The TOP sunglasses and eyeglasses for 2014

2014 is coming to its end and we want to unveil its true ambassadors fashion-wise… those sunglasses and eyeglasses that you cannot do without. The ones that have actually set the basis for last year's fashion trends that will still influence and be protagonists of the catwalks and not only…

The popular Christian Dior So Real model grabs fifth place on the Otticanet charts. 

In a perfect blend of futuristic and retro-inspired accents, Dior eyewear impresses with sophisticated architectural lines and a glamorous appeal. The key word is freedom, as a celebration of contemporary design and feminine spirit.

The frame is very light, made in acetate with metal components, which create a strong but harmonious visual contrast.

Back to the Eighties with Tom Ford eyewear

When it comes to Tom Ford eyewear collections, we’ve come to expect a kind of elevated, yet easy sense of luxury. And, as with everything coming from Tom Ford, the eyewear campaign for the upcoming season is an impeccable exhibition of style. 

Instead of enlisting models, the campaign is fronted by Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gigi Hadid, daughter of Yolanda Foster. While Gigi is all playful Patrick looks more confident, displaying a statuesque profile. The duo is alternatively sporting pairs of oversized frames, which go perfectly with the decadent furs, textures and matching accessories. This fun, flirty campaign has all the right ingredients to leave you wishing for a pair of Tom Ford frames this fall.

Dolce & Gabbana Enchanted Beauties eyewear collection: an enchanted garden, animalier details and Sicilian roots

The new Enchanted Beauties eyewear collection by Dolce & Gabbana is a journey through luxuriant, magical nature, the elegant and sophisticated emphasis of the brand's most characteristic themes. Here we find precious, glimmering Swarovski crystal flowers on handmade frames. The collection also includes an animal print theme that has been revisited in lively and feminine colors.

Burberry Winter collection 2014/2015

The new Burberry sunglasses for the Winter Season 2014/2015 celebrate the launch of the women’s fragrance "My Burberry"; the new sunglasses and eyewear models take inspiration from the trench coat.

The square, butterfly and feminine cat-eye models for women feature the coat’s signature details. Frames are crafted in horn-look acetate, custom-blended to reflect the buttons of the trench coat and to reflect the buttons of the trench coat and the distintive design of the My Burberry bottle top. All the details of the Burberry eyewear collection refer to the main features of the brand, synonymous of elegance.

Prada eyewear Fall/Winter 2014/2015

Prada eyewear collection Fall/Winter 2014/2015 combines innovative spirit and strong artisan tradition, which is the sign of the exceptional value of the Brand. 

Geometrical shapes and sparkle details come together in the new Prada eyewear collection for women. Retro memoires and minimalist lines emphasize volumes and the marked frame profiles.

Max&co eyewear: The charm of the trendiest European capital cities

London, Paris and Berlin have inspired the new Fall/Winter 2014/2015 MAX&Co eyewear collection. The models are unique, playful and cosmopolitan and feature new stylistic touches that perfectly reflect their character.

Jimmy Choo Eyewear 2014-2015: a new sparkling and luxury era

Jimmy Choo is an icon of accessories, famous within the shoes market and also well known and positioned at the top of the sunglasses one, with beautiful metal and acetate shapes.

The innovative design emphasises the distictive Jimmy Choo style with bright colours and luxury décor which recall the accessories of the JC brand.

The Fall/Winter 2014/2015 eyewear collection celebrates the brand luxury spirit. The contemporary and sophisticated sunglasses and optical frames feature leather inserts, exclusive fabric details with glitter elements and animal-prints.

Colour: the keyword for Saraghina eyewear

  

What a wonderful inspiration for this new italian fresh brand. Sun, sea and the gentle flight of seagulls.

Otticanet shows you Saraghina, a way of life, tender as a stolen kiss among the beach cabins, soft like a doughnut tasted at sunrise, colorful as a folkloristic ball-room and simple giving flavour to life.

New goggle collections: colour your winter!

Skiers are gearing up for the mountains and the choice of the perfect goggle is not an easy task!

