The Vintage View

Sunglasses are a celebrity staple and a must-have summer accessory, where they add an element of style to any outfit. Whether you’re opting for a vintage look or a modern design, there’s a pair out there to suit everybody’s tastes. But it can be tough to know exactly what shades are right for you. As well as choosing a pair to match your sense of style, you also need to consider what will complement your face shape, whether that be oversized, round or angular frames. Read on for a quick guide to understanding what kinds of sunglasses will suit you...

  Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s high time to treat yourself to a new pair of sunglasses to accessorise with your warm weather wardrobe. However, if you find yourself bored of this year’s high street styles, investing in vintage designer sunglasses is a great alternative. Despite the higher price point, choosing designer sunnies is worth the money because of their luxury, sturdy quality. Plus, when you opt for vintage frames, you’ll have access to a wide variety of timeless styles that can elevate any OOTD. If you’re new to the world of high-end brands, we’ve compiled...

Throughout the 20th century, sunglasses were a decisive marker of changing style tastes. Fashion breakthroughs in the 1960s began to encourage more innovative frames, where new styles donned the faces of well-known trend setters during the 70s and 80s. By the late 60s, Roy Orbison had made a statement with his rimmed dark frames, normalising an onstage sunglasses lifestyle, whilst Twiggy’s large, colourful sunglasses were a sign of things to come in terms of oversized accessories and unexpected design combinations. From aviators to tinted lenses, the 1970s saw an exciting range of sunglasses styles, where fashion tastes developed adjacent to...

Throwback fashion has been a big hit in recent years, especially the styles of the 1980s. Television shows such as Stranger Things, The Goldbergs and GLOW have firmly put the decade back into the spotlight, and their fashion moments have proven popular in the styles of today.

As the world finally recognised that sunglasses could be a fashion statement as well as a practicality, the market for sunglasses skyrocketed, opening the door for an abundance of stylish designs.