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

27th October 2025

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

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

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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/

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Silmo Paris 2025: Optical Design Contest

12th July 2025

The Silmo Paris show organisers have revealed the finalists for 2025

The organisers of Silmo Paris have announced the names of the shortlisted finalists in this year’s ‘Optical Design Contest’, an initiative to promote future talent in the optical industry. This year the theme of the competition is “Superhero glasses”, a topic that has sparked creative ideas with diverse aesthetics. This subject aims to highlight the potential for eyewear to as more than a simple accessory.

Indeed, this year, the design contest is directed by Michel Penneman, a renowned international designer and interior architect. The 20205 winner will be announced during the 2025 event in September. Above: Aestral by Louis Sence (Nantes Atlantique School of Design, France) – Aestral is described as visor glasses inspired by the Silver Surfer. The fluid, organic design evokes speed, wind and solitude.

Furthermore, the shortlist includes 10 designs: Aestral by Louis Sence; Bonewave by Mattéo Muzelet-Guédon’; Eco by Beatriz Delcole Belonsi, Gyovanna Marraya de Paula Castoriano, Júlia Fernandes Nascimento, Lucca José Lauro, Kallany Leandrini Paulos; Gaia by Hélène Caffin-Pinon; Loveyes by Camille Jourden; Lunettes de Vision Emotionnelle by Quentin Boudier; Neon by Brice Lebeul and Sentinelle+ by Barthélémy Camoesas; the Inuit Glasses by Yasmin Kaufman and the Sensory Glasses by Gaia Malantuono.

Bonewave, pictured above, is described as a bone conduction sports product that allow users to listen without blocking their hearing. The concept is designed for athletes, combining safety, functionality and performance.

To find out more about Silmo Paris and the latest news from the show ahead of September, visit the link, https://www.eyestylist.com/2025/09/trending-in-eyewear/

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Eyewear trends – erase by Masahiro Maruyama – two new releases

16th June 2024

Two new models – just released this month – express the unusual aesthetic of a handmade collection inspired by erasing pencil lines – the brand releases unique spectacles every season based on the concept of unfinished art

erase by Masahiro Maruyama, the Japanese creative designer known for special artisan design work and impeccable craftsmanship, sees the addition of two new models this month – MM-0089 and MM-0090. The precisely calculated designs explore a playful idea where all traditional notions of how a frame should look are broken – the right and left sides of the frames do not match – and nor do the front eye shapes. The uneven, asymmetrical lines and shapes are positively celebrated and explored with passion to finely craft each tiny aspect of the frames! This turns the designs into beautiful artistic pieces that offer the wearer a completely unique item for their face, like no other. Above: MM-0089 by the Japanese designer Masahiro Maruyama – avantgarde shape with details created with expertise and precision

MM-0090 by Masahiro Maruyama comes in bright tones of red or green – the eye shape is loosely based on a classic oval design

Both models are released in four colours which include bright tones of green, blue, red as well as a refined black or black and gold. The erase collection by Masahiro Maruyama was first introduced on Eyestylist.com in March 2018 : https://www.eyestylist.com/2018/03/erase-by-masahiro-maruyama/

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Eyewear trends: Marni by Retrosuperfuture

5th May 2024

Retrosuperfuture continues its creative partnership with Marni, the iconic Milanese fashion brand, with the release of a new statement eyewear collection for the Spring/Summer 2024 season. The three new silhouettes are distinctive, sculptural and include beautiful shell-inspired patterns as well as solid colours

The new designs bring together RSF’s knowledge of materials and production technologies, with Marni’s aesthetic research in eyewear trends. The selection was created with a particular emphasis on their tactile, material quality and high-end craftsmanship with the three silhouettes, Magneticus, Caelicola and Dark Doodad, having been designed by drawing inspiration from theatrical masks, with their exuberant, archetypal characters matching Marni’s distinctive and beautifully quirky aesthetics. Above + below: model Caeolicola in “starshell” – the shape is described as an ironic take on classic cat-eyes – it features a unique pointed shape with curved rims and triangular lenses – the Marni branding is handset with an enamel finish within the temples

