Friends, the time to retire your tiny sunglasses is nigh. Bold, dramatic sunglasses are on the up and up for spring. At Celine’s and Gucci’s S/S 26 shows, we saw oversize, vintage-inspired frames à la Jackie O. Think extra-large circle-shaped lenses and aviators. The sentiment of more is more could be seen at Balenciaga and Margiela, too; their takes went in a decidedly futuristic direction. Balenciaga’s sunglasses were particularly out of this world, with one butterfly-shaped pair extending way above the model’s eyebrows and below the cheekbones. Strange, exaggerated shapes and lens colors that span the rainbow also fit the bill.
Sunglasses have always been a “personality” accessory. Whether you’re running around in gym clothes or jeans and a T-shirt, your eyewear is an opportunity to communicate the style you feel most aligned with. If you find yourself tiring of minimal, '90s-inspired frames after several seasons with them at the forefront, a pair of dramatic sunglasses could very well be where it’s at for you this spring. You might be channeling your kooky aunt, but whose to say she wasn’t on to something?
Urban Outfitters is my secret site for great, affordable sunglasses.
These are so fun.
You can never go wrong with a green lens and tortoiseshell frame.
An exaggerated cat-eye shape always brings the drama.
This designer is new to me, and I think her collection of aviators are stellar.
Maroon me!
Jagged little pill, meet jagged little frame.
Not for the faint of heart.
The name says it all.
An oversize version of the original.
Cool, cool, cool.
The love these ruby red lenses.
Christopher Esber makes the best sunglasses. These are almost sold out.
A little buggy but with a lot of flair.
Flat-top heaven.
Loewe knows a thing or two about dramatic sunglasses.
A good price for Gucci frames.
Future perfect.
Channeling Jackie O.
Love this blue lens.
A thing of beauty.
For the days you'd like to remain incognito.
Loewe's sunglasses are unmatched.
These are dead stock and have never been worn.