The 2014/2015 collections will give a new tone to your skiing, with new colour proposals that will light up the upcoming snowy season. A vast choice that will satisfy any technical and stylistic need. Now more than ever, every brand is in search of the perfect balance between technology and aesthetics that will make you stand out from the crowd.

Cébé guarantees a strong quality-price ratio and Hurricane goggle (available in Medium and Large version) is designed to offert the maximum optical comfort thanks to a wider field of vision. 

Ray-Ban Fall/Winter 2014/2015:eyewear collection

Ever since it first appeared in the 1930s, Ray-Ban has been a true American icon. Ray-Bans have outlasted fickle fashion trends and competitors and now they're sitting on more noses than ever. We are all acquainted with the names Wayfarer, Aviator, Clubmaster. Today they are reinterpreted in new, liteforce, trendy technologies.

Elegance and sporty inspiration: Marc Jacobs Fall Winter 2014/2015 eyewear collection

Marc Jacobs is capable of conjuring up a million different moods, alighting on something, only to turn 180 degrees the very next season.

The latest Marc Jacobs eyewear collection conveys a contemporary style, in a smart blend between elegance and sporty inspiration. 

With geometric shapes and unparalleled color combinations, the frames are enhanced by an innovative mix of materials: acetate and metal melt together to create extra-light silhouettes, while rubber details underline the contemporary personality of the men’s sunglasses. Subtle opal shades define the elegant allure of the women sunglasses, while the men’s styles are offered in bold hues, such as black, blue and burgundy.

Tommy Hilfiger Fall/Winter 2014/2015 eyewear collection: youthful spirit with irreverent attidute

Tommy Hilfiger is pleased to introduce the Fall/Winter 2014/2015 eyewear collection, manufactured by Safilo Group.

The new collection of sunglasses for men and women features eclectic details that fuse functionality, comfort, versatility and style. An innovative combination of acetates introduces new brushed effects, color contrasts, graphic outlines and chromatic color blocking.

Fendi F/W 2014-2015 Eyewear Collection: retro inspiration and geometrical details

The Fendi Fall/Winter collection 2014/2015 embodies Fendi’s aesthetic codes for the new season celebrating lightness and geometric architectures.

Skillful manufacturing techniques enhance the glasses’ premium quality, such as Optyl and exclusive acetate, celebrating the House’s perfect savoir-faire and timeless elegance.

Marc by Marc Jacobs F/W 2014/2015 collection: vintage inspiration and futuristic effects

Marc by Marc Jacobs eyewear collection Fall/Winter 2014/2015  represents the young and irreverent spirit of the brand. The American stylist combined vintage-inspired frames and sophisticated see-through effects, for a cutting-edge look. 

Marc By Marc Jacobs eyewear echoes the amusing and cool fashion aesthetic seen in his catwalk shows. The collection includes original shapes, prints and vivid colours. 

Graphic colours emphasize the clean design of the acetate sunglasses and eyeglasses, giving them a lively touch. The brand plays with a mix of materials, metal and acetate, to create fashionable and smart see-through offerings with metal grids in subtle nuance, for a futuristic effect.

Choose your blue glasses and you will be a star

Blue is the one of the most elegant colours and it has been the season's protagonist on fashion shows. From dark to light blue, you name it. You won't be wrong!

Alexander McQueen Eyewear F/W 2014/2015: a new mix of tradition and innovation

The Alexander McQueen eyewear collection for Fall/Winter 2014/2015 explores new interpretations of the brand’s memorable accessory and ready–to-use creations.

The Maison amazes fashion-lovers with cut off metal studs, perforated flat metal and a textured effect making each model a masterpiece.

Chloé A/W 2014/2015 collection: elegance, femininity, luxury and tradition for a timeless woman.

The name Chloé was chosen by Aghion because it sounds feminine and sophisticated. Faithful to this style, the new collection is thought for women that desire to feel real divas throughout the day. Delicate and elegant shapes, candid and sophisticated nuances taken from a neutral palette.

