Culture & Style
Eyewear in Sport: From Edgar Davids to Modern Swimmers
In sport, eyewear moved beyond the role of a mere accessory to become part of every champion's personal mythology. From Edgar Davids to swimmers in…
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Fluorescent Yellow & Pink: The 'Tinted' Gazes of Pop
From Bono's yellow glasses to the fluorescent filters of the runways, how did the coloured lens turn into a cultural statement?
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Eyewear & Music: From John Lennon to Today's Rappers
How glasses became a musical identity — from the round metal frames of the '60s to the oversized shields of the hip-hop scene.
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Persol 714: The Folding Sunglasses of Steve McQueen
The story of a model that made history: the first folding Persol and its legendary connection with the King of Cool.
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The Top Gun Sunglasses: How One Film Launched the Aviator
In 1986, Top Gun turned the RB3025 Aviator into a global symbol, and in 2022 Maverick repeated the same magic. A case study of the Hollywood…
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Sunglasses & Formula 1: When Speed Met Style
From the drivers of the 1950s to today's paddock-as-catwalk, here's how motorsport became a showcase for eyewear.
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Oakley Meta HSTN: The AI Glasses Uniting Sport & Technology
After Ray-Ban Meta, EssilorLuxottica brings artificial intelligence to the world of Oakley - a 3K camera, open speakers and Meta AI in an HSTN frame.
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Ray-Ban Meta: What Smart Glasses Are & What They Can Do
Camera, open-ear audio and an AI voice assistant in a classic Ray-Ban frame. Here's everything you need to know about next-generation smart glasses.
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The Most Iconic Sunglasses in Cinema History
From Top Gun to Men in Black, these are the sunglasses that made cinema history on the big screen, and how you can get the look.
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Oakley Frogskins vs Holbrook: Which One Is Right for You?
Two Oakley lifestyle legends — the retro Frogskins and the modern Holbrook. Discover the differences and which one fits your style.
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