Whether they’re protecting your peepers, perched on your head, or adding to your overall look of mystery, every man needs a smart pair of sunglasses. Here are some of our favourites this season.
Ray-Ban Aviator Evolve
Channel your inner Top Gun with classic aviator frames from the brand that do them best. Ray Ban’s newest model, the Aviator Evolve (above), features new photochromic lenses that adapt to light sensitivity in every environment. These shades are available in eight colours, although we love the thin black frame with yellow tinting.
ETQ x VIU Duplex
These frames by Amsterdam brand ETQ are made through VIU’s 3D printing process, using polyamide powder. Printed layer by layer, the frames are 100 percent sustainable, producing zero waste. Ultra-light, anti-scratch, and highly resistant, these dark green tinted shades are a unique and minimalist addition to your summer wardrobe.
Oakley Aero Flight Prizm Ruby
For a more sporty frame, Oakley’s Aero Flight collection is inspired by athletes and features a classic keyhole bridge and an interior ‘kick-up’ design, which securely clips to your shirt. The Prizm lenses control light transmission and fine-tune colours, letting you see the world in high-definition.
SunGod Polarised Sunglasses
SunGod glasses are entirely customisable, from the colour and motifs to frames and lens tinting, ensuring you end up with shades that are uniquely yours. Complete with advanced 4KO lenses, which feature a triple-layer scratch protection, these savvy sunglasses are optically-precise, light-weight and durable, no matter what you put them through.
Giorgio Armani Catwalk Sunglasses
Worn in the Giorgio Armani Spring Summer 2018 menswear runway show, these oversized frames are perfect for the sophisticated gent this summer. The aptly named Catwalk Sunglasses feature retro style screws and diamond-shaped rivets on the outer corners of the frames. The curved double bridge is an alternative twist to the classic aviator design we all know and love.
Kirks Originals x Overfinch
A collaboration with Overfinch, best known for its Land Rover customisations, the chic vintage-esque Kirks Originals x Overfinch sunglasses are proudly produced in England, with each taking 72 hours of detailed work to make. Made for sun lovers for whom style is paramount, the sunburst design is sure to catch some attention.
Calligrapher Edition from Persol
With timeless lines and vintage-styled full-rimmed frames, the Calligrapher Edition from Persol is made for today’s image-conscious gent. Handmade in Italy from coffee-hued acetate and featuring subtle blue lenses, these sunglasses look as great on the beach as they do on your daily commute.
Moscot x END Lemtosh 46 Sunglasses
Most famously worn by Johnny Depp, Moscot’s Lemtosh shades take geek-chic to the next level. The Moscot x END collaboration features the brand’s trademark diamond rivets at the temples, a black tortoise frame with a keyhole bridge, and holds G15 brown tinted lenses, giving the classic model a classy update.
Kingsman x Cutler & Gross
The Men’s Brown Cutler & Gross D-frame Tortoiseshell sunglasses are the results of another collaboration, this time between sunglass gurus Cutler & Gross and the Kingsman’s film. These eye-catching shades are made in Italy from tortoiseshell acetate, offering more durability than metal frames as well as a timeless look thanks to a rich chocolate hue and angular d-frame design.
Lacoste Novak Djokovic Collection
Lacoste’s new collaboration with tennis champion Novak Djokovic boasts a sporty French eyewear line featuring the L102SND aviator frames. A rounded, enameled, three-color block design offers a unique touch of colour to your specs, which are available in silver, gunmetal, gold, and ‘golden beauty’.
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