Tom Ford Blog

Our new collection of Tom Ford for Summer21 is now live, but before shopping our new range, here is a little history behind one of the most highly respected designers of eyewear. 

About Tom Ford 

Tom Ford has always been a pioneer in the fashion industry - famous for turning  Gucci into a billion-dollar brand and starting his own fashion house. 

Born in Texas, Tom Ford attended New York University majoring in art history, he then studied architecture at Parsons. Tom Ford then went on to lead an impressive range of luxury fashion houses from Chloe, Perry Ellis, Gucci, and now Tom Ford.

Founded

Driving Lenses

Sunlight can be hindering whilst driving, which can make the most confident of drivers feel less safe. Glare from the sunlight is not only a summer issue, this is common all year round and in all weather conditions, some more obvious than others, which can catch you out. Reflections from windows, wet roads, to low sunlight in winter are just some of the glares you aren’t always watching out for. Of course, these glares can cause temporary blindness which is what we need to avoid. This can be avoided by wearing the right eyewear and lenses. 

What is the best type of lenses for driving?

It depends on what brand you are going to go for on our website. We stock the best optical brands: Ray-Ban, Nikon, Essilor, O

Wimbledon along with many other sports have finally returned this year and we are enjoying seeing people enjoy watching sports together, whether that be the euros or tennis! This is not the only element we are observing, the style at Wimbledon is always impeccable, and spotting the latest Fashion Eyewear is a must.

To celebrate the sophisticated sartorial style Wimbledon attracts, we have delved back to look at our favourite celebrity Wimbledon looks so you can recreate it for 2021. 

Tom Cruise 

Follow Tom Cruise’s Wimbledon style in aviators complemented by dark lenses. 

7 eyewear trends you need for summer 2021

So it looks like we are going to have a summer, after all, travel doors are starting to re-open, thank goodness, considering English weather is letting us down once again. With or without blazing heat, the sun has been out and that’s all we need so we can wear killer summer sunglasses. As usual, we have all the latest eyewear trends stocked for this summer from your favourites designers, from Gucci, Dior, Oliver Peoples and a new summer addition Balmain. 

Buying staple sunglasses which can be worn yearly and go with every outfit are always important, but being in style for the season is a factor to consider when making your summer purchase.

Clean your glasses in style with Fingerprints London

Grubby fingerprints on lenses are inevitable. Glasses are constantly being touched, dropped moved from your face to the bottom of your bag, so they easily gather dust, dirt and fingerprints.

Looking after your glasses is important, they aren’t a fad that you throw away every season, you want your glasses to last a lifetime, and that will only happen with some TLC. We have you covered at Fashion Eyewear with our new brand FINGERPRINTS, sleeves and paper towels are no longer needed (and aren’t good for your lenses) instead you can clean your glasses in style with our luxury cleaning solution and a microfibre cleaning cloth. 

Lenses are extremely delicate, even when you add all the protective coatings, dust and

Fashion Eyewear’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

This weekend is Father’s Day, you may be panicking that you have left it too late, but don’t worry, next-day delivery is available and we have plenty of eyewear for you to choose from no matter what brand or style your dad likes. 

If you are struggling for a brand to shop for we have our favorite men's brands for you to browse on below: 

Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss - a dad classic! The brand has been around for many years known for its smart tailoring and sharp eyewear. Shop our Father’s Day favourites below: 

Summer Hack: Prescription Sunglasses

It is finally June and summer has arrived. With summer comes the sun and although it is great to finally see the sun again, it can make normal day-to-day tasks a little harder, like driving or cycling to work! Nobody wants to be swapping from sunglasses to glasses all day. Even more annoying when you can’t quite get the hang of contact lenses. We at Fashion Eyewear, however, have the perfect hack for you, so you can enjoy the sun, stress-free, and of course no style compromise. 

Shop our vast range of designer sunglasses and simply add your prescription lenses, we have varifocal and single vision lenses available so we can personalise your designer sunglasses easily. 

Celebrities spotted in Fashion Eyewear

Style spotting at Fashion Week was very different this year. Virtual fashion shows aren’t quite the same. However there was still some Fashion Eyewear favourites spotted on the streets of London, New York, Paris and Milan. 

Justin Bieber in Bottega Veneta

Justin Bieber was spotted on the street of Paris with wife Hailey Bieber heading to the Bottega Veneta show. We loved seeing him style these frames!

Understanding Your Prescription When Buying Glasses Online for the First Time

If you typically purchase your prescription glasses in-store after having an eye test, buying online might seem complicated, but the truth is that choosing and buying your prescription glasses online couldn’t be simpler! Here’s what you need to know. 

Buying prescription glasses online has loads of benefits compared to shopping on the high street.  

• Take your time: Selecting a frame you love or finding the perfect glasses shape for your face can take a bit of time, and when you’re shopping online, there’s no need to rush. You can shop by colour, brand, shape, or style and even use valuable resources like a

Fashion Eyewear Celebrates Earth Day

What is Earth day?

Since 1970 the 22nd of April has been marked as Earth Day. This year, the organisers of Earth Day are calling for three days of climate action from the 20th of April to the 22nd of April, but often people mark the full week as a time to talk about the environment and the issues we face. 

The first Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson in 1970 Nelson to highlight the importance of clean air and water in California. This attracted 20 million people to take the streets in solidarity with environmental issues. 

What is Earth Day 2021 about?

New Brand Alert: Jumbo Shrimp

We have a new brand at Fashion Eyewear! Jumbo Shrimp has just launched ready for summer 2021. If you want stylish blue light glasses or the ultimate clip-on duo for in and out of the office, for an affordable price, you will love this new addition to Fashion Eyewear. 

Jumbo Shrimp are on a mission to make high-quality specs that you can combine with your prescription lenses at Fashion Eyewear. Their unique selection help you stand out from the crowd without compromising quality and your bank account! 

Ready-made blue light Jumbo Shrimp glasses will also be available to buy with or without prescription lenses added. Wearing blue light glasses, even if you don’t need prescription eyewear is crucial if you work on digital screens a