The Sunglasses Trends Everyone's Wearing Everywhere this Summer
One has to admit, sunglasses don't just shield your eyes from the sun. They're a whole vibe that can make or break a look. The kind of accessory that can make a basic outfit look expensive or turn pyjamas into 'airport chic.' I've never seen eyewear do so much heavy lifting. Case in point: the return of massive, face-hugging frames that scream early 2000s, à la Paris Hilton in paparazzi shots. And if you're not pulling a disappearing act behind your glasses, are you even doing summer right? For me personally, they double up as a mask – if I'm feeling a bit down and out, I just throw on an intimidating pair and no one can tell what's going on behind the lenses. Instant armour. The bigger the frame, the stronger I feel.
Then there's the rise of mood lenses. Honeyed yellow and soft pink are everywhere this summer. They add just the right amount of filter to your face, like you're walking through a Sofia Coppola movie. And because they're lightly tinted, I can keep them on indoors too – at the mall or at dinner – without anyone wondering why I'm chasing shade when there's no sun in sight. And of course, there are the hedonistic, the-bigger-the-better kind of sunglasses that cover half of your face – the ones that toe the line between alien and runway, and somehow land squarely in the realm of cool. Think Prada's purple-tinted bug-eyed frames from fashion week or Balenciaga's wraparound shields that look like they were borrowed from an extra-terrestrial en route to the catwalk.
Last but not least, it's the white frames that are impossible to ignore. This trend is not for the faint-hearted and definitely takes some getting used to. While they make a bold statement (think white, triangular cat-eye sunnies from McQueen), this colour can be a bit tricky to pull off. It demands confidence – and the right outfit. Worn wrong, you risk veering into costume territory. Worn right, you're the main character.
So whether you're leaning into tinted nostalgia or embracing your futuristic side, this season's sunglasses are less about subtlety and more about statement. Luckily, we've done the hard part – consider this your cheat sheet to the coolest shades of summer 2025.
Here are 8 styles topping our shopping lists right now: Bottega Veneta sunglasses, AED 2,775 Prada sunglasses, AED 1,265 Jacques Marie sunglasses, AED3,450 Prada sunglasses, AED 2,180 Miu Miu sunglasses, AED 1,471 Loewe sunglasses, AED 5,150 Le Specs sunglasses, AED 400 Gucci sunglasses, AED 2,455
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