Pretty Peculiar — 30 Sunglasses that Capture the Season’s Fascination with Oddball Beauty
Talk about throwing shade! When it comes to sunglasses, this season’s styles are meant to be noticed, defying their functional purpose and instead prioritizing their role as fashion capital. Rich embellishments abound: resin flower appliqués, chain trimmings, neon beads, round ivory pearls, snakeskin trim, topaz stones, nailhead studs, chain mesh, tassel accents along the edges, and pavé-set crystals. Silhouettes venture beyond the normal parameters: the standard cat eye, aviator, butterfly, Jackie O.-inspired, and Wayfarer shapes. Acetate frames embrace prints ranging from vertical black-and-white stripes to tangerine floral prints, abstract rainbow-colored designs, and tie-dye motifs. The overarching mandate seems to be this: the more oddball and peculiar the overall effect, the better. Forget “adorkable,” these season’s frames are weird and wonderful, pretty and peculiar.
Check out 30 pairs of shades that are as quirky as they are stunning!
Prada Flower Square Sunglasses, $495. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Topshop Multi Cat Eye Sunglasses, $36. Available at US.Topshop.com
Linda Farrow x Erdem Erdem 2 Sunglasses, $405. Available at US.LindaFarrow.com
Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Floral Cat Eye Sunglasses, $490. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Quay Eyewear JA_CAN Striped Sunglasses, $40. Available at BoutiqueToYou.com
A-Morir Columbia Sunglasses, $400. Available at Store.A-Morir.com
Prada Linea Rossa PR 04PS Sunglasses, $430. Available at SolsticeSunglasses.com
Dior Croisette Sunglasses in Blue, $325. Available at Nordstrom.com
Cast Eyewear Legend on the Rocks Sunglasses, $240. Available at CastEyewear.com
A-Morir Lena Sunglasses, $320. Available at Store.A-Morir.com
Prada PR 60OS Sunglasses, $430. Available at Sunglasshut.com
Prabal Gurung x Linda Farrow Horn Sunglasses, $400. Available at PatriciaField.com
Dior Oversized Tie-Dye Print Sunglasses, $295. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Vintage Chanel Gold and Black Chain Sunglasses, $2800. Available at Depuis1924.com
Lanvin Mix-Pattern Horn Sunglasses, $475. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Linda Farrow x Prabal Gurung 11 Rimmed Aviator Sunglasses., $410 Available at US.LindaFarrow.com
Alexander McQueen Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses, $345. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Wildfox Granny Sunglasses, $179. Available at Nordstrom.com
Vintage Jean-Paul Gaultier Sunglasses, $1500. Available at Depuis1924.com
Fendi Wood Retro Cat’s Eye Sunglasses, $426. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com
Dior Demoiselle 1/S Sunglasses in Green, $490. Available at SolsticeSunglasses.com
Miu Miu Hexagonal Frame Sunglasses., $340. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
A-Morir Mitchell Sunglasses, $350. Available at Store.A-Morir.com
Marc Jacobs 502/S Sunglasses, $420. Available at SolsticeSunglasses.com
Spitfire Studio Tan Clip Sunglasses, $35. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Super Gals Sunglasses, $185. Available at IntermixOnline.com
Cast Eyewear Coco Flannel Sunglasses, $240. Available at CastEyewear.com
Karen Walker Harvest Sunglasses in Fluoro Pink, $264. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Jee Vice Fabulous Sunglasses in Green Silk, $360. Available at JeeVice.com
Illesteva Frieda Sunglasses in Olive, $200. Available at OpeningCeremony.com
