Men's Trends

The 5 Hottest Sunglasses Trends For Men This Year

Are you struggling to find the perfect pair of sunglasses? Don’t worry we get, it can be a difficult task. With so many styles to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming when you’re standing in a store in front of hundreds of frames or scrolling through the endless pages of sunglasses available online.

So, we’ve done a bit of research and pulled together the hottest sunglasses trends for men this year, to make your sunglasses hunt a little less painful.

Whether you want a simple pair of everyday shades or some ultra-cool retro-inspired frames, we’ve got you covered.

Trend #1 – Classic Wayfarer Shades

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It’s hard to beat a pair of classic wayfarers, a frame that suits everyone and is always on-trend. The Ray-Ban RB2140 shades have thick temples, metal detailing on the hinges, the Ray-Ban signature and polarised lenses to reduce glare and help you see clearer.

In a pair of these simple frames, you can be sure you will always look effortlessly cool. You can get these trendy sunglasses in Black or Tortoise at SelectSpecs now for £118.32.

Trend #2 -Flattering Square Frames

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Square frames are super flattering, modern and perfect for everyday wear. If you want to make a statement in a pair of square sunglasses the oversized Karl Lagerfeld KL827S frame should do the trick.

The bold brow line contrasts with the slim silver temples and will ensure you’re giving off edgy vibes in these shades. You can pick up these bold sunglasses in classic Black or opt for the playful Blonde frames at SelectSpecs now for £161.93.

Trend #3 – Timeless Aviators

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Aviators are a sunglasses collection staple and are worth investing in as they never go out of style. If a laid-back look is what you’re going for, try the trendy Ray-Ban RB3026 shades.

The classic teardrop frames feature gold detailing, crystal green lenses and slim temples. You can get these timeless shades in Arista or Black at SelectSpecs now for £87.

Trend #4 – Retro Round Shades

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The iconic retro round sunglasses are quite daring but so on-trend this year. If you want to give off some vintage vibes, try the Polaroid PLD 6010/S frames. The stylish mirrored shades feature a curved brow bar and slim temples for comfortable wear.

These shades are available in 4 different colours with quirky coloured lenses, adding a pop of colour to the retro frame. You can pick up these bargain sunglasses at SelectSpecs now for only £41.

Trend #5 – Horn-Rimmed Sunnies

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Horn-rimmed shades have made a huge comeback this summer and are totally on-trend.  If vintage, statement sunnies are what you’re looking for the horn-rimmed Ray-Ban RB4175 frames will be right up your street.

These shades feature gold detailing and ultra-cool mirrored lenses, adding a modern twist and pop of colour to the retro-inspired frame. These sunglasses are available in 6 colours at SelectSpecs now from £87.

So, what trends are your favourite? Are you a fan of the vintage horn-rimmed shades or more of a classic wayfarer guy? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking for shades that are great for autumn? Check out our favourites from Ray-Ban here.

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