The best ... sunglasses
Updates of classic designs, and more
Ilsa glasses
With their subtly faded lenses and gold temples, these sunglasses give you instant movie-star glamour.
Price: $375
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Contact: Oliverpeoples.com
Source: New York
Nolte sunglasses
You’ve got to have “mojo” to “rock” these “handcrafted” and “’70s-inspired” frames.
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Price: $119
Contact: Smithoptics.com
Source: Outside
New Wayfarers
This update of the classic design comes in “bright, pop art colors”—as well as in a white version, with pens and paints so you can colorize it yourself.
Price: $109
Contact: Ray-ban.com
Source: Nylon
Proenza Schouler sunglasses
Design duo Proenza Schouler’s latest shape is “round, slightly oversize, a bit ’60s.”
Price: $310
Contact: Shopstyle.com
Source: Real Simple
Spindle S3
These polarized, shatter-resistant Top Gun aviators are cool enough for flyboys and “contoured enough” for bicycle racers.
Price: $299
Contact: Kaenon.com
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