World's Craziest Eyewear
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 without constraints or limitations, allowing for some interesting and vibrant aesthetics, yet debatably impractical end products in comparison with standard eyewear, but if you want ‘normal’ then these designs are never going to be the first port of call.
Peek-A-Boo Hands Glasses - Jeremy Scott Flesh Hands frame by Georgio
Possibly one of the more notorious unconventional specs, these hand frames from Georgio come without a lens, although it’s difficult to see how a lens would actually be fitted when you look at the design, and they retail at around £160. These glasses would certainly help you stand out in the high street, aimed at consumers who wish to be the centre of attention and talk of any room they enter, while if you’ve always desired the feeling of someone holding onto your face all day, these are likely to be the glasses you’ve been looking for.
The USA Sunglasses by Jeremy Scott
Americans are known to take patriotism towards their country seriously, and now USA lovers can proudly adorn the outline of the nation on their foreheads thanks to designer Jeremy Scott’s penchant for the obscure in the fashion world. There is a slight drawback in the fact that the natural cutaway where the left eye would be protected from sunlight means that complete UV protection is unfortunately not a likely possibility, with the price of wearing the shape of the nation with pride sitting at a cool £130.
Doggles – Sunglasses for Pets
Outlandish eyewear is no longer limited to humans, Doggles or ‘goggles for dogs’ has now become a profitable industry, meaning both owner and pet can now be the proud owners of alternative eyewear. The Doggles are made from mostly durable recycled and green materials, whilst having practical uses such as keeping dirt and stray objects out of the eyes of a daring canine, so the next time they want to stick their heads out of a moving car window, it is safe to assume that their eyes will be protected at all times, while looking good in the process.