Dorothy Perkins is quoted to have said that “boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses“. Not true. Specs Addict has proof, right here, that prescription glasses and sunglasses for men and women have never looked so damn fine. This is a photo journal of the (inaugural) Specs Addict editorial photoshoot, orchestrated by London based [...]

Welcome to the world of fashion photography, where the ladies are thin and there are lots of air kisses. Yes, it can be glamourous but underneath it is hard work, long days and strict deadlines. As we all know, only the best gentlemen can take real pictures and what better example of amazing photography than [...]

Specs Addict gets up close and personal with gorgeous Chadwick model, Mark Jackson. Mark discusses his favourite sex positions, the key to the perfect physique and whether it’s ok to eat hamburgers. Mark stars at the centre of the Specs Addict advertising campaign where you can see him in all his glory wearing aviator and [...]

There is no need to be worried about buying eyewear online – purchasing prescription or non prescription glasses or sunglasses through an online store is a piece of cake. You can ask your friends and family if they have ordered through the internet because it is easier if you know somebody who has as their [...]

This year marks the 75 year anniversary of the public being able to sport aviator sunglasses. Though they actually were developed the year before, in 1936, for pilots by Ray-Ban, they quickly became popular with civilians after their widespread release. The utilitarian accessory has become a beloved fashion staple for both sexes. It is available [...]

Robert De Niro’s vigilante veteran donned the specs with a mohawk in “Taxi Driver.” Al Pacino’s Cuban drug lord character wore a pair in “Scarface.” The 1980s brought a young Tom Cruise breaking hearts through his shades as “Maverick,” the mischievous Air Force ace in “Top Gun.” Another young heartthrob, Val Kilmer, also wore a [...]

Following are just a few of the places Specs Addict has been talked about online. ————— Colette, eyewear designer and co-founder of Specs Addict, takes Cosmopolitan through her secrets in choosing the perfect sunglasses for your face. Let’s take a lead from the stars… Read more at Cosmopolitan   Specs Addict completed Gary Bigeni’s 2012 [...]

Background Sunglasses have been around since the days Nero used green-colored lenses to watch fighting gladiators. In the 1400s, Chinese judges wore quartz-colored spectacles to hide their eye expressions during court deliberations. In the mid 18th century, prescription glasses with tinted lenses corrected vision impairments. It was not until the 20th century that glasses were [...]