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Frames with a combination of acetate , metal popular this fall BY DENIS LANGLOIS
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It ’ s an eyewear trend that ’ s not getting mixed reviews .
In fact , everyone seems to be loving frames and sunglasses that feature mixed materials .
These styles usually boast an acetate front juxtaposed with metal temples .
Sometimes , the frame front is transparent or boasts a translucent colour , creating an even more striking contrast between the front and side views .
Other times , the acetate front and metal temples showcase similar or complementary colours or patterns .
One cool thing about these frames is it allows the wearer to don a couple of eyewear trends at once . For example , you could be sporting frames with the popular tortoiseshell in acetate on the front , while also displaying the smooth , clean and strong look of titanium on the temples .
Another benefit of this style is it lets the wearer enjoy the look of acetate , with the lightweight , sleek and comfortable feel of metal temples .
Here are some examples of frames that are embracing the mixed materials trend .
26 OPTICAL PRISM | September 2021