Set your timers and write your shopping lists - Black Friday is nearly here! A tradition that has become much anticipated in the UK in recent years, Black Friday is the time to snag the best deals of the year, whether you’re shopping for Christmas gifts for others or looking to treat yourself.
However, with anticipation comes competition. There’s nothing worse than adding an item to your basket only to get to checkout and see that it’s sold out because others beat you to it. That’s why it’s best to plan what you wish to buy ahead of time, so that you can get straight to the spending (all whilst saving!) when the big day comes.
Don’t worry, we plan on offering our own Black Friday sale here at Ed & Sarna - making now the perfect time to snag a piece of iconic eyewear history! In this designer spotlight, we’ll take a look at some of our most notable frames, so you can consider which may inspire you ahead of Black Friday.
Keep reading to find your perfect pair!
Vintage Eyewear & The Power of Self-Expression
The fashion landscape is ever-evolving, with many people investing their money and look to fit in with the latest trends. Whilst there’s nothing wrong with enjoying trend-specific items of clothing and accessories, it does mean that we often see a lack of variation and individuality in people’s everyday fashion.
In this world of cookie-cutter fashion, vintage eyewear offers a refreshing opportunity to promote self-expression. Everyone should feel confident enough to express themselves through their fashion choices - there’s nothing wrong with standing out from the crowd and letting your personality shine!
The great thing about vintage frames is that they’re just as unique as you are, making them the perfect form of self-expression. Many of the frames we stock feature distinctive shapes, intricate patterns and unexpected details that set them apart from mass-produced eyewear.
Not only that, but they can be used to complement a variety of looks. Whether you’re looking to keep things subtle and have your frames simply elevate your look with a touch of elegance, or make a statement with bold frames that scream ‘avant-garde’, there will be a pair of vintage frames for you.
Our Vintage Designer Glasses
Here at Ed & Sarna, we not only pride ourselves on the uniqueness of the frames we find and sell, but we’re honoured to sell glasses and sunglasses frames from some of the world’s leading names in luxury fashion.
Some of the designer brands we stock include:
- Burberry
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Christian Dior
- Gucci
- Hugo Boss
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Gianni Versace
- Paloma Picasso
We’ve hand-picked a collection of Best Sellers & Limited Edition frames to inspire you ahead of Black Friday - take a look below at some of the frames we’ve picked to see which call out to you.
YSL Oval Sunnies
These Yves Saint Laurent 4059 Y252 sunglasses feature an oval-meets-butterfly shape. A stunning pair of vintage ‘80s frames, their design is subtly feminine, with twisted metal across the browline and a red flower on the temples.
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent is one of the true design icons of the 20th century. With a focus on elegance and clean lines, their eyewear became just as famed as their couture pieces. It wasn’t until in 1966, when the first YSL store opened in Paris, that everyday people could get their hands on their own pair of YSL frames.
Dior Geometric Frames
If you’re looking for a pair of glasses with a unique yet tasteful difference, then these Christian Dior 2684 41 frames are the ones for you. The criss-cross metal work across the bridge of the glasses adds a subtle touch that still catches people’s eye.
Dior was the first major fashion house to make the transition into eyewear, with their original frames being made under licence in the 1950s by Tura. The eponymous CD branding was amongst the first uses of clear logo branding within the fashion industry. - as can be seen on the arms of these frames.
Paloma Picasso Shields
As seen on the likes of Lady Gaga and will.i.am, these Palome Picasso 3728 40 shield sunglasses are some of the most iconic she’s produced. The single, shield lens is segmented with the use of the gold beetle bars, offering a luxuriously futuristic, yet still tasteful aesthetic.
Despite having to follow in the huge artistic footsteps of her father Pablo, Paloma Picasso managed to build her own legacy. Whilst she didn’t pursue a career in art, as both her parents had, Paloma Picasso has become a successful businesswoman and jewellery designer - notable for her signature perfumes, collaboration with Tiffany & Co, and, of course, her range of eyewear!
Finding Your Perfect Pair of Vintage Glasses
Now that you’re feeling inspired by our vintage frames, how might you go about finding your perfect pair?
Easy Browsing
If you’ve got the perfect pair of frames in mind, but aren’t sure how to go about searching for these, then worry not, as we’ve made it simple for you to find your perfect pair.
We categorise our vintage frames by:
- Shape
- Decade
- Brands
- Price
- Gender
- Colour
- Size
You can alter all of these factors accordingly to find the pair of frames that meets all of your requirements. Shopping for vintage glasses has never been easier!
Consider Your Face
It’s all very well falling in love with a particular pair of frames, but it can be disheartening when you try them on only to realise they don’t suit your face shape. If you really want to be blown away by a pair of frames, then consider opting for a pair that not only suits but complements your face shape.
We discuss this more in our blog on selecting the right eyewear for your face shape.
Don’t forget to consider the size of your face, also! We list the dimensions of all our glasses so you can gauge how well they might fit you.
Customisation Options
We understand that just because you fall in love with a pair of frames, they might not be perfect for you. That’s why we offer both prescriptions and custom lenses for most of our frames.
The lenses we offer come in a range of colours and include the following styles:
- Solid
- Gradient
- Mirror
- Flash
- Polarised
As for prescriptions, we offer a full prescription service across our eyewear, with four different options to choose from (standard, premium, ultra light and ultra thin) - all of which come with optional UV tinting.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Black Friday Deals!
So, are you ready to find your perfect pair of vintage frames? Be sure to find them in time for the 29th! Come Black Friday, we’ll be offering unmissable deals across our entire collection.
In the meantime, be sure to check out our collection of Best Seller and Limited Edition designer vintage frames that you’ll want to be sure to get your hands on. There’s never been a better time to invest in high quality glasses that aren’t just one of a kind, but won’t break the bank, either!
Browse our range of frames today.
