7 Striking Design Sunglasses To Stand Out From The Crowd

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Jacques Marie Mage ‘Yves’

A name in the ultra-premium eyewear segment that needs no introduction, Jacques Marie Mage has done it again — “it” being crafting the most cinematic eyewear in the game — with these Yves frames.

Made in a minuscule batch of 250 numbered editions, this marbled-black design will add a dose of sleazy 70s panache to even the most demure outfit.

Paloceras ‘Pebble’

If you’ve ever wondered what Barcelona’s Sagrada Família might look like worn on one’s face (just us?) Paloceras has you covered.

The “tech-infused” eyewear specialist’s Pebble frames sport a bulbous, almost organic shape, which is made possible by blending together two layers of pistachio-green acetate.

Mykita ‘Ferlo’

An ode to German engineering, Mykita’s ‘Ferlo’ is a hybrid frame, consisting of circular stainless steel and its proprietary Mylon material.

Lighter and more durable than their acetate cousins, these espouse a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic– whether in the paddock or halls of Berghain

Chimi ’05’ (Indigo)

This large, squared silhouette by Chimi is ripe for eyewear enthusiasts who are equally keen on net zero emissions. Each pair is made using material that carries one-third the carbon footprint of traditional acetate, owing to a composition that is 42% wood cellulose and 28% recycled plastic.

One man’s trash, indeed..

Ahlem ‘Magenta’ (Smoked Grey Gradient)

Rectilinear forms and beefy volumes imbue the Magenta withits bold, inquiring aesthetic. Designed by LA-based Ahlem, this example is made in a petroleum-grey Parisian acetate with 22k gold-plated steel hardware with nylon lenses.

How good is the tonal “staircase” polishing used on the front of the frame?

Sun Buddies ‘Junior Jr’ (Lost Woods)

Make like your favourite fashionisto on TikTok with these Junior Jr glasses from Sun Buddies.

The cult Scandi label is among a handful of brands still offering premium eyewear for under $300: think Mazzucchelli acetate, Carl Zeiss lenses and, to attach each arm, a seven-bar hinge.

District Vision ‘Kazu’ Tourer

These Japanese-made sunnies are inspired by 60s alpine style — and built for the speed of the modern world.

Perfect for active outdoorsy types, the Kazu features a shielded frame and rubberised contact points, along with an innovative Earth Vision lens engineered to block out all UVA/UVB rays. Neat.

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