Eyewear Trend Report

1 Aviators

Aviator frames are one of the biggest trend alerts for 2026, as designers push the silhouette into bold new territory with loud colours, extra thick frames, ultra thin metals and reinvented shapes. This refreshed take blends high impact visuals with effortless wearability. With strong runway presence and influencer appeal, aviators prove that a classic can feel entirely new, confident and of the moment.

PRADA PRC05S

Juniper Tortoise/Grey Lenses

MIU MIU MUA56S

Gunmetal/Pink Lenses

TOM FORD RHONDA 02

Shiny Black/Smoke Gradient

BOTTEGA VENETA BV1358S

Havana/Brown Lenses

2 Rimless Frames

Rimless frames are gaining momentum, influenced by luxury fashion houses reintroducing barely-there eyewear into contemporary styling. Lightweight and refined, this silhouette appeals to style insiders for its ability to elevate a look without overpowering it. With delicate metal detailing and clean lines, rimless frames strike a balance between cool and versatile.

TOM FORD JAKE 02

Black/Black Lenses

MIU MIU MUB50S

Old Gold/Dark Brown Lenses

VERSACE VE2291

Gunmetal/Dark Grey Silver Mirror

RAY-BAN RB3767

Arista/Dark Green Lenses

3 Metallic Lenses

Metallic lenses were a standout feature throughout 2025 and we predict will continue to feature strongly moving into 2026. With reflective finishes in silver, chrome and gold, they bring a deliberately bold, slightly extra edge that aligns with a year set to be defined by confident, expressive styling. As eyewear leans further into statement details, metallic lenses add impact without relying on shape alone.

SZADE RUSE

Polished Silver/Cloud Light Grey Gradient

MIU MIU MUA51S

Gold/Bronze Mirror Gradient

MIU MIU MUA50S

Pale Gold/Pink Gold Lenses

PRADA PRA60S

Silver/Silver Mirror Gradient

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4 Oversized

Oversized frames continue to dominate in 2026 as fashion leans further into bold, statement-driven design. Reflecting the broader shift toward maximalism, these frames add immediate impact and personality, transforming eyewear from a functional necessity into a defining accessory.

MIU MIU MUB01S

Striped Tobacco/Yellow Lenses

SZADE SUNNY

Mocha/Sand Gradient

RETROSUPERFUTURE PISCINA

Black/Black Lenses

OTRA STEVIE

Tortoise/Blue Gradient

5 Wayfarer Frames

Wayfarer frames remain a timeless staple, never out of fashion and consistently embraced by celebrities and influencers alike. Defined by their iconic shape and effortless versatility, this classic silhouette continues to prove its lasting relevance across trends and generations.

TOM FORD PENN 02

Shiny Black/Blue Lenses

SZADE HARDY

Elysium Black/Cherry Cola Lenses

PRADA PRC06S

Honey Tortoise/Dark Brown

RAY-BAN ORIGINAL WAYFARER

Black/Green Lenses

6 Oval Frames

Oval frames are gaining traction as a softer alternative to angular silhouettes, offering a flattering shape with a refined finish. Drawing subtle inspiration from vintage eyewear while remaining modern, this style continues to appear across runway securing its place as a key eyewear trend moving into 2026.

BOTTEGA VENETA BV1386S

Silver/Grey Lenses

TOM FORD IGGY FT1364

Shiny Black/Smoke Lenses

JACQUEMUS ALBA

Matte Gold/Brown Lenses

MIU MIU MU06ZS

Havana/Dark Brown

7 90s Inspired Frames

Last but not least, if you’re wondering, vintage-inspired frames show no signs of disappearing, with small, rounded and rectangular silhouettes continuing to dominate. Little black and tortoiseshell styles remain firmly it-girl coded, seen across influencers and celebrities. Their ability to instantly make any outfit feel cooler and more sophisticated ensures these frames remain on our feeds, in our eyes and in our hearts in 2026.