{"id":2821,"date":"2026-01-09T15:46:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/?p=2821"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:52:35","slug":"lusso-tranquillo-la-tendenza-che-dettera-il-prossimo-decennio-di-moda-e-occhiali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/quiet-luxury-the-trend-that-will-dictate-the-next-decade-of-fashion-and-eyewear\/","title":{"rendered":"Lusso silenzioso: la tendenza che determiner\u00e0 il prossimo decennio della moda e dell'eyewear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Over the past 12 months, the global fashion industry has entered a structural transition rather than a cyclical trend change. After a decade dominated by streetwear, logo-driven branding, maximalist silhouettes and digitally amplified hype,&nbsp;<strong>quiet luxury<\/strong>&nbsp;has emerged as a counter-response not only aesthetically, but culturally and economically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury represents a recalibration of value. It shifts the focus from recognisable branding to&nbsp;<strong>craft, restraint, longevity and cultural literacy<\/strong>. The codes are subtle. The message is implicit. The value proposition is summed up by the now-familiar principle:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIf you know, you know.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore-832x1040.jpg 832w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aimeleondore.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography by Andrew Jacobs for&nbsp;Aim\u00e9 Leon Dore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Macro Signals Driving the Quiet Luxury Shift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Digital Fatigue and the End of Logomania<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The mid-2010s luxury boom was powered by visibility: logos optimised for Instagram, bold silhouettes designed for instant recognition, and collaborations engineered for virality. As luxury consumption became hyper-visible, its symbolic power eroded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury emerges as an&nbsp;<strong>anti-algorithmic language<\/strong> one that resists instant legibility. Brands reduce visual noise, allowing materials, tailoring and proportions to carry meaning. This is not about invisibility, but about&nbsp;<strong>selective legibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Post-Pandemic Consumer Behaviour<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic accelerated online consumption, but it also exposed the limits of digital luxury. As physical retail returns, consumers gravitate back toward&nbsp;<strong>heritage brands and tangible quality<\/strong> pieces that justify their price through construction, durability and timeless relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift explains why brands like Uniqlo&nbsp;have seen sustained growth by focusing on quality basics and timeless design, while multi-brand luxury platforms such as Ssense&nbsp;and Farfetch&nbsp;face structural pressure amid over-assortment and discount-driven models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson-832x1040.jpg 832w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/studionicholson.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nick Wakeman, Founder &amp; Creative Director for Studio Nicholson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quiet Luxury in Menswear: A Global Convergence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimalism has become the dominant language in contemporary menswear across geographies and price points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Japanese labels such as Auralee, Ssstein and A.Presse; to Scandinavian brands like Mfpen, Our Legacy and NN.07; to American independents including Evan Kinori, The Row and St\u00f2ffa; and Western European houses such as Drake\u2019s, Studio Nicholson and Lemaire the fastest-growing menswear brands today share common traits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subtle tailoring and workwear-inflected silhouettes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muted, coherent colour palettes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric innovation over graphic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothes designed to age, not expire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike previous eras logo-heavy streetwear or ultra-slim tailoring this aesthetic is broadly flattering and inclusive, offering brands wider reach during a global luxury slowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Luxury Repositioning of Heritage Houses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of quiet luxury has also reshaped the perception of established brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zegna&#8217;s public listing marked a strategic shift toward modernised heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loro Piana and Brunello Cucinelli have transitioned from niche connoisseur labels to cultural reference points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kiton, once reserved for the top 1% now operates with broader mainstream visibility without compromising its craftsmanship narrative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury does not reject scale; it reframes it through&nbsp;<strong>controlled growth and cultural credibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Eyewear Industry at a Turning Point<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eyewear sector mirrors fashion\u2019s transformation but with greater inertia. Logo-heavy frames and oversized, complex designs are increasingly misaligned with the new luxury codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major signal came when <strong>Kering<\/strong> acquired <strong>Lindberg<\/strong>\u00a0and repositioned it within fashion-forward department stores such as Antonia. The message was clear: eyewear is no longer an accessory driven by branding alone, but a\u00a0<strong>design object aligned with fashion culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses-832x1040.jpg 832w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-other-glasses.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Other Glasses&nbsp;\u2014 Photography from The Origins line, Broder frame.