5 Sunglasses Trends Worth Knowing, Plus the Brands Fashion People Like

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That perfect pair of sunglasses is often the finishing touch to a flawless ensemble. Sure, you may have a pair or two in your offering, but there are a smattering of new silhouettes out there that we thought might pique your interest if you’re looking for something fresh to mix into your rotation. To highlight some of our favorites, we decided to break it down by the sunglasses trends that are particularly noteworthy right now.

Below you’ll uncover a few of the looks that matter at the moment. We’re talking everything from trendier classic shapes to more statement-making vibes if that’s more your speed. You’ll also notice a range of labels highlighted as well to showcase the trends in question. These are the sunglasses brands (Ray-Ban, Saint Laurent, Burberry, Prada, Celine, and so on) that fashion people seem to gravitate towards on the regular. With all that in mind, keep scrolling for the 2021 sunglasses edit.

1. Oversize Sunglasses

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While those smaller frames that have been popular over the last few seasons are still around, there will also be a return of those '70s-inspired oversize sunglasses as well to make a statement.

2. Angular Sunglasses

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For an instantly chic vibe, consider a pair of angular-shaped or cat-eye shades—especially no-fail black sunglasses. 

3. Flat-Top Shield Sunglasses

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In the same vein as the general oversize trend comes the shield silhouette with the flat top. Bold and sleek.

4. Square Sunglasses

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Okay, square sunglasses may not be categorically a trend, per se, but it's a classic silhouette that will continue to shine in the spotlight for 2021.

5. Colorful Sunglasses

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Clearly those styles in neutral hues are noteworthy, but fun sunglasses in unexpected colors could also be of interest to complete a playful vibe.

Next, check out more stylish sunnies.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.