Twelve Banana

Twelve Banana Prescription Glasses

Rectangular glasses add a little structure to the face without any fuss. The Twelve Banana is a men’s full-rim plastic rectangular frame in Dark Grey, Light Grey or Blue. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Top Banana range.

3 colours to choose from

Dark Grey. The Dark Grey version is translucent grey. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

Light Grey. The Light Grey version is light grey translucent. It is cool, modern and understated, and it suits grey or silver hair especially well.

Blue. In Blue, the frame is translucent blue. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

Each colour is shown in the gallery, so you can compare them side by side before you decide.

Design details

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. Because the colour is see-through, the frame has a light, glowing look.

The plastic frame is light on the nose and comfortable for all-day wear.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Twelve Banana is easy to live with. For a frame you will reach for daily, the Twelve Banana is a solid choice.

Styling tips

It looks sharp with a collared shirt and works just as well with a T-shirt. If you have a beard, a slightly bolder frame balances the face nicely.

Size and fit

At 55mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Lens options for the Twelve Banana

Your optometrist’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

Stronger prescription? A high-index lens keeps things thin and light. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is worth adding too, especially if you drive at night.

Before you order

Check that your prescription is current; an eye test every couple of years is a good habit, and your optometrist will tell you how often you need one. You will also need your PD, which tells the lab where to centre the lenses so you look through the right spot. With those two things in hand, ordering takes just a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

Made for you in our UK lab

Once you have picked your colour and lens type and entered your prescription and PD, our UK optical lab makes your lenses, fits them into your Twelve Banana and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

Looking after them

Rinse off dust before wiping, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay straight. For more tips, see our lens care guide.

Your questions, answered

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 55mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Can I use the Twelve Banana as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or progressive lenses if you also need distance vision, both work well for desk work.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

Want to compare? See more men’s glasses and prescription glasses.