After the holidays, returning to the daily grind often calls for versatile outfits that suit every work and life occasion, 24/7. A practical style — understated yet refined and elegant — marked by a quiet confidence that still stands out. This theme is embodied above all by optical frames that help define a strong, authoritative, and reliable personality — qualities that are often essential in the workplace, especially in leadership roles.

It’s no coincidence, then, that Linda Farrow’s latest collection is called Office Hours, drawing inspiration from London’s vibrant energy and those women who “command the boardroom by day and the city by night”. The Heath model, crafted in glossy acetate, reimagines a classic shape with unique and luxurious touches — including a 22-carat gold-plated titanium inlay on the temples.

Details are also a key focus for Saint Laurent, which highlights the architectural shape of certain frames with the angle corner, evoking the rectangular glasses once worn by Yves Saint Laurent himself. A perfect example is the unisex SL 842.

The Graham Cutler Collection by Cutler and Gross pays tribute to one of the brand’s iconic founders and his consistent design philosophy — a timeless, essential style aimed at a discerning clientele. As Graham Cutler himself puts it: “The Cutler and Gross customer has always been an individual. Eccentric maybe, but a rare breed, certainly.” The GR14 model (pictured above), available in both Large and Small sizes, redefines the proportions of the classic Aviator 0822. Handcrafted in Italy from 8mm acetate, its silhouette features signature 3D milling and bevelling for all-day comfort and lightness.

Another master of understated elegance, Giorgio Armani, has left his mark on eyewear ever since launching his first collection in the late 1980s. Vintage inspiration and a forward-thinking mindset have driven his investment in sustainable research, in collaboration with key players in the global fashion scene. One of his defining codes — that sophisticated simplicity — is also reflected in the men’s AR7270T, a classic pantos shape with titanium temples, which can be paired with a sun clip-on.