Is Florida on you calendar? Antigua? Australia? Mexico? Or are you off to sunny spot at the seaside for a bit of winter walking? Wherever you’re headed, don’t forget to pack a pair of sunglasses – or, if you plan on wearing your prescription glasses, our new range of suncovers could be exactly what you need. Not only will they protect your eyes from dangerous ultraviolet rays, they’ll give you the style and comfort you need whether you’re sitting on a beach, driving or just getting out and about. For people who switch between contacts and prescription glasses, a pair of Polaroid Suncovers will ensure you never have to squint because you’ve decided to wear your glasses.
Sometimes, a product really can sneak up and give you a big surprise. Clip-ons are one of those products. They’re been around for years. I remember my dad wearing them fishing way back when… And there’s a few people here at Polaroid who recall seeing them in the seventies when wire-framed glasses were the very zenith of style. Clip-ons are actually a very neat bit of kit that come with either a flip-up clip or a spring-fit clip. That’s a tongue twister for most of us, but easy to use with any pair of prescription glasses. What’s surprised us this year is our sales. Clip-ons are proving to be a very popular item – and they’re literally flying out of our warehouse. (more…)
To be honest, I don’t mind wearing specs. I don’t have a particularly strong prescription, so I don’t keep them on every minute of the day. The pair I have now are comfortable, and a good fit. When I leave the house, I don’t like to be weighed down by a lot of things I may not need. Clip-on sunglasses are small and practical to carry around. A new pair of prescription sunglasses would be a bit of an investment – and my prescription could change in just another six months. (more…)