Selin Olmsted Studio, a leading name in eyewear design and trend forecasting, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 Eyewear Trend Report. This comprehensive 50+ page report delivers critical insights into how global trends in fashion, music, art, architecture, and design will influence eyewear design, development, and merchandising in 2026.
Created for eyecare professionals (ECPs), independent eyewear brands, lifestyle brands, licensing companies, design schools, and eyewear manufacturers, the 2026 Eyewear Trend Report equips businesses with the knowledge to stay ahead of market shifts and respond to evolving customer preferences.
“The eyewear industry is deeply intertwined with the fashion world, and staying current with trends is crucial for any brand in highly competitive markets.” says founder Selin Olmsted.“With this report, we aim to help brands and professionals anticipate consumer preferences and make informed decisions for their designs, collections, and product offerings.”
Key Features of the 2026 Eyewear Trend Report:
- Macro Trends: Explore how ideas and aesthetics in fashion, interior design, architecture, and culture are shaping eyewear styles.
- Runway Analysis: See how prominent fashion designers are translating these trends into influential looks.
- Street Style Integration: Learn how these trends are adopted by influencers, celebrities, and everyday consumers.
- Eyewear Applications: Deep dive into how trends will impact both sun and optical eyewear, covering shapes, colors, and design details.
- Lens & Acetate Selections: A curated selection of lenses and acetates, complete with manufacturer names and codes to help businesses develop
Who This Report is For
The 2026 Eyewear Trend Report is the only one of its kind helping a broad range of eyewear professionals and businesses:
- ECPs: To give them the vocabulary and insight to strengthen client relationships and offer the latest eyewear that fits their evolving lifestyles.
- Independent Eyewear Brands: To gain inspiration and stay aligned with upcoming seasonal trends that resonate with target customers.
- Lifestyle Non-Eyewear Brands: To introduce sun eyewear or readers as part of their product expansion strategy that align with the brand’s aesthetic.
- Licensing Companies: To integrate cutting-edge trends and colors into proposals that attract new licensors and maintain existing relationships.
- Eyewear Manufacturers: To stay ahead of the competition by presenting shapes, colors, and details that reflect the latest fashion movements during their customer presentations
- Design Schools: To provide students and faculty with up-to-date trend analysis to inspire creativity and development.
Why This Report is Essential:
The 2026 Eyewear Trend Report will help on a number of levels including:
- Launch new product lines or collections
- Gain creative inspiration for upcoming seasons
- Strengthen customer relationships with on-trend eyewear offerings
- Drive sales by tapping into the latest consumer preferences
- Capture media attention with timely, pioneering collections
Proven Track Record of Accurate Forecasting
Selin Olmsted Studio has a history of accuracy and predicting significant industry shifts and fashion-forward trends. In 2023, the studio’s first trend report successfully forecasted the rise of 9 trends for 2025
The most popular include Gender Fluidity, Quiet Luxury, Gorpcore, Retro Active, and Neo Western which are now just starting to be integrated by fashion-forward publications and getting adopted by leading fashion influencers.
The 2026 Eyewear Trend Report is available now in digital format. To purchase the report, visit selinolmsted.com
About Selin Olmsted Studio:
Founded in 2015, Selin Olmsted Studio is a Brooklyn-based eyewear design and trend forecasting studio known for its innovative approach to eyewear design. The studio works with leading global brands to create fashion-forward collections and develop strategic insights for the eyewear industry.
The studio works with leading global brands to create fashion-forward collections and develop strategic insights for the eyewear industry. Clients include major brands such as Alphabet, Meta, Oscar de la Renta, Ted Baker, and Raen.
