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Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun, but they are also a statement of style, the final touch on a look. “This summer, seize every moment to make a statement. Whether cruising on a boat or gracing an outdoor wedding, let these frames be your steadfast companions, keeping you stylish throughout the season,” says Heather Feldman, head of content and storytelling at Sunglass Hut, the international retailer of sunglasses and sunglass accessories speaking on summer trends.
Feldman highlighted a few trends to watch this summer including shields which, “offer additional sun protection while polarization is great for the water because it blocks the glare and enhances the clarity of your vision while seeing object”; and oversize frames, “they’re your styles megaphone,” she said. “Vibrant colors and daring lenses elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary, letting you shine with confidence and individuality.”
If trends aren’t the thing there are plenty of classics to pull from too, wayfarer shapes, tortoise and black, frames that will look good season after season and the designer sunglass market is vast, and growing.
The recent Vision Expo East trade show saw more than 450 exhibitors showcasing the latest in innovation, technology and, of course, trends. As the market grows there are a wide mix of brands that hit trends, without hitting the wallet, too hard. Here frames all priced under $100 that keep it classic and trendy.
Marc Jacobs Cat Eye Sunglasses
Polaroid Sunglasses
Privé Revaux Flossy Sunglasses
Arnette Frambuesa Sunglasses
