Tan France on the #1 Glasses Trend for Fall (Which You Can Shop, Thanks to His Affordable New Collection)

Aside from the French tuck, if there’s one thing Tan France believes in when it comes to style, it’s accessibility. “They make fun of me on set—they call me ‘accessible queen,’” the Queer Eye star tells me at the recent launch party for his new collaboration with Eyebuydirect, an eyewear brand he’s been rocking since the early seasons of the Netflix show. “But I was and am a working-class boy—I don’t spend thousands of dollars on anything. So I want to offer [my audience] things that they can actually purchase, things that are accessible to them.”

France’s philosophy is, of course, just one of the reasons why the designer and style guru has acquired such a massive fashion fandom around the world, and is why his latest partnership was a total no-brainer. Marking his second collab with Eyebuydirect, the retailer known for its stylish, customizable and impressively affordable eyewear, France has curated a stunning collection of sunnies and specs that are sure to serve as the perfect finishing touch on any fall ensemble. 

The Tan France Collection, in particular, is a shining example of the retailer’s ability to stay ahead of the curve, as it features a selection of retro-inspired, unisex styles that perfectly play into the glasses trends that France is predicting for the season. “In terms of eyewear, I’m seeing ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, and you’ll see a lot of the styles here reference [those decades]. [Especially] the ‘70s with big, bold frames—that’s always my style touchpoint.” Indeed, these very groovy Rogue sunnies are perhaps my favorite from the line, not least of all because they come in at just $65.