Eyewear Trends for 2018

Oberti, setting trends and spreading fashion. We'll tell you what's in and what's out for this season.

The change of season is the ideal time to buy accessories, and the main must-have in our seasonal shopping list are new sunglasses. Since fashion must be partly functional, these are necessary to protect us from the sun when we go out, also help to complement our looks and, in some cases, provide visual help (such as corrective sunglasses, which are both useful and chic).

At Oberti we are always one step ahead. We not only create fashion, but we also spread it, and we set trends in the process. And since is not all about sunglasses but accessories in general, today we show you the most important and chic trends for this 2018 to help you renovate your accessories this year.

Eyewear: Ins and Outs for This 2018

We listed up the most fashionable frame trends of this 2018, so you know what’s chic and what’s just out of date. If you’re looking for some stylish glasses, which go with your new formal outfits, or a great pair of sunglasses for a nice walk around the city and look fierce at the same time, we’ve got you covered. You’ve read it first at Oberti.

1. Clubmaster Sunglasses: these semi-rimless sunglasses, also known as the half-rim, are discrete, cool looking and timeless. The semi-rimless sunglasses are a great fit for both the elegant man and the stylish woman. They can be regarded as hipster glasses for guys because of their vintage-inspired look with a modern twist.
2. Tortoise Shell General Eyewear: They give those autumn vibes better than any other accessory you might have. The tortoise shell glasses can be used by any fashion sensitive persona, regardless of gender. This type of frame gets along with many color palettes and glass tinctures.
3. Cat Eye Glasses: Why? Because they never go out of style. That’s why you’ll wear them now, in the spring and also in the summer. It’s a versatile frame that goes with most outfits and looks good on any occasion. It is a must-have in every fashionista’s wardrobe.
4. Oversized Sunglasses: A favorite of the ladies, the oversized sunglasses style is the key to achieving that celebrity look. Wear them in white with a touch of gold around the oversized lenses or in autumn brown color, with these, the head turns are guaranteed for you.
5. Golden-Framed Eyewear: Nothing makes you more distinguished than gold, that’s a fact. With golden accessories, such as sunglasses, you can vary from “classy” to “flamboyant,” so try different combinations and frames that have gold included in them. On sunglasses, the gold applications go great with bright colors such as yellow or beige and also combine very well with white shirts and cardigans.

What Are the Accessories Trends for This Season?

On the topic of accessories, there are those born out of necessity and those born out of pure frivolity. The fall 2018’s best extras are a delightful mix of both.

The animal print shoes ensure that everyone will be looking at you when you make an entrance, and you can combine them with a contrasting print on your oversized bag. On the other hand, wearing scarves has emerged as a major “ready to wear” trend, turning into a must-have.

Many avant-garde designers are rethinking the potential of the classic accessory. But the leading role in accessories, other than our Oberti designs, goes to... The gloves! This season, the most chic gloves go all the way to the elbow and come in all the colors of the rainbow. Even men got into the gloves love, and some runways show designers turned bondage latex into kinky gauntlets. And for those of you who can't be away from your phones, go for a vintage styled fingerless mitten, just like the ones Karl Lagerfeld uses.

It’s not just about trends; it’s about fashion.

and it’s not just about fashion...

It’s Oberti.

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What Are the Types of Lens for Corrective Eyewear?

They'll be your companions for your everyday routine. You must know the basics! 

Do you feel tired of looking at a screen all day? Does the light bother you? Or do you have difficulty reading letters because they look as if they were dancing in front of your eyes? If anything like this happens to you, then it's probable that you need some corrective eyewear. And today, you'll learn what you can find in this world to correct your sight and help you feel and look your best.

What Are Corrective Lenses?

Frames, while fundamental, are the least important aspect of eyewear. The principal thing is the crystals; they make your eyesight more efficient. The main issues with sight are related to reflective conditions, in which a part of the eye doesn't work as expected. These conditions have an advantage over other health issues: they can be corrected with a simple glass. And that's where corrective eyewear comes into play. These are used in a variety of situations to correct these reflective issues, such as presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

However, professionals in health care know a secret that most people rarely consider: most of the time, one eye has a different condition than the other. For some reason, our bodies are not entirely symmetrical, and that affects sight too. One eye can have myopia, while the other can have astigmatism. Or one can need a higher formula in the crystals, for example, as it has higher damage in its reflective properties. And while those are just some of the things that can happen, you need to consider these as a reality when picking your glasses.

What Kind of Lenses Can You Find in Corrective Eyewear?

Now, let's talk about the pertaining issue here, the lenses. These are made of a variety of materials, mostly glass, polycarbonate and similar compounds. The shape and creation method is what defines the particular features that make the glasses useful for the issues that the user presents, and that's the reason for their prescription in the first place.

