A staple pair of sunnies are a spring/ summer essential! Whatever your plans this season, a pair of sunglasses are the practical and stylish accessory that no summer outfit would be complete without.
Recently labels from Vogue Eyewear to Vivienne Westwood launched the ultimate spring/ summer eyewear drops. Featuring in a range of bold styles and colours, you’re destined to find that special pair of sunnies that you’ll struggle to part with once the summer ends.
Also inspiring our SS22 eyewear looks are our favourite celebrities. On Instagram stars like Paris Hilton are experimenting with all kinds of exciting eye-wear trends. Kendall Jenner channelled the noughties in her blue shield shades this week while Dua Lipa showed us how- to rock the mod look in daring rectangular shades.
To help you complete your summer wardrobe, we’ve mined our feeds for the best spring/ summer eyewear trends and drops that deserve a space in your vacation suitcase!
Hailey Bieber X Vogue Eyewear
Last week Hailey Bieber ticked off ‘become an entrepreneur’ from her to-do list as the model launched her first-ever sunshade collection in collaboration with Vogue Eyewear.
The model has always been a fan of slim, rectangular sunnies that complement her minimal and stripped back style, so it came as no surprise the star brought this smart/ casual memo to her own sunshade launch. Featuring 8 high-gloss, 90s inspired shades, the collection strives to bring customers the authentic ‘Hailey Bieber street style look’. As a fan of Dior and Gucci shades, Bieber is making her favoured designer eye look more accessible at just £84 a pair.
The collection doesn’t stray far from Vogue’s elegant fashion memo as all shades feature in traditional Vogish shades like ‘hunter green’ and ‘beige’. And, even if you’re not planning a vacation this season, Hailey ensures her collection has something for every occasion, including indoor glasses for a casual but sophisticated eyewear look.
Vivienne Westwood ‘Sun’ Eyewear
Combining a nostalgic flair with sports-inspired frames, Vivienne Westwood’s new sunshade drop in collaboration with Mondottica was produced to celebrate sunshades as an expression of our individuality.
In a recent Instagram campaign for the launch, models roamed the streets of Italy wearing colourful Vivienne Westwood attire and accessorised in oversized circular brown frames that were finished with the iconic Westwood spaceship logo.
The collection’s diverse identity ensures that customers are destined to find a pair of shades that reflects their individual persona. If mysterious and daring is your vibe this spring, Westwood’s dark-framed Marcello shades will complete a sultry look. Or if you’re seeking a colourful and fun spring/summer look, Westwood’s new Anouk shades are creative and futuristic! Shop here.
Chiara Ferragni Brand:
Launching just yesterday, entrepreneur and fashion expert Chiara Ferragni brought us her second sunglasses launch (and it may be the most vibrant sunshade drop to date). From neon green to sparkling pink, the collection of 14 styles features in chunky green to sultry black looks.
Chiara Ferragni’s label has always been an authentic reflection of her iconic front-row fashion week wear. After sparking the media’s attention for sporting neon green blazers and sparkling gowns on the streets of Paris, the fashion expert’s new launch brings us the opportunity to add a dash of bright Ferragni style to our own spring/ summer looks.
Priced at £138, these shades provide the classic ‘designer’ shades without the excessive price tag! Available now here.
Rectangle frames
Seeking a nostalgic mod- vibe to match your spring leather wear? Dua Lipa’s rectangular shades are the most daring accessory of the season. Compromising between oversized and slim sunglasses designs, these shades strike the perfect balance between minimalist and maximalist eyewear. Style the look with an all-black fit’ (as inspired by Dua) for a risque spring look!
Cat Eye Sunnies
A classic. This timeless frame was popularised in the 60s so it makes a perfect addition to our nostalgic summer outfits. Being worn by the likes of sunshade connoisseur, Paris Hilton, we doubt we will be saying goodbye to this traditional shade look anytime soon!
The style is available in a vast array of colours and patterns, from the classic black frame to leopard print, shop the best looks here:
Shield Shades
Shield shades are the unrivalled Y2K essential accessory. Just this week Kendall Jenner was spotted channelling her inner Paris Hilton on Instagram, donning light blue opaque sunnies with an ocean print mini-dress. But, Kendall isn’t the only Kardashian sister to favour the nostalgic accessory; Kim is notorious for posing on Instagram in a pair of alluring Balenciaga shield shades.
Whether you’re a fan of dainty sunshades or prefer to make a statement, shield sunnies feature in a wide array of styles, colours, and sizes so you’re destined to find a pair that match your vibe this season- here are some of our favourites:
Heartshaped sunnies
Designers are feeling the love this season as labels from Saint Laurant to Moschino reimagine traditional oversized shades in a fun and funky heart-shaped design. The designs are available in a range of shades- stick to pink for a playful love heart look or purchase in black for a seductive style.
The heart-shaped look has recently been spotted on celebs like Beatrice Vendramin as she sported Moschino’s blue sunglasses with leather gloves and a purple padded jacket on Instagram last week. The star showed us the potential of these shades to complete the ultimate fun-loving look.
Words by Olivia Booth
Photo Credits: Moschino Instagram
