The 20 Best Sunglasses Brands to Wear Every Season This Year

For vintage-inspired yet modern frames, Elisa Johnson is the go-to brand. An Instagram favorite, the brand is high-quality and cool but at an accessible price point.

Materials: Acetate frames, nylon lenses

100% UV protection

Vallon is a brand typically known for performance eyewear, but its leisure sunglasses are great, too. For ski and surf enthusiasts who also love amazing eyewear, this is a very IYKYK brand.

Materials: Acetate

100% UV Protection

Lapima offers shapes and styles that are just fun and funky. If you want a little more spirit out of your frames, this is the brand for you.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Maui Jim makes sunglasses that are classic and sleek, but fun at the same time. You don’t always have to go all out to have free-spirited design.

Materials: Nylon frames

100% UV Protection

A favorite among ELLE editors and stylists, Jacques Marie Mage was founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Inspirations range from Art Deco to the American West, with a French style sensibility and Japanese craftsmanship. Using the best materials available, sometimes even precious, prices range from $700 to $2000.

Materials: Gold-plated titanium and acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

A personal favorite to wear daily, Linda Farrow sunglasses are sturdy and sleek. The London-based brand, founded in the 1970s, creates a variety of styles from bold and edgy to classic and elegant. The brand also collaborates with fashion brands to create even more avant-garde limited edition styles.

Materials: Acetate frame

Lexxola’s frames are futuristic yet modern, trendy yet timeless. With soft curved frames and vintage-feeling colored shades, its frames are sophisticated with a touch of cheekiness.

Materials: Bio-acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

Known for its amazing collabs with brands like Maison Margiela and artists like Jennie, Gentle Monster is a favorite among the street style crowd. It has a variety of cool styles that combine cuteness with edge.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Poppy Lissiman sunglasses are for the bold. If you’re looking for statement-making frames and colors, this is the brand for you. And it’s price-accessible, too!

Materials: Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Akoni’s Japanese-crafted frames are made with ultra-high quality and designed with sophistication in mind. For subtle luxury, this brand is the way to go.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Dita Eyewear is well-known for its quality materials and frames. The designs are relatively classic but have incredible detailing that makes the price point worthwhile for those looking to invest in a pair of frames.

Materials: 100% Titanium, UV-protective lenses

Inspired by a travel diary set in Tangier, Port Tanger was created in 2020 to celebrate and enhance the traveling spirit. The modern frames are crafted in Japan and boast avant-garde shapes and styles, a favorite among editorial stylists.

Materials: Acetate

100% UVA/UVB protection

Etnia Barcelona is a fun brand with frames that, from a distance, may look like a classic design aesthetic but, up close, have fun, colorful elements that give them a unique quirkiness.

Materials: 100% Acetate

French sunglasses brand Vuarnet is another that boasts a connection to the slopes. From the slopes to celebrities, Vuarnet is known for classic French designs with an element of athleticism.

Materials: Bio-acetate

You can’t go wrong with a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. A classic that looks good on everyone, the brand is known for its quality and recognizable designs.

Materials: Composite/Plastic Frame

Founded in Los Angeles by a Parisian-born designer, Ahlem’s design ethos is unisex and timeless. As an Earth-friendly brand, Ahlem uses plant-based acetate and non-toxic titanium to create its frames—plus, its lenses are recyclable.

Materials: 100% Acetate, UV-protective lenses

Another California-based brand, Garrett Leight emphasizes effortless design and easygoing wear. Vintage-inspired shapes make the designs timeless instead of trendy with materials that make the frames ultra-wearable.

Materials: Cured cellulose acetate frame

Covry is known for making eyewear with measurements considered “non-traditional” in the eyewear industry. Frames are designed to sit higher on the face and away from your cheeks, so they’re more comfortable for people with lower nose bridges or high cheekbones.

Materials: Cellulose acetate

100% UV protection

A favorite among Instagrammers, Quay’s sunglasses are great for those looking for the trendiest styles with good quality and an accessible price point.

Oakley might be known for its athletic designs, but the brand’s recreational styles should be noted, too. Frames can be styled for everyday wear, festival fashion, beach-ready protection, and everything in between.

Materials: Lightweight O-Matter frame