Street style eyewear trends straight from Paris Fashion Week

When it comes to eyewear, street style often sets the tone long before it hits the high street. At this year’s Paris Fashion Week, statement frames were everywhere - on runways, front rows, and pavements alike. And it was clear that eyewear wasn’t just an accessory, it was often the defining feature of a look.

And whether you wear them as reading glasses, blue blockers, or sunglasses, these three standout trends prove that style and practicality can exist in perfect harmony.

Once a symbol of 1950s glamour, the cat eye is making a powerful comeback, but this time, it’s street ready. Originally created in the 1930s by American artist Altina Schinasi, the frame’s iconic upswept silhouette became a staple of Old Hollywood sophistication.

Fast forward to 2025, and fashion houses like Saint Laurent and Khaite are reinventing the cat eye with modern edges- think sharper corners, bolder colourways, and sleek metallic accents. They’re elegant yet playful, vintage yet utterly current.

Cat eye reading glasses add instant polish and a touch of attitude. Pair them with an oversized blazer or minimalist streetwear, and you’ve got instant Parisian cool.

The early 2000s called, and we’re actually answering. The era of oversized eyewear, once synonymous with “It girls” like the Olsen twins and Rachel Zoe, is back, only sleeker.

At Paris Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham and Charlize Theron both turned heads in oversized sunglasses that felt retro but refined. The new generation of large lenses brings confidence, coverage, and drama.

Oversized reading glasses or sunglasses can transform a simple outfit into a statement. Ideal for sunglasses on bright city days, or reading glasses for a modern, intellectual twist, oversized frames are proof that sometimes, more is more.

If colour trends come and go, black eyewear never leaves the conversation. This season, it’s less about blending in and more about standing out with structure and silhouette. Designers revisited black frames with sculptural shapes and glossy finishes that feel timeless yet forward thinking.

Whether paired with casual denim or a tailored coat, black sunglasses or black reading glasses are endlessly versatile- the backbone of any eyewear collection. They bring a clean, confident energy that suits almost every face shape and every outfit.