically designed to sit snuggly on your face and provide full protection from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/torege-us-UJk-apX4miQ-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A similing man and woman pose for the camera outdoors while hugging their dog, a husky. Both the couple and the dog are wearing sporty sunglasses.\" class=\"wp-image-12600\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/torege-us-UJk-apX4miQ-unsplash.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/torege-us-UJk-apX4miQ-unsplash-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/torege-us-UJk-apX4miQ-unsplash-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, this trend peaked again after the pandemic. It was a time when people\u2019s lifestyles changed dramatically as many started to exercise and work remotely from home, which meant they sought comfortable yet fashionable clothing they could wear anywhere. Now in 2024, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid, Justin and Hailey Bieber are rocking this classic off-duty look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create the ultimate 00s vibe, wear your Y2K sports sunglasses with a pair of low-rise denim jeans and a tank top for a fresh street-style look. Or, you can match a sporty pair of designers with a trendy velour tracksuit for an on-the-go VIP look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/th-2054-red-l-16129?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tommy-hilfiger-th2054-glasses-red-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Cat-eye sunglasses made of semi-transparent orange acetate\" class=\"wp-image-12287\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tommy-hilfiger-th2054-glasses-red-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tommy-hilfiger-th2054-glasses-red-sun-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tommy-hilfiger-th2054-glasses-red-sun-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/th-2054-red-l-16129?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tommy Hilfiger<\/strong> TH2054<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/pulse-shiny-black-burg-l-14982?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/harrington-sport-pulse-glasses-shiny-black-burgundy-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Curved black sports sunglasses\" class=\"wp-image-12584\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/harrington-sport-pulse-glasses-shiny-black-burgundy-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/harrington-sport-pulse-glasses-shiny-black-burgundy-sun-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/harrington-sport-pulse-glasses-shiny-black-burgundy-sun-768x314.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/pulse-shiny-black-burg-l-14982?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Harrington Sport<\/strong> Pulse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ultra-tiny sunglasses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/small?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Small sunglasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;were a big hit in the late 90s and then again in the 2000s with the rise of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/get-the-it-girl-look-with-these-top-6-bayonetta-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bayonetta trend<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Slim&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/rectangle?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">rectangular<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/oval?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">oval sunglasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;were a must-have addition to your wardrobe in the millennium. Celebrities like Britney Spears, Anastacia, Megan Fox, Eminem and Justin Timberlake all famously wore this style. Narrow cat-eye sunglasses were also a very prominent Y2K trend for women. Pair your slim 2000s sunglasses with a bandana for the perfect throwback look! Or better still, add some colour to them with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/light-adaptive-glasses-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Transitions\u00ae Signature\u00ae GEN8\u2122 lenses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;which come in seven trendy style colours!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/lens-colours-for-sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Coloured sunglasses lenses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;were a huge Y2K sunglasses trend and will create the ultimate retro vibe. Besides which, with the rise of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11501&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">dopamine-dressing trend<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, it might also be a great way to boost your mood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb6510-arista-gold-s-16043?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb6510-glasses-arista-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Oval sunglasses in a minimalist metal frame\" class=\"wp-image-12585\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb6510-glasses-arista-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb6510-glasses-arista-sun-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb6510-glasses-arista-sun-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb6510-arista-gold-s-16043?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ray-Ban<\/strong> RB6510<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/greer-havana-s-15371?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/greer-glasses-havana-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses with a tortoiseshell acetate frame and narrow rectangular lenses\" class=\"wp-image-12586\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/greer-glasses-havana-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/greer-glasses-havana-sun-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/greer-glasses-havana-sun-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/greer-havana-s-15371?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Collection<\/strong> Greer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oversized bug-eye sunglasses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t just tiny sunglasses that were big! Large, bold shades also became very popular in the 2000s and a lot of famous stars were wearing them. Of course, this wasn\u2019t the first time this trend emerged, in fact, it rose to fame in the 1960s thanks to glamorous celebrities like Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. In the 90s, Grunge musicians such as Nirvana\u2019s Kurt Cobain made them iconic again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 2000s, everyone was wearing chunky,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses#attrs=oval,round,L?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">large round and oval sunglasses<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0which were soon affectionately nicknamed \u2018bug-eye sunglasses\u2019 because of their unusual shape. For women, black Y2K sunglasses with dazzling diamante details were the ultimate fashion accessory. Very often celebrities like Paris Hilton were captured peeking from their favourite pair of black oversized sunglasses. Bright and bold colours were also really trendy at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/hattie-gradient-blue-brown-horn-m-15747?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aspire-hattie-glasses-gradient-blue-brown-horn-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses with large round lenses in an acetate frame that is blue in the top half and shows a brown wood grain in the bottom half\" class=\"wp-image-12587\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aspire-hattie-glasses-gradient-blue-brown-horn-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aspire-hattie-glasses-gradient-blue-brown-horn-sun-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aspire-hattie-glasses-gradient-blue-brown-horn-sun-768x324.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/hattie-gradient-blue-brown-horn-m-15747?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aspire<\/strong> Hattie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/saddle-satin-black-l-14114?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/oakley-saddle-oo8165-glasses-satin-black-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Round black plastic sunglasses with a keyhole bridge\" class=\"wp-image-12588\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/oakley-saddle-oo8165-glasses-satin-black-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/oakley-saddle-oo8165-glasses-satin-black-sun-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/oakley-saddle-oo8165-glasses-satin-black-sun-768x314.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/saddle-satin-black-l-14114?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oakley<\/strong> Saddle OO8165<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun and quirky shapes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Y2K fashion was all about looking to the future. Designers were being innovative and experimenting with distinctive sunglasses shapes and patterns. Lenses shaped like hearts, cat ears, flowers, triangles and stars as well as bold leopard prints were everywhere! Let\u2019s be honest, it was probably Elton John that made them iconic in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend has recently emerged again and seems to be popular amongst world-famous stars and music icons. Queen of Pop Taylor Swift is a big fan of quirky sunglasses and she often shows them off in her music videos. Harry Styles is also well-known for his flamboyant fashion sense which often includes a funky pair of sunglasses. This has inspired frequent festival-goers who love to show off their fun, bohemian fashion sense! We have picked some of our most playful Y2K-inspired sunglasses styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/arabella-shiny-pink-pink-m-12932?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Bright pink cat eye-sunglasses with a narrow frame\" class=\"wp-image-12589\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun-768x313.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/arabella-shiny-pink-pink-m-12932?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scout<\/strong> Arabella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/goldhawks-blue-havana-m-15339?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/london-retro-goldhawk-glasses-blue-havana-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Blue tortoiseshell sunglasses with round lenses and pointed corners\" class=\"wp-image-12590\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/london-retro-goldhawk-glasses-blue-havana-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/london-retro-goldhawk-glasses-blue-havana-sun-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/london-retro-goldhawk-glasses-blue-havana-sun-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\r\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/goldhawks-blue-havana-m-15339?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>London Retro<\/strong> Goldhawk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Y2K is an abbreviation of the year 2000. It was first used in reference to the millennium computer bug which raised concerns at the turn of the century. People believed that a computer error would lead to flaws in the configuration and storage of calendar data. 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