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At the 2021 European Football Championship, the ball will roll through stadiums all over Europe. But it’s not only ball sports that unite the people of Europe – we’re also united by a large number of top-class eyewear brands. Read on to discover our Winner styles.
Spain – Sweden, Germany – France, England – Croatia: the 2021 European Football Championship will once again hold a host of exciting matches from the 11th of June to the 11th of July. Which teams will make it to the final at Wembley Stadium is still written in the stars, but one thing is as clear as day: celebrations will take place all over Europe! And to make sure you have good vision AND look good in front of the TV or maybe even in the stadium, here is the 2021 European Championship match schedule, followed by our eyewear-big players from the participating countries.
Group A
Italy | Switzerland | Turkey | Wales
VERSACE
Italy is not only a real heavyweight in Europe in terms of football – the country of pizza, gelato and spritz is also a powerhouse when it comes to eyewear design. It is home to notable brands such as Prada, Gucci, Armani, Persol, Bottega Veneta, Fendi – and of course Versace. In 1978, Gianni Versace founded his fashion label in order to challenge the stodgy Italian Alta Moda with seductive designs. He loved to push boundaries and consistently ignored all fashion trends. Since Gianni’s death, his sister Donatella Versace, known for her flashy outfits, has continued to run the company – with no less success. Versace eyewear brings you luxury and glamour – and an extra dose of sex appeal..
Group B
Belgium | Denmark | Finland | Russia
RUUD VAN DYKE
At the last World Cup, the Belgian “Red Devils” took a well-deserved third place. And in terms of style, the small country is also a big player. In addition to the fashion metropolis of Antwerp, there are also some gems to discover in Brussels, including the wonderfully minimalist prescription eyewear by Ruud van Dyke. The focus of the eyewear brand is not on loud, colourful and cheap, but on classic design that can be combined with business outfits just as well as with casual wear. Its timeless beauty is underlined by the frame material: titanium is as light as it is robust and promises the best wearing comfort for many years. In short, it’s design that lasts.
Group C
Austria | Netherlands | North Macedonia | Ukraine
GLORYFY
It’s not just après-ski earworms that come from the Zillertal in Austria, but also ski goggles by Gloryfy. Wherever there’s action, these glasses can be found. In 2004, Christoph Egger had the idea of developing unbreakable glasses that could easily withstand getting sat on or caught up in a skateboard trick gone wrong. Gloryfy glasses and sunglasses are made of the special plastic NBFX with memory function, so they always return to their original shape. Hence, the name Gloryfy Unbreakable says it all. In addition, Gloryfy models are also incredibly stylish and give their wearers a bold sporty look in an instant.
Group D
Croatia | Czech Republic | England | Scotland
BURBERRY
When Thomas Burberry patented his water-repellent gabardine fabric in 1888, he probably never imagined that his coat factory would develop into a global fashion brand. But the trench coats and the famous check print are only two of the London label’s mainstays; leather goods and eyewear have long been an essential part of Brit Chic, which not only Queen Elizabeth II but also stars like Kate Moss, Michael Fassbender, Naomi Campbell and Penelope Cruz have been seen to wear. England, of course, has plenty of other top brands to offer, including Ted Baker, Hackett, Linda Farrow, Superdry and not to forget: David Beckham.
Group E
Poland | Slovakia | Spain | Sweden
BALENCIAGA
The Balenciaga fashion brand became famous for French-inspired haute couture in the 1940s, which company founder Cristóbal Balenciaga skilfully combined with Spanish flamenco details, and which was loved by Grace Kelly, among others. From San Sebastiàn in the Basque Country, Balenciaga eventually moved its headquarters to Paris. Head designer Nicolas Ghesquière gave Balenciaga a makeover from the end of the 90s and launched extravagant pret-à-porter fashion and various It-bags with long waiting lists. Demna Gvasalia has been the mastermind behind the brand since 2015, providing us with futuristic styles that are second to none.
Group F
France | Germany | Hungary | Portugal
IC! BERLIN
One might think that Ralph Anderl, the founder of ic! Berlin, had a screw loose. But that’s not possible at all, because the glasses from the manufactory in Berlin-Marzahn are produced completely screwless: they are cut out of sheet metal by hand with the help of a laser. The screwless hinge and the positioning in the creative environment of art and music made ic! Berlin an absolute must-have brand in no time. Added to this is an incredible wearing comfort due to the visionary production method. With ic! Berlin, you wear the future on your nose – as well as a piece of Berlin lifestyle. But even away from the capital, Germany has many high-quality eyewear brands to offer, including Cazal, Rodenstock and Wood Fellas.
