Ahead of the autumn Reading Week, eyewear maker and retailer OWNDAYS has published "4 On-Trend Eyewear Styles" that suit today's diverse reading scenes. With reading drawing renewed attention even among younger people, the picks are matched to where people read, their mood, and the day's outfit.
Eyewear Styles for Autumn Reading Scenes
In recent years, enjoying reading as a stylish lifestyle has been spreading, mainly among younger people. Quite a few people carry a favorite book with them or share time spent with books at cafes and parks on social media, and there are many ways to enjoy reading, such as switching between paper books, e-books, and audiobooks. As reading becomes a time to express one's own style, what to wear when facing a book also becomes a concern, and the style changes depending on where and in what mood one reads. The key is glasses, which shape the impression of the face. They not only correct vision but also work as a fashion item that completes both the reading experience and the day's coordination.
So what kind of glasses suit each reading scene, and how should they be styled? Here are eyewear picks for four reading scenes, along with styling tips: classical antique bookstore strolls, quiet nights at home, terrace reading in the pleasant autumn breeze, and "listening to books" with audio glasses.
An Intellectual Vintage Style That Blends into the Cityscape
For strolling through a historic antique bookstore district or spending time in a retro traditional coffee shop (junkissa), the "John Dillinger" collection is recommended. The collection reinterprets good old American heritage with modern technology. The refined Wellington-shaped frames, with classic features such as a keyhole bridge and riveted hinges, add an intellectual mood to hands searching for books and to a profile turning the pages. Paired with traditional styles such as a trench coat, navy blazer, or check pants, they complete an "intellectual trad" look.
Model Number: JD2043J-1A
Frame Colors: C1 Black, C2 Brown Demi, C3 Smoke Demi, C4 Clear Yellow
Price: ¥14,800 (tax included)
Product URL: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/products/JD2043J-1A
A Relaxed, Immersive Style for Quiet Time
For private time on long autumn nights, losing yourself in a story at the bedside or on the sofa, OWNDAYS suggests "OWNDAYS | AIR," designed for lightness and a comfortable fit. The frame is as light as air and flexible, so it is designed to avoid pressure on the nose pads and behind the ears even when lying down or reading for a long time, minimizing discomfort from wearing. Combined with blue-light-cut lenses, it also helps reduce eye strain when reading on e-books or tablets. It suits a natural, understated style.
Model Number: AU2111A-5S
Frame Colors: C1 Black, C2 Brown Demi, C3 Clear Gray, C4 Khaki
Price: ¥11,800 (tax included)
Product URL: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/products/AU2111A-5S
About Blue-Light-Cut Lenses: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/services/lens/bluelightcut
A Breezy Terrace Style That Makes the Most of Autumn Sunlight
Opening a book outdoors in the autumn breeze is a luxurious way to spend a day off. In fact, UV levels in autumn are comparable to early spring, and because the sun sits lower in the sky, sunlight tends to hit the face directly from the front, so UV protection for the eyes is essential in autumn. This style pairs an elegant crown panto combination frame with "light-colored tinted lenses" that reduce glare without making the eyes look dark. It adds a light, transparent touch to autumn outfits that can feel heavy, and the lenses block more than 99.9% of UV rays, supporting comfortable outdoor reading.
Model Number: GB2041C-4S
Frame Colors: C1 Black, C2 Brown Demi, C3 Clear Pink, C4 Clear
Price: ¥11,800 (tax included)
Product URL: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/products/GB2041C-4S
About Color Lenses: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/services/lens/color
A Smart Audio "Listening to Books" Style for Walks and Tasks
With the spread of audiobooks, "listening to books" while walking or doing housework or other tasks has become established as a new lifestyle. "OWNDAYS × HUAWEI Eyewear" is a pair of smart audio glasses with directional speakers and a microphone built into the temples, while keeping a natural and attractive silhouette as glasses. Thanks to the open-ear design that does not cover the ears, wearers can immerse themselves in high-quality audiobook narration in their own space without missing the sounds around them. It is an urban style that matches nylon blousons and minimal monochrome outfits.
Model Number: HW1001-4A
Frame Color: C1 Dark Gun
Product Name: OWNDAYS × HUAWEI Eyewear 2
Price: from ¥32,780 (tax included)
Product URL: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/news/huawei
Optional Lenses to Make Autumn Reading More Comfortable
In addition to high-quality thin aspherical lenses that can be made at no additional charge for any prescription, OWNDAYS offers a wide range of optional lenses that can be customized to the reader's reading environment and lifestyle. The options include "PC glasses (blue-light-cut lenses)," which cut the blue light emitted from e-books and smartphones to reduce eye strain from long reading sessions, and "photochromic lenses," which keep vision clear indoors while the lens color changes according to the amount of UV light outdoors. Readers can choose the combination that best suits their reading scenes.
Lens Details: https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/services/lens
