Lenses are tinted and treated to reflective coating, frames are complex mixtures of metal and plastics, and hinges are engineered to arc to 180 degrees. Here are some of the trends making their way onto faces from coast to coast. Glasses with cool blue or warm yellow lenses are being worn mostly for fun, although yellow tints enhance contrast and are useful for certain sports.
Many styles have clip-on sunglasses.
Glasses designed for specific sports, such as wrap-around for cycling, are gaining in popularity, but sports influences are also finding their way into street wear. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .