These Designer Logo Sunglasses Are Sure to Earn You Compliments
When you’re a fashion editor, people always assume that you’re outfits and wardrobe are dripping in designer pieces, but this isn’t always the case. At least, it isn’t for me! As someone who crafted their sense of style on the high street, I have always had a soft spot for more affordable brands and have become a bit of a pro at finding the most expensive, hard-working pieces from them (if I do say so myself). Then, of course, there are designer buys I’ve long dreamt of owning but real life (i.e. fixing a leak in my roof, repairing my car and generally paying my heating bills this past winter) tends to get in the way.
Over the past five or so years, I’ve found contentment somewhere in the middle—brands that I wouldn’t necessarily say are cheap to shop at but don’t come with the lofty price tags of the big luxury fashion houses. However, this year I decided to treat myself to something I’ve never owned before: a pair of designer logo sunglasses. While logos on bags can look polished, there’s a fine line between them looking classy and ostentatious. Logo sunglasses, however, feel less showy and, for lack of a better term, very cool indeed. Even at the heights of the quiet luxury aesthetic, people still wore sunglasses with recognisable logos on the arms which, naturally, gave their luxury looks clout. With many pairs coming in at the £300–£400 mark, they’re still a considerable investment, though significantly cheaper than a bag from the same brand would be. As such, sunglasses make for a smart, entry-level way to add a designer to your accessory line-up.
Me? I opted for a pair of rectangular-framed, tortoiseshell-finish sunglasses from Celine complete with the brand’s iconic Triomphe adornment to the side. After weeks of deliberation, I finally purchased them in February with some gifted money I’d been holding on to and, since I started wearing them more this spring, I’ve noticed I’ve been receiving lots of compliments on my outfits. Coincidence? There’s no such thing.
Choose wisely and the cost-per-wear of your designer logo sunglasses can quickly become pennies—I’ve worn mine every day for the past two months and the novelty hasn’t worn off. In fact, it’s made me think about adding another pair to my collection (albeit currently of one) for the summer. Not one to make such a statement lightly, I’ve spent hours thinking about which pair this could be. Below are the styles I’m contemplating.
Scroll on to see the chicest designer logo sunglasses that’ll make your outfits feel stronger from the moment you put them on, categorised by brand.
The Sleekest Designer Logo Sunglasses on the Market
Miu Miu
MIU MIU
Oval-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
Right now, I keep seeing fashion people wearing Miu Miu sunglasses.
Celine
CELINE EYEWEAR
Triomphe Rectangular-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
This is the pair I chose and, honestly, they’ve made my outfits look so much more polished.
CELINE EYEWEAR
Monochroms Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
White sunglasses always look chic in the warmer months.
Gucci
Gucci
Cat-Eye Frame Sunglasses
If you prefer your sunglasses on the bigger side, this is the pair for you.
Christian Dior
DIOR EYEWEAR
Cdior B1u Cat-Eye Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses
I know those double gold bars from a mile off.
DIOR EYEWEAR
Diorsignature B71 Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
There’s something so sleek about the gold stripes framing the Christian Dior name.
DIOR EYEWEAR
Diormidnight S3i Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
Again, a more subtle but no less impactful option.
Loewe
Loewe
Rectangular Sunglasses in Acetate
Loewe’s Anagram logo is one fashion insiders will know instantly.
Loewe
Screen Sunglasses in Acetate
This statement frame is recognisable in its own right, regardless of the Loewe logo.
Prada
PRADA EYEWEAR
D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Prada sunglasses are totally timeless, especially if you opt for its D-frame pair.
PRADA EYEWEAR
Oversized Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Again, if you like your frames on the larger side, this pair are worthy of your consideration.