How much should you spend on a decent pair of glasses?

When people ask me how much you should spend on glasses I usually say that if it seems like a really good price – for example "buy-one-get-one-free", "free lenses", "frames just $29.99" – then in all likelihood, it probably isn't. You get what you pay for

Just like with a decent watch, dishwasher or car, a more expensive pair of specs will most likely last longer and fit better.

So when my Dad told me about his pal Ash's new Andy Wolf Havana Gold frames, I gave a big thumbs up. They look great and I'm certain they'll last.

Andy Wolf: The Rosenthal Legacy (featuring handmade Austrian eyewear)

Pictures from Andy Wolf latest collection soon but for now here's a video of The Rosenthal Legacy, a film featuring, as you might expect, plenty of good-quality handmade eyewear from Austria.

Andy Wolf's Homage to Bettie specs meet Gillian Caplan frames

Louise and Hailey wear Andy Wolf's Homage to Bettie glasses (left) and Gillian Caplan's frames (right), the latter from Spex in the City in Covent Garden.

Andy Wolf Eyewear: handmade in Austria and made with care

Andy Wolf Eyewear is handmade in the small Styrian town of Hartberg, Austria. These photos were taken at Vienna Fashion Week and show how acetate spectacles should look - beautiful. And here's a little detail of how they're made...

Photos: Christian Leitner