WEAR SUNGLASSES
Sunglasses are an essential accessory in summer for their ability to exalt any outfit or style. This year, eyewear fashion will be sustainable and vintage, especially from the 1970s and 2000s, made with innovative materials and sporting new shapes and new colors.
OVERSIZED sunglasses, with frames that cover the whole face, have been all the rage in the 2022 Spring-Summer collections. “Shielding” a portion of your face behind huge sunglasses lends an air mystery and allure, and you can add a touch of class with gradient colors and flowing lines.
Gucci has come out with an oversized model featuring yellow, mother-of-pearl bio-acetate. These square-framed sunglasses hearken back to the style of the 60s and 70s. The wide temples bear the name of the fashion house, and the gradient-brown lenses complete the retro look.
CAT-EYE and BUTTERFLYmodels are always in fashion, a favorite of Hollywood stars of the 50s and 60s. Extreme shapes paired with innovative colors and detailing bring these classic frames into the modern age.
Cat-eye acetate models in both classic styles, such as black and tortoise-shell, and bold colors like honey-yellow, purple, and bright green.
One of the most iconic models of the latest Dior summer collection is the Miss Dior B1U, which features an elegant, butterfly frame, a modern interpretation of the classic bifurcated design of the 1950s. The original, ultra-thin gold frames pair perfectly with lenses in a range of colors.
The real revolution, though, lies in the colors, moving past the classic black and tortoise-shell to also offer bold, playful pastels. COLOR is always a hot topic for spring and summer, such as sunglasses plucked right out of the 2000s sporting super-colorful lenses and frames in yellow, purple, pink, orange, and more.
Valentino has gone with Very Peri (Pantone Color of the Year 2022) for its iconic eyewear.
Swarovski, too, is offering up bold colors with this pair of sunglasses featuring distinctive crystal detailing. The matching color of the lenses infuses the wearer with a sense of bliss.
Bold colors are also the order of the day for the super-colorful frames of these CELINE sunglasses, paired with lenses tinted in more traditional colors.
SHIELDS are an ever-popular choice, whether you prefer softer, more sophisticated lines than in years past or something a little more creative. Perfect for either a casual or more sophisticated look, this type of eyewear is particularly popular for sports, but is also great for street fashion or paired with a trendy business look.
Shield sunglasses provide maximum protection from the sun’s rays, and mirror lenses are back with a vengeance with silver and gold finishes.
One iconic model is Fendi’s new DISCO eyewear. The metal frame creates a shield effect and looks great with either solid or gradient-color lenses and temples. The 80s-style logo and mirror finish make these sunglasses a must-have for the summer season.
Another fashion revival comes in the form of GEOMETRIC eyewear. These trendy sunglasses range from small, minimalist rectangular frames in 1990s Matrix style to square, hexagonal, oval, or even diamond-shaped frames.
Balenciaga’s Bat Rectangle sunglasses in black, injected bio-nylon with gray lenses are just one of the many styles in the Red Carpet Summer 22 collection.
Kartell, a renowned designer of plastic furniture and other interior design features, has also put out a line of sunglasses, such as the model Lamina, which features overlapping shapes and thicknesses that mimic Kartell’s iconic furnishings and show off the brand’s distinctive production techniques.
OVAL eyewear is one of the coolest styles for summer 2022. The trendiest models are the colorful sunglasses in acetate by Salvatore Ferragamo, featuring thick, lightweight temples sporting the classic Ferragamo logo in gilded metal.
Another model that has been flying off the shelves is by the influencer Chiara Ferragni, an explosion of bold, charismatic color.
To always be up on the latest trends, this summer we recommend pairing your sunglasses with a cool chain or strap! The most popular styles are those with beads in bold or natural colors that you can customize with words or fun flowers and fruits!
The major brands, too, are coming out with chains and straps for their iconic eyewear. Gucci, for example, has a bold black chain in resin, while Fendi and Chanel have gone with precious metals and logo charms.
At times, though, we forget that sunglasses must first protect our eyes from the sun’s rays, which is more important than how we look when we’re wearing them. This is why, when choosing a pair of sunglasses, we must first look to the quality of the lenses. In other words, quality sunglasses offer a combination of functionality and style.