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The Eternal Charm of Tortoiseshell Glasses

The Eternal Charm of Tortoiseshell Glasses
3 Min Read | 07 Jan 2023
Aanchal Sethi
Aanchal Sethi

Head Marketing and Communications

People aren't wrong when they say that there’s no other accessory that can reinvent your look like beautifully designed eyewear. And believe me when I say tortoiseshell eyewear has that capability. Eyewear trends continue to evolve quite frequently, but tortoiseshell glasses have never been out of style for decades.

Back in the 1920s, tortoiseshell glasses were the most uncomfortable and expensive eyewear as they were made out of the shell of a real hawksbill turtle. But with the introduction of premium materials like acetate, eyewear has become a comfortable accessory. Let’s see different trends in tortoiseshell glasses so that you can also enhance your wardrobe with these styles.

Are Tortoiseshell Glasses Back in Style?

With a definite celeb stamp of approval, tortoiseshell eyeglasses are infiltrating the United Kingdom market and beyond. Johnny Depp is an icon for tortoiseshell glasses looks. It adds to his edgy off-screen style, which now has also come to be personified as “The Depp Glasses.”

Celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Robert Downey Jr also don’t miss any chance of flaunting their tortoiseshell eyewear. Whatever the style that helps you flatter your face, whether it is cat-eye, square, browline, round, or rectangular, the tortoiseshell pattern is efficient to pull up your facial features and help you glorify them.

How to Style Your Tortoiseshell Eyewear This Season?

How to Style Your Tortoiseshell Eyewear This Season

Being in the summery vibe, tortoiseshell glasses are great for all kinds of activities you may wish to do on these vacations. You can style them on the beaches, on a casual day out with friends or even at your workplace.

Vacation ready

Ramp up your beach look with tortoiseshell glasses. Add them with your pastel coloured sundress or shorts with a printed cotton shirt or tank top to rock the beach party. We know you’ll love catching some waves with the playful new eyes in a pair of tortoiseshell glasses.

Crystal Slate Grey Round Oval Glasses 1Crystal Slate Grey Round Oval Glasses 3

Crystal

WARREN 4

£69.99

Round Double Bridge Glasses 1Round Double Bridge Glasses 3

Black

CORTE 1

£79.99

Work fashion matters

You can add a sophisticated pair of tortoiseshell eyeglasses to your office wardrobe this season. Subtle tortoiseshell patterns will look great on most office outfits and also offer great versatility. You can also add blue-light lenses with the pair to filter harmful blue light from digital screens.

Black Acetate Double Bridge Pilot Glasses-1Black Acetate Double Bridge Pilot Glasses-3

Black

SCOUTHEAD 1

£69.99

Square Tortoise Shell Glasses-1Square Tortoise Shell Glasses-3

Tortoise

ABRAM 2

£69.99

A chill day

Men are certain to have fun sporting a tortoiseshell frame on a casual day out with friends. You can style your casual look with a loose-fitting short-sleeved t-shirt and pair it with your favourite cargos. The attire will be perfect for a long drive with your mates or for cafe hopping vibes.

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Multicoloured Glasses-1Multicoloured Glasses-3

Blue

DARWEN 1

£69.99£39.99

Crystal Grey & Tan Square Acetate GlassesCrystal Grey & Tan Square Acetate Glasses

Crystal

WESTON 3

£69.99

Perfect for your dresses

Girls can style their mini spring dresses with tortoiseshell as well. The yellowish golden and amber shades match well with the warmth of summer while helping you accentuate the beauty of your dress. Style it with a pair of casual sandals, a tiny backpack, and you’ll love your day ahead! Don’t forget, the women's eyeglasses collection is full of styles and colours for you to choose your heart out.

Beige Tortoise Full Rim Cat-Eye GlassesBeige Tortoise Full Rim Cat-Eye Glasses

Tortoise

FERRIS 2

£69.99

Square Black Frame Glasses 1Square Black Frame Glasses 3

Black

ROMILEY 1

£69.99

Wrapping It Up

Eyewear designs are no longer focused on function, but on fashion and digital protection. You can dress up with tortoiseshell glasses frames for a night with a roll-neck sweater or dress them down with a pair of sweats and a t-shirt for a movie day with friends. And who said tortoiseshell glasses have to be a traditional mix of black and brown or square-shaped only? It is all about multi-toned combos that come in all shapes and sizes. Match your wardrobe favourites with our wide range of tortoiseshell glasses collection.

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