Spring is in full swing in the Northern hemisphere, which means longer days and more time spent in the sun. This latest Buyers Guide looks to help you shield your eyes – and look good doing it – with 10 cool pairs of sunglasses available this season. Though there are many different colors, brands and design differences across these 10 options, you may gather we generally prefer classic, rounder shapes and acetate frames. We can’t condone wearing any of these indoors nor at night.
Have a look through and take your pick. Every style has a direct link to purchase.
These glasses will be your essentials for the summer. With the bar detailing and the translucent green frames, they are a must have pair.
Han Kjobenhavn Timeless Army Sunglasses
The Timeless sunglasses from Han Kjøbenhavn is a true eye-beauty paying regard to heritage design. The both aesthetically beautiful and simple sunglasses features a pantos shaped inspired look, keyhole bridge and comes in the amazing army sun colors. Quality is never something Han compromise with and therefore they are handmade in Denmark.
Another retro legendary frame from the Ray Ban archive! Hand Made in Italy
Designed by Adam Kimmel, and produced by French luxury eyewear brand Selima Optique, These high-grade acetate sunglasses are handmade in France, and feature polarised lenses, sturdy metal hinges and the unique rounded ‘Welder’ silhouette.
Swedish design house Acne are known for for their cool, clean Scandinavian approach to style. These luxury sunglasses are a classic unisex shape, and have been hand made in France exclusively for Acne. The 8mm thick frames have a solid, chunky feel with a brushed matte finish.
Sunpocket Sport Retro Packable Shades
Remember this from the 80s? Now the SUNPOCKET is taken back in production by some friends of ours! Exactly the same styles. Still all foldable. Comes in small box. Foldable so you can easily put them in your pocket. Mirror lenses. Classic styles. Nice Price.
The Leonard from Illesteva is a pair of fantastic looking sunglasses inspired by the 50’s iconic sunglasses. The sunglasses features oval shaped frames, black lenses and is hand made in Italy from the best materials out there.
Shwood Oswald Select Rosewood & Maple Grey Polarized
The Shwood Select version of the Oswald pairs East Indian Rosewood with luxurious Quilted Maple to achieve a two-tone look. Various inlays complement the frame’s sophisticated figure. Both options feature premium polarized lenses and a custom wooden hard case.
Persol Steve McQueen Folding Sunglasses
Based on the classic design that Mr. Steve McQueen was such a fan of, these Persol sunglasses convey instant understated cool. They can be folded down and stored in the leather pouch provided or in your breast pocket, making them the perfect pair for travelling.
Cutler & Gross’ D-frame Acetate Sunglasses
Handmade in Italy, Cutler & Gross’ D-frame acetate sunglasses will stamp your look with retro appeal. A failsafe route to summer cool, wear them with swimming trunks while relaxing beside the pool and with a tee and linen suit in the city.