Brands & designers

The Versace logo shows the head of Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology. Here you’ll find out what the Versace logo means, who Medusa was and why Gianni Versace made her the face of his fashion house. We’ll also show you how to recognise Versace glasses and sunglasses at a glance. Key points at a

Finding glasses for a big head can be tricky, because most frames are made for average sizes. If the arms pinch and the frame looks narrower than your face, it is simply too small. Here you will learn how to spot that, which measurements matter for a large head and why FREIGEIST glasses are designed

Willy Bogner began as a ski racer, became known as a filmmaker and, as a designer and businessman, shaped the Munich brand Bogner. Here you can find out who is behind the name, what the brand stands for, what Willy Bogner has to do with James Bond and which Bogner glasses you can find in

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

ic! berlin is a Berlin eyewear brand known for screwless frames made of thin sheet metal. This article covers how the brand started in the 1990s, how founder Ralph Anderl built it up and what sets ic! berlin glasses apart. You will also find the models that are currently in the Edel-Optics shop. Key points

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

Pierre Cardin (1922–2020) was a fashion designer, a futurist and one of the first people to turn a fashion name into a global brand. Here you will find a short Pierre Cardin biography, learn whether Pierre Cardin is a good brand or even a luxury brand, and see what Pierre Cardin glasses stand for today.

VOOY is the in-house eyewear brand of Edel-Optics, the online optician based in Hamburg. Here you’ll find out what the name stands for, how VOOY started with the VOOY x deluxe collection and rapper Samy Deluxe, and which VOOY glasses you can find in the shop today. Key points at a glance VOOY stands for

Jaguar Eyewear carries the sporty, elegant look of a British car name over to glasses and sunglasses. Here you will find out what is behind the licensed brand, what the design stands for, what to look for in Jaguar glasses and which frames are currently in the shop. Key points at a glance Jaguar Eyewear

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

Oakley is a US eyewear brand for sports and everyday sunglasses. This article looks at Oakley history: who founded the brand, who owns it today, where it comes from and which models you can find at Edel-Optics, from the Holbrook to the Radar EV Path. Key points at a glance Oakley was founded in 1975

Great glasses do not only come from Italy: German glasses brands have made a name for themselves with clean design and clever engineering. Here you will find out which German eyewear brands there are, which of them really make their frames in Germany and what to look for when you buy. Key points at a

Luxury eyewear costs far more than a basic frame, and sooner or later you will ask yourself: am I only paying for the name? Here you will find out which luxury brands there are, what sets luxury glasses apart in material, craftsmanship and design, and how to tell whether the extra cost is worth it

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

For its tenth anniversary, Edel-Optics looked back: at the start in London and Hamburg, the first shops abroad, the stores in Hamburg and the partnerships of the early years. This review sums up the story of the online optician from Hamburg, Germany. Figures and locations date from the time of the anniversary and do not

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

Miu Miu is an Italian fashion brand and Prada’s sister brand: founded in 1993, it belongs to the Prada Group. Here you will find out where Miu Miu comes from, how long the brand has existed, what its sunglasses stand for and how to find the right model. Key points at a glance Miu Miu

Looking for Edel-Optics reviews, or simply want to know who is behind the motto SEE AND BE SEEN? Here you’ll find the key facts about the online optician from Hamburg, Germany: what you can buy, how try-on, delivery and returns work, and how to check out a shop before you order. Key points at a

Polaroid sunglasses carry the name of a company founded in 1937 by the American inventor Edwin Land. He developed filters that polarise light and laid the groundwork for polarised lenses. Here you will learn the history and origin of Polaroid, who invented polarised lenses and what to look for in a pair of Polaroid sunglasses.

The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is a sunglasses classic with a bold plastic frame and trapezoid lenses. Ray-Ban introduced it in 1952, and the film The Blues Brothers made it an icon. Here you will find out when the Wayfarer was introduced, who designed it, how it differs from the Aviator and the New Wayfarer, and who