Sunglasses styles evolve so quickly these days that it can be hard to keep up with the latest currents. But have no fear, this guide will show you …
Even if you live in T-shirts and blue jeans, the right pair of sunglasses—the kind that flatter your face and have an of-the-moment quality to them—will make you look like a man of great style, character, and charisma.
Below are some latest trends for 2018;
1. Large Cat Eye Frames
The star design element of the spring 2018 sunglasses is the cat eye frame. This shape is a mainstay in sunglasses design because it elongates the face beautifully, and perfectly straddles elegance and devil-may-care whimsy. The oversized take on these glasses also has a retro flare that is alway stylish.
The whole Badgley Mischka collection was ‘60s inspired, from hair to makeup to clothes, so the large cat eye sunglasses in transparent acetate fit in just right. The pastel-colored oversized sunglasses at Temperley London had a similar effect.
At Laura Biagiotti, the large cat eye frames had a more modern feel, thanks to sharper edges of the cat eye on the outer ends, and a gorgeous blend of brown and purple over a clear acetate.
2. Extreme Cat Eye Frames
Some designers created cat eye frames that were a little more angled and sharp, in order to stand out in the crowd of the spring/ summer 2018 sunglasses. Some of the lenses were large, while others were quite small, which actually made them look sharper and more interesting.
Perhaps the most iconic cat eye frames were at Louis Vuitton. While the sunglasses weren’t particularly large, their pointed ends were long and sharp, with frames made of both metal and acetate looking both sporty and more retro.
Maison Margiela could be relied on this season, as in every season, to give us maximum drama with oversized cat eye sunglasses in a variety of colors, with a unique acetate half-rim that jutted out of the top of the frame, below the cat eye extension.
We also saw examples of extreme and unique cat eyes on the runways of Emilio de la Morena, Moschino, Rochas, and Erdem.
3. Small Round Frames
The Beatles are forever, and so are the rounded tiny sunglasses popularized by John Lennon. We saw a few interesting takes on this iconic look as part of summer 2018 sunglasses trends.
There were wire-frame sunglasses in all shapes and sizes at Miu Miu, but the small, round-lensed ones stood out especially. The lenses were particularly close together, and a thorough look revealed a double bridge.
The small, round glasses at Valentino had a distinct edge, as the lenses were made of blue or red tinted material, and the frame surrounding them was covered in small studs.
Lastly, at Sportmax, we saw a stylish variation on small, round lenses that had a bit of a steampunk twist. The bridge was bent upwards, so the glasses looked as though they had a center hinge.
4. Drop Temples
While most of the drama with the spring 2018 eyewear was about the face, some designers also got creative with the arms of the glasses. A trend that really shone was a sudden drop in the handles, between the frames and the ears.
The sunglasses at Coach were all dramatically oversized and covered in decorations, but the dropped arms were the most unique. They dipped in a curve, sitting at about mid-ear, below the temple, and then curved up to go over the ears.
At Francesco Scognamiglio, we also saw dropped temples and an oversized design, but that’s where the similarities end. The frames were made of a thin metal, and the lenses were clear, which is more ideal for corrective eyewear. They were simple and sophisticated, with a hint of retro charm.
5. Return of the Square Frames
Even though this was not a primary trend, it is undeniable that the square frames of the last season still have room in your accessory collection. The square frames are part of the spring/ summer 2018 eyewear trends for anyone who likes to appear a little more put together and edgy.
At Calvin Luo, square, brown lenses were the height of style, with a unique frame that was just a little separate from the lense on the outer corner. It was a sophisticated and artistic take on the classic shape.
Angel Chen gave us the square glasses along with the recurring sci-fi vibe. The sharp edges on the solid-black-lens sunglasses were less hipster, and more badass.
6. Oversized Aviators
If you want to opt for one of the spring 2018 sunglasses that offer a more unisex look, you’ll be happy to know that aviators are still in style, with all manner of lenses including the classic mirrored ones. Across the board, we saw oversized aviators for maximum coolness.
The large aviators at Altuzarra were especially beautiful thanks to some unique tear drop shapes created out of the wire over the bridge of the nose. At Chanel, there was some uniqueness in the oversized aviators as well, as the mirrored lenses were connected through the bridge while still maintaining the aviator shape.
7. Branded Glasses
Something about branded sunglasses immediately makes me think about the Carpenter film “They Live!”, where a pair of special sunglasses allows the viewer to see the truth behind capitalist advertising. Needless to say, when you put on a pair of branded sunglasses you let your very eyes become a place of propaganda, and you allow yourself to become part of the label.
From Dolce & Gabbana branded sunglasses came in the form of lenses shaped like D&G – the iconic brand’s letter labeling. The frame was thick and covered in jewels, in case just the letters were too subtle.
The sunglasses at Christian Dior were just a touch less extreme, with “J’ADIOR” written on top of the frames, right above the bridge of the nose.
8. Bewjewlled Sunglasses
I’m usually not a fan of bling-on glasses, sun-protective or otherwise, but as part of the spring 2018 sunglasses trends, I have to admit that some designers changed my mind.
Blingy glasses this season managed to look like everything from modern and edgy to ornate and glamorous, not to mention that from Dolce & Gabbana we even got a bit of silly, with large frames covered in colorful jewels over a floral design, as well as my personal favorite – a pair of frames in the shape of hands covered in rings.
Sunglasses at Philipp Plein had the similar opulence of D&G jewels, with the same interesting colors, but the jewels were concentrated on the top of the wire-framed glasses.
Bright neon sunglasses at Jeremy Scott were covered with small, white jewels all along the part of the frame surrounding the lenses. We also saw blinged-out sunglasses at Coach 1941, Moschino, and Ashish.
Source: https://glowsly.com/spring-summer-2018-sunglasses-trends/
