Luxury eyewear guide with Global Eyes

Global Eyes has emerged as South Africa’s premiere retailer of luxury eyewear with their flagship store nestled at 204 Oxford (previously Thrupps Centre). The store not only offers a wide range of luxury eyewear from over 30 international brands but also provides comprehensive optometry services on-site. As the AW23 season arrives, Global Eyes presents its top three featured eyewear favourites, showcasing the latest trends from around the world.

Dita has long been appreciated by eyewear connoisseurs for its fine craftsmanship and high quality materials. Creating a single Dita frame can take as many as 100 artisans and master craftsmen. Featured here, the Dita LXN-EVO has been designed with maximum impact in mind, categorised by its classic navigator style that drips with show-stopping details in yellow gold and Japanese acetate. Price: R22 400

Balmain eyewear has made quite the impact on the European fashion scene this season with the house’s rock-runway DNA throughout the maison’s newest collection. Its design features embody silhouettes that channel the sleek lines of ‘80s rebels and the confident style of today’s biggest stars. The Balmain Brigitte pair featured here shows off an iconic round frame, thin temples and an embossed gold-tone Balmain logo on its side, making it undoubtedly one of the hottest releases of the season. Price: R17 800

Valentino eyewear is made in some of Japan’s oldest and most revered workshops. Each piece is crafted using some of the world’s finest materials through a combination of time-honored production techniques and modern technologies. The Valentino I model featured here, connotates an oneiric landscape, permeated by grace and inclusivity. The gold logo temples and light lenses make this model a must-have this season. Price: R18 400