Lots of designs to suit every need and face shape.

The brand has thought of a modern and classy woman, embodying a new concept of romantic style while keeping the brand’s oversize spirit.

Celine sunglasses A/W 2014: the classic, the bold and the beautiful

Sophisticated, inspiring, visionary. This is what the Céline eyewear collection is about, expressing the essence of a modern woman. Vintage models which reveal a timeless elegance. Minimalism with a twist to show the real you.

Gucci Fall/Winter eyewear collection 2014/2015

Gucci presents its Fall/Winter 2014/2015 eyewear collection, introducing new sunglasses and optical frames dedicated to a contemporary and sensual woman. The styles are embellished with new versions of the brand’s distinctive signature motifs, interpreted with innovative finishes that reflect the tradition of excellence and the flawless savoir-faire of Gucci. 

The Gucci eyewear collection 2014/2015 for men features a classic yet modern look: the new sunglasses and optical frames are inspired by a combination of retro feeling and impeccable craftsmanship, subtly interpreted with an elegant spirit.

Valentino sunglasses collection: fall/winter 2014/2015

The new vision of Valentino, under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, reaches a younger and more contemporary clientele belonging to the new international jet set. Their design philosophy is to combine the classic and historic values of the brand with their more contemporary vision.

Elegance, grace, charm, femininity, and chic are the key words of the latest Valentino collection and are all conglomerated into a single fashion line, which has just everything to make any look complete.

Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter collection 2014/2015

The Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter collection 2014/2015 includes all the main features of the brand, based on a concept of elegance with the constant aim to guarantee quality and excellence in each product.

The sunglasses are rectangular, round or oversized and feature opaque lenses that add an air of mystery to the look. Whether for men or women, the Giorgio Armani eyewear is sure to elevate any daily look, while keeping unchanged the minimal, informal and elegant style of the brand.

White sunglasses, your fashion soul!

White contains all the colors of the light spectrum and it is a symbol of purity, spirituality and brightness. It expresses hope for the future, confidence in the world, desire of life and change. It evokes the divinity and it is associated with the image of paradise, a place of quietness, silence and peace. It is the perfect choice both for summer and for winter days.

White sunglasses do not go unnoticed and people who wear them want to get a strong effect, while keeping a sober and elegant style.

Many celebrities like Rihanna, Paris Hilton and Anne Hathaway have chosen them as an accessory for a perfect look in every occasion.

Zerorh+ sunglasses: Olympo Triple Fit Limited Edition Contador

Zerorh+is a brand leader in sports equipment and Alberto Contador is the testimonial of Olympo Triple Fit glasses.

The cyclist from Madrid, just 25 years old, belongs to the cycling's Triple Crown, riders who were able to win three of the most prestigious stage races (Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España). That’s why the symbol of RHXDUE is made up of three colors which stand for the Pink, Yellow and Red T-shirts.

Smith Optics: sporty and fashion eyewear

Smith Optics products are aimed at a young, trendy generation, an integral part of a freestyle world of seriously cool sports, like snowboarding, freestyle skiing, surfing and mountain biking.

Smith Optics celebrates the past with collection featuring sunglasses that are exact replicas of some of the brand’s popular models that made history. The sunglasses collection is a tribute to the brand’s rich heritage, which is based on authentic values, such as a great passion for innovation, commitment to design and skillful craftsmanship. 

Tiffany & Co. Sunglasses: a cuddle for your eyes

The famous brand Tiffany & Co., characterized by a glamourous and class style, creates its exquisite sunglasses focusing the attention to the sterling quality and to the fashion world.

The enchanting Tiffany & Co. sunglasses selection, has a classical and evergreen design and is decorated with little precious details that refer to the very well-know Tiffany jewel collections.

Porsche Design Eyewear: Passion, Performance, Purity, Precision.

Porsche Design eyewear is truly unique. Fundamental, not decorative. Engineered, not just perfectly designed. Luxury as a result of sheer purity.