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Rise of Independent, Concept-Driven Eyewear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new generation of eyewear brands is emerging with a fundamentally different proposition. Rather than seasonal excess, they focus on&nbsp;<strong>collectable frames, minimal forms and obsessive attention to detail<\/strong>. These brands never think in seasons and collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>[Europe]<\/em> <\/strong>Brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/the-other-glasses-crafting-a-new-standard-in-eyewear\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/the-other-glasses-crafting-a-new-standard-in-eyewear\/\">The Other Glasses<\/a>&nbsp;exemplify this shift rethinking eyewear in the same way The Row&nbsp;redefined the white T-shirt: stripping the product back to its essence, elevating it through material, proportion and intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>[Canada]<\/em><\/strong> Meanwhile, established independents such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/inside-lunetterie-generale-julien-coutures-cinematic-vision-of-modern-luxury\/\">Lunetterie G\u00e9n\u00e9rale<\/a>&nbsp; present in the market for over five years are experiencing renewed growth as the industry finally aligns with their long-standing philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>[Japan]<\/em> <\/strong>Alongside emerging independent labels, long-established Japanese eyewear brands are gaining renewed relevance within the quiet luxury landscape. Brands such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/yuichi-toyama-the-quiet-architect-of-modern-japanese-eyewear\/\">Yuichi Toyama<\/a>&nbsp; present in the market for over two decades are being re-evaluated through a new lens. Long recognised for their technical precision, architectural minimalism and high-level collaborations with houses such as Giorgio Armani, these brands now align naturally with the values shaping contemporary luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie-832x1040.jpg 832w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lunetterie.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opticians: Between Confusion and Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent opticians are currently navigating a transitional phase. For years, premium pricing was justified through&nbsp;<strong>complexity<\/strong>: heavy acetates, bold forms, visible engineering and brand recognition (e.g., maximalist frames like Dita).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the market shifts away from maximalism, many opticians face challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to sell minimal frames at premium prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to communicate value without logos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to educate consumers unfamiliar with quiet luxury aesthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry conversations reveal a deeper issue:&nbsp;<strong>nearly 90% of the independent optical market remains disconnected from fashion culture<\/strong>. In today\u2019s environment, brand recognition alone no longer drives value. What matters is&nbsp;<strong>quality, narrative, cultural relevance and design intent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education as the Missing Link<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury cannot succeed in eyewear without education \u2014 at retail level and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opticians must evolve from sellers to&nbsp;<strong>curators and educators<\/strong>, capable of explaining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Material sourcing and craftsmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design references and cultural context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longevity versus trend-driven consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent brands working with independent retailers will play a critical role here. As the saying goes:&nbsp;<em>independents must stand with independents<\/em>&nbsp;\u2014 not just commercially, but culturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Independent Opticians at a Strategic Crossroads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the market transitions toward quiet luxury, independent opticians are being forced to make fundamental strategic decisions. The long-standing reliance on large conglomerates \u2014 whose value propositions are increasingly built around logo recognition rather than product integrity is becoming structurally misaligned with today\u2019s consumer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent opticians are already aware that&nbsp;<strong>logos are no longer a guaranteed sales driver<\/strong>. In an uncertain economic climate, aggressive discounting has also lost its effectiveness as a growth lever, often eroding brand equity without generating long-term loyalty. Consumers who gravitate toward quiet luxury are not price-led; they are value-led, seeking authenticity, craftsmanship and cultural relevance rather than visible branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi-832x1040.jpg 832w, https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuichi.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead: The Next Decade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury is not a fleeting aesthetic. It is a&nbsp;<strong>structural response<\/strong>&nbsp;to economic uncertainty, digital saturation and a more discerning luxury consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In eyewear, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer logos, more substance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer collections, stronger products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less noise, deeper cultural resonance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The brands and opticians who understand this shift early and invest in education, storytelling and design integrity will define the next decade of the optical industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quiet luxury doesn\u2019t ask to be seen. It asks to be understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Negli ultimi 12 mesi, l'industria della moda globale \u00e8 entrata in una fase di transizione strutturale piuttosto che ciclica...","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2823,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"disabled","csco_page_header_type":"split","csco_page_load_nextpost":"disabled","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[101],"tags":[25,32,16],"class_list":{"0":"post-2821","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-industry-guides","8":"tag-experience","9":"tag-luxury","10":"tag-news","11":"cs-entry"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/quiet-luxury-eyewear-the-other-glasses.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2821"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2846,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2821\/revisions\/2846"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curatedoptics.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}