The most common shapes and uses of the corrective glasses are those indicated in the following list:

• Aspherical: This kind of lens has a gradual change of surface, making it lighter and more useful to treat specific conditions. These lenses are especially helpful if you have a strong prescription, as the glass is thinner but retains all its prescripted qualities. It means that you can pick from the same variety of frames as other people, without being limited by the size of the crystal.

• Bifocal and Trifocal: As the name indicates, bifocal has a far sight (upper half) and a near sight (lower half) glass design. These are relatively common lens types for seniors, but some physicians prefer to prescribe them over other alternatives for people of other ages ranges too. While trifocal have, as the name suggests, a third focus in their scope, making a smooth transition from near to far sight. This small bit of glass is a great aide for people that need quicker adaptation between far and near focus.  

• Hi-index: Unlike other models, Hi-index glasses are made with plastic instead of glass. These are more durable, and often, require less thickness to offer the reflective correction properties that the wearer needs. It means that while they are indeed a non-common material for eyewear, they are incredibly useful and more comfortable for the wearer because they are extremely lightweight!

• Photochromic: These lenses are one of the most identifiable because of their unique property. What makes them special is that they begin to darken as soon as they're exposed to light. And they can be combined with all other kinds of lenses, making them great in case you don't want to have an extra pair of glasses.

What's Coating for Eyewear?

The coating is a whole different issue. Depending on the particular needs of the customer, companies offer a variety of coatings for the glasses that make them more durable and practical. These are the most common ones on the market:

• Blue-light reduction: People that work in front of screens for long periods of time need this coating. This is your best alternative if you want a coating that's not as visible as the anti-reflective, but with all its properties plus more. It creates a visual shield from exposure to smartphones, computers, in-house illumination and even the UV rays.

• Anti-reflective: Do you know that lights at night are often damaging? The same blue glow, haze, and glare that shines from screens can make you feel tired and wear down your eyes. That's why this coating is fundamental if you're in front of a screen. The unexpected perk? It acts as a shield for the glass, and it helps reduce the nicks and scratches it might have.

• Anti-scratch: While nothing can avoid a fracture in the armor of our glasses entirely, this is a good alternative for protecting them a bit more. This type of coating can help, especially if you're a highly active person, and you put on and take off your glasses frequently, as these are the opportunities in which they scratch more. Besides, it makes them last more, and this is an excellent thing because glasses are an investment.

If you're looking for corrective eyewear, then Oberti is your best choice. With a team of professionals that can assist you in finding the perfect alternative for your needs, you'll leave the store with a smile on your face. Make sure to check out our social media profiles to know more about what we have to offer you. Oberti, exclusivity at first sight.

Once you know the type of glasses, all you've got to do is select the perfect frame, and you're all set to conquer the world.

Source: Nationan Eye Institute

Getting Away with Statement Sunglasses

Make your sunglasses the stars of your outfit.

What is the most important piece of a look? It can be anything! From your shoes... to your sunglasses! This transcendental and striking piece is called ''Statement'' and can radically change the way others perceive your attire and how appropriate it is for a given event. The Statement sunglasses must contrast with the rest of the overall look and bring attention to them. That is what defines them as a unique and avant-garde piece.

In Oberti we know how important it is that this type of pieces reflect the intensity of your look and project the security that only a true fashionista has to wear original and modern clothes. That’s why we present the best trends and ideas to wear sunglasses that impact and impress. Trust us! Oberti knows best!

As of Spring of 2018, fashion-forward eyewear wasn’t just UV-protecting accessories. Instead, some super creative designers included them in their runway shows as essential statement-making elements to their collections. This means they could even overshadow other designer’s pieces. Who would imagine sunglasses could do that? And just like the frequent catwalk appearances of newly discovered supermodels, they were impossible to ignore. Frames were either enormous and thick or minimalist and with minuscule borders. Also, spectacles came coated in a vast range of colors.

The standard aviator and Wayfarer shapes were thrown out the window, and cat-eye and sports styles were ushered in and given new high-fashion interpretations (read more in our article about eyewear trends for this 2018). Some were super-thin and had this '90s fits vibe, while others possessed a more mature and demure sensibility to them. On the other hand, some were incredible out-of-the-box art major projects glued to the upper-half of the face.

With the hottest designers, such as Moschino, Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabanna, and Gucci,  including statement eyewear to their collections, it is needless to say, come summer, our eyewear game should be beyond “on pint glasses.”

