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As the days grow shorter and the knitwear comes out, Autumn/Winter is the perfect time to refresh your eyewear wardrobe. Whether you're layering up for crisp morning walks or looking for something bold to pair with winter tailoring, vintage glasses and sunglasses add warmth, texture and personality to every outfit.
While trends change each season, vintage eyewear continues to influence designers year after year. Here's a modern guide to the Autumn/Winter styles that remain timeless - and how our authentic vintage frames capture the look effortlessly.
🌸 Patterned Acetate- Bold Textures for Darker Days
From marbled browns to painterly swirls, patterned acetate is one of the easiest ways to add interest to winter dressing. These frames bring depth and detail to neutral layers, knitwear and winter coats.
Why it works:
✔ Adds colour and vibrancy to muted outfits
✔ Softens facial features
✔ Works for both men and women
Great examples in our collection:
🌈 Statement Colours - Winter Brights Done Right
Gone are the days when your glasses were meant to blend in. Autumn/Winter styling now embraces rich, bold colours, think ruby red, deep teal, mustard, cobalt blue or translucent jewel tones.
- A deep burgundy frame with a camel coat
- Sapphire blue acetate frames with black knitwear
- Forest green glasses paired with denim and wool
Vintage eyewear offers some of the most exciting colour palettes ever made, thanks to craftsmanship no longer seen in today's mass production.
✨ Embellished & Decorative Designs
Winter is the season for glamour, and vintage eyewear excels at decorative detail - whether it's gold filigree, engraved metalwork, gemstones or ornate temples.
These frames bring a touch of festive elegance to everyday outfits and are particularly flattering for evening wear.
🐢 Tortoiseshell - The Ultimate Autumn Classic
From soft honey tones to deep whiskey browns and dramatic mottles, tortoiseshell works beautiful with the textures of winter: wool, leather, tweed and corduroy.
- Oversized square frames for a fashion-editor look
- Rounded 70s styles for soft knitwear and scarves
- Cat-eye shapes for chic evening outfits
- Angular frames for a modern architectural edge
Vintage eyewear gives you access to shapes, angles and proportions long gone from high street production.
🤓 Why Vintage Is Perfect for Autumn/Winter
- Quality materials that hold up to colder weather
- Comfortable craftsmanship made for all-day wear
- Warm tonal palettes that suit seasonal wardrobes
- Sustainable styling (reusing frames = less waste)
Whether you want something bold, elegant or understated, vintage eyewear offers a depth of character that modern frames can't replicate.
🔍 Explore Our Vintage Autumn/Winter Collection
From patterned acetates to rich tortoiseshell classics, discover authentic vintage frames handmade across the decades - each one restored, checked and ready to fit your prescription.