The Journal

Considered guides for the modern wearer.

Considered guides for the modern wearer. An archive of optical knowledge, style advice, and our design philosophy.

At JOIUSS, we believe that choosing eyewear should be an informed, considered decision. This is why we have created The Journal—a collection of practical guides, optical knowledge, and design insights to help you find frames that truly suit your life.

Whether you are navigating prescriptions for the first time, seeking to understand blue light filtering, or simply looking for style advice, these guides are here to support you.

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Vintage Cat Eye Glasses: The Spirit of the 1950s, Reimagined

Discover the story behind vintage cat eye glasses and their rise from 1950s Hollywood icon to modern style essential. This guide explores the history, defining design details, and the difference between true vintage-inspired craftsmanship and mass-produced retro copies. Learn how JOIUSS™ reimagines the spirit of the Golden Age for today’s confident woman, blending archival influence with premium materials and modern prescription performance.

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All Guides | Understanding Your Eyes | Choosing Your Frames | Lenses & Prescriptions | Brand & Philosophy

  • Guide to Prescription Cat Eye Glasses

    A complete guide to choosing vintage cat eye frames with the perfect prescription lenses. Explore single vision, progressives, blue light, sun options, and high-index upgrades to achieve flawless vision without sacrificing style.

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  • The Metal Cat Eye: A Modern Edge on a Vintage Icon

    Discover the sleek allure of metal and gold cat eye glasses. Explore our curated collection of wire-frame and combination designs for a modern take on vintage style.

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  • How to Find Your Reading Glasses Strength

    A complete guide to presbyopia and determining your ideal reading glasses power.

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  • A Guide to Blue Light & Digital Eye Strain

    Understanding blue light filtering and how it can reduce screen-related eye fatigue.

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  • Prescription Glasses: A Complete Guide

    Everything you need to know about ordering prescription glasses online.

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  • The Complete Guide to Reading Glasses

    From strength selection to sun lenses, everything you need to know about reading glasses.

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  • Your Guide to Buying Glasses Online

    How to choose vintage-inspired eyewear with confidence from the comfort of home.

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  • The JOIUSS Face Shape Guide

    Discover which frame shapes complement your unique features. Coming soon.

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  • Cat Eye Glasses for Women

    An introduction to JOIUSS™ original signature cat eye designs — a curated showcase of our most coveted silhouettes, the bestselling shapes women return to time and time again for their confidence, character, and unmistakable presence.

    Explore Women's Signature Cat Eye Glasses 

  • A Guide to Lens Options

    Understanding tints, polarisation, Transitions®, and blue light filtering.

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  • Frame Materials: Acetate vs. Metal

    The materials that define our frames and why they matter. Coming soon.

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  • The JOIUSS Design Ethos

    Not replicas. Not fast fashion. Our approach to original, vintage-inspired design. Coming soon.

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