Luxe sunnies have a field day at Wimbledon
Paired with crisp linen suits and tailored summer dresses, the classic sunnies added polish and serious main-character energy.
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Now officially a knight, Sir David Beckham's style seems to know no bounds. Spotted in a timeless Hugo Boss suit, Beckham's shades, from his own line of sunglasses, were the perfect mix of sporty elegance meets prep school polish.
Burberry Aviators
Cate Blanchett's Giorgio Armani silk suit in a Prince of Wales check print and her luxe Aviators – a match made in courtside heaven.
The understated metal frame made her look clean, crisp, and commanding.
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For a change, Leonardo DiCaprio ditched his disguise. He wore a white round-neck t-shirt and blue blazer combo with his slim, crisp frames – relaxed yet razor-sharp edge. This pair makes any casual fit go from one to 100 in just a blink.
Jacques Marie Mage Cat‑Eye
Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra Jonas never misses the bull's eye when it comes to fashion. Her pick for a day out by the most epic tennis tournament? Chic-meets-cute cat-eye sunnies and an all-white Ralph Lauren fit, which she completed with a purple shawl. An ace for sure!
Polo Ralph Lauren Phantos Round-Frame
Andrew Garfield did two things at Wimbledon – one: hard-launched GF, Monica Barbaro, and two: winning breakpoint with vintage-leaning glasses paired with his all-white look.
Luxury shades to keep an eye on:
Celine Triomphe Oval: Parisian polish with gold accents
Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck: Vintage with Wimbledon ease for the intellectually chic
Cartier Panthère de Cartier: Feline details meet luxe bling for that soft power
DiorBlackSuit R2: Angular and intimidating in the best way
Bottega Veneta BV1083S: Oversized sunnies that scream don't-look-at-me-but-do
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