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Mirror, mirror on the nose: mirrored sunglasses reflect part of the light and shimmer in silver, gold, blue or pink. Here you will find out what the mirror coating does, which colours exist, how to combine mirrored lenses with polarisation and your prescription, and how to avoid scratches. Key points at a glance The mirror

Scotch & Soda is a Dutch fashion brand from Amsterdam that also makes glasses and sunglasses. Here you will find out what Scotch & Soda glasses stand for, which shapes and details are typical, who they suit and which models are in the shop right now. Key points at a glance Scotch & Soda is

The best cycling glasses are the ones you barely notice: they sit firmly under your helmet, stay clear and suit the light. This short guide shows what to look for in the best sunglasses for cycling, whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bike. For all the detail, read our guide to cycling glasses. Key

Polarised (US: polarized) lenses reduce glare from reflections off smooth surfaces such as water, wet roads and snow. Here you will learn how polarising lenses work, what they can and cannot do, how to test them with a screen and when they can get in the way. Key points at a glance A polarising filter

Most people know Converse for sneakers: Marquis Mills Converse founded the company in 1908 in Massachusetts, and the Chuck Taylor All Star became a classic. Here you will learn when Converse came out, who owns the brand, who makes Converse glasses and how they compare with Ray-Ban and Oakley. Key points at a glance Converse

Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house, founded in Vicenza in 1966 and known for understated design and the Intrecciato weave. Here you will find out what the name Bottega Veneta means, what the Bottega Veneta sunglasses stand for, including the aviator, and which models are in the shop right now. Key points at a

Tom Ford is an American fashion designer, film director and founder of the luxury brand of the same name. His sunglasses stand out for bold frames and a metal “T” on the temples. Here you can read where Tom Ford comes from, who makes the glasses and which models you can find at Edel-Optics. Key

Maui Jim is a sunglasses company from Hawaii, known for polarised lenses in rich colours. Here you will find out what sets the brand apart, what is behind PolarizedPlus2, which shapes and tints there are and which Maui Jim sunglasses are in the shop right now. Key points at a glance Maui Jim comes from

Glasses, or eyeglasses and specs as some call them, change how your eyes look: lenses for short-sightedness make them look smaller, lenses for long-sightedness make them look bigger. Here is how spectacle wearers can adapt their eye makeup, what to watch for with brows, eyeliner, mascara and concealer, and how frames and makeup work together.

Playing sports with glasses is much easier with a pair made for movement: sports glasses sit firmly, stay clear and have shatter-resistant lenses. Here you will find out which sports glasses suit which sport, what to look for and what works for glasses wearers: prescription lenses, contact lenses or swimming goggles. Key points at a