Sunglasses Archives

Banbé Sunglasses: Why This Australian Brand Is Trending

Written By Lauren Anderson

The Australian label Banbé creates runway-ready sunglasses, without the runway price tag!

Their collection mixes Australian coastal fashion with contemporary street style. Now, they’re starting to make a splash in the U.S. as well.

The Banbé sunglasses collection features everything from chunky statement silhouettes to ’90s-inspired ovals. Further down, you can learn about five of their most popular frames that help explain all the buzz they’ve been generating.

Introducing Vesari: EZContacts’ First In-House Eyewear Brand

Written By Rachel Shapiro

EZContacts, the online eyewear retailer trusted by more than 5 million customers, has launched Vesari, our first in-house eyewear brand.

The debut collection features 27 runway-inspired frames. This includes 16 sunglass styles and 11 eyeglass styles for women and men. Every frame costs $95, single-vision prescription lenses included.

Man and woman wearing transparent sunglasses

Transparent Sunglasses: Why They’re a Major Trend & Top Picks

Written By Vivian Cummings

Sometimes you want to wear sunglasses… but you still want people to see the eye makeup you spent half an hour on! What to do?

Enter a new trend: Transparent sunglasses. Here’s what to know about these sunglasses.

Chunky Glasses: Which Face Shapes Pull Them Off?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Chunky glasses have established themselves as more than a passing fashion trend.

Thick acetate frames have been embraced by celebrities, designers, and fashion editors for decades. Today, they’re everywhere, from classic black rectangles to oversized transparent frames!

But the frames don’t work the same way on every face. Unlike thinner frames, chunky glasses carry a lot more visual weight. They create stronger lines and can change the way facial proportions are perceived. That’s why a pair can look striking on one person but overwhelming on another.

Here’s how to tell whether chunky glasses are right for your face shape and which styles work best.

Model wearing Azzedine AlaÏa AA0075S sunglasses

Alaia Sunglasses: How Do They Compare To Other Designer Brands?

Written By Amina Katana

Few designers in the history of couture have been as influential as Azzedine Alaïa!

From pioneering the tight-fitting bandage-style dresses to snubbing traditional fashion week, Alaïa reshaped the industry on his own terms.

The man marched to his own drum, and today, you can get your hands on a piece of the legacy in the shape of Alaia sunglasses. But are they worth it?