Photographed by INGE FONTEYNE
Still Life photographed by NED MATURA
DEEP SEE FYSHING
The dramatic depth and dimension of a frame front dominates eyewear trending for 2023.
FYSH 2088 from WestGroupe
ON THE GREEN
Let’s take a break from traditional hues such as black, brown and blue, and dive into eyewear colored in a tone that is a mix between hunter and forest green, depending on the lighting. –Victoria Garcia
ILLA Arturo from ClearVision Optical
STRIPED DELIGHT
Carolina Herrera elevates a chic black CatEye with a simple yet striking striped pattern that tops this sunglass. –Jillian Urcelay
CAROLINA HERRERA 0129/S from Safilo
SMOKING GUN
Minimalism meets modernism in this masculine smoky gray crystal frame designed with ultra-thick temples to offset its airy look. –Jillian Urcelay
PRODESIGN DENMARK Cut 1 from Design Eyewear Group
MAXIMIZING METAL
Metal is having its moment with this angular style that shows off its effortless curves with a balance of bronze and tortoise. –Jillian Urcelay
CINZIA 5154 from Europa Eyewear
DILIGENTLY DESIGNED
For an edgy yet refined look, John Varvatos always comes to the rescue with frames that feature classic design details such as a keyhole bridge and a sleek color palette. –Victoria Garcia
JOHN VARVATOS VJV432 from De Rigo Rem
NATURAL HABITAT
Burberry delivers a traditional and fashionable square frame with slightly upswept corners and a shiny nude color that any woman would adore. –Victoria Garcia
BURBERRY 2363 from EssilorLuxottica
STYLE MAKER
The sky is the limit for his 2023 style aspirations, and this pilot sunglass puts him in the driver’s seat. –Jillian Urcelay
GIVENCHY 40041U/S from Thelios
ROUND WE GO
Rely on this round frame for a colorful style statement with crystal clear purple and blue finding its way to the forefront. –Victoria Garcia
KOALI 20135K from Morel
CLASH OF COLORS
A classic clubman reaches new heights with a shiny metal double bridge and a triple fade of translucent yellow, light blue and timeless brown tortoise. –Victoria Garcia
NOKOMIS from OGI Eyewear
PARADIGM Grier from Kenmark Eyewear
From top: DENIS from Gotti Switzerland; LOKELANI from Maui Jim; ARIANNA 664 from Teka Eyewear; SILHOUETTE 5564 from Silhouette
From top: O-SIX OV-829 from Thema – A Family Factory; MELIMELO from Lafont; TED BAKER LONDON TW016 from Tura
COCO AND BREEZY Miracle from ESE International
From top: HARLEY from Denon Eyewear; C-ZONE 12323 from SD Eyes; BO from ic! berlin
From top: CHAMPION Ignite from L’Amy America; RESISTOR from Oakley
From top: TRINA TURK Regatta from The McGee Group; IRIE from Costa; LACOSTE 258S from Marchon Eyewear; ECO Kala from Modo
From left: NICOLE MILLER Dominica from L’Amy America; VIA SPIGA Giancarla 900 from Zyloware; CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1123 from Mondottica USA; WINGS from Orgreen Optics; COCO SONG Long Night from Poets Eyewear
When it comes to our gig here at 20/20, nothing beats the excitement of our first eyewear product review preparing for a New Year and New Spec season. Hot colors come to the forefront. Shapes evolve. Tech sets up the pace of evolution as eyewear and sunwear tune up in displays and innovations built to defend the honored position of eyewear as the Ultimate Accessory. So here you have it with Fashion Editor Victoria Garcia and Feature Editor Jillian Urcelay doing what they do so well: Trend setting the best of what you can expect in Specs for 2023.
–James J. Spina
