HOT LIST
Gender Breakdown
When it comes to eyewear, do men and women want decidedly different things—or similar styles? Check out some serious gender favs right here
Which men’s and women’s frames are hot right now? Here, three ECPs share their best-sellers, plus some similarities and differences in what men and women look for in a favorite frame.
SIOBHÁN BURNS, OPTICIAN/OWNER
The Eyeglass Lass
New London, CT
• Men’s: l.a.Eyeworks style Holster
• Women’s: Andy Wolf style 5028
CHET STEINMETZ, O.D., OWNER
Visual Effects Optical
Chicago
• Men’s: FHONE by FreudenHaus style Fiennes
• Women’s: Anne et Valentin style Venise
CINDY SEEMANN, OWNER
Design Vision Optical
Wauwatosa, WI
• Men’s: Ray-Ban style 8901
• Women’s: Gucci style 3559
“I would say women are probably more interested in brands, and men are more interested in comfort.”
—CINDY SEEMANN
“Plastic is still really big…for both, for sure. So many people come in and say, ‘I don’t want nose pads.’”
—CHET STEINMETZ, O.D.
“I think men are more baby-stepping. I think that could also be kind of a location thing. You know, here, I think women are getting a little bit funkier, but guys are sort of following suit.”
—SIOBHÁN BURNS
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