Mens Eyewear

At Respectacle Company, we’re always shouting about the new eyewear that’s just landed and how excited we are about the latest shapes and colours. But most of the time it’s all about the lovely colourful ladies’ eyewear we stock. So, we thought showcasing some of our more masculine frames was long overdue.

These days, the distinction between men’s and women’s eyewear frames is less pronounced because many styles are interchangeable. However, there are still some independent eyewear brands that offer frames that are more traditionally masculine in terms of shape, size, and colour.

Here at our independent opticians in Market Harborough, we don’t tend to follow fashion trends –  they come and go quite quickly. One season, it’s all about heavy, square, black acetate frames, and a few months later, lightweight, thin, oversized metal frames are in style.

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Contact Lense

Being a spectacle wearer can be tricky sometimes – especially during the summer months or when you go away on holiday. It can be difficult to prepare for every situation. Personally, I like to plan ahead, particularly when I’m travelling abroad, by carrying several different types of eyewear, just in case.

I simply can’t function without my glasses. If disaster struck and I broke my glasses or lost them, I would be in serious trouble. I wouldn’t be able to drive, read public transport information, or navigate unfamiliar places. Which is why I never go on holiday without a spare pair.

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Designer Eyewear Frames

Here at Respectacle, we’ve built a strong reputation in and around Market Harborough for our unique and distinctive eyewear. In fact, our styling expertise has earned us national recognition, with two prestigious awards for frame styling and eyewear retailing. So, when it comes to curating and showcasing our eyewear collections to our customers, we like to think we know what we’re doing!

Our reputation has really grown over the past few years, and it’s been lovely to see so many customers travelling from far and wide to visit us here on Manor Walk in Market Harborough. It’s great that more people are realising you don’t have to go to big cities like London, Manchester, or Edinburgh to find high-fashion eyewear – you can discover amazing styles from independent eyewear designers right here in Market Harborough.

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Eyewaer Trends

Thinner, Lighter Frames and Cosmetic Tints Are In

Global colour authority Pantone has revealed its Colour of the Year for 2025, and it’s a shade we can wholeheartedly get behind! The chosen colour is Mocha Mousse, a warm brown hue with earthy undertones. This comforting colour is unpretentious as a timeless classic with a depth of richness and sophistication. Think of coffee and chocolate – warm, comforting and soothing. It’s giving 2010 Ripple advert vibes!

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