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Given their wearability, sunglasses rank among the most cost-per-wear-effective items in any wardrobe. They also allow for more experimentation than most essentials—making them an obvious entry point for engaging with trending shapes and seasonal shifts.
That said, a single signature pair can still carry you. But, if you are looking to incorporate a directional update in your wardrobe, few accessories have the same ability to recalibrate the tone of an outfit so immediately. So, when new silhouettes surface, sunglasses are often the first place we look.
The ELLE Edit Of The Best Sunglasses Trends For 2025:
- Best Tinted Lens Sunglasses: Saint Laurent Romy, $715
- Best Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Ray Ban Zena Bio Based,
$222$177.60 - Best East-West Sunglasses: Versace Medusa Biggie,
$484$387.20 - Best Sports-Inspired Sunglasses: Insight Zippy,
$39.95$27.96 - Best Oversized Sunglasses: Poppy Lissiman Niro,
$260$182
Below, the key eyewear trends we’re eyeing this season—from barely-there tints to sculptural ’60s frames and streamlined athletic references.
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Tinted Lenses
Softly coloured lenses—rose, amber, smoke—offer just enough mood without feeling overly referential. We recommend opting for a more classic frame for a playful yet considered look.
SAINT LAURENT
Romy
LUV LOU
The Honey
VEHLA
Kaia
P.JOHNSON
Avedon Havana
Architectural Cat-Eye
The cat-eye has been officially deconstructed. Elongated, flattened, or subtly pointed, these new iterations feel softy sculptural, with just the right amount of edge.
RAY BAN
Zena Bio Based
BANBE
The Winslet
LUVLOU
The Leui
BOTTEGA VENETA
Classic Cat Eye
East-West Frames
The East-West silhouette is taking over—and it’s found its way into our frames. Picture elongated, exaggerated lines and stretched out cat-eye shapes, all crafted in ultra-slim profiles that bring the perfect touch of cool-girl allure.
VERSACE
Medusa Biggie
SAINT LAURENT
SL 557
VEHLA
The Olsen
COS
Scope Sunglasses
Sport-Inspired Shades
Athletic references continue to dominate, but the aesthetic has undeniably matured. Wraparound shapes in tonal palettes and utilitarian finishes now feel more engineered than exaggerated.
INSIGHT
Zippy Speed Dealer
VEHLA
Billie
GENTLE MONSTER
ION-G13
DIESEL
DL3004U
’60s Oversized
This season’s nod to the ’60s swaps nostalgia for sophistication. Oversized oval and rounded square frames in neutral acetates provide a structured softness—best paired with a touch of styling restraint.
POPPY LISSIMAN
Niro
CHLOÉ EYEWEAR
Salomé Aviator-Style Sunglasses
COACH
HC8422U
VELVET CANYON
La Touriste
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