20/20 INSIGHT: With 2018 coming to a close, we’ve seen multiple eyewear trends come and go. One thing that is certainly here to stay? The double bridge bar. Making its way onto both men and women’s faces, the classic yet simplistic look of the optical aviator offers a vintage vibe that Millennials are searching for. Check out this roundup of one of the hottest trends of the year.

–Jillian Urcelay


FOHN  ic! berlin
Featured in the Silk collection, this understatedly bold aviator is unisex and offers the brand’s thinnest temples ever along with a variation on its interlocking hinge system.

Pricing: $$$$$

(866) 634-8990
ic-berlin.de

DEREK LAM 290  Modo
Luxurious with a modern sensibility, this simplistic yet detailed aviator is available in an assortment of neutral metal shades.

Pricing: $$$$$

(800) 223-7610
modo.com

STETSON XL 36  Zyloware
Masculine styling meets traditional design with this full rim metal style in a classic navigator shape, ideal for men who need extra headspace.

Pricing: $$

(800) 765-2121
zyloware.com

HACKETT LONDON 1206  Mondottica USA
This vintage-inspired metal frame with an updated twist features a cross-hatch design on the double bar which adds a sophisticated accent to the classic shape.

Pricing: $$$

(866) 666-3662
mondottica.com

TIMBERLAND 1618   Marcolin
Featuring a unique rubberized colored metal bar on the frame front, a built-in hinge and discreet rubber temple tips, this revamped aviator earned the Earthkeepers mark, with 35 percent of its plastic material being bio-based.

Pricing: $$$

(800) 537-9265
marcolin.com