Glasses: What's in Style for 2025?

Author: Anna Barden

You may be a fan of the most exclusive fashion runways. Or maybe you’re more of a practical eyewear consumer. Either way, you’ll find a perfect fit in at least one of the big 2025 glasses trends. Both tinted and non-tinted lenses are part of the current fashion moment. Bold and barely-there frames are also popular.

No matter where you fall on the spectacle fashion spectrum, you’re sure to find some in-style glasses for 2025. Read up on some of the eyeglasses trends to look forward to in 2025, from daring colors to muted silhouettes.

Color, Color, and More Color

The beauty of buying your eyewear online is the variety of colors and styles you have to choose from. This will be especially true for 2025 eyeglasses trends, as cool colors and vibrant prints are expected to be a big hit. This will be a great opportunity to express your personality and explore new looks that you haven’t tried before.

So, what’s in style? Bright pinks and blues, bold tortoiseshell patterns, and nature-inspired jewel tones are some of the most notable options for glasses in the coming year.

Y2K-Inspired Eyewear

Small oval and rectangle glasses saw a resurgence in 2024 and are expected to remain popular through 2025. Bayonetta-style glasses — small oval or rectangle frames designed and named after the eponymous video game character — have even been flaunted by celebrities like Bella Hadid and Doja Cat.

Others continue to embrace bright, chunky rectangular glasses as an everyday accessory. This pays homage to the early 2000s era. As the Y2K trends continue to rise on TikTok and among Gen Z, we expect to see more millennium-fashion rebirth in 2025.

Athletic Eyewear Trends

Whether you’re a cyclist, hiker, or pickleball fanatic, having the right eyewear is crucial for your eye safety and athletic performance. Even if your sport doesn’t require protective eyewear, impact-resistant lenses with 100% UVA-UVB lens protection are a must. Our polycarbonate lenses have high impact resistance and natural UV protection to block out all those harmful ultraviolet rays.

When it comes to sporty glasses trends, colorful frames and lens tints are in style. From blue frames and pink lens shields to multicolor gradients, these hues provide both fashion and functionality. Many of these colorful sunglasses also have polarized lenses to reduce glare and boost your visual comfort.

Big and Bold Frames

You should also look for oversized frames in 2025. Ever evolving, king-size styles are likely to include futuristic shields, flashy cat-eyes, and bold, chunky frames. Many eyewear designers and fashionistas are flocking toward sunglasses that sit mid-cheekbone. “The bigger the better” could be the tagline for 2025 glasses trends.

Barely-There Frames

On the contrary, some people prefer eyeglasses with clear frames, clear lenses, and muted hardware. The minimalist approach is universally appealing because it allows your natural features to stand out without being overpowering. At the same time, these barely-there frames add a touch of chic to both casual and dressy outfits.

Wire frames, rimless and semi-rimless frames, and acetate frames in light neutral colors are the way to go if you like to keep it simple. Transparent frames are also having their moment.

Smart Frames

Futuristic shields and shapes are making their mark on the list of 2025 eyeglasses trends. As are futuristic smart glasses, with technology that marries fashion and function.

Smart glasses typically feature:

• An HD camera to capture photos and videos
• AI for image analysis and general information
• Hands-free communication
• High-quality speakers

We proudly offer Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in several different styles. They’re lightweight, compatible with prescription lenses, and they come with all the features listed above.

Radiant Gradients

As stated above, color and boldness are some of the biggest upcoming glasses trends. And lens tints are no exception. In 2025, yellow-tinted lenses will be popular, but you can also expect to see lenses in every color of the rainbow.

In contrast, sunglasses with non-tinted lenses are also making a splash. Designers such as Ulla Johnson and Victoria Beckham featured clear sunglass lenses on recent runways, making an impact on fashion show guests

Colorless sunglass lenses can be a great option for you too, as long as they provide 100% UVA-UVB lens protection. Unfortunately, clear lenses won’t help to dim bright light (as you know if you wear eyeglasses). So, you may want to keep a pair of darker shades handy to ensure you can see comfortably on super sunny days.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Options

Sustainability is a priority for many people, whether they’re shopping for a car, home goods, fashion, or eyewear. The demand for more eco-friendly products isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. When it comes to eyeglasses, you can often find recycled elements and sustainably sourced materials the frames and lenses.

The Glasses.com collection of sustainable glasses is made using:

• Eco-friendly acetate frames – Featuring 68% organic content and biodegradable plasticizer instead of regular plastic
• Recycled nylon fiber – Sourced from factory technical scraps
• Sustainably sourced lenses – Containing 39% bio-content and made from renewable materials such as castor oil (rather than petroleum)

You’ll find a number of eyeglasses trends and styles in the sustainable frames collection. Many best-selling brands have sustainable options too, including Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Burberry.

Luxury Eyewear: Comfort and Elegance

Luxury brands such as Gucci, Tory Burch, and Versace are built to last in both a functional and fashionable sense. Although these designers embrace the trends of the time, they also possess a timeless flair that stays relevant (and elegant) for years to come.

Premium materials are used in the production of luxury eyewear, which provides the wearer with comfort and top-of-the-line performance. Standard eyewear can offer some of the same values, but they don’t always last as long.

Prescription and Style: Blurring the Lines with Today's Glasses Trends

At Glasses.com, we offer hundreds of trending prescription glasses and sunglasses styles. Whether you’re looking to update your look from last year or dive into the current glasses trends, there are plenty of looks to choose from.

Your prescription isn’t the only way to customize your eyeglasses or sunglasses. You can also choose from a number of lens coatings, features, and tints. In doing so, you can create a new pair of specs that is truly your own — the perfect way to embrace the overall uniqueness of 2025 glasses trends.

In other words, don’t be afraid to make a big statement this year with your eyewear.