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The Evolution of Rimless Eyewear

BY AMY SPIEZIO

In the
BEGINNING

An immediate classic style, rimless eyewear was worn by astronauts in space and is often seen on news pundits, politicians, and those interested in the comfort of minimal, lightweight eyewear. Lately, these styles have found fresh takes in colorful chassis and stylish temples that add fresh buzz to the understated look.

Titan Contour style 4474 6057 from Silhouette

Gels by Scojo New York style Neon 741

Coco Song style Looking Over

McGee Totally Rimless style TR 222

Charmant XL style 2064

HOYA DF with Avantek Mounting System in TR90 frame

Tumi style T111 from REM Eyewear

Salvatore Ferragamo style SF2125 from Marchon

Seeing the Light:
SUNGLASSES

While UV protection means wearers still end up with tan lines, rimless sunglasses are a burst of color and protection without the heavier weight of many full-rim sunglasses. Bright styles and chic shapes take rimless to an edgier place seen on fashion runways this year.

Burberry style BE4196 by Luxottica

Carrera style 92s from Safilo

Costa style Destin

Italia Independent I-Thin Metal model 0205

Semi-Rimless
STYLING

Adding a touch of weight and presence, semi-rimless eyewear offers the light look of rimless glasses with a bit more heft and structure that appeals to those who are ready for more of a statement of personal style through eyewear.

Konishi Flex style KF8461 from Clariti

Orgreen style Entrepreneur

Morel style Aega 7715K

Brendel style 821025 from Tura