EYEWEAR TREND: Cat Eye Glasses

The latest eyewear trend is the cat's meow! These horn ribbed, retro frames are making a major comeback. Although primarily seen in sunglasses, this trend is making its way to everyday/reading eyeglasses.

Cat eye glasses first began to trend in the 1950's, worn by style icons such as Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The glasses were  primarily small, slick and angular, as seen in the photo above, although the most stylish women of the era also dappled with the larger and rounder variety.

The cat eye glasses trend that has re-emerged today includes the more retro style of a thinner frame, as well as the larger variety that usually features a large frame that end in corner points, the definitive feature of these iconic glasses. The glasses are often larger with a thicker frame and a rounder shape while still keeping the distinctive upper points that make the cat eye glasses what they are.

source: lookbook

There are many varieties within the cat eye trend, allowing the trend to span across different styles.

Cat eye glasses can be worn in a casual, feminine way as seen above, or in an edgy and retro way as seen below.

source: lookbook

Here at Village Optical, we are excited for these styles to roll in for summer and spring. Check out some of the pairs we currently have on our shelves.

If you need to find your perfect cat eye frame, be sure to stop by Village Optical - our Construction Sale is still on! Get $50.00 off select frames and sunglasses, restrictions apply.

Sources: Huffington Post, Lookbook