Nottingham — A City That Earns Its Sunglasses
Nottingham doesn't wait for perfect weather to look good. From the cobbled streets of the Lace Market to the open green of Sherwood Forest, from the River Trent on a bright Saturday to the rooftop bars of Hockley — Nottingham is a city lived outdoors, in all conditions.
And that's exactly why the right pair of sunglasses matters here more than most people think.
UV in Nottingham — The Invisible Risk
Nottingham sits in the East Midlands, one of the sunniest inland regions of England. Spring and summer bring long bright days with significant UV exposure — and even on overcast days, up to 80% of UV rays still reach your eyes through cloud cover.
UV400 lenses are the only standard that blocks 100% of UVA and UVB radiation. Not UV380, not "UV protection" — UV400. Every pair from Missandtrendy® meets this standard as a baseline, not an upgrade.
Polarised Lenses & Nottingham's Light
The River Trent on a sunny afternoon. The glass and steel of the Broadmarsh redevelopment. Wet cobblestones in the Lace Market after a shower. Nottingham generates glare from every direction — and polarised lenses are built to cut through it.
Where standard tinted lenses simply darken your view, polarised lenses eliminate the horizontal glare that bounces off water, roads and reflective surfaces — giving you sharper, more comfortable vision whether you're cycling the Trent towpath or driving the A52.
Sherwood Forest — Sunglasses for the Great Outdoors
Nottinghamshire's greatest asset is right on the city's doorstep. Sherwood Forest — 1,000 acres of ancient oak woodland — is one of the most visited natural sites in the East Midlands. Dappled sunlight through a forest canopy creates rapid, unpredictable light changes that are surprisingly hard on the eyes.
Polarised UV400 lenses handle this beautifully — reducing eye strain in variable light while protecting against UV exposure in open clearings. Whether you're walking to the Major Oak or trail running through the forest, your eyes deserve proper protection.
The Lace Market — Style Capital of the East Midlands
Nottingham's Lace Market is one of the most architecturally striking urban neighbourhoods in England. Victorian red brick warehouses, independent boutiques, creative studios and some of the best street food in the Midlands — all packed into a few cobbled blocks.
It's also one of the best places in the UK to be seen in a great pair of sunglasses. The Lace Market crowd has an eye for quality — understated, considered, never trying too hard.
Sunglasses for Driving in and Around Nottingham
The A52, the A60, the M1 junction approaches — Nottingham's road network is busy and glare-heavy, particularly in low winter sun. Polarised lenses cut through road glare and wet surface reflections cleanly, reducing fatigue on longer commutes and making driving significantly safer in challenging light conditions.
Featured: The Eighties — Built for Nottingham
Bold, square, and unmistakably confident — the Eighties TR90 frame is the natural choice for a city with Nottingham's character. Lightweight TR90 construction, UV400 polarised lenses, and a design that moves from Sherwood Forest to the Lace Market without missing a beat.
Free UK Delivery — Including Nottingham
Every Missandtrendy® order ships free across the UK. No minimum spend, no fuss — just great sunglasses delivered to your door.