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Thick, wooden or vintage — fun eyewear you can choose from

- (With inputs by experts Gurpreet Singh Bhatia and Nitin Grover)

For some, it’s a necessity, for some, it’s all about style, but you’d agree that the search for that perfect eyewear is worthwhile. It’s all the more fun when there’s a plethora of options to choose from, such as embellishe­d shades or thick geeky glasses touching the vintage style of the early ’70s. Here is a quick guide:

Thick and geeky: Inspire your nerdy look with the thick and geeky frames. They’re also not as fragile as many other frames in the market, hence easy on maintenanc­e.

Slim metal: Some trends are ageless, like the slim-metal frames that made a fashion statement in the 1970s and ’80s, and are still a trend in 2018. They are perfect for those who prefer minimalism in fashion yet like to make a statement.

Vintage/retro: These frames include thick rims and double bridges. Wayfarers and cat-eyes are common frame shapes associated with this old school style. Cat-eye style frames are a mainstay in sunglasses design because it elongates the face beautifull­y.

Wooden: One of the popular trends in the market is wooden frames or frames having wooden effect, in earthy tones like olive, khaki, teak, pine and sandalwood. Gone are the days when wooden frames were associated with elderly people. These glasses are not just ecofriendl­y, but they match up to give an elegant-chic look.

Transparen­t yet colourful: Practical and in vogue, these are durable, lightweigh­t and easy to handle. Available in different shapes and varied solid colours like pink, mauve, green and blue, these glasses are perfect for your summer days. Night glasses: The night vision driving glasses have been custom designed with advanced anti-glare technology to keep your eyes protected from the strong glares of bright headlights, street lights, lit up billboards, shiny roads during the rains and other bright lights that make driving difficult during night hours.

Embellishe­d sunglasses: Blingy glasses, depending on the outfit they are paired with, can lend a modern, edgy or glamorous look.

White frame sunglasses: These have a unique appeal and can look quite chic, however it might not suit everyone’s personalit­y or face type.

So, be sure before you invest in a pair.

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PHOTO:YOGEN SHAH
 ?? PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ASLISONA ?? Actor Kalki Koechlin in a pair of thickrimme­d rectangula­r glasses; (inset) Actor Sonakshi Sinha rocks clear oversized aviators
PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ASLISONA Actor Kalki Koechlin in a pair of thickrimme­d rectangula­r glasses; (inset) Actor Sonakshi Sinha rocks clear oversized aviators

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