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Any frequent wearer of eyeglasses (you know, the practical kind you need to see) knows the struggle of owning a “nice” pair of frames. Investing in a pair of expensive optical frames is pure danger—because if you’re not constantly misplacing them, or losing them entirely, the day always comes where you inevitably drop them (or sit on them), putting them out of commission for good. As the son of an optometrist, I cannot tell you how many times I begged my dad for a chic designer pair of frames (Tom Ford! Gucci!), only to break them or lose them a few months later. For those who lean more scatterbrained, it’s simply not worth the cost!
There is an allure to wearing a luxurious pair of glasses, though—despite the risk that comes with committing to them. Designers in the high fashion world sure think so, too: Luxurious eyewear was all over the recent fall 2025 runways. Labels like Miu Miu, Valentino, Thom Browne, and Gucci all showcased statement specs that featured sleek steel or gold rims. They made the case for turning a more practical and pragmatic accessory into something a little more showy and ornamental. Wearing them is like getting an instant energy boost—but for your face. And, it turns out, seeing in style will cost you: They all come with a hefty price tag to match, too.
Would you spend over $1,000 on a pair of glasses? Because the market has plenty of lavish styles, if you would dare. Brands like Cartier and Dita are selling $1,500 pairs made of refined gold titanium. Jacques Marie Mage, known for its exclusive and pricey sunglasses, sells a pair of $1,790 aviator glasses that are sophisticated and cool. Cool brands like Gentle Monster and Miu Miu come in slightly under $1,000, meanwhile, crafting modern styles made of classic tortoise shell or bold sculptural titanium. The consensus in fashion is that eyewear is the new status item. Sure, you can find a pair for cheaper, they imply, but should you not treat yourself on an everyday basic that you need to use?
Perhaps the new movement towards pricey glasses is meant to rewire how we all treat our specs. Meaning, stop mistreating them! In luxurious finishes like gold rims, eyeglasses are now treated like a piece of jewelry—something you will think twice about, say, leaving in a forgotten corner only to never be seen again. I, for one, am still far too forgetful to splurge on such a pair of specs—but I applaud anyone who is now willing to splurge on a pair, because rocking these new crop of frames will certainly level-up anyone’s wardrobe. For now, I will simply admire them from afar, and rock the same free pair given to me by my eye-doctor dad that I’ve had for years. (Thanks, dad.)
Below, shop some luxurious eye glasses.