Regardless of the fact that living in Australia means leaving the house with a pair of sunglasses in hand is a non-negotiable, a stylish set of shades make for an essential sartorial staple.
Whether it’s collecting a range of colours to match every one of your tonal ensembles or one timeless, go-to pair that endures through the everchanging trends and seasons, no outfit is complete without a stylish set of designer sunglasses. Beyond their styling merits, sunglasses also protect your eyes and the delicate skin surrounding them from harsh UVA and UVB rays, making them a must-have year-round.
If you’re looking to invest in a new pair of designer sunglasses, we’ve found the best styles and places to shop for your next set, below.
Sunglasses Trends For 2025
While some sunglass shapes will never go out of style, with a new season, also come a few key trends that become must-haves in one’s sartorial arsenal.
In 2025, big is back, with oversized (and dare we say, boho) styles returning to the runways and our sunglasses wardrobes. Meanwhile, the classic aviator has had a makeover with coloured and exaggerated styles favoured by the style set, ’90s and Y2K-inspired shapes continuing to reign supreme, and wire-framed sunglasses in bolder shapes gaining momentum.
The Best Designer Sunglasses 2025
01
Saint Laurent Eyewear square-frame acetate sunglasses
$751 at Net-A-Porter
Best for: Retro design
Perhaps a more statement colourway than one might be used to from Saint Laurent, these square-framed sunglasses from the French fashion house boast a timeless design but with personality. The brown lenses give the bold acetate frames the perfect casual energy. We’re also fans of the tortoiseshell colourway.
Style notes:
- Square frames
- Shaded lenses
- Case included
02
Celine Eyewear Triomphe wire-frame sunglasses
$940 at Sunglass Hut
Best for: A metal moment
Celine Eyewear always delivers. And the wire-frame Triomphe sunglasses are no exception. We love how the silver-tone colourway amps up ’90s vibes but we wouldn’t say no to the gold finish either.
Style notes:
- Silver-tone metal frame
- 100% UV protection
- Branded case
03
Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza square-frame sunglasses
$504 at Net-A-Porter
Best for: Full-face framing
There’s an effortless ’70s sensibility to this mask-style pair of sunglasses from Loewe’s collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza. The blue-tinted lenses match perfectly with the tortoiseshell acetate frames.
Style notes:
- Tortoiseshell acetate
- 100% UV protection
Also available at:
- $580 from Mytheresa
04
DiorPacific Sungalsses
$690 at Dior
Best for: Understated elegance
Revived for Dior’s spring/summer ’25 collection and coming in two silhouettes, multiple colourways, Dior’s newest eyewear offering elogates the eyes for a hypnotising allure.
Style notes:
- Gold Dior logo
- Iconic star detail
- 100% UVA/UVB protection
05
Miu Miu MU52YS sunglasses
$598 at Sunglass Hut
Best for: Geometric dimension
It’s Miuccia Prada’s world, and we’re just living in it. These retro-infused cat-eye sunglasses tap into the geometric trend that has been doing the rounds. The green-tinted lenses and golden metal frames are a classic combo.
Style notes:
- Golden metal frames
- Adjustable nosepads
- Non-polarised
- Lens bridge: 2.1cm, temple length: 5.42cm
Also available at:
- $598 at The Iconic
06
Chloé Eyewear Gayia oversized square-frame glasses
$650 at Farfetch
Best for: Boho frames
Last year, Chloé ushered the boho trend back in with creative director Chemena Kamali’s debut Fall 2024 collection. Ever since, we’ve found our eye straying towards oversized frames that we can still realistically see ourselves wearing for a few years to come (at least). We love the stark black frames on this style and the ombré lenses that provide just enough sun protection without being a full blackout.
Style notes:
- Oversized acetate frame
- Gradient lenses
- Wide fit that suits oval and round face shapes best
07
Gucci embellished cat-eye sunglasses
$715 at Mytheresa
Best for: Classic cat-eye
Gucci marks this classic black cat-eye style with a sparkling embellished G motif at the temple. Double down on The Matrix vibes and wear these with a leather jacket or oversized black blazer.
Style notes:
- Acetate frame
- Category 3 lenses
- Hard case
- Made in Italy
08
Jacques Marie Mage Jagger aviator-style titanium sunglasses
$1,971 at Net-A-Porter
Best for: Modern aviator
If you prefer your luxury pieces to feel rare, then Jacques Marie Mage will be right up your alley. The Los Angeles-based eyewear label specialises in limited-run collections, so you’re unlikely to see anyone else wearing the same glasses as you. These ’70s-style aviators are handmade and extremely durable. Plus, they were created as part of a 500-piece batch, and we particularly love the art deco-inspired bridge and gradient lenses.
Style notes:
- 100% beta titanium frame
- 100% UV protection
- Gradient lenses
9
Alaïa oval sunglasses
$620 at Mytheresa
Best for: French-girl fancy
Over the past two years, Alaïa has cemented its place as one of our favourite accessories designers, thanks in part to the now-cult mesh ballet flats. But don’t sleep on the Parisian brand’s eyewear collection — say coucou to these oversized oval sunglasses.
Style notes:
- Acetate frame
- Category 3 lenses
- Made in Italy
Best Places To Shop Designer Sunglasses for Women
If you’re in the market for a new pair of designer sunglasses these are the online retailers to shop across multiple brands.
Why Should I Buy Designer Sunglasses?
If your budget allows, a pair of designer sunglasses is a great investment for your accessories collection. In general, luxury fashion houses use high-quality materials to create their eyewear ranges. Frames are often sturdier and lenses are finished with filters or tints that can help protect your eyes from the sun.
What Sunglasses Shape Will Suit My Face?
The best way to know if a pair of sunglasses will suit you or not is to try them on. But as a rule of thumb, think about shapes that complement your features. For example, people with more angular face shapes might choose round or oval styles to help balance things out. And likewise, anyone with a round face might find square or rectangular silhouettes look best.
