Our Emporio Armani large glasses collection is built for those who need — or simply prefer — a wider frame with more coverage and presence on the face. These are the bigger fits in the Emporio Armani range: broader lens widths, longer temples and generous fronts that sit comfortably on larger faces without pinching or sliding. Emporio Armani is the contemporary, urban diffusion line of the Armani house, and even at a larger size the design stays true to the label's restrained elegance, with clean lines and the discreet eagle emblem rather than anything shouty. As an authorised UK stockist, Ardor Eyewear supplies every pair as 100% genuine, with prices in this Emporio Armani large glasses collection running from around £50 to £115 — making a properly fitting designer frame surprisingly affordable.
Who Emporio Armani large glasses are for
Fit is the whole point of this collection. Frame size is described by three measurements printed inside the temple — lens width, bridge width and temple length, all in millimetres — and a large frame carries a bigger lens width and usually a longer arm to reach comfortably around a broader head. If you have ever found that frames leave marks on your temples, feel tight behind the ears, or sit with the lenses too far in from the edges of your face, you are almost certainly a large fit. A large frame relieves that pressure and gives balanced proportions, so the glasses look right rather than undersized.
The quickest way to check is to read the numbers inside a pair you already own. A lens width in the mid-to-high 50s, or a total frame width that comfortably spans your face, points to a large size. If those numbers are smaller and your current frames fit well, our Emporio Armani medium glasses collection covers the more average fit in detail and is the better starting point. Choosing the right size band first saves a great deal of guesswork.
How large differs from medium — and why it matters
It is worth being clear about the distinction, because size is what separates these two collections. Medium frames suit average-width adult faces and are the most versatile all-round choice. Large frames are cut wider and longer specifically for broader faces, higher cheekbones or anyone who wants a bolder, more enveloping look. A large frame on the right face looks confident and correctly proportioned; the same frame on a narrow face would slide and overwhelm the features. There is also a style dimension — larger fronts read as more assertive and contemporary, which is why some wearers with medium faces still choose large for the fashion-forward effect. Either way, matching frame width to face width is the single most important fit decision you can make.
The Emporio Armani look and heritage
Emporio Armani was launched in 1981 as Giorgio Armani's younger, more accessible line, designed for a fashion-aware city customer. It keeps the Armani commitment to clean, understated design but brings a more relaxed, modern energy — and that translates neatly into eyewear that never relies on heavy branding to make its point. In the large-fit range you will find strong rectangular and squared acetate fronts alongside slim, lightweight metal frames, most carrying the stylised eagle logo somewhere subtle on the temple. Models such as the EA1041, EA1143, EA3248 and EA3247 show the breadth across materials, and the collection also includes larger junior styles such as the EK3005 and EK3001 for older children and teenagers who need a bigger fit.
Frame materials for larger frames
Material matters even more at a larger size, because a bigger frame means more of it sitting on your face. This collection offers two main routes:
- Acetate — rich cellulose sheet with real depth of colour, warm against the skin and hypoallergenic. A large acetate front makes a confident style statement and suits anyone who wants presence.
- Metal — stainless steel and light alloys that keep a large frame feeling airy and minimal, ideal if you want the coverage without the weight.
Many designs combine the two, and a well-made large frame distributes its weight evenly across the nose and temples so it stays comfortable through the day. If you are weighing materials across the wider store, our designer glasses and designer eyeglasses collections are a useful place to compare.
Face shape guidance for large frames
- Larger and rounder faces are balanced by a wide rectangular or squared frame that adds definition.
- Long or oblong faces suit a deeper lens that shortens the appearance of the face.
- Square faces soften behind a large frame with gently rounded corners.
Prescription lenses at Ardor Eyewear
Every frame in this Emporio Armani large glasses collection is designed to take a prescription, and we glaze them in-house. Larger frames are particularly well suited to varifocal and bifocal lenses, because the extra lens height gives more room for the different focal zones to sit comfortably. We also offer single-vision lenses, blue-light filtering for screen work, photochromic light-reactive lenses and tints. Choose your options at checkout and allow around seven to ten working days for glazing before dispatch. For lens research across brands, our varifocal glasses and prescription eyeglasses frames collections are worth a look.
Men's, women's and unisex options
Large frames are worn by men and women alike, and this collection spans both stronger, squarer styles and softer, slimmer designs so you can choose by look as well as fit. Because size and style are decided separately, a large fit never limits you to one aesthetic — it simply ensures the frame sits correctly on a broader face.
Caring for larger frames
Clean acetate and metal with lukewarm water and a soft microfibre cloth, keep frames away from prolonged heat, and store them in a hard case when not worn. With a larger frame it is especially worth having the screws and any nose pads checked periodically, as the extra size places a little more demand on the fittings over time.
Why buy from Ardor Eyewear
Ardor Eyewear is an authorised UK stockist of genuine designer eyewear, so every pair of Emporio Armani large glasses is 100% authentic and supplied new and complete. We offer free UK shipping, a 14-day returns policy with return postage paid by the customer, and in-house glazing so your frames arrive ready to wear. With prices starting around £50, it is an accessible way to secure a genuine Armani frame in the fit you actually need.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need large glasses?
If frames often feel tight behind the ears, leave marks on your temples, or sit with the lenses too far in from the edges of your face, you likely need a large fit. Check the lens width printed inside a pair you own — a figure in the mid-to-high 50s points to large.
What is the difference between Emporio Armani large and medium glasses?
Large frames have a wider lens width and usually longer temples, made for broader faces or a bolder look. Medium frames suit average-width faces and are the most versatile choice. Both are offered in acetate and metal within our collections.
Are large frames good for varifocals?
Yes, they often are. The extra lens height in a larger frame gives more room for the distance, intermediate and near zones of a varifocal to sit comfortably, which many wearers find easier to adapt to.
Are these genuine Emporio Armani glasses?
Yes. Ardor Eyewear is an authorised stockist and every frame is 100% genuine Emporio Armani, supplied new and complete.
Can I have my prescription fitted?
Every frame in this collection can take a prescription. We offer single-vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light, tinted and photochromic lenses, glazed in-house in around seven to ten working days.
How much do Emporio Armani large glasses cost?
Frames in this collection are priced from around £50 to £115. Adding prescription lenses will change the final price depending on the lens type chosen.
What are your delivery and returns terms?
We offer free UK shipping. Non-prescription frames are dispatched promptly and prescription orders take around seven to ten working days for glazing. Returns are accepted within 14 days, with return postage paid by the customer.
