Sunglasses come in such a wide range of shapes and sizes that it can be hard to know where to begin. Despite the array on offer, most usually end up opting for a safe classic. There’s nothing wrong with that. After all, you can’t go wrong with a pair of black Wayfarers.
That’s not what this roundup is about, though. This selection is for the wild ones, the dreamers who dare, and those for whom blending into a crowd is the stuff of nightmares.
With the right pair of loud sunglasses, you can command attention from the moment you’re seen. To help you do just that, we’ve journeyed to the edges of sunglasses design, leaving no stone unturned, and investigating each and every dark, forgotten corner to bring you the wildest pairs the world has to offer.
Shop the season’s best wild sunglasses below.
Balenciaga Frameless Sunglasses
Frameless Sunglasses
Balenciaga
Buy at Mr Porter
With the rise of Y2K, frameless sunglasses are peaking. Demna elevates the classic cat-eye shape and adds the Balenciaga logo to the temple wall to contrast the all-black colorway.
Givenchy D-Frame Sunglasses
D-Frame Sunglasses
Givenchy
Buy at Mr Porter
If you are going for a futuristic vibe this summer, take a peek at Givenchy’s accessory game. It spins off the cat-eye silhouette by giving its frames a 3D illusion. Also, the grey-tinted lenses extend to their temples for more impact.
Oakley Prizm Road Sunglasses
Prizm Road Sunglasses
Oakley
Buy at Browns
Since its launch in 1975, Oakley has been the MVP of sporty sunglasses. These are super practical for performance because of their full-rim frames, fitting acetate temples, and UV protection. Go for this black and green version for a psychedelic look.
Gucci GG Logo Print Sunglasses
GG Logo Print Sunglasses
Gucci
Buy at Browns
Who said logomania doesn’t apply to sunglasses? Gucci infuses its extravagant aesthetic into this elevated version of the aviator sunglasses for you to flex this summer.
Ottolinger Twisted Frame Sunglasses
Twisted Frame Sunglasses
Ottolinger
Buy at Luisaviaroma
Ottolinger’s eccentric style stretches to its accessories game, too. These sunnies feature a 3D, twisted frame and follow a classic cat-eye silhouette for a bolder look.
Bonsai Sunglasses
Blue Sunglasses
Bonsai
Buy at Luisaviaroma
One thing we know about Bonsai is that it likes to have fun with colorways. Embrace the ongoing blooming season with these flower-shaped blue shades.
Off-White™ Salvador Sunglasses
Salvador Metal Sunglasses
Off-White™
Buy at Luisaviaroma
Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to catch some sunlight with these cut-out sunglasses. Off-White™ bites off some parts of the shade’s frame for it to become the spotlight of your outfit.
Loewe Round Sunglasses
Round Sunglasses
Loewe
Buy at Matches
Loewe welcomes a rounded old-school version of its popular inflated sunglasses. The puffy brown frames hug the black-tinted lenses to contrast the gold-tone metal temples.
Kuboraum Square-frame Sunglasses
Square-frame Sunglasses
Kuboraum
Buy at Matches
Famed for its unconventional sunglasses, Kuboraum adds a grungy gem to the equation. It doesn’t matter what outfit you are wearing, these shades are made to stand out.
Gentle Monster Nano GF2 032 Sunglasses
Nano GF2 032 Sunglasses
Gentle Monster
Buy at Slam Jam
We’ve seen so many ‘70s-inspired frames but how about the 1570s?, Gentle Monster adds a relic to your modern collection with the Nano GF2. The red flip lenses with the ‘G’ logo bring the classic piece to another level of wildness.
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