9 Sunglasses To Keep You Cool In The Heat

Sun’s out, shades out. You’re neither 100% protected nor fully clothed until you whip out a pair of eyewear, on this side of the world. SPF ends at skin protection, but it’s your eyes that take the toll when the sun bears down. The right pair of sunglasses not only blocks UV radiation and premature wrinkles; it’s practically the manly accessory that’s effortlessly cool. This season sees a remake of retro styles, featuring modern shapes and eclectic colours – a fitting addition to your spring wardrobe.

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Fendi

Dubbed the business-casual sunglasses, this gold and brown model unites retro styles with modern colours, and create a bi-layer appearance. Blue tips add a playful dimension, making it a statement pair for work and play.

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Balenciaga

There are the oversized sunglasses, and there are also the micro sunnies. If the path less taken is your kind of adventure, Balenciaga has the narrow frames that's Kanye approved. Diminutive it may be, but this red microscopic pair will earn you major brownie points.

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Dior

Graphic and round shapes come together in this dazzling, matte orange pair by Dior Homme. Silver metal combine with ultra thin mirrored lenses, and openworked orange lacquered temples depict the Dior Homme cut, in this 100& UV protected eyewear.

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Giorgio Armani

A highlight on the spring/summer 2018 runway, the catwalk rounded sunglasses features an oversized frames design and a curving double bridge. The innovation though, is in the flat lenses fastened with retro style screws. As always, Giorgio Armani’s distinct identity is symbolised in diamond-shaped rivets on both tips.

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Keep it sharp with this pair of acetate sunglasses, which takes a shine to combining materials of blue accents with a double metal bridge. Anti-UV makes for practicality, while anti-scratch lenses keeps you protected from wear and tear.

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Paul Smith

Blue is the warmest colour, but proves a cool accessory of the season. The Mayall nails a rounded shape with translucent detail, in this blue-mirrored number of quintessential understatement, with just a touch of brand DNA in a logo plaque on the temple.

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Bottega Veneta

If you’re all about clean and classic, Bottega Veneta plays it safe with an aviator style but skirts the rules with some subtle decoration. A 3D rim and silver metallic detailing encircles the lenses, and a lasered intrecciato motif makes for an iconic finish.

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Jimmy Choo

Retro and gold are a recurring trend for in this pair of Carl aviator sunglasses. The lightweight, stylish eyewear features an old school appeal, with understated gold mirror lenses and leather on spoilers.

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Louis Vuitton

Seeing monogram everywhere? Keep it on your radar with a pair of square, amber toned sunnies that is an unabashed fashion statement. The gradiant lenses of this Waimea model are added with stud detailing, for that touch of extra.

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