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Acetate or metal glasses?

It comes down to how much presence you want the frame to have.

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Acetate

Acetate is a plant-based plastic known for rich color and depth. It suits you if you want your glasses to be noticed, or if you love tortoise and saturated color.

Metal

Metal frames are slimmer, with a polished sheen. They suit you if you want a lighter look that lets your features lead.

Match it to your season

Gold warms up Spring and Autumn coloring. Silver suits cooler Summer and Winter coloring.

Fit comes first

Your optometrist can adjust the fit and confirm which frames work with your prescription.

Put it into practice

Pick your face and season, then style yourself.

Style yourself

Questions people ask

Are metal glasses better than acetate?

Neither is better. Acetate gives color and presence, and metal gives a lighter, finer look.

Which frame material is best for my season?

Any material can work. For metal, Spring and Summer can wear gold or silver, Autumn suits gold and Winter suits silver.