Exciting patterned frame design: Marni’s “mischievous” Magneticus sunglasses in “Lava” – the frame also comes in black, “Lazuli” and pink

To emphasize the construction and material quality of each silhouette, RSF and Marni have ventured into in-depth archival research to create custom-made acetate finishes. Working with Mazzucchelli, the designers have crafted exclusive natural finishes. For Magneticus, a lava-like finish in deep red, brown and dusty pink tones; for Caelicola a pearlescent, layered finish in gray, black and white with brown touches. All the finishes were designed to highlight the thick, opulent construction of each piece, elevating their materiality and craftsmanship. In addition to these exclusive colours, all three models also come in a classic black finish with red enameled branding as well as in a bright solid tinted acetates – green, yellow blue and red – with contrasting coloured lenses in bright blue, acid yellow or orange. Find out more at www.retrosuperfuture.com

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Eyewear trends: green is a developing story

8th April 2024

At the eyewear fairs this season, the green colour story has continued to play an important role for men and women. Popular tones include emerald, electric, olive and nature-inspired verdant green varieties such as moss…many of the favourites that have appeared on the catwalks

Across the sun and optical lines this season, green tones have grown considerably with a wide selection of brights, naturals and deeper more intense tones incorporated into the Spring/Summer collections. Lime, acid green and lighter greens are having a particularly interesting evolution in frame design, as colour confidence rises in apparel in general and eyewear sees a growing success with mood-boosting hues, block colour and bright unexpected colour combinations. Above: a classic approach – Casablanca by L.G.R, pictured in emerald green, one of the most popular shades of green that we spotted at Mido 2024 in February (www.lgrworld.com)

Bio acetate model Narai by Gigi Studios is a lightweight classic shape from the Barcelona brand that comes in crystal green with brown anti-reflective UV protective lenses. This green variety with a translucent effect is particularly popular in eyewear because it is among the most versatile and flattering for most skin tones. www.gigistudios.com

Eyewear trends: a dopamine hit – BL0027 by VAVA Eyewear in an acid green inspired by Acid House – a feature of the new collection at VAVA

The green palette features plenty of acid tones for Spring/Summer 2024. These vibrant hues command attention in sunwear and eyewear, potentially providing an uplifting “energising” experience for the wearer who wants to express their mood or personality. www.vavaeyewear.com

WOOW Eyewear’s Super Dancer Sunglasses in a vibrant neon green

French eyewear brand WOOW released a collection for the season inspired by the dance floor, with “jazzy silhouettes, hip shapes and shock colours”. The Super Dancer Sunglasses are designed as masculine sunglasses which aim to reinvent the language of serious eyewear with playfulness – through colour. https://wooweyewear.com

Green patterns featuring blue, brown and white flecks: Eat Street by OGI Eyewear

Model Eat Street by OGI Eyewear is an acetate design which combines a distinctive angular round shape with warm marbled colours including this fresh green patterned effect for the front paired with light green temples. www.ogi-eyewear.com

Struktur Eyewear’s The Legend combines dark olive green + grey

With its architectural form and green and grey combo, Struktur’s The Legend offers an original look for men or women, where form and colour go hand in hand in creating character and individuality in this statement piece. The way in which two colours are combined creates an interesting depth to the design: www.struktur-eyewear.fr

Graduated colour is also popular again this season. The women’s Magdalen style is characterised by a geometric shape softened by a curved nosepiece; the palette of gradient colour, including the green above, lends the frame an elegant, sophisticated air. www.blackfin.eu

Ørgreen Optics – model Upside in the HAVN collection – an all stainless steel line with an impressive colour application featuring two shades of green

Combinations of green with other colours – or with other shades of green are also being explored widely. Model Upside in the HAVN collection at Ørgreen Optics is an example of a two-toned green colour combination, featuring a matt effect electric green with a matt effect darker military green, a fresh and unexpected interplay of tones that delivers a sophisticated twist on the current wave of green-themed frames. www.orgreenoptics.com