Best for an Updated Vintage Look
Elisa Johnson Jeannie 54mm Oval Sunglasses
Best for an Updated Vintage Look
Elisa Johnson 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
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
Best for Main Characteres
Lapima Antonia Oversize-Frame Sunglasses
Best for Main Characteres
Lapima 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
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Best for Minimalist Beach Vibes
Maui Jim Makaha Polarized Rimless Sunglasses
Best for Minimalist Beach Vibes
Maui Jim 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
Best for Luxury Frames
Jacques Marie Mage Silverton Aviator Sunglasses
Best for Luxury Frames
Jacques Marie Mage 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
Best for Style Variety
Linda Farrow Linda Farrow Alexis Sunglasses
Best for Style Variety
Linda Farrow 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
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Best for Sleek Style
Lexxola Black Lulu Sunglasses
Best for Sleek Style
Lexxola 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
Best for Street Style
Gentle Monster Mass Tinted Sunglasses
Best for Street Style
Gentle Monster 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
Best for Kooky Style
Poppy Lissiman Cloudy Sunglasses
Best for Kooky Style
Poppy Lissiman 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
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Best for High Quality
Akoni Square-Frame Sunglasses
Best for High Quality
Akoni 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
Best for Classic Style
Dita Eyewear Moddict Pilot Frame Sunglasses
Best for Classic Style
Dita Eyewear 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
Best for an Editorial Look
Port Tanger Black Summa Sunglasses
Best for an Editorial Look
Port Tanger 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
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Best for Original Design
Etnia Barcelona Ritmo Sunglasses
Best for Original Design
Etnia Barcelona 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
Best for French Style
Vuarnet Ridge Sunglasses
Best for French Style
Vuarnet Ridge Sunglasses
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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
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Best for Earth-Friendly Materials
Ahlem Grenelle Sunglasses
Best for Earth-Friendly Materials
Ahlem 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
Best for Effortless Design
Garrett Leight Morningside Sun Glasses
Best for Effortless Design
Garrett Leight 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
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
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Best for Anywhere, Anytime
Oakley Pasque Aviator Sunglasses
Best for Anywhere, Anytime
Oakley 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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