4 Celebrity Inspirations for Your Sunglasses Looks
A new year signals a new start, and there’s no better time to refresh your wardrobe; one accessory you can’t leave out in your closet update is a pair of sunglasses. In addition to shielding your eyes from the sun’s glare and harmful ultraviolet rays, sunglasses are versatile due to the wide range of frame and lens options you can mix and match.
For most people, choosing their sunglasses starts with knowing which frame type suits their facial features. In this case, Allure’s guide to the best eyewear frame for your face shape comes in handy and includes tips like complementing soft, round faces with bold and geometric frame shapes. But the fun shouldn’t stop there. A new year gives you space to reinvent yourself and experiment with your style, so here are celebrities whose sunglasses can inspire your next outfit.
Hailey Bieber for a pop of color
Hailey Bieber always makes waves with her looks, which also goes for the viral outfit she wore on her tropical beach vacation last year. While the American model and socialite did not disclose her whereabouts, her Instagram post demonstrates the trend for bright colors, as she wore sporty red sunglasses to match her cherry red bikini set. Those who want to emulate these beachside vibes can check out LensCrafter’s exclusive selection of Prada sunglasses, which includes the equally outdoorsy Prada PRA25S. Besides the cat-eye, semi-rimless frames are guaranteed to be universally flattering, and the frames and lenses come in a unique opal peach colorway to add a different hue to your outfit.
Blackpink’s Lisa for a sleek look
Meanwhile, if you want to stay minimalist but still look effortlessly cool, look no further, as Blackpink member Lisa shows you how it should be done. On her trip to Greece, Lisa wore a pair of sleek black oval sunglasses, elevating her otherwise casual ensemble of a white button-down and high-waisted denim jeans. Planning to cop a similar frame shape and style? Browse Gentle Monster’s curated collection of timeless yet innovative sunglasses, specifically the 2023 collection’s July 01 frames, which feature an oval silhouette with iconic metal detail on the slim temples.
Rihanna for rocking the vintage vibe
For glamorous dinners and fun nights out, look no further than Rihanna, one of our top picks for Best 2010s R&B Artists, for style tips. Given her long career and experience as an artist, with her first chart-topper in 2007, Rihanna is no stranger to exciting looks; in fact, she’s known for her priceless fashion sense and taste, as exemplified by her glorious Met Gala run. To complete her ‘90s-inspired, all-black outfit with a faux-fur jacket and lace-up pants, the R&B superstar wore a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses with acetate frames and tinted lenses. While you don’t have to get the exact pair to recreate the look, you can rock the same vintage vibe as Riri by looking for a pair of tortoiseshell frames with a yellow or orange tint.
Jennifer Lopez for statement eyewear
Lastly, you can up the fashion ante this year by ditching your ordinary pair of black sunnies and opting for statement-making frames. Like Jennifer Lopez, who’s constantly seen wearing bold, oversized sunglasses during public red-carpet appearances and her time off, challenge yourself with sunglasses that make a bold statement. You can start by checking out Jacques Marie Mage’s limited edition Johnny Cash collection, particularly the Quentin model. While the thick rectangular frames may look strikingly heavy on the face, they can turn heads and accentuate your look, especially when you go for the Hickory Fade colorway.
Article by Charles S. Jeffrey