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Glasses for a city weekend: four ways to travel in style

A Friday departure, an exhibition and a last-minute dinner reservation: a city-break wardrobe needs to do more with less. A reliable coat, shoes you can walk in and glasses that work when the plans change make a useful starting point. The right frame can give the same knit a different character from morning coffee to an evening out.

Trench coats and knits: a bright detail for her

Emporio Armani EA1192 in the selected shiny pale-gold finish brings a light accent to a sand-coloured trench or green outerwear. Keep jewellery restrained and add relaxed trousers and a compact bag. It is the model featured in the opening campaign; check individual colour availability on the product page.

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Dark coats and denim: confident black for him

Gucci GG2138OK in black pairs naturally with navy, grey and dark denim. The selected frame has a recycled-acetate front. Try a clean-lined coat and crew-neck knit during the day, then a shirt at dinner. This is a styling suggestion, not a face-shape rule: size, bridge and temple fit still need checking.

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A quieter alternative to the obvious

Paul Smith HOWITT PS23602 offers another direction for shirts and knitwear. Its rectangular front gives the outfit a composed line without needing a loud scarf or competing patterns. Look closely at the photographs of colour 230 on the product page before choosing the finish.

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PAUL SMITH - PS23602 HOWITT - 230 - 53 · Explore frame, measurements and options

Champagne and natural tones: a unisex discovery

The selected champagne MOSCOT ARBITA works as a light accent with ecru, beige and brown, or against a navy coat. Choose it by proportion and personal taste rather than a rigid gender rule. Imagine it with three pieces you already own: versatility starts there.

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From museum to dinner, without repacking

A shirt, earrings or a watch can change the mood without changing your glasses. These are optical frames: demo lenses are not prescription lenses or sun lenses. Check the individual product page for prescription options. A hard case keeps glasses separate from keys and chargers in your bag.

Which glasses work with a trench coat?

Fine metal frames keep the look light; black frames add contrast. Start with the coat colour and how prominent you want the glasses to be.

Can one frame work by day and at night?

Yes. Clothing and accessories can change the mood; a comfortable, correct fit remains important.

Are these sunglasses?

No. This selection contains optical frames. Check each product page for available lens options.

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