Stylish shades to shield you from the harsh summer sun

Ruhi Gilder

In the summers as sundresses, loose tops and shorts flood fill your shopping cart, it’s only fair that your eyes get a summer update too.  

Check out the quirky, funky, classic and colourful options that protect and adorn your eyes.  

Marc Jacobs  

With stunning style and flair, Bella Hadid models Marc Jacobs’ Spring Summer 2021 eyewear collection. Oversized cat eyes with gold trim, these thick three-dimensional frames are inspired by the 1960s style. Available here in black, tortoiseshell and brown. 

Prada  

Italian fashion house Prada released the second chapter of its Linea Rossa eyewear collection. The pieces were launched in collaboration with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team, winner of the Prada Cup. The activewear sunglasses are made with exclusive, ultra-light nylon fibre. The rectangular front gives the frame a contemporary edge. Buy here.  

Cartier  

Premier de Cartier sunglasses are available in platinum, golden and ruthenium finishes. This one is for fans of the classic frame, designed to impress. Buy here.  

Mykita 

 

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Asymmetrical contemporary shades that protect from the sun and up your style quotient. Handmade in Berlin, these high-quality, futuristic frames are a unique addition to any collection. The brand’s Studio 12 collection features classic navigator and aviator silhouettes. Buy here.  

Gentle Monster 

A brand that’s known for its futuristic designs is Gentle Monster. The GHOST frame, part of the 2021 pre-collection has a clear frame and is apt for millennials willing to experiment with colour and style. Buy here.  

Dior  

Dior releases a trendsetting design with its new DiorSolar S1U frames. Made in Italy, the Spring Summer ‘21 collection makes a bold statement. The oversized square shape is complemented by the recognizable ‘Christian Dior’ signature. Available in ivory and black colour, buy here.  

Lesca  

Don a pair inspired by Dadaism, a movement that is characterized by a questioning of all ideologies and political conventions and constraints. Designed by Joel Lesca, they are defined by a high-quality finish and a deep green glass colour. Buy here.  

Caroline Abrams  

This Parisian brand paints a colourful picture with its eye-popping shades. Available in hues of blues, reds, pinks and pastels, it’s the perfect summer burst of colour. Buy here.  

Anna et Valentin 

Designed in collaboration with designer Pierre-Louis Mascia, the Paroles frame was born. The concept at its core is a love for culture and the city of Toulouse. The quintessentially French brands take on a playful tone with three variants of these round classic sunglasses. Buy here. 

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