The Best Sunglasses Under £100
With the current spring clime very much reminiscent of high summer, sunglasses have once again become an essential. Shielding your eyes from the sudden sun doesn’t have to set you back the cost of a short holiday however.
Yes, the virtues of the big-name optical firms are well documented and well earned, but that’s not to say they’re the only choice. There are a number of brands that are just as stylish yet remain on the more affordable side of the spectrum, so you won’t be so heartbroken when they inevitably get sat on or left in the back of a taxi.
THE QUALITY MENDING CO.
This Manhattan-based brand offers locally-made pieces that hark back with a vintage-led design. With great attention to detail and a timelessness that will ensure they’ll remain on-point decades from now, these round frames are well worth the more than reasonable outlay.
Vintage American Optical Safety Glasses, £80.00 from Couverture & The Garbstore
ROSS & BROWN
A striking design from Ross & Brown means these Lennon-esque shades won’t be for everybody. A contemporary twist on a classic style, as the name alludes to, they’re inspired by the Art Deco and Modernism of Shanghai in the ‘30s.
‘Shanghai’ Sunglasses from Ross & Brown, £87.06 from FarFetch
MARKS & SPENCER
Add a touch of timelessness and A-List cool with these classic black Wayfarer styled sunglasses. A foldable design is an interesting twist that allows you to tuck them away once you’ve done channeling celluloid stars past & present.
Foldable Wayfarer Sunglasses, £25.00 from Marks & Spencer
SELECTED
It’s hard to go wrong with a traditional style that defies the test of time, like the aforementioned Wayfarer or an eternally cool Aviator. Selected have captured the design in all of its Top-Gun touting glory with this no-thrills, rakish take.
Selected Key Aviator Sunglasses, £18.00 from ASOS
AJ MORGAN
Completing the trifecta of heralded sunglass models, the Clubmaster captures 1950s Riviera vibes perfectly. American optical specialists AJ Morgan have added some punch to the classic style with some gold riveting detail, adding a focal point without taking away from the timelessness.
AJ Morgan Clubmaster Sunglasses, £15.00 from ASOS
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