Trend Spotlight: Rectangle Eyewear
From Gentle Monster to Miu Miu, there’s more than meets the eye in this revived Y2K spectacle.
The fashion girls have spoken and rectangle frame glasses are in. Whether you call it #librariancore or #secretarycore, this eyewear has taken social media by storm. The recent Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2023 showcase featured models in cardigans, messy hair and glasses, capturing the essence of a busy woman who values style and convenience.
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This chic secretary look has resonated with next-gen consumers, triggering a nostalgic Y2K factor reminiscent of Gisele Bündchen’s iconic cameo in The Devil Wears Prada; where she serves early ’00s workwear in her posh blazer and skinny black frames.
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Seeing Bella Hadid in her red frames reminds us that we also need to give flowers to the original clunky glasses fashion girl Betty Suarez, from the hit 2006 Ugly Betty. Adding to the appeal, the viral collaboration between Gentle Monster x D’heygere, where eyewear meets jewelry has further solidified this spectacle trend even further.
Thanks to TikTok, microtrends are emerging every day and the rectangle frames have gained popularity among a specific audience who appreciates the blokecore, bella-giselle-miumiu aesthetic. This trend phenomenon is explained by TikTok user thatadult, where they explain that “trend alienation” is where authentic interpretation of style can be alienating to some but understood by a particular group of fashion lovers. So, the next time your friend questions your choice of eyewear, rest assured that this trend is seen and understood. There’s more than meets the eye.
Take a look at how our favorite Internet IT-girls style their spectacles below.
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