The journal
Journal
Notes on frames, lenses and fit from IRIS LANE. Short, useful and written by us.
14 October 2026
Square or Hexagonal Sunglasses: How to Choose
The two geometric shapes in the IRIS LANE range, who each one suits, and how to pick between Kabir, Mira, Noor and Aira.
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How to Care for Acetate Sunglasses
Cleaning, storing and the two things that ruin acetate frames: heat and the wrong cloth.
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Understanding UV400 Protection in Sunglasses
What UV400 means, why the darkness of a lens has nothing to do with it, and how polarisation is a separate thing.
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How to Choose Sunglasses for Everyday Wear
The four things that make a pair of sunglasses easy to wear every day: weight, fit, lens tint and a shape you will not tire of.
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Acetate vs Metal Sunglasses: What Is the Difference?
Weight, feel, colour and care: how acetate and metal frames differ, and which to choose for how you wear sunglasses.
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How to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
A plain guide to the five face shapes and the frames that balance each one, with the IRIS LANE frames we would start with.
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