Trends

‘Architectural’ eyewear this season takes its inspiration from fashion’s new architectural proportions and anything goes attitude. Giant round frames and oversized geometrics appeared all over runways, where a wide variety of designers embraced the trend. Sharp, clean lines, rich monochromatic colors and subtle touches of glamour transform classic silhouettes into dynamic and exciting new looks for spring-summer.

If you analyze cost-per-wear, sunglasses are one of the least expensive things you own. Most people wear and rely upon their sunglasses every day. Much like blue jeans, athletic shoes and even automobiles, there is a wide variety of price points and quality to choose from. Stylish sunglasses are available for every budget.

Sunglasses are an accessory. You wouldn’t have one pair of shoes, so why limit yourself with one pair of sunglasses? Your choice of clothing and accessories says much about who you are and the mood you are in. The first place people look is at your face; investing in a sunglasses wardrobe that complements your fashion personality, wardrobe and lifestyle is an investment you won’t regret.

Women

Retro and future influences fuse to create this season’s sunglasses in squares, contrasting hues, oversized styles and unique and dramatic shapes. Sunglasses look back paying ode to vintage styles and shoots forward in a mod twist with graphic black and white, electric colors or intricate metals details.

Sunglasses are striking in the details – leather, cool embellishments, animal prints and intriguing patterns. Frames get updated with tribal pigments and radiant shades of red, gradient or color-tinted lenses, sharp angles, cutout brow bars and detailed temples.

Round or oversized shades keep this look clean and classic. Colors are feminine and light – neutrals, tortoise, white or lucite frames with colored lenses.

Men

Sunglasses come full circle for the vibrant preppy guy. Round sunglasses in traditional black and tortoise keep a spicy suit pulled together and chic; while architecturally inspired sunglasses or two-toned shields and aviators with metal or plastic accents and a pop of color punch up a geometric look.

When it comes to sunglasses, there’s no denying its hip to be square. Sunglasses sharpen up in strong shapes and accentuated brow lines, while oversized square or retro shields with dark or colored lenses keep the look casually chic. Color-gradated frames or cool blues, blacks, browns and metal hues bring the look together.

Rimless or semi-rimless frames, vintage-inspired sunglasses and mirrored or gradient lenses keep up the exotic mystery of this look. Colors are deep and earthy but vibrancy is added with details on temples like leather, bamboo, wood or animal skin.