Right now we’re loving coloured sunglasses- the bigger and bolder, the better. Hot celebrities like Jessica Alba, Alexa Chung and Taylor Swift have all been spotted rocking the coloured sunglasses trend and it’s no surprise because they’re a great way to add a fun twist to your spring/summer wardrobe. Jessica Alba loves her turquoise sunnies with bold wayfarer frame. For a great pair of summertime sunnies in this colour, we love the Carrera 9 with oversized frame and two-tone… Continue reading →
So October’s much-anticipated release of Skyfall has recently been named the ‘Best Bond Movie Ever’ and here at DirectSight, we’d have to agree. When it comes to eyewear, James Bond can always been seen in the coolest sunglasses to maintain his signature suave, sophisticated style. In Skyfall, Daniel Craig can be seen wearing a pair of simple silver aviators with dark tinted lenses by Tom Ford. Bond fans may recognise this style to the similar Tom Ford 108 sunglasses he wore in th… Continue reading →
November or, ‘Movember’, as it has recently come to be known, is the month when you cannot walk down the street without encountering a man with a moustache. However, this latest craze isn’t all about the look, it is for a good cause, with many people gaining sponsorship to donate to charity. However, if you’re struggling to keep up with the crowd and find you simply can’t grow enough to warrant calling it a moustache, the latest eyewear craze may be the ideal solution... O… Continue reading →
There was a time when sports eyewear was seen as a misunderstood eyesore which had no place on the field of high impact sporting events, but now they are worn by athletes in a variety of sporting disciplines who swear by their ability to help them focus on their game rather than on eye related problems, while choosing the corrects frames can make a significant difference to overall performance.No More Stigma for Sports EyewearSports glasses can help keep potential eye injuries at bay arising fro… Continue reading →
After last night’s spectacular finale for the London 2012 Olympics, at Direct Sight we feel proud to be British, and what better way to celebrate than with some patriotic eyewear.These specs are our favourites from the event: These wacky shades are the perfect frames for celebrating in style. Show your dedication to the Olympians with this pair of Olympic sunglasses. For true British patriots, these Union Jack glasses are an essential buy. Even from a distance, there’s no mistaking where y… Continue reading →
At Direct Sight there’s not a lot that gets us more excited than a nice pair of sunglasses. Of course, their main function should always be to protect your peepers but because we supply only the very best quality frames we’re confident we’ve got you covered on that front.
That’s why we like to make sure that you’re enjoying your sunglasses as much as you can. You should always be as happy with your frames as we are when they leave Direct Sight HQ, so here’s a handy little… Continue reading →
Since the founding of the brand in 1936, Ray Bans have become one of the most recognisable styles of eyewear, worn by everyone from presidents to film stars. Their durable yet polished and stylish designs are universally popular and lay testament to the brand’s dedication to creating timeless classics. 1. The idea for aviator sunglasses first began when General John MacCready permanently damaged his eyes during a high altitude flight. He realised sunglasses designed specifica… Continue reading →
Once we’ve booked our holiday all we want to do with our remaining money is spend it on sightseeing, restaurants and holiday mementos. In our efforts to conserve as much spending money as possible it’s often tempting to cut back on the essentials – skipping sun tan lotion every other day doesn’t seem like it can do much harm, and there doesn’t seem much point in spending more than you have to on sunglasses.
But would you rather impact upon your bank balance or your eye… Continue reading →
With Jay-Z one of the top contenders in the hip hop rich list, it’s difficult to avoid seeing the a-list of the music world in the media. One thing is clear: they’ve all got great style, and we decided it was time for a celebration of the trademark rap-star fashion. So apart from an impressive rap talent, trophy wif, and best pal like Kanye West, what makes a great rapper? Cool sunglasses seem to have become a wardrobe essential for a rap-star image, whether for outside, indoors, or on the r… Continue reading →
With the London Olympics just around the corner and the torch nearing the end of its journey to the capital, we started to think about what the British sports pros would be wearing on the big day. For rowing star Sam Townsend, the Adidas Polarized Evil Eye Halfrim Pro would be the ideal pair of sports glasses to enhance his performance on the water. With wrap around vision, Townsend would easily be able to keep an eye on the competition, whilst guaranteeing he keeps the … Continue reading →
