This eyewear boutique in Edinburgh has the best styles for spring

From frames with purpose to the return of Hollywood glamour, here, we’ve outlined the top 5 spring eyewear trends to know about and shop from Frame Room, Edinburgh. As the seasons change and style evolves, it’s time to update your eyewear collection with these must-have looks.

The nature connection

Sustainability isn’t merely a fleeting trend—it’s a vital focus in a number of Frame Room’s eyewear collections. Italian brand Feb31st exemplifies this commitment by pushing the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing. Here’s why their latest Project Uganda collection deserves your attention…

The frames are infused with the essence of nature itself. Feb31st’s newest frames feature a layer of bark, adding a rustic charm to your eyewear. This bark is sourced from the Fiscus Natalensis tree in Kampala, Uganda, where the brand provides hope to the community. Women harvest the bark, and Feb31st invests the proceeds in building schools and medical centres, making it fashion with a purpose.

The bark is coloured using pigments derived from wildflowers. Each frame tells a story of vibrant blooms and the delicate balance of ecosystems. Moreover, the bark regenerates every five years, ensuring a renewable resource. For around 40 years, it can be harvested before the tree retires, making these frames truly sustainable.

Giorgia

from £500.00

Sports curvature

Lifestyle influences trends, and this year, sports-inspired eyewear takes centre stage. Whether you’re cycling through city streets or hitting the slopes, these trends bridge practicality and fashion.

Frames with high base curves—typically reserved for performance eyewear—are now making waves in everyday optical styles. The curvature adds flair and a touch of athleticism to your look. Brighton-based brand Kirk and Kirk’s model Esme has a gentle wrap to the front giving it a masked look reminiscent of protection given by cycling glasses, yet its cat eye shape gives it a feminine elegance not usually achieved with a sportier look.

Esme

£450.00

Remember those sleek, masked sunglasses? Well, they’ve infiltrated optical models too. Whether you’re at work or play, these frames exude confidence and modernity. GIGI Studios, based in Barcelona, do this trend exceptionally well. Their latest sunglass collection, including model Gigi, is the ultimate showcase of this trend. Bold, with a shield structure, like a skiing goggle, gives functional protection as well as a fashion forward statement.

Gigi

£260.00

Retro wide temples

Trends have a way of circling back, and this year, retro styles are making a triumphant return. Look out for frames with distinctly wide temples—the hallmark of vintage elegance. British brand Cutler & Gross leads the charge with their latest collection, Palm Springs. Inspired by retro Hollywood glam and Modernist architecture, these frames evoke both glamour and a desire for anonymity. Plus, those wide temples serve as the perfect shield against side-filtering sunlight—ideal for your next pair of sunglasses!

9324

£380.00

Angular geometric shapes

Soft rounds step aside; it’s all about angles this season. Spring/Summer 2024 introduces eyewear that celebrates geometric shapes and clever angles. French brand Anne et Valentin presents their collection, Puzzle, in wonderfully understated ways. Take a peek at:

Lock

£420.00

Timeless, but fresh, with a round bottom and sharp top, this frame epitomises cool sophistication.

Logik

£420.00

The Logik frame, characterised by cut-out sides and contrasting end tips that add texture and intrigue, is aptly personified by the brand as “enjoying long breaks, spent seated at the terrace of a café, casting its gaze on the world and on time passing by, while sipping strong, very strong espressos.”

Both models showcase the brand’s incredible attention to detail, with cut-out sides stretching out in different colours and contrasting end tips. This trend emphasises the textural possibilities within one frame, allowing wearers to run their fingers over and feel the bevelling—a feature truly appreciated only by the wearer.

Yellow

Yellow glasses never fade from the scene, but this season, it’s going to be bigger than ever. French brand Anne et Valentin do colour really cleverly, and their frames are a chic addition to any discerning wardrobe.

Try a thinner metal frame in this colour to dabble. The Feliz style is ideal for smaller faces, too.

Feliz

£420.00

Incorporating a big, 70s-style shade like the Savage model is a stylish way to embrace this colour trend during the spring and summer months. Feminine and expressive, this frame will dress up any look. Crafted with a ball effect on glossy contours, the way they absorb and reflect light offers rich contrasts.

Savage

£380.00

This colour is coming through not only in eyewear but fashion too, watch out for clothes in a paler palette of yellow throughout the upcoming seasons.

Remember, your eyewear isn’t just an accessory; it’s a statement. Visit cameronoptom.com/frame-room or find them at 5 St Vincent Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6SW.