The Firi
Before there was eyewear licenses, there was Christian Roth. Pulling from decades of references and experience, the collection is still as relevant today as it was when it was founded. The Firi embodies the punk aesthetic of the 1960s in a beveled cat eye acetate that experiments with scale and form. Presenting a modest footprint while conveying a chunky goggle-like construction and finished with laser-etched logo temple tips. Available in optical and sun.
christianroth.com
$275 Optical, $300 Sun
Todd Rogers Eyewear
The lightweight Macleod, part of the Plaid Label Capsule Collection, stands out with its keyhole bridge, acetate front and beta titanium temples.
(800) 601-0620, toddrogerseyewear.com
$330
Alexander Collection
Metal meets acetate on the Layla from A&A Optical. Handcrafted details include Swarovski crystal accents and laser-etched metal.
(800) 492-4465, aaopticalco.com
$170
Salvatore Ferragamo
Part of the Men’s Capsule Collection, the SF2822-216 features the brand’s signature Double Gancini on its metal hinges, which join the acetate fronts and temples.
(800) 645-1300, marchon.com
$295
Vari Eyewear
On the VR15, the full front, made with flexible TR-90, presents a contrast of material with the frame’s stainless steel temples.
(516) 570-2723, varieyewear.com
$189
Smilen
Combining stainless steel, acetate and titanium, the Masterfull, from the Times Square Collection, offers a stylish nod to the Big Apple.
(800) 887-5675, smileneyewear.com
$175
Sperry
The Rockport takes the combination concept up a notch with a semi-rimmed, stainless steel front, acetate temple tips and a wood temple design featuring the classic Sperry sailboat.
(800) 243-6350, lamyamerica.com
$162.95
Elle
Flitter and flutter with the butterfly-shaped EL13457, an acetate and metal combination.
(800) 645-2121, charmant.com
$175
Lightec
Featuring the screwless, springless Omicron hinge, the 30055L PD05 combines metal and translucent acetate for a unique, sophisticated look.
(800) 526-8838, morel-france.com
$245
Lafont
The Clin D’Oeil, from the Reedition Collection, pulls off a combo of not only stainless steel and acetate, but also a vintage-inspired front and animal print temples.
(800) 832-8233, lafont.com
$599