The 20 Best Sunglasses Brands to Wear Every Season This Year
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With spring officially sprung and longer, sunnier days upon us, it’s time to get serious about our sunglasses—and, of course, the best brands to shop. Yes, it’s fun and flirty to play around with statement styles and chic frames (and maybe have a girly movie montage in a vintage store dressing room...), but eye protection in the spring and summer is no joke. Unlike a cute handbag or a glittering piece of jewelry, eyewear is an accessory that is also incredibly practical and essential for your health. All those technical terms like UVA/UVB protection you might ignore or take for granted? Those are even more important as the sun gets bright and hotter, and climate change makes its presence ever more known. This season, it’s cool to protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them (eye wrinkles are part of life, but why exaggerate them with sun damage?). And if you don’t take care of your eyes, who will?
Lucky for us, there’s never been a better time to buy sunglasses. Brands and styles are abundant, from ultra-luxurious, niche brands to easily accessible favorites. “People are relying less and less on trend-focused designs and wanting to invest in more enduring, staple pieces,” said sunglasses designer and style expert Elisa Johnson. “We all want something you can pull in and out of your wardrobe rotation for years to come.”
Whether you like a classic style you can buy multiple pairs of (for when you inevitably scratch or lose them) or you like to make a statement (or multiple) in bold frames, there’s a pair out there for you—and we picked the best of them so you don’t have to. Scroll on for the best sunglasses brands that will have you covered this spring, summer, and the many more seasons that follow.
Jeannie 54mm Oval Sunglasses
For vintage-inspired yet modern frames, Elisa Johnson is the go-to brand. An Instagram favorite, the brand is high-quality and cool but at an accessible price point.
Materials: Acetate frames, nylon lenses
100% UV protection
Surf Aviators
Vallon is a brand typically known for performance eyewear, but its leisure sunglasses are great, too. For ski and surf enthusiasts who also love amazing eyewear, this is a very IYKYK brand.
Materials: Acetate
100% UV Protection
Antonia Oversize-Frame Sunglasses
Lapima offers shapes and styles that are just fun and funky. If you want a little more spirit out of your frames, this is the brand for you.
Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses
Makaha Polarized Rimless Sunglasses
Maui Jim makes sunglasses that are classic and sleek, but fun at the same time. You don't always have to go all out to have free-spirited design.
Materials: Nylon frames
100% UV Protection
Silverton Aviator Sunglasses
A favorite among ELLE editors and stylists, Jacques Marie Mage was founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Inspirations range from Art Deco to the American West, with a French style sensibility and Japanese craftsmanship. Using the best materials available, sometimes even precious, prices range from $700 to $2000.
Materials: Gold-plated titanium and acetate
100% UVA/UVB protection
Linda Farrow Alexis Sunglasses
A personal favorite to wear daily, Linda Farrow sunglasses are sturdy and sleek. The London-based brand, founded in the 1970s, creates a variety of styles from bold and edgy to classic and elegant. The brand also collaborates with fashion brands to create even more avant-garde limited edition styles.
Materials: Acetate frame
Black Lulu Sunglasses
Lexxola’s frames are futuristic yet modern, trendy yet timeless. With soft curved frames and vintage-feeling colored shades, its frames are sophisticated with a touch of cheekiness.
Materials: Bio-acetate
100% UVA/UVB protection
Mass Tinted Sunglasses
Known for its amazing collabs with brands like Maison Margiela and artists like Jennie, Gentle Monster is a favorite among the street style crowd. It has a variety of cool styles that combine cuteness with edge.
Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses
Cloudy Sunglasses
Poppy Lissiman sunglasses are for the bold. If you’re looking for statement-making frames and colors, this is the brand for you. And it’s price-accessible, too!
Materials: Acetate, UV-protective lenses
Square-Frame Sunglasses
Akoni’s Japanese-crafted frames are made with ultra-high quality and designed with sophistication in mind. For subtle luxury, this brand is the way to go.
Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses
Moddict Pilot Frame Sunglasses
Dita Eyewear is well-known for its quality materials and frames. The designs are relatively classic but have incredible detailing that makes the price point worthwhile for those looking to invest in a pair of frames.
Materials: 100% Titanium, UV-protective lenses
Black Summa Sunglasses
Inspired by a travel diary set in Tangier, Port Tanger was created in 2020 to celebrate and enhance the traveling spirit. The modern frames are crafted in Japan and boast avant-garde shapes and styles, a favorite among editorial stylists.
Materials: Acetate
100% UVA/UVB protection
Ritmo Sunglasses
Etnia Barcelona is a fun brand with frames that, from a distance, may look like a classic design aesthetic but, up close, have fun, colorful elements that give them a unique quirkiness.
Materials: 100% Acetate
Ridge Sunglasses
French sunglasses brand Vuarnet is another that boasts a connection to the slopes. From the slopes to celebrities, Vuarnet is known for classic French designs with an element of athleticism.
Materials: Bio-acetate
Square Sunglasses
You can’t go wrong with a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. A classic that looks good on everyone, the brand is known for its quality and recognizable designs.
Materials: Composite/Plastic Frame
Grenelle Sunglasses
Founded in Los Angeles by a Parisian-born designer, Ahlem’s design ethos is unisex and timeless. As an Earth-friendly brand, Ahlem uses plant-based acetate and non-toxic titanium to create its frames—plus, its lenses are recyclable.
Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses
Morningside Sun Glasses
Another California-based brand, Garrett Leight emphasizes effortless design and easygoing wear. Vintage-inspired shapes make the designs timeless instead of trendy with materials that make the frames ultra-wearable.
Materials: Cured cellulose acetate frame
Crux Oxide Glasses
Covry is known for making eyewear with measurements considered “non-traditional” in the eyewear industry. Frames are designed to sit higher on the face and away from your cheeks, so they’re more comfortable for people with lower nose bridges or high cheekbones.
Materials: Cellulose acetate
100% UV protection
Felt Cute Sunglasses
A favorite among Instagrammers, Quay’s sunglasses are great for those looking for the trendiest styles with good quality and an accessible price point.
Pasque Aviator Sunglasses
Oakley might be known for its athletic designs, but the brand’s recreational styles should be noted, too. Frames can be styled for everyday wear, festival fashion, beach-ready protection, and everything in between.
Materials: Lightweight O-Matter frame
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