Women's Sunglasses

Frame shape does most of the work, and lens coverage does the rest. Angular cat-eye, square and rectangular fronts cut a line across the face; round, oval and small wire frames soften it; aviators and butterfly shapes widen at the temple and sit close to the brow. Oversized and shield fronts cover from cheekbone to eyebrow, while narrow, shallow wraparound styles hold to the browline and read as a band across the face.

Lenses then set the mood, from soft gradients that fade towards the base to flat solid tints, mirrored surfaces and rose- or amber-cast washes. Rims are full, semi-rimless or absent altogether, which changes how much of the lens edge shows. Acetate carries colour and depth and holds a thick temple; metal and titanium keep the front thin, with adjustable nose pads, sprung hinges and detail set into the arm.