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2020 Sunglasses Trends: 7 Chic Looks Straight From the Runways

Written By Kara Keigan

As the summer months approach, you’ll no doubt be breaking out your favorite sunglasses often. If you’re looking for a cool new look, you’ll love what we have for you here: 2020 sunglasses trends.

Based on the recent Fashion Week shows in New York and Paris, it appears some very cool sunglasses designs are on the horizon. Whether you’re going for chic oversized sunglasses, retro frames, or a unique sporty look, we’ve rounded up seven of our favorite sunglasses trends spotted on the runways on both sides of the Atlantic.

Pink Glasses Frames: Our Favorite Picks

Written By Kara Keigan

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re thinking pink. Pink glasses frames, that is!

Millennial pink has been a standout trend from the fashion crowds to the interior design world in the past few years. Boasting the perfect neutral pastel, pink tinted glasses are now trending in the eyewear world as well.

So what is “millennial pink?”

It is described as not quite bubble gum pink, yet somewhere between a grapefruit and salmon color. With this universally flattering shade, it’s a great trend to adopt if you’re looking to try something new—whether you are looking for an understated accessory or a focal point to your look.

Eye Glasses for Students: The Ultimate Styling Guide

Written By Shorey Andrews

Class is almost back in session. It’s time to go shopping for items that will set you apart from your classmates. Shopping for new eye glasses for students is an opportunity to reinvent your look and express your personality.

With so many exciting frames to choose from, it’s the perfect time to find a pair that will bring you straight to the top of your class.

5 Reasons to Invest in Designer Sunglasses

Written By Shorey Andrews

Popping on your favorite pair of sunnies in the warm weather is a powerful feeling. Not only are you shielding yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, you can look super stylish, too.

Prescription sunglasses can often feel like a burden to purchase, but investing in a proper pair of sunglasses is a smart decision. If you choose wisely and take care of the pair you buy you won’t have to go through the process again for quite some time. Unless, of course, you are a collector. Then, by all means, purchase as many as you can.

Designer sunglasses have a price tag that floats slightly higher than a regular pair of shades but what you need to know is you’re paying for quality. If you’re not yet convinced, check out the below reasons why designer sunglasses are the right choice for you.

Are Your Designer Glasses Authentic?

Written By Barry Silver

You ordered and paid for name brand eyeglasses or sunglasses. How can you be sure they’re authentic?

Given how often eyeglasses and sunglasses purported to be name brands are actually knockoffs, you’ll want to know how to spot the fakes.

Let’s start with how the glasses are described.

Some sellers are “sneaky honest” in the way they describe the item. Look to sniff-out such tactics when descriptions say “inspired by [brand name]” or the like. For sure, don’t let the word “replica” slip past you. Also, look for misspellings, perhaps subtle ones: Pradda, or Guci, for instance.