13 Designer Sunglasses Worth the Investment

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I'm a sunglasses person, and let me tell you something that I've learned over the years. In the long run, you're going to be much better off with a pair of expensive designer sunnies than you are with a pair of cheap-o, random sunglasses that are going to break on you after, like, a week. Designer sunglasses bring it all in terms of style and longevity; they're worth the investment, and if you're looking for a new pair to add to your wardrobe, the very best ones are right here.

All of the picks on this list are of the highest quality, so it all comes down to what you want in terms of looks. Maybe you want a colorful statement pair to pull out every now and then; maybe you want a basic staple pair to put on every day. If you're a logomaniac, there are picks here for you, but if you prefer something more subtle, we've got that, too. From the handcrafted precision of Jacques Marie Mage to the unending playfulness of Loewe, shop these designer sunglasses, and then kick back, relax, and get ready for the sun to come out—you're already well-prepared.

Alta Aviator-Style Sunglasses

For unlocking your inner billionaire media mogul. These Japanese-made frames feature bamboo-chipped temples, sleek, architectural details, and over 300 individual steps in the making.

Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Celine Homme is the unofficial provider of Cool Guy Glasses (not trademarked). Just look to guys like Timothée Chalamet—if you want something simple, sleek, and that'll make you look like an A-list celebrity off-duty, these are the sunnies for you.

Square-Framed Sunglasses

Gucci hits the nail on the head when it comes to a classically cool square-shaped frame. These are timeless, versatile, and—true to Gucci's ethos—just damn cool.

LV Urban Round Sunglasses

Few things have us wishing for sunny days as much as Louis Vuitton's new frames are. With orange-hued lenses (which can be swapped out as you please), a tiny LV monogram on the hinges, and a contemporary, rounded silhouette, these are definitely gonna stay in your back pocket, if not on your face.

06YS 53MM Sunglasses

If you're the kind of guy who likes a rectangular frame, you'll love this pair from Prada. If the tortoiseshell frames didn't already exude luxury enough, the Prada logos on the arms certainly will.

Jaden 60mm Polarized Navigator Sunglasses

Everything Tom Ford manages to look sleek, expensive, and elegant—and these sunglasses are no exception.

Rectangle Mirror B Acetate Sunglasses

At the end of the day, sunglasses are an accessory as much as they are a necessity, so you may as well have some fun with it. Balenciaga certainly isn't afraid to, with these funky black and white frames, complete with a big ol' B logo at each arm.

Peter 51mm Square Sunglasses

Sleek, polished, and classic—the Burberry way. These frames can (and should) go with you anywhere, from a vacation in Europe to a Monday at the office.

Blacksuit R7U Sunglasses

These frames have it all, and still manage to look classy. From the metal brow bar to the stitch-inspired hinges, if you want to make a sleek, smart statement, this is how it's done.

56MM Oversized Square Sunglasses

Why not have some fun with it? Loewe certainly is. These oversized frames with tinted lenses are one of the only pairs of sunglasses in the world that make you look stylish instead of asshole-y when you choose to keep 'em on indoors.

Rock Icon 58mm Sunglasses

Meet the sunglasses you can (and should) wear everywhere. Versace's frames are all about understated elegance that can rise to every occasion.

Aviator-Style Sunglasses

Cartier's elevated, luxurious look and feel carries over to the world of eyewear, too. These sunglasses may look delicate, but with Cartier's superior manufacturing, they're anything but.

Virgil 145MM Square Sunglasses

Streetwear fans will know that nothing completes a fit quite like Off-White sunnies. With tinted lenses that you can wear inside or outside and thick, dark frames, these are IG grid-ready at all times.

Why You Can Trust Esquire

We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to designer sunglasses, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these picks are the ones that are simply the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.

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