Metal Glasses

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For a lighter, slimmer and endlessly refined alternative to chunky plastic, metal glasses are the connoisseur's choice, and this Ardor Eyewear collection brings together designer optical frames from Tom Ford, Gucci, Ray-Ban, Burberry and more. Whether you want a delicate round-wire frame, a barely-there rimless design or a precise engineered rectangle, metal glasses deliver understated sophistication with real practical benefits. Prices run from around £105 to £290, and every frame can be glazed to your prescription and delivered free across the UK. Why Choose Metal Glasses? Metal frames earn their popularity through a combination of lightness, strength and precision. Because metal is strong, the rim around each lens can be made far thinner than in acetate, giving a clean, minimal look that keeps the focus on your face rather than the frame. Most metal glasses also feature adjustable nose pads, which sit the frame at exactly the right height and prevent the slipping that plagues one-size plastic designs. Add corrosion-resistant finishes and hypoallergenic alloys, and you have eyewear built for all-day, every-day comfort. The metals behind the frames Not all metal glasses are made from the same material, and the differences are worth knowing: Stainless steel — strong, corrosion-resistant and reassuringly durable, a mainstay of quality frames. Titanium — exceptionally light, remarkably strong and naturally hypoallergenic; the premium choice for barely-there comfort. Monel — a versatile alloy that plates and adjusts beautifully, common across designer ranges. Memory metal (beta-titanium) — flexes and springs back to shape, ideal if your glasses take a rough ride. Ray-Ban's round-wire RX3447V and oval RX3547V showcase classic thin-metal construction, while Tom Ford's FT5453 Geometric and Gucci's GG1221O bring designer detailing and richer plating to the format. Styles and Shapes in Metal Metal excels at certain silhouettes. The round-wire "Lennon" style is a metal signa