Most Popular Types of Eyeglass Brands

There are many different prescription eyeglass brands currently on the market. The options can be virtually overwhelming! Because of this, it may be helpful to narrow down the brands to choose from by thinking about the different categories of eyeglass brands that are available. Whether you are new to wearing corrective lenses or whether you've been wearing glasses for years, reading about different types of eyeglasses may help you get started on choosing your next pair.

Designer Eyeglass Brands

There is no shortage of options for the fashion and label conscious when it comes to eyeglass brands. Virtually every well-known fashion designer has at least a modest line of eyeglass frames that proudly tote their label. If you have a signature style that coincides with one of these fashion houses: the choice may be easy! Even if you aren't necessarily a fashionista, frames from a designer label may suit your style. Below is an abbreviated list of very popular designer eyeglass brands:

- Anne Klein
- Burberry
- Bvlgari
- Calvin Klein
- Dolce & Gabanna
- DKNY
- Fendi
- Gucci
- Prada
- Ralph Lauren
- Versace

Kids Eyeglass Brands

There are some specific prescription eyeglass brands that focus on making frames for children. For the most part, these brands are great for helping kids ease into wearing glasses, making them more comfortable. Kids' eyeglass brands can make having to wear prescription eyeglasses seem fun, while making the fit easier to achieve. Some popular kids' eyeglass brands include:

- Barbie
- Captain America (by Marvel)
- Childs View
- Disney
- Dora the Explorer
- Fairly Odd Parents
- Fisher Price
- Garfield
- Hershey's
- High School Musical
- Incredible Hulk (by Marvel)
- Jimmy Neutron
- Kool Kids
- Rugrats
- Scooby Doo
- Spongebob
- Whiz Kid

Sporty Eyeglass Brands

For the athlete or person with a more active lifestyle, there are a variety of brands that accommodate your way or life. These styles may be more durable or resilient: ready to take on any challenge that puts them to the test. Some of the more popular sports-related eyeglass brands include the following:

- Adidas
- Body Glove
- Columbia
- Converse All-Star
- Golf Club
- Nautica
- Nike
- Oakley
- Puma

Budget Eyeglass Brands

A popular choice in eyeglass brands is to go with budget eyeglass brands. Some eyeglass brands focus more on value than luxury or style. For your run of the mill pair of eyeglasses: especially if it's your first pair, you may want something simple. If you invest in a pair of budget eyeglasses without spending too much money, you can take your time figuring out what you really want. Then, if you decide you'd rather wear contact lenses you won't have spent an arm and a leg on your night-time-only glasses Below is a partial list of some of the popular budget eyeglass brands:

- Budget
- Casino Budget
- Criss Optical
- Modern Optical
- Mudd
- Rainbow Optical
- Value

Special Interest

Finally, there is a category of eyeglass brands that appeal to people who have special interests or hobbies. Whether it is a food, a type of vehicle, or some type of character: if you're a phanatic, you may be able to find a brand of eyeglasses that's just for you. Below is a list of just a few of these types of brands:

- Abba
- Betty Boop
- Celine Dion
- Donald Trump
- Harley Davidson
- Hershey's
- Hummer
- Jaguar
- John Lennon
- Mademoiselle
- Mont Blanc
- Nascar
- Nikon
- Nintendo
- Pepsi
- Pez
- Wall Street
- WWE
- X Games

Brands of European Eyeglass Frames

In the market of eyeglasses, there are many designers all over the world. It is estimated that there are more than one thousand eyewear brands worldwide. But the most reputable ones are mainly owned by American and European companies. Even if these companies have opened international branches in developing countries such as China and India, the key brands are kept stably. Over the past decades, European companies are the major role in the international market of eyeglasses. There are some eyeglasses giants headquartered in European countries. Not all European eyeglass frames fall into the category of "boring and safety". There are still some glasses tend to be elegant and high-quality. In general, European eyeglass frames are usually elegant, well constructed and classy. There are nowadays many customers who choose to wear European eyeglasses to make an eyewear statement. With a rough research, one may be surprised by the European eyewear companies' leading role in the international eyewear industry. In fact, European eyeglass frames are absolutely the majority world wide.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Luxottica Group is the world's largest eyewear company. Currently, the company produces eyeglass frames under brands including Ray Ban, Persol, Oakley, Chanel, Vogue, Luxottica and Arnette and so on. In addition, Luxottica is also licensed to make eyewear products under many other designer labels, including Versace, Tiffany, Brooks and Versus etc. Its brand Ray Ban is worth particular mentioning. Having helped the American company Bausch & Lomb gained much fame, Ray Ban was sold to Luxottica Group in 1999. This acquisition really means something important, magnifying the leading status of European eyeglass manufacturers.

As the main competitor of Luxottica, Safilo Group is the world's second largest eyewear company who also focuses on producing European eyeglass frames. Headquartered in Padova Italy, Safilo company now makes sunglasses and eyeglass frames. It business range is quite similar to Luxottica. Notable brands kept by Safilo include Safilo, Carrera, Oxydo and Smith Optics. The company also produces eyeglasses under licensed brands such as Dior, Gucci and Jimmy Choo and so on. In addition to these two great companies, there are still many other corporations in Europe developing European eyeglass frames under different brands. Cazal eyeglasses made in Germany were first introduced in the early 1980s and became a popular enjoyment by countless entertainers and athletes. European eyeglass frames are also available in some less well known names, like Giorgio Armani, Grotesque, Lafont, Mykita, Okki etc.