Looking for Emporio Armani glasses under 100? This is the most accessible corner of our Emporio Armani optical range — a curated set of genuine designer prescription frames where the frame itself sits comfortably below the £100 mark, with prices currently starting from around £50. It is hard proof that authentic Italian designer eyewear does not have to be expensive. Emporio Armani is Giorgio Armani's younger, contemporary line, built from the outset to be aspirational yet attainable, and this entry-price selection captures that spirit exactly. Across the collection you will find clean modern shapes in acetate and metal, each carrying the signature eagle logo and ready to be glazed to your prescription.
Genuine designer glasses under 100 — how is that possible?
The obvious question with any Emporio Armani glasses under 100 search is whether the frames are real. They are. Emporio Armani deliberately sits below the flagship Giorgio Armani label in price while sharing its design sensibility, so a sub-£100 frame here is simply the brand doing what it was designed to do: put Italian styling within everyday reach. Ardor is an authorised UK stockist, so every pair is 100% authentic and never a replica. What you get for under £100 is a real designer frame — genuine acetate or metal, proper hinges, tasteful branding and colourways in black, tortoiseshell and gunmetal — not a lookalike.
What you will find in the Emporio Armani glasses under 100 edit
Even at this entry price the choice is broad. Representative styles include:
- EA3218 — a squared acetate frame with structure and a professional edge, flattering on rounder faces.
- EA1041 and EA1167 — slim metal frames for a light, minimal, modern look.
- EA1143 — an easy everyday shape that works from office to weekend.
- EK1001 and EK3203 — Emporio Armani Kids frames bringing the same design to younger wearers, built tougher and smaller.
Between them these cover the two materials that define the house: warm, deep-coloured acetate with a substantial feel, and slim engineered metal that sits lightly on the nose. For an even wider value view across brands, our general glasses collection and our eyesight glasses frames hub are good next stops.
Fit and face shape on a budget
An affordable frame still needs to fit properly. The easiest route is to copy the three measurements printed inside the temple of a pair you already wear — lens width, bridge width and temple length — and match them here. For face shape, the classic guidance holds: angular frames (square, rectangle) balance rounder faces, softer and rounder frames flatter square and heart shapes, and oval faces suit almost anything. Because the Emporio Armani glasses under 100 range mixes bolder acetates with slim metals, most people can find a shape that both fits and flatters. Men wanting a stronger look can also browse our men's eyeglasses, while lighter, more delicate options appear in our women's prescription frames.
Adding prescription lenses to a sub-£100 frame
Choosing a frame under £100 leaves plenty of budget for good lenses. At Ardor almost every Emporio Armani frame can be glazed with your prescription, including:
- Single vision — one power for distance or reading; the most economical and popular choice.
- Varifocals — smooth, line-free correction across all distances.
- Bifocals — a defined near segment for reading.
- Blue-light filtering — reduces screen glare for long days at a monitor.
- Photochromic — lenses that darken outdoors and clear indoors.
If most of your needs are close-up, our reading glasses section may also help. Lenses are glazed to order, so allow around 7–10 working days before dispatch. UK shipping is free.
Styling affordable Emporio Armani frames for every day
An entry-price frame should still earn its place in your wardrobe, and Emporio Armani makes that easy. A black squared acetate like the EA3218 reads sharp and professional under office lighting yet relaxes happily into weekend jeans and a jumper. A slim gunmetal metal frame such as the EA1041 keeps a minimal, modern profile that never competes with the rest of your outfit — ideal if you want your glasses to feel like a permanent accessory rather than a statement. Warm tortoiseshell tones soften the face and pair beautifully with earthy, casual colours, while pure black frames give a crisp contrast against tailoring and monochrome looks. Because these frames cost under £100, many wearers keep more than one on rotation: a versatile everyday pair, plus a second frame fitted with blue-light lenses purely for screen time. That kind of practical, low-cost flexibility is exactly what Emporio Armani's accessible positioning was designed to deliver, and it is what makes the sub-£100 band genuinely useful rather than merely cheap.
Why Ardor is the safe place to buy cheap Emporio Armani glasses
When designer frames are inexpensive, authenticity matters more than ever. Ardor supplies only genuine Emporio Armani eyewear as an authorised UK stockist, with free UK delivery and a 14-day returns policy (the customer pays return postage). That means a sub-£100 pair from us is the real thing, backed by a proper returns window — not a gamble on an unbranded marketplace listing.
Making an entry-level frame last
Care costs nothing and adds years. Clean lenses with a microfibre cloth and lens spray rather than clothing or tissue, keep the glasses in their case between wears, and avoid leaving acetate frames in sustained heat like a sunny car dashboard, which can distort them. If the temples loosen, a quick adjustment restores the fit. Treated well, an Emporio Armani frame bought for under £100 keeps its finish and shape for a long time — stretching your value even further.
Emporio Armani glasses under 100 FAQ
Are Emporio Armani glasses under 100 genuine?
Yes. Ardor is an authorised UK stockist and every frame is 100% authentic. The low price reflects Emporio Armani's position as Giorgio Armani's accessible line, not any compromise on authenticity.
How low do the prices go?
Frames in this collection currently start from around £50 and stay under £100. Prescription lenses and any coatings are added on top.
Can I add my prescription to a frame under £100?
Yes. Almost every frame here accepts single vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light or photochromic lenses, chosen separately from the frame.
Are the cheaper frames lower quality?
No. They are the same genuine acetate and metal frames Emporio Armani produces across its line; the price reflects the brand's accessible positioning rather than reduced quality.
Do they come in men's and women's styles?
Yes — the range spans bolder frames often chosen by men, slimmer styles popular with women, unisex designs and smaller Emporio Armani Kids frames.
How long does delivery take?
Frames without a prescription ship quickly. Prescription glasses are glazed to order and usually dispatch within around 7–10 working days, with free UK delivery.
Can I return them if they do not fit?
Yes. Unworn frames can be returned within 14 days; the customer covers return postage.
