The sun is finally back and we enjoy outdoor games of pétanque and long aperitifs with friends. Among the essential accessories of summer, between shorts, t-shirts, and patterned swimsuits, there are obviously sunglasses. The final and essential touch to a successful summer look, you still have to choose them well. A short guide to help you in your quest for the ideal glasses that will enhance your pretty face in the blink of an eye.
Tip number 1: Choose a frame that suits your face
Choosing the right glasses is a more complicated exercise than it seems. Before thinking about the style you want or the color, you should choose a pair that fits the shape of your face. A bit like certain clothes that are to be favored according to your morphology, the frame of a pair of glasses must harmonize with your features. Round, rectangular, butterfly, there are many frames.
Generally speaking, if we can give you one piece of advice, it is to prefer a shape that is slightly in contrast with your face. An angular frame for a round face and vice versa. The goal is to create balance. We recommend that you choose frames that are rather thick than too thin, which will give you an extra touch of style. For the color, we advise you to go for safe values: black, brown or tortoiseshell. The only exception to this rule is if you already have a classic pair, you can then go for a more original pair as a second choice.
Tip number 2: Focus on a high-performance protection index
Beyond style, a good pair of sunglasses is above all one that provides you with optimal protection. Glasses have a functional aspect and must protect you effectively from UV rays. Despite appearances, dark lenses are not synonymous with protection. The tinting of the lenses has nothing to do with their ability to filter out bad rays. There are 4 categories of protection: from 0 to 4. Category 3 is the most suitable for summer brightness and ensures you protection, even under a blazing sun.
Tip number 3: Match your glasses to your style
Whether you are a fan of formal style, or you prefer a more urban wardrobe, it is important to match your glasses to your wardrobe. For easy wear, choose a classic, "all-purpose" model, in black for example, which will go just as well with a white shirt , as with a khaki jacket in a workwear spirit. If you want a touch of originality, you can prefer a tortoiseshell acetate frame, or a frame that mixes materials. It is also recommended to choose the color of your glasses, in a shade quite similar to that of your hair and eyes, for perfect harmony.
Tip number 4: Choose Made In France
Choosing glasses can also be a responsible act by choosing Made In France. Our three models of the season are made in France, in Oyonnax, the historic cradle of French eyewear. Heirs to a unique know-how, our craftsmen are committed to defending local and respectful production. In the interest of quality, all the rivets of Hast glasses are assembled in an artisanal way, by hand. To encourage circularity, our workshop recycles all unused material. It has the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label: a label that "distinguishes French companies with excellent artisanal and industrial know-how".