In the best Matrix style: dark lenses glasses on trend

It is a fact that the Matrix supersaga, created by the Wachowski sisters, became one of the most successful trilogies of the Seventh Art. The release of the first Matrix movie in 1999 set the tone in science fiction cinema and also in fashion.

It is no secret that the aesthetics of the characters laid the foundations for fashion in the new millennium. Among the leather jackets, black pants and boots, one of the most important accessories were the black crystal glasses.

Want to know a little more about the glasses worn by Neo, Trinity, Morpheus and the other characters in the Matrix? Create your own avant-garde look with the Matrix-style eyewear models below - read on to find out all about it!

The Matrix: a 2000s classic and icon of futurism

Why did the Matrix become an icon of futurism? This supersaga is about a dystopian future in which humanity is immersed in the great Matrix. In that tune, a futuristic aesthetic was designed for the characters, with an elegant and apocalyptic look that defines an avant-garde style: "the Matrix style".

The costume designer, Kym Barrett, created a look with leather and black vinyl materials, consisting of jackets, pants, boots and what could not be missing: sunglasses with dark lenses. It is a look that paved the way for the cyberpunk aesthetic in popular culture.

The first glasses, designed by Richard Walker and his firm Blinde Optics, reached a great level of fanaticism. The models were one-of-a-kind designs, custom-made for the actors. This gave greater originality to the avant-garde proposal that was beginning to be born.

The XXL style of glasses were narrowed to the eye socket, giving a more avant-garde and unique look. They became a fashion icon that is still going strong, so much so that, in 2018, Kim Kardashian promoted the small glasses style on her reality show.

For the making of the latest movie: Matrix Resurrection, costume designer Lindsay Pugh commissioned Tom Davies to develop a new range of sunglasses inspired by the previous ones. Thus, this famous British eyewear manufacturer was given the task of designing many models for the Matrix.

The surprise was that Davies designed around 200 models for the actors to choose from and at the same time produced a limited edition of glasses, offered for sale at The Matrix - iWearBritain.

This 2000s classic became iconic futurism and fashion forward largely because of the dark lensed sunglasses worn by characters such as Neo, Trinity and Morpheus, whose look continues to inspire.

Fashion returns just as the Matrix saga films returned in 2021.

In 2021, the Matrix returned to the screen, then as "Matrix Resurrections". We also saw the return of the black look, combat boots and leather coats.

The Matrix style continues to be a source of inspiration, both for urban and popular subcultures as well as for the main luxury brands, including Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.

You can see some Balenciaga models very similar to those used in Matrix. Especially the Balenciaga BB0307SA, a design for women, quite modern and avant-garde. It has a black frame with a very original square shape that projects the aesthetics of the Matrix style.

You can also check out the Bottega Veneta BV1012S, square glasses designed for men, with thin metal frames. There are many black eyewear designs similar to those worn in the Matrix and whose designs with thin frames, dark lenses and floating lenses, are still edgy.

The best thing is that you can get these and more similar models in the Bassol Optics online catalog.

Original Matrix eyewear designs

The first eyewear designs in the trilogy were made by Richard Walker, but, according to Andrew Neis' research, Trinity and Smith also used Studio Red designs in Matrix Reloaded.

In this film, the Cube 136005 sunglasses model was used to create the Rimless Revolution series of rimless lenses, with steel frames and "diamond" shapes. On the other hand, Warner Brothers launched a line of eyewear known as The Official Sunglasses of The Matrix.

To find a design similar to the style of the Matrix glasses, you can look at the air-rimmed models, whose avant-garde designs fit the face very well and are in the Matrix style.

Black lenses and thin frames will be trendy in sunglasses: the best models.

This year the Matrix style continues to be avant-garde in fashion and, as the most iconic and representative of the look are the glasses, many important brands have decided to adapt their designs and produce new models inspired by the Matrix style.

Black lenses and thin frames are a trend in sunglasses, that's why we share a list of the 10 best models that you will get in Bassol Optics to create your Matrix look:

  1. Saint Laurent SL 557 SHADE

These are spectacular glasses that are remarkably avant-garde. The frame is oval with black lenses, perfect for creating the Matrix style look because of its size, as they adapt to the face covering only the part of the eyes.

This is a model for women, designed by Saint Laurent and made in acetate, which makes it quite light and comfortable to wear.

  1. Saint Laurent SL 302 LISA 002

They are black lenses glasses with a thin metal frame whose small square shape makes them perfect for a Matrix look. Their design is quite modern.

  1. Gucci GG1635S 003 53

This is an eyewear model from the important house Gucci. These glasses are designed for women, made with acetate and with an oval design that adapts very well to the avant-garde style of Matrix.

  1. Versace VE4446

This is another avant-garde, black eyewear model designed by the famous Versace brand. The frame has an elongated shape towards the sides and the lenses are thin, covering only up to the eye socket and meeting the characteristics of the Matrix style.

  1. Chanel oval

They are a model of glasses with oval shape, black frame and small lenses made of acetate material. Because of their size they are perfect for a Matrix look.

  1. Ray-Ban RB3547 OVAL

These are glasses designed by Ray-Ban. They have round lenses with black and thin frame made of metal. They are designed for men and women. Their style is very similar to those used by some of the Matrix characters.

  1. Balenciaga BB0285S

This is a sportier design, but quite modern and similar to the Matrix style. It has a black and elongated frame that makes it quite striking and futuristic.

  1. Balenciaga BB0107S

They are a model of glasses with thin metal frame. For its square shape they are perfect to wear a Matrix style.

  1. Maui Jim HIKINA 445-11M

These are rimmed glasses, quite avant-garde and representative of the Matrix style. They are super light and also feel very comfortable thanks to their design.

  1. Prada PR 27ZS

This model of Prada glasses features a square design that endows them with great avant-garde power. Prada glasses are characterized by their creative, comfortable and trendy designs.

Neo eyewear is a fan favorite.

Neo's style is special and this is undeniable! Besides the fact that actor Keanu Reeves gave a great performance in the 4 Matrix movies, the style of his character, Neo, has been the most eye-catching.

This may be because he is the main character... or because he is considered by many people as an attractive man... or simply because the glasses they designed for him looked too good on him!

In the first Matrix movie, Neo wears glasses with floating lenses, rimless, with a wire frame that bends at an extreme angle, which makes them quite special. The model features ultra-thin metal temples and a smoky oval shape.

But in Matrix Resurrection Neo is said to use Blinde "Ellipse" 136003 model glasses, very similar to the above, with the difference being the addition of a "T" joint, in which the arms meet the lens, and a slightly different lens shape.

If you want glasses similar to the Neo style, we show you some of the models that you can find in Bassol Optics:

If you want to wear a model similar to the above, but in an outlandish color, take a look at the Chiara Ferragni CF 7025/S PEF-Z9 56.

Neo's glasses are considered the most elegant and iconic of the entire Matrix saga. However, there is no doubt that the other models worn by the other main characters have also become iconic for their originality, check our catalog to find similar models!

Get the Matrix saga glasses models with free shipping at Bassol Optics!

In Bassol Optics you will get all the models of glasses of the Matrix saga. The best thing is that the shipping of your purchase is free if you are in the peninsula of Spain.

In addition, we ship all over the world. Get more information about shipping and delivery to make your purchase here.

If for any reason you want to return the product received, please contact Óptica Bassol. You have 14 days from the date of delivery to cancel your purchase. Check our return and exchange policies before proceeding.

If you prefer to purchase your glasses in person, make an appointment and go to one of our branches, where you can also get an ophthalmological evaluation. Thank you for choosing the original and trendy eyeglasses frames from Óptica Bassol!

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