As the summer heat wanes and fall approaches, it's time to revamp your eyewear. As you're preparing to head back to the office, updating your glasses with Pineault & Rouleau’s collections can help you start the season with a fresh look.
Prioritize your eye care
Before you get caught up in the excitement of selecting new frames, it's important to ensure that your vision prescription is up-to-date. Scheduling a comprehensive eye exam should be on your fall list.
Your optometrist will assess your overall eye health and check for changes in your vision. During the exam, mention any symptoms you've experienced, such as blurriness, double vision, floaters, or sensitivity to light. These could indicate underlying issues that may require attention.
Also, if you frequently experience eye strain, irritation like dryness, itching, or frequent headaches, discuss these with your optometrist. Addressing these worries can significantly improve your comfort and productivity as you ease back into your daily routine.
Consider specialized lenses
Blue light protection is an invaluable addition to your lenses if you work extensively with digital devices. Blue light can contribute to eye fatigue, especially during prolonged periods of use. Lenses with blue light filtering capabilities can make your day-to-day activities in front of screens.
Another option worth considering is transition lenses. These lenses provide blue light filtering and adjust to varying light conditions throughout the day. Transition lenses darken when exposed to UV light, providing the advantages of sunglasses outdoors while returning to a clear state indoors.
Trending eyewear styles for fall 2024
Fall 2024 eyewear trends celebrate nostalgic styles strongly influenced by the '70s and '80s. These decades are making a comeback in striking frames that draw on the characteristic aesthetics of those decades.
Cat-eye frames remain an enduring favourite, offering a sophisticated yet playful look. This fall, expect to see cat-eye frames in classic colours like tortoiseshell and black, which can be work in both professional and casual settings.
Aviator frames are another style to watch this season. As a not to the iconic designs of the past, aviators are being reimagined with modern twists. Look for frames in gold and silver metals, often paired with gradient or uniform lens tints. Square aviator frames, especially those crafted from acetate, are also very popular.
Oversized square frames are definitely all the rage this fall. Available in a range of colours from black to warm autumnal hues like tomato red, green, and blue, these frames are perfect for those who want to make an impression. Gradient transparent frames and tinted transparent frames in shades like translucent green, burnt brown, and spiced yellow are also very much in vogue.
Bayonet frames, characterized by their slim, minimalist designs, are yet another fall 2024 trend. These feature a refined, librarian-like aesthetic and are available in a variety of materials, including acetate, beta-titanium, and rimless options. With its softer, rounder silhouette, the legendary pantos shape is particularly flattering for a wide range of face shapes.
Explore a variety of materials and colours
High-end eyewear brands are continuously pushing the boundaries of design with innovative materials like beta titanium and 3D-printed nylon. These materials offer a combination of lightness and durability, making them ideal for everyday wear. Other luxurious materials, such as wood and buffalo horn, are also used to create dramatic frames.
When it comes to colour, fall 2024 is all about rich, warm tones that evoke the season's natural beauty. Look for frames in vermillion, burgundy, green, burnt brown, tortoise, blue, spiced yellow, aubergine, and white.
If you're ready to update your eyewear for the new season, schedule your eye exam with the Pineault & Rouleau team this fall.
