2018 Oscar Glasses: What You Saw on the Red Carpet This Year

With the 90th Academy Awards in the rear view mirror, award season has officially come and gone. But that doesn’t mean the styles of the red carpet aren’t going to live on for months to come. Typically, after award shows like the Grammys and Oscars, fashionistas around the world are inspired by the outfits and accessories the celebrities wore on the red carpet. And one of the biggest trends from the 2018 Oscar and Grammy Awards was, in fact, the luxury eyewear and designer glasses on display.

Social media lit up when actress Lupita Nyong’o took to the stage wearing a stunning black and gold gown with distinctive matching glasses. Nyong’o was rocking retro-modern cat-eye glasses with clear bottom frames, and the look was a major hit with fans. Get Out director and Oscar winner Jordan Peele also rocked the red carpet, making his Oscar debut with a sharp white tuxedo and rectangle frames. Then there was Meryl Streep, who wore thin gold frames along with her distinctive red gown.

As of 2016, 64.3% of adults in the United States wore prescription eyeglasses, and in part because of recent red carpet exposure, luxury glasses have become genuine fashion accessories. From sunglasses to prescription lenses, many celebrities were rocking frames during the award show season. This has caused a spike in the sale of many different types of designer glasses over the past few weeks. So, do you want to look like a celebrity on the red carpet? Here’s some eyewear fashion you NEED to get your hands on.

The first style of glasses you need to add to your collection is a pair of dark, round frames. This year, many men were sporting a pair of these. Unlike years past, the look of these glasses was much darker, giving off a more retro vibe. If you are a woman and feel like you can’t pull off the men-worn frames, think again! These frames look perfect on anybody. They are equal parts vintage and modern. They can go perfectly with any outfit and can be worn any time of the year, not just at the Oscar’s.

Another style of glasses that continues to be popular are cat-eye glasses. Over the past few years, these glasses have occasionally strut themselves down the red carpet. However, this year they were worn by many more people. People love the Audrey Hepburn-esqe look and love the ability to achieve a truly classic look. These frames look great in formal settings and your everyday life. The feminine glasses really accentuate different parts of a woman’s face, unlike other glasses that can hide different features.

One final style of eyewear that keeps coming back each and every year are aviators. Men and women alike style the aviator frames with dresses, suits, or even casual looks. They are a great option if you’re looking for an extremely versatile style. The frames tend to be a lot thicker on aviator-style luxury glasses, which ensures that they will rest properly on your face and won’t be too fragile. If you’re looking for something sturdy, versatile, and still trendy, reach for a pair of aviators.

If you are inspired by this year’s Academy Awards not because of the movies but because of the fashion and designer accessories, take a look at the suggestions above. All glasses mentioned are ones that were seen on the red carpet, but they can still be worn on a day-to-day basis.

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