The 20 Best Sunglasses Brands to Wear Every Season This Year

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With spring officially sprung and longer, sunnier days upon us, it’s time to get serious about our sunglasses—and, of course, the best brands to shop. Yes, it’s fun and flirty to play around with statement styles and chic frames (and maybe have a girly movie montage in a vintage store dressing room...), but eye protection in the spring and summer is no joke. Unlike a cute handbag or a glittering piece of jewelry, eyewear is an accessory that is also incredibly practical and essential for your health. All those technical terms like UVA/UVB protection you might ignore or take for granted? Those are even more important as the sun gets bright and hotter, and climate change makes its presence ever more known. This season, it’s cool to protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them (eye wrinkles are part of life, but why exaggerate them with sun damage?). And if you don’t take care of your eyes, who will?

Lucky for us, there’s never been a better time to buy sunglasses. Brands and styles are abundant, from ultra-luxurious, niche brands to easily accessible favorites. “People are relying less and less on trend-focused designs and wanting to invest in more enduring, staple pieces,” said sunglasses designer and style expert Elisa Johnson. “We all want something you can pull in and out of your wardrobe rotation for years to come.”

Whether you like a classic style you can buy multiple pairs of (for when you inevitably scratch or lose them) or you like to make a statement (or multiple) in bold frames, there’s a pair out there for you—and we picked the best of them so you don’t have to. Scroll on for the best sunglasses brands that will have you covered this spring, summer, and the many more seasons that follow.

Jeannie 54mm Oval Sunglasses

For vintage-inspired yet modern frames, Elisa Johnson is the go-to brand. An Instagram favorite, the brand is high-quality and cool but at an accessible price point.

Materials: Acetate frames, nylon lenses

100% UV protection

Surf Aviators

Vallon is a brand typically known for performance eyewear, but its leisure sunglasses are great, too. For ski and surf enthusiasts who also love amazing eyewear, this is a very IYKYK brand.

Materials: Acetate

100% UV Protection

Antonia Oversize-Frame Sunglasses

Lapima offers shapes and styles that are just fun and funky. If you want a little more spirit out of your frames, this is the brand for you.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Makaha Polarized Rimless Sunglasses

Maui Jim makes sunglasses that are classic and sleek, but fun at the same time. You don't always have to go all out to have free-spirited design.

Materials: Nylon frames

100% UV Protection

Silverton Aviator Sunglasses

A favorite among ELLE editors and stylists, Jacques Marie Mage was founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Inspirations range from Art Deco to the American West, with a French style sensibility and Japanese craftsmanship. Using the best materials available, sometimes even precious, prices range from $700 to $2000.

Materials: Gold-plated titanium and acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

Linda Farrow Alexis Sunglasses

A personal favorite to wear daily, Linda Farrow sunglasses are sturdy and sleek. The London-based brand, founded in the 1970s, creates a variety of styles from bold and edgy to classic and elegant. The brand also collaborates with fashion brands to create even more avant-garde limited edition styles.

Materials: Acetate frame

Black Lulu Sunglasses

Lexxola’s frames are futuristic yet modern, trendy yet timeless. With soft curved frames and vintage-feeling colored shades, its frames are sophisticated with a touch of cheekiness.

Materials: Bio-acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

Mass Tinted Sunglasses

Known for its amazing collabs with brands like Maison Margiela and artists like Jennie, Gentle Monster is a favorite among the street style crowd. It has a variety of cool styles that combine cuteness with edge.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Cloudy Sunglasses

Poppy Lissiman sunglasses are for the bold. If you’re looking for statement-making frames and colors, this is the brand for you. And it’s price-accessible, too!

Materials: Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Square-Frame Sunglasses

Akoni’s Japanese-crafted frames are made with ultra-high quality and designed with sophistication in mind. For subtle luxury, this brand is the way to go.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Moddict Pilot Frame Sunglasses

Dita Eyewear is well-known for its quality materials and frames. The designs are relatively classic but have incredible detailing that makes the price point worthwhile for those looking to invest in a pair of frames.

Materials: 100% Titanium, UV-protective lenses

Black Summa Sunglasses

Inspired by a travel diary set in Tangier, Port Tanger was created in 2020 to celebrate and enhance the traveling spirit. The modern frames are crafted in Japan and boast avant-garde shapes and styles, a favorite among editorial stylists.

Materials: Acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

Ritmo Sunglasses

Etnia Barcelona is a fun brand with frames that, from a distance, may look like a classic design aesthetic but, up close, have fun, colorful elements that give them a unique quirkiness.

Materials: 100% Acetate

Ridge Sunglasses

French sunglasses brand Vuarnet is another that boasts a connection to the slopes. From the slopes to celebrities, Vuarnet is known for classic French designs with an element of athleticism.

Materials: Bio-acetate

Square Sunglasses

You can’t go wrong with a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. A classic that looks good on everyone, the brand is known for its quality and recognizable designs.

Materials: Composite/Plastic Frame

Grenelle Sunglasses

Founded in Los Angeles by a Parisian-born designer, Ahlem’s design ethos is unisex and timeless. As an Earth-friendly brand, Ahlem uses plant-based acetate and non-toxic titanium to create its frames—plus, its lenses are recyclable.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Morningside Sun Glasses

Another California-based brand, Garrett Leight emphasizes effortless design and easygoing wear. Vintage-inspired shapes make the designs timeless instead of trendy with materials that make the frames ultra-wearable.

Materials: Cured cellulose acetate frame

Crux Oxide Glasses

Covry is known for making eyewear with measurements considered “non-traditional” in the eyewear industry. Frames are designed to sit higher on the face and away from your cheeks, so they’re more comfortable for people with lower nose bridges or high cheekbones.

Materials: Cellulose acetate

100% UV protection

Felt Cute Sunglasses

A favorite among Instagrammers, Quay’s sunglasses are great for those looking for the trendiest styles with good quality and an accessible price point.

Pasque Aviator Sunglasses

Oakley might be known for its athletic designs, but the brand’s recreational styles should be noted, too. Frames can be styled for everyday wear, festival fashion, beach-ready protection, and everything in between.

Materials: Lightweight O-Matter frame

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