Each object is reduced to its essential function. From that a clean linear shape is derived. Only the most advanced materials of the highest quality are selected for the making of the product. Finest traditional craftsmanship is combined with the most modern technology. A convincing example are Porsche Design glasses and sunglasses.

Céline Shadow sunglasses: the most wanted is now in stock!

The Céline Shadow CL 41026/S is absolutely the best seller of this season and we are crazy about it. 

The shape is peculiar: flat top bridge with round lenses and thick acetate frame. 

It comes in three gorgeous two-coloured shades. Black and  tortoise with brown shaded lenses, havana and blue with grey dark blue shaded lenses and blue and burgundy with dark blue shaded lenses.

Hype: eco-friendly sunglasses

Hype Glass has been on the business of eyewear since 1940. The brand’s philosophy is to work hard, with devotion and passion.

The word Hype wants to focus on the aim of the company, which is to exaggerate. And Hype sunglasses are exaggerate, indeed: they put together high quality materials, chromatic combos and a mix of contemporary and vintage style. Cheerful, lively and up-to-date, Hype sunglasses are ethic and eco-friendly, all characterized by a strong artistic streak.

Venice 71st Venice International Film Festival - starring Persol sunglasses

Cinema has always been in Persol's DNA.

Since the 1960s, Persol models have featured several times in some of the main Italian and International productions and have been the personal choice of many unforgettable artists and celebrities. The ten-year partnership with the Venice Film Festival keeps on championing Persol's commitment to the world of creativity, exclusive and refined art and culture, values that have always inspired the development of the brand's collections.

DiorSoReal sunglasses: a glimpse into the future

The "must have" of this season is the Dior SoReal. 

The most fashionable celebrities have not hesitated to wear this classic and chic accessory, available in black, havana and silver mirror. They are suitable for any type of occasion, for both casual and sophisticated outfits.

The best sunglasses in movie history

There's no easier way to make a movie character seem cool than to have him sport a stylish pair of shades.

And who of us has not wanted a pair of his/hers favourite actor’s sunglasses?

The best sunglasses ever put on films are more than simply nice accessories, thrown on without consideration, THEY ARE LEGEND.

Forget about the fact that they protect your skin and eyes—sunglasses hide your true expressions and conceal your real feelings. They project aloofness, detachment, mystery, glamour.

Giorgio Armani S/S 2014 men’s collection: prêt-à-porter elegance

Summer is the great opportunity to shine on, living high and finally enjoy what we were all waiting for: a bright sun and an empty sky.

This season wakes up the willing to dare and appear among all the others, during a sunset on a beach or resting on a bench, reading a good book.

For all the men who wants to be always at the top, we are about to introduce you the new Giorgio Armani S/S 2014 collection.

Sunglasses Fendi: Iridia collection

For Spring/Summer 2014 Fendi presents Iridia, the new collection of sunglasses with a strong and sophisticated nature, dedicated to contemporary and sensual woman.

A perfect harmony of retro-futuristic design and an irresistibly feminine charm: the new proposals embody the aesthetic codes of the brand.

Creativity, design and workmanship of impeccable quality celebrate the sophistication and timeless elegance of the Maison.

Pastels and metals: the sunglasses trend of the summer

This season designers are mixing things up, new materials are blended with classic ones, 
new colours and treatments on evergreen styles. In this article we are suggesting you to 
have a look at one of the coolest combinations which is the one of soft and hard. The hard 
aspect of the metal meets the softness of pastel colours giving us a pair of sunglasses 
suitable in most occasions. 

Many brands have presented this combination opposites and here are some of the most 
interesting ones.

Oliver Peoples vintage collection: return to the past for our future with a “vintage mood”

Never as in this moment we need to make necessity a virtue. The vintage fashion becomes a treasure "priceless" to be rediscovered in the style of each one of us; like a trip in a time machine that throws us into the past, to bumping into with vintage styles topical.

A 2014 overwhelmed by ancient  trends, with Oliver Peoples's models inspired by the original models of personal archive of Oliver Peoples.

