Welcoming the longer days and much needed sunlight can only be a good thing. It also gives us the perfect excuse to get seriously slick and lead the pack by finessing your outfits with the coolest sunglasses around (whilst protecting our eyes, of course).
So, whether you’re clumsily losing or sitting on your pair and therefore don’t want to break the bank, or have the means to invest in a serious piece of kit, here’s our pick of the best around.
By far a timeless favourite for the refined gentleman, these wayfarers by Ray-Ban never seem to tire – and it’s probably because they have been worn by countless icons and suit almost every face shape.
With a bold bar and polarised blue lenses, Polaroid’s sunglasses are not only timeless, but add a pop of summer colour, too.
There’s something about a trusty pair of tortoiseshell shades that instantly injects summer-cool to any outfit. Reiss’ square-framed shades are made from premium acetate and may just steal the limelight your summer style.
We’ve all experienced the painful situation of losing, breaking or accidentally sitting-on a pair of shades, and if you’re reluctant to invest heavily on designer sunglasses, these will suffice. River Island’s classic aviators are timeless, and will instantly make any outfit stylishly-cool – without breaking the bank.
Premium craftsmanship is central to Mr Oliver Spencer‘s vision, and all his eyewear is expertly constructed in Japan. The result? Perhaps the coolest, timeless pair of shades you’ll ever need, finished in an elegant tortoiseshell acetate.
When it comes to Saint Laurent, no other brand has mastered timeless, rock n’ roll style – where simple lines are crafted with the very best of quality and detail. These aviators are the coolest this season – and will see you through many more.
Famously worn by Steve McQueen himself, and of course, many dapper gents around the world, the Italian luxury eyewear brand should be your go-to for sophisticated summer style.
Tom Ford’s unmissable eyewear designs are perhaps the best investments a gentleman could make. These aviators are redesigned with a modern twist – with matte black casting and gradient lenses, and will no doubt heighten your best smart and casual looks.
The esteemed Parisian fashion house have undoubtedly bolstered the hottest sunglasses trend right now – the flat-mirrored lens. The effect? A sartorially superior accessory that can be spotted from afar, it’s the ultimate summer pair, gents.
Gucci’s latest sunglasses are a geometric alternative to classic aviators but equally as flattering – and with their translucent yellow lenses, there’s a seriously-cool 70s vibe that hits the nail on the head (just refrain from pairing them with flares). Bravo, Gucci.
These polarised ‘Sheldrake’ sunglasses have been crafted in Italy from matte-black acetate, for a look that’s understated and versatile. We particularly like the marbled detailing on the arms which only heighten the sleek appeal to these shades.
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