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Not to ruffle the hair of any handbag or jewelry fanatic, but in recent seasons another accessory is taking center stage among the trendiest fashion pieces: a pair of sunnies declared. Now, that has grown far beyond an item designed purely for function (the semi-transparent lenses you’ve seen on Instagram really don’t offer any protect from the sunjust vibes), stylish girls near and far are flocking to a handful of stylish sunglasses brands and all of them are much sharper than your usual aviator sunglasses.
Of course, with any major accessory there are some trends. For example, with the continued resurgence of nostalgia the Y2K is the return of cyclist sunglasses, but with a hint of futurism – think wrap-around styles with chunky frames, protruding. Meanwhile, the upcoming year of the dopamine makeover is 2021, the colorful jewelry layers have instead been swapped with saturated eye candy, where the classic black sun dogs once reigned supreme. Then there’s a common section of the fashion collective for all things vintage-inspired, including subtle 90s frames, 70s oversized silhouettes, and basically… anything Bella Hadid exits is approved.
Brands leading this line range from heritage Italian homes to unproven eyewear brands with niche followings and celebrity endorsements. Here’s what you need to know about them.
