The Find: 12 statement-making shades for the summer
The Find: 12 statement-making shades for the summer
Shielding your eyes from the sun doesn’t have to be a subtle practice. This season’s sunglasses are bolder than ever, showing off reflective lenses, funky shapes and detailed embellishments. We selected some our favourite frames—translucent rose, oversized leopard-print and retro cat-eye—that’ll have you ditching those well-worn Ray-Bans. Here, 12 pairs of sunglasses that are guaranteed to make a stylish statement this summer.
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- One of our favourite eyewear trends this season is translucent frames. We like the slight opaqueness of this pair from <strong>Sun Buddies</strong><em>.</em> <em>$210, <a href="https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/women/product/sun-buddies/white-smokey-type-2-sunglasses/1137403" target="_blank">ssense.com</a></em>
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- <strong>Thierry Lasry'</strong>s handcrafted two-tone shades are another great translucent look. <em>$630, <a href="https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/women/product/thierry-lasry/emerald-green-cateye-joyridy-sunglasses/1174763" target="_blank">ssense.com</a></em>
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- Wannabe artists will love these minimalist, unisex shades from Danish designer <strong>Han Kjøbenhavn</strong>, which lend an intellectual, creative vibe. <em>$209, available at <a href="http://www.shopelevator.com/products/han-kjobenhavn-sunglasses-doc-black" target="_blank">shopelevator.com</a></em>
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- Bright blue lenses are a warm-weather update to a classic look. <em>$225, <a href="http://www.intermixonline.com/product/illesteva+leonard+mirrored+lense+sunglasses-+tortoise.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search&" target="_blank">intermixonline.com</a></em>
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- Italian label <strong>Bob Sdrunk</strong> puts a a mod twist on '60s-inspired flower power with these circular sunglasses. <em>$325, available at Holt Renfrew locations</em>
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- Here, <strong>Le Specs</strong> contrasts retro polka dots against a futuristic reflective lens.<em> $81, available at <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/womens-accessories/products/neo-noir#white" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></em>
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- Summer will certainly be rosier from behind these <strong>Karen Walker</strong>'s cat-eye shades. <em>$325, available at <a href="http://visitzane.com/collections/womens-accessories/products/starburst#pink" target="_blank">visitzane.com</a></em>
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- LA brand <strong>Dita</strong>, whose sunglasses are inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age, has a big celeb following. Get the vintage starlet look in these round frames with a delicate winged accent. <em>$494, available at Spectacle, 752 Queen St. W., 416-603-0123</em>
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- LA-based eyewear designer <strong>Jacques Marie Mage</strong> has just landed in Toronto, bringing its vibrant specs and shades to Yonge and St. Clair. We're partial to this pair of hot-pink power frames. <em>$861, available at Kaltenbock Opticians, 1650 Yonge St., 416-921-2334</em>
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- A lavender leopard print livens up this handcrafted <strong>Cutler and Gross</strong> model—which would be a perfect match with this season's pastel hair tones. <em>$565, <a href="http://shop.cutlerandgross.com/collection/Sunglasses/1181-Party-Leopard/" target="_blank">cutlerandgross.com</a></em>
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- Shades from <strong>Illesteva</strong>'s new eco-friendly collection are made from sustainable resources and 100 per cent biodegradable. (They're also seriously attention-grabbing.)<em> USD$230, <a href="http://illesteva.com/shop/frieda-eco-cream-marble-with-green-mirrored-lenses/" target="_blank">illesteva.com</a></em>
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- The ultimate in luxe eyewear, Brit designer <strong>Anna-Karin Karlsson'</strong>s embellished frames are bona fide works of art. <em>$655, available at Gilding the Lily, 47 Tank House Ln., 416-360-5459</em>
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Shielding your eyes from the sun doesn't have to be a subtle practice. This season's sunglasses are bolder than ever, showing off reflective lenses, funky shapes and detailed embellishments. We selected some our favourite frames—translucent rose, oversized leopard-print and retro cat-eye—that'll have you ditching those well-worn Ray-Bans. Here, 12 pairs of sunglasses that are guaranteed to make a stylish statement this summer.
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I’m surprised there was nothing in this list from Guild Eyewear – they are a Toronto-based studio that 3D prints their glasses and they have some really fun pieces. http://www.guildeyewear.com