9 Rimless Eyewear Styles to Covet, from Classic to Cat-Eye
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Rimless glasses may be minimal, but they’re having a major moment. Once relegated to the realm of ’90s execs and European academics, they’ve re-emerged as stealth luxury essentials—deliberately quiet, shockingly lightweight, and crafted from the world’s finest materials. Think: buffalo horn, engraved titanium, 18K gold.
“Rimless has maintained a consistent and growing fanbase,” says Hana Kong, optician and manager at Morgenthal Frederics in New York. “It’s a timeless look. My clients who wear rimless are devotees.” They’re also shape connoisseurs—because when there’s no frame to distract, every curve and angle matters.
From squared-off silhouettes to barely-there cat-eyes, these nine standout options showcase what happens when shape, material, and minimalist design converge. Just remember one thing, Kong adds: “Always take rimless glasses on and off with both hands. Even the most well-crafted pair benefits from gentle handling. And if they’re on your face, they shouldn’t be on your head.”
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Octagonal: Akoni Juno-One
Image Credit: Akoni For those who want a shape that feels intentional but not costume-y, this octagonal style from Akoni hits the mark. Finished in lightweight Japanese titanium with precision hardware, it’s as exacting as a fine watch.
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Cat-Eye: Silhouette Atelier Next ME/7000
Image Credit: Silhouette Silhouette’s Atelier line takes the cat-eye into ethereal territory with a silhouette that lifts the face and disappears on it. Crafted from high-tech titanium and made in Austria, it’s a rimless frame with unmistakable femininity.
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Square: Morgenthal Frederics MA Rimless Piece 2
Image Credit: Morgenthal Frederics Cut in a clean, commanding square shape, this model goes all-in on materials. The temples are crafted from genuine buffalo horn, hand-finished in Germany, and come in vibrant, striated tones that make each pair one-of-a-kind.
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Geometric: Barton Perreira Jack
Image Credit: Geometric: Barton Perreira Jack With angular lines and balanced geometry, Barton Perreira’s Jack reads like the architectural drawing of a rimless frame. It’s handcrafted in Japan with sculptural titanium arms and a featherweight feel.
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Traditional: Oliver Peoples TK-10
Image Credit: Oliver Peoples A sleek, titanium take on the classic rimless silhouette, the TK-10 is all about proportion and restraint. It’s the kind of quietly perfect frame you only notice once you realize it elevates everything else you’re wearing.
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Round: Matsuda M3105-D-RX
Image Credit: Matsuda Matsuda’s signature engraving and obsession with detail come through in this modern take on the vintage round frame. It’s made in Japan using hand-finished titanium, and wears like a whisper on the face.
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Modified Round: Thom Browne Titanium Rimless Round
Image Credit: Thom Browne A slightly squared-off take on the classic round, this Thom Browne design offers the brand’s trademark polish and architectural flair, down to the tricolor temple tips. It’s equal parts cerebral and cool.
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Rectangle: Dita Eymori Optical
Image Credit: Dita Dita’s rectangular frame pairs a sharp front with sculpted, layered temples made of acetate and titanium. It’s luxurious but industrial—a favorite among design lovers who want their eyewear to echo their interiors.
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Aviator: L’Écurie Paris Leo Optical
Image Credit: L’Écurie Paris A riff on the aviator, this floating-lens frame from L’Écurie Paris is finished in 14k or 18k gold plating and handmade in France. It’s designed for maximalists who live like minimalists.
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