is matched with a diamond-cut front edge for a luxurious , architectural appeal .
Suliteanu says acetates will remain popular in 2018 but with a thin and light silhouette . Neutral tones like black , tortoise , crystals and grey will dominate , but with new finishes , patterns and combinations due to advancements in custom lamination and C & C milling techniques , she says .
Mixing materials within frame design is also a strong trend for men , she says , while round and square shapes continue to trend .
Chelsey Wright , designer at Ogi Eyewear , says “ a revival of vintage metal design ” is proving to be a popular trend for men ’ s eyewear for 2018 .
It can be seen in the Seraphin Niles by Ogi , a metal frame that reinterprets a vintage style for today .
Wright says materials driven by science and engineering are revealing themselves to be a prevalent force in the men ’ s eyewear market .
“ Ogi Eyewear emphasizes innovation , originality , quality , and value into every one of our frames ,” she says .
For 2018 , Ogi Eyewear forecasts continued unique manipulations of acetate will be popular .
The Ogi 9235 fuses two earth-toned acetates together to create a distinct style , while the 9240 fuses two separate temples that co-ordinate without being identical .
OGI Seraphin Niles
OGI 9235
OGI 9240
20 Optical Prism | January 2018