As Huey Lewis And The News once said, it’s hip to be square… And this is certainly the case when it comes to current trends in the eyewear industry, we’re seeing more and more square frames appearing across many brands latest collections. Gucci, Ray-Ban, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, they’re all releasing square designs and they’re proving popular.
Square shaped frames first become popular in the 1960’s. Famous French singer-songwriter, Francoise Hardy, along with pretty much every woman who was on trend back in the 60’s could be regularly seen wearing a pair of thick-framed, white sunglasses that were square in shape. You can certainly tell the style took round frames from the 1940’s as their inspiration, just adapting them to work with a square style. Even to this day the style lives on and is, as far as we can see only going to keep growing in popularity thanks to a recent revival of the style.
The style has seen several adaptations across the years, from the very square and thick framed GG0053S through to the more stylish and sports inspired Oakley Holbrook shape.
Top Square Framed Sunglasses
GUCCI GG0053S
This iconic shape is evocative of seventies style, with an oversized rectangular shape that is at the same time voluminous and enchanting. The frame is crafted from acetate for a lightweight yet luxury feel, with interlocking “G” icons at the temples providing an unmistakable signature finish. Shop GG0053S
RAY-BAN JUSTIN RB4165
The Rayban RB4165 Justin Sunglasses are inspired by the iconic classic wayfarer style. The Wayfarer has been redesigned with slightly larger rectangle lenses which makes it one of the coolest frames in Ray-Ban collection. Shop RB4165
GUCCI GG0484S
You can see why Gucci has used this as their very own marketing piece. Gucci themselves are known to never hold back when it comes to new styles and defying the odds of what they will do next and this is just their glasses! The GG0484S has taken this inspiration from many of the products that they have already designed and produced…the first being their sleek ‘Ace Sneakers’. The oversized frame is the perfect statement, using the gold interlocking GG on both temples and mixing Snakeskin and Acetate to a prestigious level. Shop GG0484S
MARC JACOBS MARC 186/S
Marc Jacobs 186/S Sunglasses – A bold classic style with rectangular lenses encased in a full rimmed square frame. The smooth temples keep this an easy to wear everyday style. Shop MARC 186/S
OAKLEY HOLBROOK
A bold frame boasting a vintage yet timeless style. Designed with inspiration from male screen icons of the 1940s and 50s and with square lenses, the Oakley Holbrook really holds onto Oakley’s style for a classic look. Shop Holbrook
MARNI ME613S
A super edgy style, with sharp squared lenses being supported by a bold halfrim frame. With smooth temples with gold-tone laser-engraved logo on the inside. Shop ME613S
Top Square Framed Glasses
GUCCI GG0019O
A fresh, modern look sporting clean-cut, thin lines for charming yet precise style. Big, rectangular lenses are housed within a fine acetate frame front. Gucci Web detailing at the temples is varnished in metal plaque to delivery unmistakable signature style. Gucci logos on the temples provide further assurance of this frame’s luxury. Shop GG0019O
MARC JACOBS MARC 124
A bold and striking frame offering a stylish design with state of the art materials and craftsmanship. The square lenses accentuates the face shape, making it the perfect style element for self-confident personalities. Shop MARC 124
CHLOE FILIGREE CE2734
Chloe’s Filigree is the only Acetate frame for this seasons collection…but they’ve mastered it perfectly. The traditional rectangular frame has brought an exquisite sophisticated look while still maintaining that unique luxury that Chloe does so incredibly. Also what tops this style off perfectly is the transition of Gold and Tortoise which is set by the soft Maison pattern on both arms. Shop CE2734
RAY-BAN RB7047
This is a subtle yet trendy frame which is made from durable, lightweight Nylon. If you want a day to day frame which is comfortable and sleek then this could be the perfect choice. This model is characterised by the Ray-Ban logo which is housed on both temples. Shop RB7047