Statement sunglasses: ready-to-wear tips for eyewear

Sunglasses are usually associated with two things: one is attempting to escape the limelight, the paparazzi, and the crowds of fans. The other one is a quick solution for a hangover. Some celebrities tuck their shades under their headpieces to lose track of the paparazzi, while others don their darkest shades on even the cloudiest, rainiest days to cover up after a sleepless night.

But these trends are not an option for attention-loving, glamorous, bold fashionistas, and certainly not for our dear readers.

This summer promises to be full of eyewear that looks anything but incognito. The spring runways were dotted with uncanny specs, larger-than-life pieces that ranged from iridescent Blade-Runner rims to double cat-eye frames. The future is here, and it comes in the shape of eyewear. Here are a few tips that will help you get away with it!

1. It’s all about attitude: If it feels right, then it looks right. Before you step out of the house, take good, long look in the mirror. If you’re not 100% sure that’s the look for the day, go back and change. The world is your runway, so the first thing you need to check out of the list before you stomp that sidewalk is your attitude and confidence.
2. Think of contrasting colors: you’re going out dressed in purple? Wear big, round, all-gold sunglasses. You need some shades to go out with that pretty pink dress? Anything in the family of blue will work wonders for making a statement. The trick is to go the opposite way in the chromatic circle when choosing which pair of sunglasses go with a look.
3. Don’t be afraid of the sparkles!: the shinier and glitzier, the better. Who doesn’t love diamonds (or well-placed rhinestones)? Anything that has either a glittery, metallic or pearl-like shimmer to it will stylish your look to a new level.
4. Vintage is a comfort zone: yes, we all know classics never go out of fashion, but they can turn predictable. And predictable in the fashion world means extinct. So update yourself! Look for new brands, shapes, and frames! Who knows what you can find?
5. Less CAN be more: minimalism is not always the option to go with, but when it comes to statement pieces (being the Sunglasses one of the flashiest, most visible fashion statements) it is better if you don’t overdo it. Nothing can go wrong with a shape-hugging black dress with matching black shoes, a simple golden chain around your waist and the biggest, most decadent gold-framed glasses you can find. That’s how a statement is made. That’s how you make all eyes turn to you!

Remember, our dearest readers, you read it first here, at Oberti. We not only wear fashion, we make it! And we not only make fashion, we spread it!

You can complete a look just by putting a pair of shades on.

Oberti Collection: Exclusivity at First Sight

Luxury and exclusivity are not lost in the eyewear world. Get to know a brand that caters the cream of the crop.

Status and finesse as representative of a business is not something you can achieve quickly. Getting people to understand your concept and fall in love with what you offer takes time and effort. You have to offer your customer's products that look and feel expensive and exclusive, something of the elite.

The Oberti family has over 100 years of experience in the eyewear world, so they've learned all the lessons about brand and product quality. And now, they're offering their Oberti Collection, the result of trial, error and eureka moments in the creation of eyewear.

What Does Oberti Collection Have to Offer Their Customers?

The first thing you need to learn is that this family is like no other. Over the years they have experienced the world of the exclusive eyewear through a different lens. Oberti Collection is not just a product; it's an ideal. They have created their brand focused on one thing, and one thing only: making something unique, useful and memorable. That's why they've amassed the loyal customers they have; because they give them much more than just a product.

Oberti Collection is an experience as a whole. Located in a privileged spot in Florida, they have a store that you'll love from the moment you walk in. The store brings the sunshine inside, making glow their impressive selection of eyewear, along with a variety of accessories to match. You don't have to feel like you're picking just something to read or cover your eyes from the sun, because you're actually getting a complement to your persona in all the ways that matter.

Their frames are as exclusive as the store itself. Carrying famous brands and names, they offer an impressive selection of elements for both man and woman eyewear frames. The best part? Their assistance is as personalized as the prescription formula of your glasses. They make sure to assist you with professional insight on what frames suit you better, and which ones complement your personality. Because let's face it, when we use glasses, we want to make them a part of our identity, as much as our clothing.  

They are fundamental pieces of the confidence we feel as eyewear users, and that's a great thing to consider when selecting one. That's why, at Oberti, you'll have professionals leading the way when it comes to picking them. You won't leave the store with something you're not feeling excited about! Whether it is a frame, a clutch or any other accessory you pick from their selection, you'll always have something trendy, exclusive and unique to showcase as a part of your personality.

Are you ready for the challenge? Oberti Collection is a unique opportunity to have something impressive, exclusive and marvelous to match your personality. You'll have a team of professionals, leading the way to your perfect piece. Don't forget that over 100 years of experience as a business back them up at the leading place when it comes to exclusive products to offer their customers. It's elite; it's Oberti Collection.

With an exclusive clientele, we make sure to offer you unique alternatives that go beyond eyewear.