With timeless shapes, high quality and functionality expressing classic styles and elegant, Oliver Peoples moves in a “retro” direction.

Bold frames, color block and crystals: glamour meets art with Prada Voice sunglasses collection

Bright colors and shiny stones characterize the Prada Voice collection. Extravagant shapes, intense tones and colorful stones with variable style figure out the Prada’s secret in every female collection: the strong personality of a woman in society. 

This collection is all about vintage-inspired silhouettes, thick profiles, bold shapes, strong hues and colorful irregular cut stones, which define women at the heart of the “multitudes”. Cat-eye or 50’s inspired, they convey a contemporary attitude.

Massada eyewear collection – Created with love

Massada eyewear presents some classic shapes willing to create a meaningful personal identity. Distinct style defines high self-confidence and brave character of people willing to present their individuality. High quality materials excellently play with elegant timeless design. Hand-made frames are created with great attention to the details.

Massada remains small dedicated brand which focuses on quality of design and universal values. The strategy is to be longterm coherent recognizable pattern trademark in fashion eyewear.

Massada was created with love. Kate and Chris, the creators of Massada, decided to design their own frames according to their strong passion for lovely frames.

Their project starts from the curiosity and the knowledge of the world. For this reason, the contributors at times come from all different landscapes. Cosmopolitan edge consist among others; French creative director from Paris, Japanese photographer living in Berlin, Californian Hollywood movie director, Italian manufacturer. 

Lady Gaga for Versace #STUDSLADIES eyewear spring/summer 2014 campaign

Some girls are pretty 

some are cute

some are so sweet…

WHO CARES!

GOOD FOR THEM!

MY LADIES

ARE

STUDS

#STUDSLADIES

THEY

ARE

THEY ARE COMING

- Donatella Versace- 

After posing in the Italian brand’s apparel and accessories, Lady Gaga is looking glamorous in Versace sunglasses. The decor is the same as in Versace’s latest handbag and ready-to-wear campaigns. Posing on a couch, Lady Gaga looks both glamorous and sexy.

Miu Miu eyewear spring/summer 2014: ironic, funny, chic and glamour

This summer Miu Miu collection is inspired by a sparkling and colorful mood.

The collection shows light frames  and soft colors playing on a foolproof mix of colors and decorations.

The collection revisits classic shapes and unexpected ironic feminine details. Temples totally covered with colored micro-crystals or decorated with metal applications confirm the creative spirit of Miu Miu combined with the excellent handcraft that goes through the complete collection.

A wander in elegance with the Balenciaga 2014 spring/summer collection

Some people wear history, while some others try to do it. But there’s someone who makes history through fashion, leaving his name in the future generation’s mind. That is what Christobal Balenciaga did and that is why we’re about to proudly introduce the 2014 spring/summer Balenciaga collection.

The young designer was extremely popular in aristocracy since the beginning of the Twentieth Century and his creations were loved by fashion icons such as Jackie Kennedy, Gloria Guinness and Pauline de Rothschild. His success was due to his unique style, which combined Spanish Renaissance’s richness with sophisticated parisienne elegance.

Dolce & Gabbana Almond Flowers collection

The new Dolce & Gabbana eyewear collection draws inspiration from Sicily and its cultural heritage. The hellenic classicism and sensuality of the Island are reflected on this season’s most romantic capsule collection.

The frames are a bouquet of small almond flowers, characterized by a vintage though refined touch, giving a very feminine and elegant essence to every single look.

For the models Dolce & Gabbana ALMOND FLOWERS DG 4230 and Dolce & Gabbana ALMOND FLOWERS DG 4230M the flowers have been produced with a very fine and scrupulous craftsmanship that makes them look like real. Each detail has been painted and positioned manually as well as the gilded leaves along the front part and temples. The brand’s logo is sober adding elegance and uniqueness to each frame. These two models are only available in black as the black coating that has been applied on them enhances the impressive colouring of each petal.

