The Sunglasses To Have On Your Radar Right Now

A throwback to the ’70s, this season’s oversized bug-eyed sunglasses recall those worn by former first lady Jackie Kennedy throughout the decade – her collection of oval, round and butterfly-wing frames is as iconic as her outfits – and still feels as glamorous today as it did back then. Look to brands like Valentino Garavani, Gucci, and Celine for the chicest contemporary takes, wearing yours with everything from double denim to a sharply tailored suit.

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. Gucci’s sleek Horsebit-embellished pair will work well with everything, while Saint Laurent’s metal-frame ‘SL 935’ 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 Jacques Marie Mage’s double-bridge ‘Flynn’ pair – the round shape and tinted yellow lenses nod to the decade’s halcyon days. Alternatively, embrace rectangular-frame silhouettes with Thistles’ sleek ‘The Malone’ 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, Saint Laurent’s ‘SL 914’ frames will add instant cool points to on- and off-duty looks, as will Celine and District Vision’s Y2K-inspired pairs. 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 Prada Eyewear or Dior Eyewear with everything from a white tee and jeans to tailoring.