This Year’s Best Sunglasses
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This Year’s Best Sunglasses

Fancy some new shades for summer? We can help with that. Here are the pairs we rate across three distinct styles – each with their own merits…

All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products.

Aviator-Style Silver-Tone & Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, £330 | Tom Ford Eyewear
Aviator-Style Silver-Tone & Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, £330 | Tom Ford Eyewear

Aviator

Aviators have transcended their military origins to become a timeless classic. There’s a reason for this: their lightweight frames and teardrop lenses mean they look good on pretty much all face shapes – and pair well with everything from linen suits and shirts to simple tees.

GV Speed Aviator-Style Metal Sunglasses

Givenchy Eyewear
£190

Metaphor Sunglasses

Le Specs
£68.82

Aviator Sunglasses

Massimo Dutti
£69.95

Reynold Aviator-Style Titanium Sunglasses

Jacques Marie Mage
£910

Aviator Mirror Sunglasses

Ray-Ban
£221

NeoDior RU Aviator-Style Gold-Tone Sunglasses

Dior Eyewear
£510

Beaulieu Sunglasses

Monc
£260

PO1004S Sunglasses

Persol
£126.50  (were £253)
Komono Liam Sunglasses, £59 | ARKET
Komono Liam Sunglasses, £59 | ARKET

Round

Round glasses are almost universally flattering, but they’re especially good at softening more angular faces. Contemporary preppy styles work best with laid-back separates like oversized sweatshirts, denim shirts and bomber jackets. 

D-Frame Sunglasses

COS
£65

Tortoise Acetate Blake Sunglasses

Drake's
£245

Chauen Sunglasses

Meller
£49

Round-Frame Silver-Tone Sunglasses

Celine Homme
£330

The Coolio Icons Sunglasses

Jimmy Fairly
£135

Monty Sunglasses

Ace & Tate
£125

Smendrik Sunglasses

Moscot
£335

Cubitts Herbrand Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Mr P.
£175

Square

Square frames are that bit more fashion forward, meaning they’re good for adding an edge to classic looks. Black can be quite heavy; for a softer look, consider dark brown or tortoiseshell depending on your skin tone. For rounder faces, chunky frames add structure and look cool with blazers, shackets or simple crewneck jumpers.

Hudson Sunglasses

Ace & Tate
£125

Dax D-Frame Tortoishell Acetate Sunglasses

Tom Ford Eyewear
£270

Ampton Bold Sunglasses

Cubitts
£150

Elixir Whiskey Polarised Sunglasses

Le Specs
£60.22

Kevyn Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Tom Ford Eyewear
£315

Ampton Bold Sunglasses

Cubitts
£125

PO3272S Sunglasses

Persol
£287

Heritage Square Frame Sunglasses

Dunhill
£350
D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £185 | Saint Laurent Eyewear
D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £185 | Saint Laurent Eyewear

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