Remember when you would roll your eyes and cringe when you saw your dad’s old-school glasses? Guess what? The 2000s have returned, and with them their glasses. You heard it right, the nerd has become the new chic. We’re here to explain why this eyewear trend isn’t just a passing glance.

Imagine a world in which wearing designer sunglasses is not as cool as wearing glasses. Welcome to 2024 where Bella Hadid, Sabrina Carpenter, and others are making “librarian-core” more than just a fashion statement. It’s a lifestyle. This trend has gone from zero to hero. It’s transformed something that was once purely functional into a full blown fashion phenomenon.

How did we get to this point? It’s not surprising that Gen Z and millennials are wearing frames that look like they were made in the early 2000s. This isn’t our first encounter with this type of throwback. The early aughts brought us more than boy bands and flip-phones. It gave us a taste for geek chic.

Why are we seeing a resurgence of this kind? One word: Nostalgia. The lenses of these frames are as clear as a longing for the old days. The trend is to combine high fashion with what was once uncool.

Not only celebrities are on board. Influencers such as Emma Chamberlain also embrace the trend. They pair their specs with street style looks that nod back to the early 2000s, while keeping a foot firmly planted in the present. Let’s not forget runways where brands like Miu Miu sent their models down the catwalk wearing librarian glasses, signaling this trend isn’t just a fad.

What does it take to be a part of the Y2K glasses craze? Balance is the key. You can wear your smart specs with an outfit that says “I’m smart but don’t take me seriously.” Wearing your intelligence on your faces while still having fun in fashion is the way to go.

As we enter the summer of 2024 it is clear that the Y2K trend will be here to stay. This is a trend as stylish as it is versatile, proving you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style or vice versa.

“In a world of deceitful looks, the right pair can reveal more than your vision. Step into the frame and embrace your inner geek. Who knew that something reserved for the bookish, the bold and the edgy could become the epitome cool?

Let your vision guide you. When it comes to fashion sometimes looking backwards is the only way to see what lies ahead.