The Sunglasses To Have On Your Radar Right Now

Whether you’re a fan of statement outfits or prefer a more understated look, there’s no denying the transformative appeal of colorful sunglasses. Take note of the street-style set by using yours to enliven a funnel-neck jacket or a simple tee – we love Celine’s oval-frame ‘Triomphe’ pair in cobalt blue and Gucci’s cat-eye shades in glossy red acetate for making outfits pop. Meanwhile, Oliver Peoples x Khaite’s ‘1974C’ frames – complete with yellow-tinted lenses – guarantee you’ll be looking on the bright side.

Oval and spherical shapes are the fail-safe choice for a silhouette that will endure beyond the season. Minimalist muse Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was a big fan, and modern-day It girl Hailey Bieber is rarely seen without a pair. Sleek styles from Dior and Saint Laurent will work well with everything, while Miu Miu’s tortoiseshell acetate style will add a touch of ’90s cool to the simplest transeasonal looks.

While metal-frame sunglasses rarely go out of style, they have experienced something of a renaissance in recent seasons. Take the classic aviator, for instance. A closet mainstay since the 1930s, it’s a style that just keeps getting better. Channel ’70s icons Charlotte Rampling and Bianca Jagger with Saint Laurent’s ‘SL 864’ teardrop pair or Gucci’s ‘Bamboo’ design – the rectangular shape and tinted brown lenses nod to the decade’s halcyon days. Alternatively, embrace round-frame silhouettes with Cartier’s sleek ‘Panthère de Cartier’ iteration.

Easily the most fashion-forward eyewear trend of the season, shield sunglasses have become every tastemaker’s shortcut to chic city style. Sporty with a futuristic twist, Tom Ford’s wraparound ‘Brady-02’ frames from the pre-fall ’26 collection will add instant cool points to on- and off-duty looks, as will Loewe and Saint Laurent’s Y2K-inspired frames. Elsewhere, embrace a retro wraparound style with Miu Miu’s blue-framed shades – a favorite among the fashion crowd.

It’s always worth having at least one pair of classic – yet no less distinctive – shades in your collection. Whether you opt for square, round, or cat-eye frames, just make sure they aren’t too oversized and come in either black or tortoiseshell – ideally with minimal branding and black lenses – and you’ll be able to wear them with anything. Style sleek pairs by Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent and Jacques Marie Mage with everything from a white tee and jeans to tailoring.