A couple of months ago, I was a daily contact lens wearer. Fast forward to lockdown, and I’ve forgotten what my face looks like without my tortoiseshell frames.
I’m not alone. On every Zoom conference, FaceTime and Google Meet, bespectacled faces peer back at me. Forget handbags and heels, suddenly glasses have become the most important accessory when it comes to defining personal style, and I’ve very much missed the memo on the trends for gold-rimmed aviators and retro clear plastic.
Great eyewear can convey attitude too; the right pair can be the difference between looking like you’ve just rolled out of bed and a polished appearance on a 9am Zoom. “Specs have become quite major,” says Gail Steele, founder of London eyewear boutique