Here at DirectSight we think that having choices can never be a bad thing, and that’s why we’re so proud to host such a broad range of men’s and women’s glasses and sunglasses.

Still, sometimes all that choice can be confusing and there’s no harm in having a little helping hand every now and then to point you in the direction of your perfect specs! With that in mind, here’s a little guide on the sort of impression that different coloured frames can give off and what they  Continue reading →

At Direct Sight, we’re pretty excited about the new Spiderman film release. As it turns out, Peter Parker looks pretty good in his geeky glasses, which got us thinking about other characters with super powers who wear spectacles...
1.    At number 1, it has to be Superman (a.k.a. Clark Kent). As the quiet office nerd, Clark looks great in his favourite geeky frames. From the early days of the Christopher Reeve retro style, to the Tom Welling ‘Smallville’ update, we’re loving the … Continue reading →

With the festival season fast approaching, the last thing campers want to worry about is glasses and contact lenses. For many, keeping clean and topping up the beer supply are the main priorities, so the idea of trekking back to the tent or the dreaded campsite toilets for a quick contact lens change is the last thing on the mind. But unless you’re willing to suffer the front row crush, struggling to see your favourite band with poor eyesight can be a real problem. 
However,… Continue reading →

Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci has never been known to shy away from embracing new concepts and visions in their work, and there is no exception when it comes to their eyewear collections.Gucci look to save the world one pair of glasses at a timeLast year Gucci released a line of bio-based frames made from castor seeds in an effort to be the biggest name in eco-friendly glasses. And if that wasn’t enough, for this season Gucci has fashioned some glasses using liquid wood bamboo for their b… Continue reading →

For those not willing to follow the crowd, there are a variety of glasses available on the market not created for eyewear consumers in the conventional sense, leaning more towards the more adventurous buyer who wants something a little different from their next choice of eyewear, maybe to show off at a party or to perform in an Elton John style tribute act.

The products listed here are the result of designers allowed to run wild with their creative juices, thinking outside the box wit… Continue reading →

Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to take a look into this season’s hottest fashion eyewear trends which have been seen on the catwalks of our favourite designers. From Ralph Lauren to Prada, this season there is a wealth of  styles for you to recreate with your eyewear choices available at Direct Sight.

Pretty Pastels
As seen on the 2012 Spring/Summer collections from the likes of Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs, pastels are easy to wear and offer a fresh lo… Continue reading →

Milan is one of a handful of fashion capitals in the world, sitting proudly amongst other big players in the industry including New York, London and Paris.

Renowned for being the birth place of many of the world's favourite designer labels, celebrated for its trend-setting nature and dedicated in its attitudes towards beautiful fashion, Milan is the source for inspiration and celebration in all things fashion.

The MIDO optical fair is held every year and brings together the… Continue reading →