Fashion’s creepiest trend yet? Statement contact lenses are taking over runways
From Milan to Delhi, statement contact lenses are turning heads. Ghostly whites and inky blacks are transforming models’ gazes into high-fashion power moves.
Spotted on runways from Milan to Jaipur, statement contact lenses are stealing the spotlight. And there’s nothing subtle about them. Ghostly whites, deep blacks, and surreal hues have turned models’ gazes into high-fashion weapons. Once a backstage experiment, these bold lenses are now front and center, adding an eerie, futuristic edge to every look. If the clothes make the statement, the eyes now seal the deal.
“The eye is the new focal point,” says stylist Vikram Seth. “Contact lenses aren’t just a trend. They’re a rebellion against the ordinary,” he adds.
For instance, at Diesel’s Milan show, Glenn Martens made sure no one could look away. Models wore striking white and blackout lenses, making their eyes look almost supernatural.
Paired with ripped denim, sheer bodysuits, and Diesel’s signature edgy vibe, the effect was powerful. The lenses weren’t just an extra. They were the highlight.
Rick Owens pushed the drama even further. His Fall/Winter 2025 menswear collection featured models in sculpted silhouettes, dark layers, and jet-black contact lenses that erased the whites of their eyes.
The effect was haunting and powerful, proving that even the smallest styling detail can transform an entire look.
Closer home, Rajesh Pratap Singh offered a quieter but no less compelling take at FDCI Men’s Fashion Week.
His models, in razor-sharp tailoring with metallic accents, wore subtly tinted lenses that altered their gaze just enough to make you look twice.
