Versace’s line of prescription glasses and sunglasses is inspired by both vintage styles and current contemporary designs, combining technical innovation with the Versace brand’s essence: classic luxury and fearless design.
Versace, the company
Versace was founded in 1978 when Giovanni “Gianni” Versace established his first boutique in Milan. Versace grew the business with his family, appointing his brother Santo as president and his sister Donatella as vice president. After Gianni’s early death at age 50, Santo became the company’s CEO, and Donatella became the new head of design.
Since then, the company has joined forces with Capri Holdings Limited, Michael Kors Limited and Jimmy Choo, forming a new global luxury fashion group.
Gianni Versace was inspired by his southern Italian heritage and, in particular, by Greco-Roman art, evident from the Medusa logo and other key Greek-influenced details found on Versace products.
In eyewear, Versace and Luxottica have an exclusive business deal. Luxottica is an Italian eyewear conglomerate and the largest eyewear company in the world. They develop, produce and distribute Versace prescription frames and sunglasses.
How to choose your Versace glasses
Manufactured using the latest technology and high-quality materials, Versace frames come in various trendsetting styles. Before deciding on your next pair of Versace sunglasses or Versace prescription glasses frames, consider these points:
Materials
Versace frames are all made of high-quality, durable materials. Even their rimless frames have strong metal temples.
Monel metal – Lightweight and comfortable, this material can withstand impact and extreme temperatures, maintaining its stability and shape.
Acetate – Made from hypoallergenic cotton seed fibers and plasticizers. Acetate is lightweight, flexible and durable, and is available in innovative colors, textures and finishes. It is a popular choice for its flexible coloring and longer retention of its luster.
Stainless steel – Hypoallergenic and nickel-free, stainless steel is ideal for active sportspeople. The frames will keep their shape and will not rust or corrode when regularly exposed to wet conditions.
Propionate – A lightweight and bendable nylon-based plastic, propionate is hypoallergenic and slightly softer than other plastic frames. Propionate is ideal for sports and safety frames.
The shape of your face
The shape of your glasses can make or break your look of relaxed sophistication. Glasses that are too big for your face, too round, or too angular will spoil the whole effect, rendering you unhappy with your choice of frames. Once you have analyzed your face’s shape and worked out which type of glasses you should go for, you are sure to find a color and style that you like in the Versace collection.
When determining if a particular pair of frames are right for you, here are some things to keep in mind:
The width of your face – Never wear frames that are wider or narrower than your face.
The length of your face – If you have a long face, you should wear longer frames to keep your face in proportion. Likewise, if your face is short, don’t opt for frames with too much height.
Your facial features – If you have a round face, don’t wear round glasses — go for angular glasses. If you have an angular face, round glasses will soften your angles. If your face is somewhere in the middle, any style will suit your face.
If you have been wearing glasses for years, by now, you likely have worked out what suits you and what doesn’t. Most websites and opticians will have the measurements of the glasses available for you.
If in doubt, here is more information about facial shapes, along with some helpful diagrams.
