Eyewear fashion in the early 2000s: a visual landscape for the new century

Around the year 2000 was the period when eyewear styles entered the new century and eyewear fashion took on a new phase of development. Eyewear designs from this period incorporated elements of trends from the end of the last century, while at the same time displaying unique styles and characteristics. Let's take a look back at the popular eyewear styles of the time and explore that unforgettable period.


In the early 2000s, the large square glasses became the centre of attention in the fashion world. Known for their wide frames and thick lenses, this style of eyewear brings a distinct personality and sense of style. Many celebrities and fashion icons have favoured these glasses as the finishing touch to their styles.


Metal framed glasses were also highly sought after in the early 2000s. These glasses became a popular choice among fashionistas with their simple and lightweight design. The metal frames give the glasses a more fashionable look, while also displaying a sense of elegance and class.

In the early 2000s, retro styles made a big splash in eyewear design. From the classic styles of the 1960s and 1970s to the retro styles of the 1980s and 1990s, all kinds of retro elements have been skilfully integrated into the design of glasses, bringing a sense of nostalgia and fashion coexisting. Retro eyewear has become the object of fashionistas' pursuit, showing a distinctive personality charm.

In the early 2000s, glasses with coloured lenses also became popular. No longer limited to the traditional clear or brown lenses, people started experimenting with different coloured lenses such as pink, blue and purple. These coloured lens glasses gave a stylish and novel look, and became a major attraction in the fashion world.

The eyewear fashion of the early 2000s showed the visual landscape of the new century, combining elements of the trends of the end of the last century while presenting a unique personality and glamour. The popularity of large square-shaped glasses, metal-framed glasses, retro glasses and coloured lenses injected new vitality and colour into the fashion of that era and became one of the highlights of the fashion world. Let's feel the unforgettable journey of eyewear fashion together with fond memories.