SAVVY SUNGLASSES YOU CAN WEAR THESE STYLISH SUNGLASSES ALL DAY LONG

BY BECCA HENSLEY

ATTENTION GRABBERS, STYLE TRANSFORMERS, ANONYMITY TOOLS, STATEMENT MAKERS, and sun shaders, sunglasses–it seems–have a plethora of purposes in our lives. Whether you wear them to hide from humanity, to mimic an icon, or to keep your eyes safe from UVA and UVB rays, sunglasses reign as our nonpareil accessory. Here are some to add to your collection.

Ava by CC Eyewear has a black cheetah print with hints of blue, presented in a retro round shape and keyhole bridge–perfect for a wine tasting event in Napa or a ramble through the art museum. San Francisco-based CC Eyewear makes custom readers, blue light glasses, and sunglasses in plant-based frames that brim with style. Founded by Jennifer Farrelly and designed by a fashion veteran from Prada and former Head of Product at Warby Parker, the fashion-forward company offers luxurious eyewear at affordable prices. $100 cceyewear.com

Filipe in citron by Paradigm Eyewear bedazzles with its trippy poise and worldly savoir faire. The colorful lenses flow in curves that don’t quite fit the sunglass shape—purposeful and funky. The lemony-green hue will turn heads. $185 paradigmeyewear.com

1. LOUIS VUITTON

LV signature square-round sunglasses by Louis Vuitton

Men’s boast understated beau monde brash with light blue acetate frames, a unique square-round shape, blue lenses, and signature engraving. They feature 100 percent UV protection. $520 louisvuitton.com

2. GARRETT LEIGHT

Retro Biggie by Venice Beach’s Garrett Leight California Optical is an undaunted, charismatic silhouette for lovers of vintage chic. In sturdy acetate, the glasses come in three colors. $385

3. LU GOLDIE

Aurélie in satin by Lu Goldie are divinely boundary-breaking with an unapologetic 1990’s cachet. Looking like a mosaic of gleaming Murano glass, they feature the brand’s signature gold braiding and come with a lovely protective pouch. For every purchase, a tree is planted. $179 lugoldie.com

4. VERA WANG

Vera Wang knows how to make party perfect glasses. Audacious Camille is the perfect combination of acetate, metal, and jewelry embellishments. As seen on Heidi Klum! $303 baxterandbonny.com

5. AMERICAN OPTICAL

Saratoga tortoise sunglasses by American Optical stand out as a red-white-and-blue classic, perfect for Fourth of July fêtes. These tortoise sunglasses went underground for decades, but they’re back—better than ever. Famously worn by President John F. Kennedy, the revived mainstay has green, polarized, impact resistant, nylon sun lenses. $255 aoeyewear.com

6. RAY BAN

Gold gradient brown by Ray Ban 3699 is the king of cool. These sculpted metal-framed Ray Bans strut into any room like the most popular kid on campus. Touting themselves as an elevated basic, these glasses go way beyond basic to be essential. $166 rayban.com sunglasshut.com

7. EMBER NICHE

The Dru in “Mountaintop Green” by Ember Niche sets an instantly artsy mood with its quirky, transparent green acetate frame and 15 percent tinted green lenses. Inspired by cartoons and the lush forests of South America, these glasses were envisioned in New York City by Ember Niche founders Timothy Campbell and Jarrett Raghnal. $225 emberniche.com

8. RANDOLPH

50th Anniversary Concorde by Randolph celebrates five decades with a limited edition silhouette prime for sailing on your yacht or seeking out the Big Five in Kenya. A skillfully handcrafted objet d’art with a timeless 23-karat gold frame finish and SkyTec™ glass “American Gray” lenses exude elegance and savvy. You’ll cherish the limited edition 50th anniversary collector’s box set complete with cognac case with 50th anniversary logo, cleaning cloth, travel journal, and more. $549 randolph.com

9. BURBERRY

Marianne cat eye sunglasses by Burberry have a reimagined heyday shape. They’re sexy and as daring as Catwoman on the prowl. Watch out, Batman! Look for the studded logo inspired by signature Burberry jewelry, a fashionista’s dream. $335 sunglasshut.com burberry.com

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- STEVE DIMOPOULOS, MINISTER FOR TOURISM, SPORT, AND MAJOR EVENTS