Designer glasses have become more than a way to improve eyesight and are now considered an essential fashion accessory by many. In fact, many people who don’t need to wear prescription glasses are choosing to wear designer glasses without prescription lenses just to get in on the act and sport the latest trends.

Celebrities addicted to their trademark designer glasses range from the UK’s own style guru Gok Wan in his funky coloured square plastics to Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp – often seen sporting his trademark ‘bo-ho meets geek’ look of tortoise shell horn rimmed glasses. More subtle designer glasses looks include the rimless square glasses worn by Sarah (Hockey Mum) Palin and ex-England football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Whilst some celebrities have become closely watched glasses wearers, others are responsible for inspiring the looks that the top designers continue to reinvent and are no doubt responsible for making it cool to wear glasses. Such legends include Buddy Holly with his trademark chunky and geeky oversized black plastic glasses and John Lennon with his small round metal frames.

Designer glasses are now no longer the preserve of the celebrity and instead have become an affordable way to buy into the luxurious fashion house brands such as Armani, D&G, Gucci, Prada, Tom Ford, Versace and Valentino. Whilst dresses from the top fashion houses can cost thousands (and subsequently may never find their way into your wardrobe) stunning designer glasses frames may only set you back around £100 - £200. Better still, you’re not really limited to where or when you can wear your designer specs so you can get maximum usage out of your designer eyewear.

All the designer glasses we sell at WantGlasses.co.uk are guaranteed fully authentic and come with a designer’s case or pouch, and branded cleaning cloth. Make sure you buy your designer glasses from a reputable company that you can trust so you don’t get caught out by purchasing fake frames.

WantGlasses.co.uk has the latest collections from the world's leading suppliers catering from teen fashion to high glamour. We stock a wide variety of models imported direct from the Italian manufacturers and are continually expanding our range of designer glasses offering you the best on the market at the best prices. All designer glasses and designer sunglasses supplied are current models and are not discontinued stock as you will find on some discount websites. New models are added regularly and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, why not call us and we can suggest some suitable alternatives or similar-looking frames.

Always remember to consider face shape, colouring and personality when choosing your designer frames. As long as you have a prescription that is up to date (and in all cases less than two years old) you can get your designer glasses customized with prescription lenses made in the UK by wantglasses.co.uk