Monday, January 18, 2010 1:38PM - By Meieli Detoni
If you have a rather limited budget at this time of the year, then you’re probably interested in the retro-feel Spitfire sunglasses for under $50 at Oak. These shades feature grey-green frames with brown lenses, and they are unisex, so watch out! If they go missing, they could be in your girlfriend’s purse. These look like something we’ve spotted in Hollywood on one of the leading men, but we know they paid a lot more for theirs. [$46 at oak]
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Monday, January 4, 2010 3:55PM - By Meieli Detoni
Oak’s Spitfire Sunglasses are unisex, which means that you’ll have to make sure that these don’t get snagged by a significant other. These black frame glasses from Oak feature gold clip-on shades for a unique look. They will look great with rough tweeds, vintage suits, and wool overcoats. [$46 at oak]
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:08PM - By Meieli Detoni
Graz Mulcahy collaborated with Chronicles of Never on some daring shades that are classic enough to stick in your repertoire and keep on moving. Vintage inspiration and a mod-like flattened frame effect make these stunning shade versions stand out. A great example of well-done tortoiseshell, but with rather limited availability. Snatch ‘em while you can. [via selectism]
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:00AM - By Meieli Detoni
Mosley Tribes’ newest shades in several frame styles are combining less traditional lens colors and frame in a slightly light and airy look. This Los Angeles-based co. is pushing some design boundaries and still managing to keep their looks clean and modern, which means “classic in the making” material right here. Stand-out designs include the Becker, at top. [via definitive touch]
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009 10:00AM - By Meieli Detoni
Sick of your Wayfarers? Get these Shwood beauties with wooden frames and the long-lasting benefits of traditional craftsmanship. Their shaped frames are still made the old-fashioned way, in-house, to flatter multiple face shapes while making the most of natural wood grain and texture. Not only can you get polarized ones, but there is going to be a custom engraving program and a limited edition set coming up next. [via limited hype]
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:00AM - By Meieli Detoni
Ralph Vaessen shades, manufactured in Germany, are made from the finest horn and are considered some of the finest of their category. Carefully designed and shaped to fit exacting standards, the Joost Horn Sunglasses are available at Colette and just might make you considering abandoning your plastic frames altogether. [via limited hype]
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:30PM - By Meieli Detoni
The Phenix, The Hundred’s new sunglass style, will be making its debut at The Hundred Los Angeles and The Hundreds San Francisco on Thursday. While they have a pretty classic shape, they are available in tortoiseshell, blue, red, and black, and each pair was handcrafted in Italy. Make sure you’ve got one of those little shade repair kits, because these ones need to be treated nicely. [via the hundreds]
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Friday, September 4, 2009 12:00PM - By Meieli Detoni
Commonweath teamed up with Oakley Frogskin shades for a clean look that’s pretty bold and interesting. The usual camouflage pattern on the frames uses special colored lenses in Gold or Fire Iridium, and collectors will be clamoring all over one another to pick up pairs at Commonwealth stores in VA and DC this Saturday–only 150 were produced. [via hypebeast]
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Monday, August 17, 2009 12:00PM - By Meieli Detoni
Shuttered sunglasses could be the death of your most favorite outfit, but only if you’re not confident enough to pull them off post-hype. Mykita’s 2010 spring/summer version by Romain Kremer are available in several colors, complete with metal shutters and some fine detailing. Designed to protect against brilliant sunshine, they are angular and bold. Do you dare? I’m thinking sky trip, Sahara, or both. [via flylyf]
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