Rudy Project Spinhawk sunglasses: a winning style

The Rudy Project Spinhawk is lifestyle model that is able to express the spirit of sport, even in moments of relax. The outstanding technical features, in fact, give the wearer an attractive look and a "Technically Cool" result.

Spinhawk is the choice of winners, designed for all those who dare to be innovative in appearance. The extraordinary Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith, MotoGP aces, the new cycling champion Peter and triathlete Pete Jacobs, world champion Ironman Hawaii 2012, are just some of the strongest athletes in the Rudy Project team who have decided to wear this model in their spare time and on the track.

Sail away with the Polo and Ralph Lauren Nautical Collection

An icon of the brand, nautical style represents one of Polo Ralph Lauren’s most celebrated inspirations for his apparel and accessories collections.

Versatile and easy to wear, stripes are timeless and modern at the same time. The nuances are inspired by a maritime color palette of red, navy and white, which is in line with the legendary quality and attention to detail that characterizes the brand's design, evoking a sporty American elegance.

Lozza 2014 sunglasses collection: writers’ inspired

Lozza, the oldest eyewear brand in Italy, has always been appreciated for its contemporary vintage style, which every season puts forward new revisitations of a timeless, classic and retro look. In the latest summer collection, fine materials are combined with care and dedication, for a line rich in details and references in shape and colours of the past.

For this season, Lozza presents a collection which mixes evocative elements and stylistic contents, drawing inspiration from the greatest authors of all time, such as Flaubert, Fitzgerald, Joyce, Kerouac and Keats.

Chloé Sunglasses collection for Summer 2014

The Chloé Eyewear Collection captures the fluid femininity of the brand, taking inspiration from their seasonal RTW collection, accessories and iconic pieces which showcase the Chloé brand's superior use of foundational colors and textures.

Chloé Eyewear plays with shapes and volumes, ranging from rétro to aviator, oversized to timeless. Each model represents an essential accessory to complete your own look, while staying in line with the main characteristics of the brand: elegance, femininity, tradition and luxury.

Welcome to Rio! Sunglasses dedicated to the Fifa Football World Cup 2014

The Fifa Football World Cup 2014 has just started and the best eyewear brands have already presented their “Brazilian” sunglasses.

Italia Independent for the occasion launched new colours for model II 090. 

This is Italia Independent FLAG II 0090 and it comes in several colours, each one belonging to an important flag.

You can choose the sunglasses of your favourite football team, as Brazil, Italy, Greece, England, France and Switzerland. May the best win!

Bright up your life with neon coloured sunglasses

The neon look is the latest trend, the fluorescent passion is conquering the world for this summer, everything is a colour explosion!

If you want a flawless look also this year, you cannot miss an essential detail: your sunglasses, accessory to be shown off on the beaches, on the shores or maybe under your beach umbrella.

We will help you to choose the right sunglasses, the one that is more suitable for your face and your personality, with its shapes, tones and new details, characteristics making the desire of summer, sea and deserved vacations even stronger; you can choose among many models, from the most classical line to more original one.

Are you ready to wear the brightest colors of the season?

Finding future in the past: Silhouette Futura 2014 edition

Sometimes future is just too far ahead: hard to imagine. Some other times we can just see the past, going “back to the future”, to find where innovation comes from.

Ladies and Gentlemen, get ready to face this third millenium with the Silhouette Futura.

These exciting sunglasses were a revolutionary cult during the Seventies, loved from pop stars, actors and celebrities. Elton John wore them during a concert in 1974 and if we think now that they are still too futuristic, let’s imagine how extravagant they were considered at the time. Surely difficult to wear them with nonchalance and highly-priced, but irrresistible for those who wanted to see the future more closely. 

Diesel Denimeye eyewear collection

Summer is just behind the corner and there is one accessory that must be present on every single occasion: we are talking about sunglasses.

Born to protect the eyes from harmful sun rays, they have nowadays become a cult accessory and a fashion statement. You will find them in any possible version, ready to satisfy each and every single need and taste.

Diesel salutes the upcoming summer with an impressive model, made with the same element that has charcaterized and led to a great success its collections: the denim