What’s it like to put on a really good pair of sunglasses that makes you feel instantly cooler? A super sleek pair of shades has the power to uplift a mood and elevate a look, while making you feel just that little bit invincible. It’s no wonder Steve McQueen, Elton John and John Lennon have all made it a part of their trademark and Anna Wintour never takes it off.
With a heat wave looming and horizons strewn about by the holidays, now is the time to pick out your perfect pair. But which one to choose? Fans of classic cat eyes might consider switching to an oval silhouette, spotted by Hailey Beiber and Bella Hadid in recent weeks. Celine ditched a great oval shape for SS22, while Australian brand Le Specs offer an equally charming style for a fraction of the price. Elsewhere, colored lenses have replaced colored frames as a versatile way to see things across the spectrum.
Perhaps the most exciting summer 2022 eyewear is made from eco-friendly materials; look to brands like Akile, Pala, Clean Waves and James Ay who make frames from plants and ocean plastic.
The ongoing Y2K revival brings with it large, sporty shield-like silhouettes, like those seen on the Balenciaga and Paris Hilton runway circa 2000, and a return to rimless, pastel-hued lenses, which accompanied every other look at the show. Blumarine. If you are looking for a muse, Britney and Anastasia from the early 2000s are your muses.
all oval
Celine, £310. sunglasshut.com
Linda Farrow x The Attico, £190. brownsfashion.com
The Specs, £55.56. lespecs.com
DMY by DMY, £140. selfridges.com
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colored lenses
Jimmy enough, £129. jimmyfairly.fr
Bottega Veneta, £295. brownsfashion.com
Jack, £300. Selfridges.com
Dior, £370. mytheresa.com
Year 2000 revival
Hot futures, £105. hotfutures.com
ASOS model, £14. asos.com
Ace & Tate, £200. aceandtate.com
Blumarine, £16. blumarine.com
Chloe, £355. brownsfashion.com
Lasting Shade
James Ay, £140. jamesay.com
Akila, £85. akila.la
Salvatore Ferragamo, £219. ferragamo.com
Pala, £110. palaeyewear.com
Finlay, £150. finlayandco.com
