Spring is a time of renewed energy and life. After a long cold winter, the best thing that you can do for wellness is to get outside and luxuriate in those warmer days. And what better way to celebrate more sunshine in your life than with a brand new pair of shades for spring? There’s nothing better than a fancy new pair of sunglasses to go with just about anything you wear. You definitely need more than one pair. Here are some choices that will protect your eyes, and have you looking sharp in the process.
Burberry Icon Stripe Detail Pilot Sunglasses
A classic pair of aviators never go out of style. These Burberry Icon Stripe Detail Pilot Sunglasses fit the bill with a signature stripe of the iconic Burberry plaid logo across the top of the frames. With two styles in black or Gunmetal Grey, this is a pair that you’ll want to wear all year long, but look especially sleek in the spring sunshine. Made in Italy with scratch-resistant blue lenses and 100 percent UV protection for your peepers.
Persol PO9649S
With 15 different color options in this pair of Persol PO9649S, you’re bound to find a few to fall in love with. The style is a tribute to their classic 649 pair with a pilot shape and lighter frame. Made of acetate with light blue lenses, these sunglasses are made in Italy and do offer polarized lenses, if you prefer that style. Polarized lenses help to cut down on glare with different surfaces, like roadways or water. Wear these on the boat this spring for a stylish way to celebrate the kick off the water season.
Cutler and Gross 1388 Square Sunglasses Nolita Havana
For a more unique shape, these Cutler and Gross 1388 Square Sunglasses Nolita Havana are not your average pair. These look like something that Elliot Gould wore in the Ocean’s 11 movies. They are inspired by the 70s in New York with handmade frames out of Italy, and 22K gold plated hardware in this limited edition pair of sunglasses. Gold chains are not included, but you may want to pick up some bling to go with these retro shades.
Shinola Rambler Sunglasses
The famed Detroit brand has your ultimate spring shades right now. The Shinola Rambler Sunglasses are James Bond cool all the way. A killer style made of premium acetate that is rounded off at the top, featuring scratch-resistant CR39 lenses. In Dark Tortoise, Smoke Gray, or Havana Amber, the ones you need for spring are the last color choice, since it’s a lighter tortoise shade in 52 mm frames.
Tomahawk Shades The Andovers
This glossy pair of tortoise-shell bad boys comes from Tomahawk Shades. The Andovers have “smoke” colored lenses with polarized UV 400 protection for your eyes, and the frame is an injected molded/metal structure. The company has the added bonus of replacing lost or broken pairs up to two different times with their exceptional “worry free warranty.” How amazing is that?
MYKITA NO1 Joshua Sunglasses
A lightweight, stainless steel pair like those by MYKITA in their Joshua Sunglasses are easy to take on the go. They come in three different style choices, with black frames and Polarized Pro Hi-Con Gray lenses being the most popular ones. Each pair of shades comes with a branded case and cleansing cloth. Handcrafted in Berlin, this company knows how to do sunglasses right with a 9-layer lens that resists scratches and has a pleasing square shape.
Gucci GG0697S Havana Green Men’s Sunglasses
Gucci is having a moment right now. Everything they make is very popular, including their Gucci GG0697S Havana Green Men’s Sunglasses. These shades are made in Italy with metal frames and plastic green tinted lenses. They do have a reflective coating, and a lens measurement of 55. With the logo on the sides and an iconic green stripe, you’ll be a part of the stylish crowd that loves to wear just about anything Gucci.
Garrett Leight Brooks Sunglasses
One of the original collection pairs, the Garrett Leight Brooks Sunglasses, is iconic. An acetate style with a keyhole shape, these sunnies come in 10 different colors, but the Pinewood, Olive Tortoise, and the Champagne shades are the most interesting. The AR coating on the lenses is going to be scratch-resistant in a Semi-Flat Blue Smoke shade that is his signature and exclusive to the Mr. Leight styles they are known for. The hinges have real rivets for strength and long-lasting wear.
Raen Aren Male Square Sunglasses
The Raen Aren Male Square Sunglasses are a square style with a sculpted acetate frame. The lenses on this pair are polarized to prevent excessive glare. With five barrel hinges at the temples add strength and durability, which is especially nice if you’re prone to breaking your sunglasses easily. This style comes in seven different colors, most notably, the Honey with Green Polarized lenses is a nod to 90s cool.
Ray-Ban Leonard Sunglasses
You really can’t go wrong with any pair of sunglasses from Ray-Ban. They are a brand that has been around since 1936 with rave reviews. Just forgo the classic aviators this spring for the Ray-Ban Leonard Sunglasses in Striped Havana. They are the epitome of the laid back Italian style with a slightly square shape and acetate material with brown-tinted lenses. The perfect pair for a beachy spring day with friends, sipping on a few glasses of champagne and noshing on a picnic lunch.
Todd Snyder x Moscot 10 Year Anniversary- The Nomad
A collab that pays tribute to 10 years of American fashion designer Todd Snyder in New York. The Todd Snyder x Moscot 10 Year Anniversary- The Nomad is a pair of sunglasses that come in four different colors, including Black, Brown, Clear, and Olive. The Brown pair, with Chestnut Tint, are the ones you want for the best in spring looks. The lenses are AR coated, and the square signature Moscot rivets add stability to the sides of the frames that are made of premium Italian acetate.
Krewe Olivier
The Krewe Olivier is a pair of sunglasses that are inspired by Algiers Point, which is located in a historic part of New Orleans. This pair is polarized with seven different style choices, including the Matte Willow that’s ideal for spring. A light brown colored acetate frame that’s lightweight and one of their bestsellers with 100 percent UVA/UVB protection.