The Chanel Sunglasses I See NYC's Best-Dressed Residents Wearing All Over Town

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I get fashion inspiration from the streets of NYC as much as I do from my social media feed—the difference is that one is less curated and more about personal style. Can you guess which one? Whether it's the polished residents of the Upper East Side or the Gen Z Lower East Siders with a knack for sourcing cool designer pieces, the one accessory I spot all over the city is a pair of Chanel sunglasses. The brand has styles that range from classic cat-eye and square shapes to more of-the-moment styles like oval and rectangle. No matter your preference, there's a pair below that will help you create your signature style. Plus, they're a great gift if you're ready to check a few things off your holiday shopping list.

Uptown Styles

I have no skin in the game when it comes to living uptown vs. downtown (I live in Brooklyn), but I did spot my favorite Chanel eyewear styles uptown. Timeless can be an overused descriptor for fashion items, but there's simply no better adjective for these sunglasses. They will live in your closet for decades to come.

Downtown Styles

I equate downtown with a younger, funkier vibe, and the eyewear shopped out below captures that perfectly. Gen Z has been loving oversize frames, colored lenses, and more angular shapes. These are the ones I've seen most below 14th Street.

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Natalie Gray Herder
Natalie Gray Herder
Senior Editor, Branded Content

Natalie Gray Herder is a Senior Editor on the branded content team at Who What Wear. Originally from Los Angeles, Natalie decided to make the move to NYC after graduating from Loyola Marymount University in 2019. She is an avid researcher, reader, and explorer in and out of the office. She is inspired by the street style of her fellow New Yorkers and her laid-back roots in California.