Great to protect your peepers from the glaring sun, sunglasses also work to enhance your appearance, and what’s more, they’re the perfect accessory to go incognito with.
The latter explains why sunglasses are the favourite accessory among celebrities, alongside caps, since these help them to escape the prying eyes of paparazzi in one way or another.
In our kind of weather where the sun smiles upon us every day, wearing shades is a must, and thankfully, there is a variety of designs to choose from.
No longer confined to the ubiquitous Jackie-O-style, aviators a la Tom Cruise in Top Gun, or sharp, minimalist shades like Keanu Reeves’ in The Matrix, today’s sunglasses offer an abundance of designs in terms of shape and lens colour.
One of the most talked-about now is luxury South Korean eyewear brand, Gentle Monster, which recently opened its flagship store at The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur.
Among the standout pieces include a light yellow pair worn by model Cyii Cheng, and a black design with lightly-tinted lenses seen on entrepreneur Kittie Yiyi during the store’s grand launch.
Louis Vuitton has LV Signature, a contemporary collection of timeless sunglasses designed for men.
Crafted from lightweight materials, the shades exhibit subtle yet distinctive details that pay homage to the Maison’s legacy in trunk-making.
The Spring 2023 collection showcases two shapes, round and square, available in either acetate or metal. Each style incorporates the iconic “LV” initials, engraved in metal on the hinges.
We’re loving a silver-toned metal sunglasses by Tiffany & Co, seen on singer Ariana Grande at the 2023 Wimbledon Tennis Championships men’s final in London.
Beyond their intriguing squarish shape, it’s the green lenses that truly capture our attention – absolutely unique.
Equally unusual is Tom Ford’s Lorna, which stands out with its blend of trendy appeal and sporty mask-type design. The distinctive aerodynamic frame, coupled with a wrapping front featuring a leather insert, defines this accessory as a bold and stylish statement piece.
Sunglasses can also totally level up your evening look for some serious glam vibes.
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Case in point: at this year’s Met Gala in New York, Finneas, the American singer-songwriter, rocked the scene with a pair of Double C de Cartier sunglasses, complete with cool gradient grey lenses.
If you’re aiming for a show-stopping statement, take a cue from Pharrell Williams.
The rap star sported a pair of one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co heart- shaped glasses in 18K gold, adorned with 47 round brilliant cut diamonds and 32 baguettes – amounting to a dazzling total of over 24 carats.
He flaunted the extravagant eyewear at the recent Louis Vuitton Menswear Pre-Fall 2024 show in Hong Kong. Now that’s what you call eye-catching!
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