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A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

It’s time to note the shift away from gender conforming eyewear shapes with these non-binary eyeglass and sunglass styles.

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2 months ago

July 16, 2024

Sheena Taff Invision June 2024 Issue

WHILE THOSE OF the female ersuasion might look to Barbie to influence their style, men should note the shift away from gender conforming eyewear shapes into a new era of androgyny where an angular cat eye is no longer reserved for the ladies’ section. Ken may not have blazed the trail, but he brought it mainstream, heralding a new chapter in fashion where the bold embrace of pulchritude in men’s accessories is not just accepted but celebrated.

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Etnia Barcelona

A narrower profile with beveled edges softens the sharpness of the Arrecife’s rectangular shape.

etniabarcelona.com, customeramerica@etniabarcelona.com

$279

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Bayria

Checked tortoise acetate embeds sharp lines duplicated in the angular cutout on the browline of the Bobium.

bayriaeyewear.com, info@bayriaeyewear.com

Price upon request

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Emmanuelle Khanh

Substantial sunglasses that exude a robust presence in a non-binary style, the EK 1998 creates a commanding visual focal point in a rich raisin color.

ek.fr, commercial@ek.fr

$585

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Raen

The Zouk in Cambria’s translucent olive green acetate and soft gray lenses offer a dense appearance, merging historical aesthetic cues of the ’70s to transcend gender confines.

(760) 436-7236, stewart.henderson@raen.com

$149.95-$184.95

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Andy Wolf

The Bok continues the brand’s inclusivity commitment with this forward-thinking style that evolves the expectations of rimless design.

(888) 690-5761, andy-wolf.com

$561

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Vada

The “masculine cat eye” aesthetic, shown here on the Kauboi in Storm, challenges conventional boundaries.

vadajewelry.com, eyewear@vadajewelry.com

$550

Vogue

The nostalgic charm of a smaller, sleek, 90’s-inspired oval is back in the VO5582S in cream.

my.essilorluxottica.com

$78

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Kaleos

The common rounded silhouette of the Pollitt in orange breaks from tradition with its distinctive hooded lenses featuring an overhanging brow that adds an intriguing architectural element.

kaleoscollection.com

$253

A New Era of Eyewear Androgyny

Ferragamo

Aviator-inspired with generous coverage consisting of curved and rounded edges, the SF2029SE is finely crafted using an artisanal milling technique.

marchon.com

$395

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