From tweens to teens, there are more than 43 million kids aged 10-18 in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And the National Center for Health Statistics reports that, of this trend-conscious population, more than 25% wear glasses and/or contact lenses. With the prevalence of myopia on the rise, especially among screen-loving adolescents, this number is sure to grow—along with the need for eyewear and sunwear.
What’s on offer for this fickle generation?
Here, we serve up a lineup of cool, trend-defining eyewear styles fit for tweens and teens.
Still Life Photo by David Kressler
Styled + Directed by Erinn Morgan
Art Direction by William Pfaff
NOT-SO-QUIET LUXURY.
The Versace OVK4429U from EssilorLuxottica, shown here in red and fluorescent green, features iconic Versace symbols embedded in comfortable shapes for a rock ’n’ roll-inspired collection designed for kids.
MELLOW YELLOW.
From left:
The Converse All Star CV545SY from Marchon Eyewear in a transparent yellow-green offers a perpetually cool appeal.
The Oakley Frogskins XXS from EssilorLuxottica is a youthful take on Oakley’s iconic Frogskin design, constructed in a plant-based BiO Matter frame material.
CAT CULTURE.
From top:
The Ray-Ban RJ9186S from EssilorLuxottica in purple acetate with lightly tinted lenses is a juniors-approved revamp on the signature Ray-Ban State Street style.
The Kate Spade New York Aubrie style from Safilo is for cool cats with its retro-inspired silhouette and unique gradient coloring.
Vogue Eyewear model VJ2001 from EssilorLuxottica makes a feline-leaning style statement with a black-and-white motif and an alphabet-infused inner temple design.
PERPETUALLY PINK (BUT ALL GROWN UP).
Clockwise from top:
The Float Kids KP280 from Match Eyewear fizzes in cherry pop crystal.
Steve Madden style Wonders from ClearVision Optical pairs shades of hot pink with pops of gold.
The Superflex Kids SFK-288 from WestGroupe is a moody, mosaic-inspired style.
Juicy Couture model JU956 from Safilo supplies the shimmer in salmon glitter.
PREP SCHOOL.
From top:
Tommy Hilfiger model TH1925 from Safilo is a sleek, minimal round frame in matte blue stainless steel with Tommy Hilfiger branding on the temple tips.
The Superflex Kids SFK-287 from WestGroupe in a bookish silhouette blends a wood-inspired design with pops of neon green.
The Tommy Hilfiger TH1925 from Safilo is also offered in a posh gold metal.
GO FOR THE GRADIENTS.
From top:
Steve Madden style Gobi from ClearVision Optical serves up an eye-catching pink/purple combo with chic logo branding on the inner temples.
The Converse CV5083Y from Marchon Eyewear displays a crystal pine/pink gradient frame front with transparent temples housing a pine-colored core.
Lenton & Rusby model LRK1000 from Altair Eyewear pairs a purple gradient frame front with bold temples featuring a star design.
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