colour trends

Eyewear trends: J.F. Rey – wearability and the wow factor

A new women’s collection by the French eyewear design company promises a fresh expression of colour and design

Presented in three parts – acetate, metal and combination designs – this collection brings together a colour and materials story that is modern and expressive, with a clear, signature style.

Designed to fit all faces – including choices in extra small – the selection of acetate frames stands out for its silk-effect transparencies and delicate shades, as well as surprising glittery effects and delicately spotted design details. Above: bold, characterful statements with pattern, bright colour and gentle sparkle – the styles feature the signature Totem hinge

JF1580: an artistic feel runs through the collection

Model JF1580 has a round shape with some gentle modifications on the outer rim, creating a lively and characterful design. Each style features contrasting acetate colours and patterns, with the playful glittery black material “inlayed” with a rim of multicoloured merging tones.

J.F. Rey 3118: an interesting variation on the round eye shape and dramatic colour pairing

Model J.F. Rey 3118, from the metal and acetate combination design series exemplifies an attention on functionality as well as aesthetics and colour. The shapes are balanced and well-proportioned to fit comfortably, while the quirky shapes and colour bring rhythm and character.

JF3114: a metal frame with an eye-catching presence

JF3114 is representative of the all-metal frames in the collection, which achieve feminine allure in their bold statements. These styles (JF3114 and sister styles JF3113, JF3116 and JF3117) are unique in their interesting use of gradients, use of triple-colourways and surprising light effects.

Designed to fit all faces, with specific sizes available in the metal and combination lines, the collection also features the J.F. Rey Totem hinge, a signature detail which immediately identifies the brand. Find out more at https://www.jfrey.fr

Read more about J.F. Rey at https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/09/silmo-paris-2025-j-f-rey/

Eyewear trends: orange + brown are our ‘colours of the month’

Eyewear trends – Autumnal nature-inspired colours (with links to Halloween festivities)  have particular resonance at this time of year – and this year especially- right through to winter, eyewear collections have picked up on a variety of orange and brown colour stories…a love for neon orange has reemerged as well as natural tones of orange such as terracotta and paprika, while chocolate and mocha tones feel rich and warm…

Orange and brown are popular tones at this time of year, and this time around, eyewear has definitely been swept up in the seasonal re-fresh and warmer colour stories where bright accents and cosy deep hues are welcoming and grounding in the wintery months. Orange and brown tones are versatile and beautiful – juxtaposed with other hues, displayed in perfect harmony with neutrals or picked out to offer contrast and a special look that will be flattering for the skin in colder months. Above: The Montecito frame in Blackfin’s Pacific collection; a unisex navigator frame, the style features a high bridge and unexpected colour pairings – like bright orange and a new hunter green – combined with thin polished or brushed-finish temples – check out the colour palette at www.blackfin.eu

Matt neon orange in a favourite tone at Woow Eyewear this season – model Check Mate 2 by Woow

Check Mate 2 by WOOW Eyewear is an example of the vivid tones of bright orange in eyewear this season. This frame is inspired by “chess piece cuts”. The masculine shape – created in stainless steel looks particularly bold in the matt neon orange tone. www.wooweyewear.com

Wenke by Gotti Switzerland – “transparent olive meets mocha”

The hand polished Wenke model by Gotti Switzerland offers a powerful shape in sophisticated colourways. The colour pictured above plays with a combination of brownish and neutral tones  in a sophisticated design which perfectly expresses the warmth and natural beauty of the brown proposals for frames. www.gotti.ch

Cassia by Gigi Studios

Part of Gigi Studios new capsule collection Roots, the model Cassia in brown acetate combines a trendy oval shape with one of the eye-catching brown tones in eyewear this season. The collection by Gigi Studios  combines geometric and organic shapes, in serene autumn tones – some featuring mineral like veins. Colours offered include black, brown, Havana, green and grey. www.gigistudios.com

Erker’s 1879 – model Winchester in Mocha

Model Winchester in the Erker’s 1879 collection is now available in a very trendy rich Mocha tone – the optical style combines strength and subtlety, offering a slim rectangular shape with a gentle lift on the brow. Find out more about the colours and shapes in this new line at www.erkers1879.com

Powerage by Ørgreen Optics – in matt pine and matt orange, bridging the gap between trendy colours and a more timeless feel

Produced in sheet titanium, Powerage by Ørgreen Optics combines two tones with the brighter orange tone on the inside of the design. The effect of this pairing is to create a subtle orange glow from the interior tone; it’s both elegant and timeless, and offers a flattering to bring warmth to skin tones in the winter months. www.orgreenoptics.com

Ffin model Amo in milky orange with black

This extremely bold square frame called Amo (translated ‘love”) has several defining features, from the carved textured love lines appearing on the front to the asymmetrical black accent colour, “because love, like design is in the details.” The frame is one of several featured in the Ffin collection in orange. Fffin has also designed their model Mod in “vintage orange with cream temples,” for a bright, quirky statement style with a hint of rebellion and edge. www.ffineyewear.com

For more on seasonal trends on Eyestylist.com follow the link: https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/10/silmo-paris-september-2025/

Colour trends: Essedue new-season sunglasses, Italy

Big, colourful and bright!

Essedue’s acetate sunglasses for Spring/Summer are for those who love statement design and Italian finesse with quality UV protection. Model 360 has a wide enveloping square-ish shape and a sculpted ‘bevelled’ effect on the front, a charming detail which highlights the artisan skill. www.esseduesunglasses.com/en/product/woman-cateye-sunglasses-mod-360/

Model 458 by Essedue: in fluo pink (pictured), black and tortoiseshell

Model 458 – inspired by a cateye in a thick sumptuous glossy acetate, is an equally glam shape with a clear retro inspiration and a modern pop of colour (choose the pink fluo with baby pink temples and cute end tips matching the front) for the perfect new season revamp. https://www.esseduesunglasses.com/en/product/cateye-sunglasses-mod-458