We’re only halfway through the season and summer 2021 has blazed through with plenty of sunshine and record-breaking heat. It’s the season of blasting your AC, taking trips to the neighborhood splash park, and spending some money on your favorite pair of sunglasses and protecting your eyes in style.
With a plethora of brands and silhouettes on the market, choosing the perfect pair of sunglasses will require some soul searching. Some sunglasses are perfect for athletes and treading through the outdoors, while others will earn you some clout rocking your favorite outfit. No matter your taste, there is a pair of sunglasses available for you to cop on StockX. Here’s a breakdown of the best sunglasses for the summer.
Ray-Ban Sunglasses for the Summer
Originally designed with the purpose of protecting pilots’ eyes in the sky, Ray-Ban Sunglasses were created in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb. An initial test for pilots in flight went through some design changes before being branded as the Aviator, a now-iconic silhouette for the brand. Ray-Ban sunglasses have been worn by celebrities, Presidents, and even generals during war, adding to their image of versatility and fashion-forward design.
Two of the most popular Ray-Ban Sunglasses are the classic Wayfarer and Aviator models, which have been a part of the Ray-Ban catalog for decades. Both models are timeless silhouettes that can be worn in professional, casual, and fashion-forward settings. Ray-Ban sunglasses have truly stood the test of time, and are a safe investment for both veterans and newcomers to the sunglasses market.
Retailing at $210, the Ray-Ban Wayfarer isn’t inexpensive by any means, but compared to luxury sunglasses that may not provide polarized lenses, the classic silhouette truly is one of the best values for your money. You’ll get great protection from the sun, quality that’s built to last, and a pair of sunglasses that will last in your rotation for years to come.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Havana/Green
Oakley Sunglasses for the Summer
Surprisingly, Oakley didn’t start making sunglasses until 1980, around five years after the company’s inception. While Oakley sunglasses are some of the most popular lifestyle and sports performance sunglasses in the world, the company started off producing motorcycle grips and other accessories for BMX and other motocross-related sports.
Through half a century of innovation, Oakley sunglasses have been designed and refined for performance across sports. One of the most popular designs is the Oakley Radar EV Path Sunglasses. The glasses are designed to hug the face comfortably, perfect for mobility sports in the sun like baseball, cycling, tennis, and others. Other sports-centered Oakley sunglasses include the Oakley Gascan and Oakley Sutro.
Oakley also produces more casually designed silhouettes, including a catalog of sunglasses with a more stylish approach to the design. The Oakley Feedback Sunglasses in Rose feature an aviator-like design with rose gold lenses, perfect for a more elevated outfit and occasion.
Stussy x Oakley Eye Jacket Redux Sunglasses Sand
Louis Vuitton 1.1 Millionaires Sunglasses for the Summer
While Oakley and Ray-Ban have solidified their dominance in the sunglasses marketplace, luxury fashion houses haven’t shied away from creating unique sunglasses. If you’re in the market for a fashion-forward pair of stunners, The Louis Vuitton Millionaires will turn heads on the streets, while adding a pop to your outfit.
Relaunched by Louis Vuitton over a decade ago, the LV 1.1 Millionaires “evoke eyewear worn in Al Capone’s Chicago,” according to the Louis Vuitton website. The sunglasses are chunky, outfitted with thick frames and a rectangular, boxy silhouette. If the shape of the glasses wasn’t enough, the Louis Vuitton 1.1 Millionaire’s feature a monogram on the top of the frames running to the temple area. The sheer size of the LV Millionaires will cover a good portion of your face, perfect for a more elusive and sly look.
The Louis Vuitton 1.1 Millionaire’s come in an abundance of colorways and have been some of the most popular sunglasses from the brand under the direction of Abloh.
Louis Vuitton 1.1 Millionaires Sunglasses Green Marble in Acetate with Gold-tone
