Seeing the Unseen: Why Inclusive Eyewear Is More Than Just a Trend

By Anhseen Eyewear

In a world where fashion is constantly evolving, one thing has remained stubbornly unchanged: the eyewear industry’s narrow standard of fit.

Most sunglasses and optical frames have long been designed with one face shape in mind — a high nose bridge, narrow facial width, and deep-set features. But for millions of people, especially those with Asian, Black, Indigenous, and other ethnically diverse features, these frames don’t just feel off — they’re a daily reminder of being excluded from the design process altogether.

At Anhseen, we believe it’s time to change that. Here's why inclusive eyewear isn’t just a trend — it’s a revolution in the making.

 The Fit Problem No One Talks About

Let’s break it down.

For many people with low nose bridges, high cheekbones, or flatter facial profiles, standard frames tend to:

• Slide down the nose constantly

• Rest uncomfortably on the cheeks

• Leave red pressure marks after a short wear

Sound familiar?

These issues aren’t about “wearing them wrong” — they’re about being forced to adapt to products that were never made with you in mind.

That’s where inclusive eyewear comes in. It’s about shifting the default, not the person.

What Is Inclusive Eyewear?

Inclusive eyewear goes beyond skin-deep representation. It combines:

• Design Functionality: Frames built with wider widths, lower bridge fits, and alternative temple placements

• Cultural Relevance: Styles that reflect diverse aesthetics, inspired by cities, stories, and communities around the world

• Visual Representation: Campaigns that reflect the actual people who wear them — not just as tokens, but as the standard

At Anhseen, every frame is crafted with this trifecta in mind. From Seoul Glow to Saigon Iced Coffee, our designs are named after lived experience — and shaped to fit it.

Why It Matters More Than You Think

According to recent surveys:

• 78% of Asian-American consumers say they’ve struggled to find sunglasses that fit comfortably

• 65% of Gen Z shoppers are more likely to buy from brands that reflect their identity

• And less than 10% of eyewear ads feature Asian, Indigenous, or non-white models at all

Eyewear is one of the most personal fashion statements you can make — it literally frames your face. So when the options available don’t work for your features or reflect your identity, it’s more than an inconvenience. It’s exclusion, built into the product.

🌏 Designing for All Faces — Not Just the Familiar Ones

True inclusivity doesn’t mean making a “special” fit. It means integrating inclusive fit into the design from the very beginning.

At Anhseen, that looks like:

• Carefully engineered bridge measurements for low-bridge support

• Lightweight materials for all-day wear (no more red marks!)

•  Colorways and concepts inspired by cities, food, and culture — from Seoul to Saigon

We don’t design for representation. We design with it.

The Future of Eyewear Belongs to Everyone

Inclusive eyewear isn’t a niche market — it’s the future of fashion. As the world becomes more global, more connected, and more vocal, people are demanding products that reflect who they are.

And they deserve to be heard — and seen.

Anhseen is proud to be part of that movement. Not just by offering beautiful, functional sunglasses — but by changing the standard altogether.