There’s a new trend emerging this year for clear plastic glasses, from classic wayfarer specs with clear frames to retro round sunnies. Clear frames strike the balance between making an edgy fashion statement and a style discreet enough to wear to the office. These are our favourites, starting from only £15! DS Collection CP199- £15At £15, our CP199 is one of our bestselling plastic frames and features a classic wayfarer style with wide arms. We love these as classic prescription gl… Continue reading →

If you haven’t already browsed our designer frames, you’re in for a treat because we’ve added over 50 brand new styles, from glamorous Guccis to sporty Smith frames. These are our favourite new frames to see you through the new year.  Gucci GG1037Classic, understated and effortlessly chic, the GG1037 is one of our favourites this year. With a slim plastic frame and straight narrow arms, it makes an ideal pair of smart glasses for the office. Each pair includes the recognisable Gu… Continue reading →

There’s a nip in the air and no denying that winter is just around the corner. But with the colder weather comes a great new season for fashion. We’ve picked out our favourite styles from our DS Collection, JK London City and Podium ranges to help you look stylish this winter.A173The A173 is one of our bestselling frames, and it’s no wonder: the round frame with keyhole nose bridge strikes the right balance between classic everyday style and making a quirky fashion statement. We love the b… Continue reading →

Stuck for ideas this Christmas? See our Glasses Gift Guide! For many, Christmas shopping is the dreaded task  we always plan to do months in advance, and always end up doing on the final few days leading up to the 25th. The shops are manic, the Christmas music is blaring and the crowds are battling to get the last of the good stuff in the seasonal sales. It’s no wonder that online shopping has become so popular, with many people choosing to do all their shopping with just a few clicks on the… Continue reading →

This summer everyone is wearing retro specs and we’ve got some fab styles to perfect your vintage style. These are our top picks:RoundRound glasses are a tricky trend to pull off but will always be the ultimate retro classics. We love the U26 for its neat, narrow frame in a choice of black or tortoiseshell- one of our biggest bestsellers! BrowlineBrowline styles are a celebrity favourite and add a great vintage twist. Choose from bold angular styles like the Podium Alice for £110 or th… Continue reading →

Our favourite Romeo is back as Leonardo DiCaprio takes to the big screen in Baz Luhrmann’s much-anticipated release of The Great Gatsby. Starring alongside Carey Mulligan, the whole cast has been styled in Luhrmann’s trademark flamboyant glamour.
We’ve taken a closer look at some of the emerging 1920s trends:Jay Gatsby (Leo) wears a pair of round vintage sunglasses in brown acetate. We love the A185 for this style. With a dark brown lens tint, these would make a perfect pair o… Continue reading →

It’s time to get your advent calendars at the ready because it’s only 3 days until the beginning Advent! The Christmas decorations may have already appeared in the shops by the end of October, but for the average holidaymaker, it’s not until December that we can truly begin the countdown to Christmas day.
So what will you be buying for your loved ones this Christmas?
Check out this quick gift guide if you’re struggling for ideas...
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 Congratulations Barack Obama on winning the US presidential election! Here at DirectSight, we think this is a cause to celebrate. After a close shave with competitor Mitt Romney, Barack once again won his place as US president for another 4 years. To get into the election spirit, check out the DS Collection 213 rimless glasses frames for a cool take on Mr. President’s eyewear. Obama favours a simple, rectangular rimless frame, as seen here:
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Did you know thattwo thirds of Britons need to wear corrective prescriptions. Of these people, 62% wear glasses and 14% wear contact lenses. Social and technological changes have influenced the flux and change in fashion trends and how we view wearing glasses over the years. First off, let's start in the 13th Century AD.Monastic ScripturesEye wear is largely a misnomer before the 18th Century. This is because glasses were actually a single lens then, suspended on a chain and used for close up ex… Continue reading →

It may be September which, for us Brits, means gloomy weather and grey skies, but for the celebrity population, there’s no such thing as dressing for the weather. Whilst most of us are eager to bury ourselves in warm jumpers in blacks and greys, a new trend for canary and fluorescent yellow is quickly emerging...
On Saturday, The Only Way is Essex star, Chloe Sims, was spotted at a party sporting a bizarre pair of fluorescent yellow glasses. She wore a black and white sequinned mini dress… Continue reading →