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Optometrist and lifestyle blogger, Lizzy Yeowart, on statement pieces from the most recognisable design houses
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18 May 2022
During the pandemic, retailers reported steep rises in accessory sales, especially investment pieces from heritage and designer brands. Here are three pieces of eyewear from long-established fashion houses.
Undeniably Dior
![Dior frames](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2022/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/diorforgtlaprilmay.png?rev=0f9d736f35b24a08bbf91d1efdc205ed&hash=186447A9686FDD2B8A208F7F0450B630)
Dior ‘30Montaigne BU 12B0’
This bold butterfly sun style makes a statement, and the gold-finish CD monogram leaves no doubt that this is unmistakeably Dior.
Bio beauty
![Burberry](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2022/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/burberryforgtlaprilmay.png?rev=99e5916667dd4127b082555244d36817&hash=4349417E45E38BBB670DBDA28DF64125)
Burberry, ‘40816801’
A modern silhouette made from biodegradable bio-acetate and highlighted with a gold-plated ‘B’ and detachable chain with Burberry lettering.
Pearlescent treasures
![Chanel with chain](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2022/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/chanelwithchaingtlaprilmay.png?rev=30de515abf4044e18dac7ef0cf7dfcdb&hash=7CC8362B808B8C5B4DE581754DEF2065)
Chanel, ‘Pantos Eyeglasses’
Chanel’s iconic strap is reimagined in this stunning optical style with chain-link detail on the top and sides. It comes with a detachable strap fashioned from calfskin and imitation pearls.
Anatomy of a frame
Unpicking a standout frame, by OT columnist Lizzy Yeowart
![anatomy of a frame](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2022/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/anatomyofaframeimage.png?rev=49e9ccfb08c544fa84c6c3090d25ef6b&hash=CF7C1F2844C17314DECA960A08D7C3FF)
In a nutshell
- Manufacturer // Kering Eyewear for Cartier
- Frame // ‘Santos de Cartier’
- Colour // black, gold and grey
- Web // www.cartier.com/en-gb
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