It’s undeniable that sunglasses are the most essential and functional summer accessory. Not only do they protect your eyes from wind, dust, and sun, they complete every summertime look and thankfully have the power to they hide any evidence of a rough night. Though we expected designers to offer a more progressive selection of eyewear this summer, one of the trendiest sunglass shapes is actually the first popular style to ever sweep the nation. The cat eye silhouette was introduced in the 1950s and reached iconic status through major Hollywood stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Though this is a classic shape, designers have taken a divergent path, from softer structuresto bold, modern-day embellishments. We let our eyes be our guide and scoured the runways for the most celebrated cat eye frames this season.
1. Thierry Lasry’s shades are a modern take on the cat eye trend, featuring blue accents on a typically traditional tortoise frame.
thierry lasry from http://thezoereport.com
2. Catch someone’s eye this summer in Prada’s Brow-Defining shades.
Prada from http://thezoereport.com
3. Celine’s classically elegant sunnies suit all face shapes and add a polished touch to every ensemble.
celine from www.iamitalian.com
4. Dsquared’s extraordinary details give off a dramatic look.
dsquared from http://opticalvisionresources.com
5. Fendi updates the 1940s cat eye with a larger frame and exaggerated pointy top bars.
fendi from http://opticalvisionresources.com
6. Valentino offers an almost almond shape silhouette.
Valentino from http://opticalvisionresources.com
7. Our favorite work-appropriate sunnies this season come from Linda Farrow.
Linda Farrow from http://www.ellecanada.com
8. Anna Sui’s chunky, oversized, eccentric frames will definitely get you some major attention.
anna sui from opticalvisionresources.com
9. Prism designer Anna Laub reinvents the mirror lens this summer on classic cat eyes.
prism from http://www.wmagazine.com
10 Jeremy Scott’s cat eye by Linda Farrow are a graphic pattern with asymmetric lenses.
jeremy scott from lindafarrow.com
kim from www.bigblondehair.com
grace kelly from www.tonguechic.com
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