Sunglasses
IF EYES CAN TALK, EYEWEAR CAN TALK A LOT LOUDER. OUR RESIDENT STYLE
GURU DOLES OUT SOME GOOD-NATURED ADVICE TO FLAUNT THE RIGHT STATEMENT THIS SEASON....
Come summer and out come the sunglasses. Sunglasses, aka shades, are no longer
just a device to protect your eyes from UV rays. They are now a part of high
fashion - a much flaunted fashion accessory. To be really honest, the question
now is not what to-wear but what style to wear? Shades have always been about
personal style. So, what's cool this season? Well, you must have noticed - retro
frames are in. Every style from the past has been dug out, recycled and presented
with a neo-urban chic. Be it the police style aviators from the 705 or the chunky
plastic shades straight out of the 80s films, old is what 'the new look' is
all about. To help you hide your eyes from the sun with a dash of cool, here
is a brief of the different styles and frames that are in this season:.
SQUARE, BOLD PLASTIC FRAMES
These Burberry sunglasses are a modern take classi fame style. You can wear
the ones that have slightly translucent lenses and a very bold shape. The more
retro they look, the better, so don't go for sleek shapes. Hunt for sunglasses
from Ray-Ban, which has also revitalised retro styles this season.
GEOMETRICS The '60s are back and so are the sunglasses from
that memorable decade. With the clever use of square-yet-modern shapes, these
sunglasses work well with linen suits and peppy, relaxed styles. The best creative,
geometric frames come from Louis Vuitton, with bold checkerboard patterns and
logo designs.
THE WAYFARER STYLE Well, it's not a new style, but the traditional
Ray-Ban shades are growing in popularity. The Wayfarer works with anything,
from light summer suits to white jeans and it's an undeniable classic
DETAILED FRAMES from the past are back again. Leather is hot
right now, so prepare yourself for a little cowboy-style tooling. Best worn
with your favourite jeans and tees, these detailed frames have rugged appeal.
Try yours in red this season, or plain black to complement anything you choose
to wear.
THE AVIATORS have slimmed down and now have true urban appeal.
Many versions have smoothed the nose bridge above the eyes into an all-in-one
frame, while others have a boxier shape than the traditional, rounded lenses.
While aviators flatter heart-shaped faces the best, you'll be able to find one
that flatters you, with all these new versions.
PICK YOUR COLOUR Try bright white frames or even one of the
new coloured lenses to update your sunglass quotient current. Lenses in gradient
pinks and ambers are a hit this season. Oliver Goldsmith sported some very bright
pink lenses in tortoiseshell frames, while Paul Smith went the purple route
on his frames as well
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