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Top trend: Asymmetric eyewear
Optometrist and lifestyle blogger, Lizzy Yeowart, on the resurgence of this stand-out style
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Tom Davies
13 May 2024
Asymmetrical eyewear is not a new concept, is currently at the forefront of fashion courtesy of an array of new styles.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘Half print’ sunglasses have different pattern detail on each side in a more subtle nod to the trend, inspired by the brand’s Sicilian DNA.
![OutspokenOA2115C2](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/outspokenoa2115c2.jpg?rev=4e8fd38abd7645ee91dce824876b76be&hash=6E628CFC0B59F2F53A3169585F817F2E)
Outspoken’s eyewear collection has always celebrated the quirky and unusual. In an array of colourways, their asymmetrical style is an attainable option to embrace the trend.
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Eyespace has launched a new brand, Arhlo, focused on inclusivity and a respect for the environment. The frame, ‘ARH001’ is a stand-out from the new collection
![CatchLondonAbigail](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/catchlondonabigail.jpg?rev=216958a3d15b457aa56a1d41b25c9043&hash=98A26F20237CD8BCE77A7C64D21873BC)
From Tom Davies’ Wonka inspired collection, the optical style ‘Abigail’ has a screen-printed giraffe pattern and detail on the front and sides.
![JFReyCarolina](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/jfreycarolina.jpg?rev=e41f19d28e3241cda85ad4b69da91e03&hash=0AC2CAFF10C4546A5656CD612F1DD44C)
The cat’s eye, ‘Carolina’ by JF Rey, was inspired by the style of Lady Gaga, featuring contrasting shapes and thicknesses with artful bevelling to give a multi-faceted appearance.
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Kirk & Kirk launched the world’s first handmade acrylic sunglass collection. It has taken the family business five years to develop the unique material for their signature bold, chunky designs.
‘Wonk,’ Catch London
The box-office hit Wonka has brought attention to asymmetric frames thanks to ‘Wonk,’ Tom Davies’ crystal blue design which is part of his latest collaboration with Warner Bros.'Half print,’ Dolce & Gabbana
![DGhalfprintedsunglasses](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/dghalfprintedsunglasses.jpg?rev=188eddb02ad744a6b366702c16e88e31&hash=13FF8334454ABE95C208D0A882FA1667)
Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘Half print’ sunglasses have different pattern detail on each side in a more subtle nod to the trend, inspired by the brand’s Sicilian DNA.
'OA2115C2,’ Outspoken
![OutspokenOA2115C2](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/outspokenoa2115c2.jpg?rev=4e8fd38abd7645ee91dce824876b76be&hash=6E628CFC0B59F2F53A3169585F817F2E)
Outspoken’s eyewear collection has always celebrated the quirky and unusual. In an array of colourways, their asymmetrical style is an attainable option to embrace the trend.
What’s hot in April/May 2024?
Positivity in the frame
![November_ARHLODisplay_6551copy](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/november_arhlodisplay_6551copy.jpg?rev=483c895157a64d72a5718baafb55ac8e&hash=94189242464A71061D1743EFE50D98E8)
Eyespace has launched a new brand, Arhlo, focused on inclusivity and a respect for the environment. The frame, ‘ARH001’ is a stand-out from the new collection
Go Dotty
![CatchLondonAbigail](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/catchlondonabigail.jpg?rev=216958a3d15b457aa56a1d41b25c9043&hash=98A26F20237CD8BCE77A7C64D21873BC)
From Tom Davies’ Wonka inspired collection, the optical style ‘Abigail’ has a screen-printed giraffe pattern and detail on the front and sides.
In the detail
![JFReyCarolina](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/jfreycarolina.jpg?rev=e41f19d28e3241cda85ad4b69da91e03&hash=0AC2CAFF10C4546A5656CD612F1DD44C)
The cat’s eye, ‘Carolina’ by JF Rey, was inspired by the style of Lady Gaga, featuring contrasting shapes and thicknesses with artful bevelling to give a multi-faceted appearance.
Sunglasses celebration
![KirkandKirkRyanhighres](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2024/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/kirkandkirkryanhighres.jpg?rev=ee0499722fd94145b1485379c19aee6e&hash=B56EBFBA08C5E4E79D764C37FE8B36E0)
Kirk & Kirk launched the world’s first handmade acrylic sunglass collection. It has taken the family business five years to develop the unique material for their signature bold, chunky designs.
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