Fashion trends swing like a pendulum from one extreme to the other.

After skinny sunglasses had their moment in the spotlight, a swing in the opposite direction seemed inevitable. While the “barely-there” shades were popular, it now appears larger-than-life shield-style sunglasses are taking the hot trend.

Some rock stars are iconic beyond their music. They’re stylish as all get-out. And the distinctive eyewear they select becomes fused to their brands. 

Think John Lennon and his world-famous skinny round frames. It’s almost hard to think of the latter-day Elvis—white jumpsuit and all—without including a loud pair of aviator sunglasses in the image.

Let’s look at the famous eyewear of Lennon, Presley and four more music legends of rock and roll.

Red, white, and blue isn’t just a color palette to adopt for your clothes this Fourth of July weekend. You can celebrate with patriotic eyeglass and sunglass frames as well. Show off your independence and choose a frame that sparkles as bright as the fireworks.

While it’s nice to have bold accessories that reflect the holidays, most people will opt for a more versatile style to work into their everyday wear. Luckily for you, red, white, and blue frames have never been more wearable and workable into your everyday wardrobe. Read on for our favorite frames in these patriotic colors.

Father’s Day is the perfect time to replace your dad’s favorite pair of trusty-old shades with something thoughtful and new.

Shopping for sunglasses (and gift-giving in general) is a matter of understanding the recipient’s style and interests. The best gifts are those your loved one may never have picked out themselves but show you know them as a person.

Want to pick a pair of sunglasses that embraces your dad’s personal style? Let’s take a shot at identifying something about your father that will give us a hint what style shades to buy the old man.