Since the American army commissioned the manufacture of glasses to protect the eyes of its fighter pilots in 1930, sunglasses have been conquering markets and adapting to fashion trends. Today they are one of the accessories that best define style. In brown, black, with polarized lenses, transparent… they are never enough and any excuse is good to treat yourself.
Los lovers of classic models, which opt for the most daring. In 2022, square frames are making a comeback force. This is a careful selection of the trending sunglasses of the 2022 season that can be found both on the brands’ websites and on websites specialized or in department stores.
Jacques Marie Mage, 675 euros
Christened the Molino 55 model, these glasses revolutionized style at the last festival Cannesand have been the object of desire ever since Austin Butler, the actor who plays the king of rock in the film Elvis, appeared wearing them. Made from acetate with a tortoiseshell and gold print, they are the best way to elevate any look.
Celine, 280 euros
Celine’s Black Frame 04 model, with its lenses squarecontinues to be a trend, since last year when Timothée Chalamet appeared with them at the Cannes Film Festival. Monochromaticmade of black or tortoiseshell acetate, with a rectangular frame and smoked lenses, they have 100% protection against UVA and UBV rays.
Eyewear by David Beckham, 226 euros
After almost 20 years as a style icon, David Beckham has finally got his own sunglasses. They have square acetate frames and can be found in black or tortoiseshell, although the latter only in limited edition.For all occasions and they adapt to any look.
Yves Saint Laurent, 305 euros
Made in Italy, with a rounded design, they have nylon lenses and temples with the signature print. Their frame is 100% acetate and has UVA/UVB protection. They can be found in three colors: yellow, green and black. The frame is compatible with prescription glasses.
Hawkers, 44,99 euros
The One model is the brand’s most iconic design. This black model from the collection Made in Spain It is made of carbon fiber, with a matte effect. It has polarized mirror lenses, green-blue color and is a unisex model.
Starlite by Alexander Sanz, 89.90 euros
The As model, designed by Alejandro Sanz, for sale on the Starlite website, can be found with black mount and silver or round lenses with metal frames and acetate tips. The lenses are polarized and offer 100% sun protection. They come in one size and are unisex.
Lacoste, 129.90 euros
Sporty and for very casual looks dynamicThe Roland Garros glasses have a rectangular plastic frame. One temple has the brand name and the other the model. You can find them in Tortoise 240, Dark Tortoise 242 or Blue 400. It’s up to you.
Tommy Hilfiger, 145 euros
Rectangular and with thick frames, this new model in Havana, in one size, has a UV3 index that absorbs between 57 and 82 percent of ultraviolet rays, and is perfect for sailing or for use when it is very sunny. Made from recycled acetate, they perfectly recreate a vintage look.
Persol, 290 euros
The 714 was the first folding glasses model in history. Designed in the 60s in the shape of a pilot glassesit had to be an actor, Steve McQueen, who made them iconic through unforgettable films like The Thomas Crown Affair, The Mans or The Escape... This model 714 in Havana colour, with polarised crystal lenses and acetate frame is a work of art. The colour of the lens can be found in green or gradient brown and the frame in black, tortoiseshell and Havana.
Guess, 115 euros
Metal and plastic model, with acetate rods and logoThe black version has grey temples and grey lenses. The blue version has blue temples and smoky blue lenses. This model offers excellent protection against UVA and UVB rays and is particularly suited to oval or inverted triangle faces.
Jack and Jones, 19,99
Classic style sunglasses, in one size. Made of 70% plastic and 30% brass. In black, Black Bean is ideal for young people of all ages.
Emporio Armani, 145 euros
The Pantos model, in anthracite, is an extra-large model with a nylon fibre frame. The frame material is matte black nylon and the lenses are grey plastic. The nose pads are adjustable.
Rayban aviator, 145 euros
In 1986, sales of aviator sunglasses shot up by 40 percent after Tom Cruise wore them at the premiere of Top Gun. This summer, after the success of Top Gun: Maverick, the model is back in full force. Its teardrop shape flatters all face types and the metal frame It goes perfectly with any casual look. And like Tom Cruise himself, neither he nor his success age.
Tom Ford, 295 euros
After the premiere of Top gun Maverick, aviator glasses are back in fashion, in gold metal, and of course also in Tom FordThey are perfect in gold color, with green nylon lenses, and ultra protective thanks to their category 3 filter.
Gucci, 190 euros
Round and with the brand detail on the temple, they are very innovative. They can be found in brown with green lenses. They are made with category 3 solar filter. The model is GG0747S.
Row, 73 euros
For tremendous looks sportsThese Fila sunglasses are polarized. They are Matt Black on the frame, Smoke Mirror on the lenses and red on the temples. It is the SF9331 U28P model.
Dolce Gabbana, 220 euros
This model, the DG Crossed by Dolce Gabbana, is a hit thanks to its very personal style and the sensational campaign starring none other than Jennifer Lopez and model David Gandy. With black nylon fibre frames and temples and dark grey lenses, the glasses bear the brand’s logo on the bridge. They are 100% Solar protection and they are unisex glasses that convey the strong personality of their ambassadors.
Massimo Dutti, 59,50 euros
These are sunglasses with a metal frame in black and silver. They have polarized lenses with 100% sun protection and UVIII filter. One size fits most.
Dior, 450 euros
Rectangular sunglasses with Dior Oblique motif in brown tortoiseshell effect. These glasses are the DiorBlackSuit XL S1L model and are made of acetate. The lenses are blue and feature the CD signature engraved on the extra-large hinge. The filter is category 3. They are compatible with prescription lenses. Reference: STXLS1ITR_91B0
Loewe, 270 euros
Thin and flat, the frame colour is Shiny Black and the lens colour is Smoke. They are made in Italy from acetate and are super light, weighing 0.036 kg. They can also be found in dark Havana and powder sage, almost khaki green.
Balenciaga, 355 euros
Swift Oval model. The logo is laser engraved on the right lens and on the left temple. Both these and their Rectangle sisters, which Justin Bieber incorporated into his style on his last tour, making them a must-have, are some of the most coveted objects of this season. Even David Cronenberg himself went on stage at the last Cannes Film Festival to collect his award with a similar model, the Julbo explorer 2.0, specially designed for mountaineers. The Swift Oval are made of black nylon, weigh 37 grams and are made in Japan.
Louis Vuitton, 425 euros
Perfect to go with any outfit, this model is the LV Rise Round, in black, and stands out for its classic and elegant design. It is inspired by the cool tones of its latest leather capsule collection and bears the Louis Vuitton logo engraved carefully on the temple. The frame is made of acetate, with black lenses and silver-coloured metal temples.
D’Squared, 179 euros
The Icon Red Sunglasses are rectangular in shape and feature acetate frames with the Icon lettering engraved on the temple. This design is made in China from 100% acetate.