Four Standout Sunglasses Styles to Shop This Spring
Let spring in with outfit-punctuating, statement-making eyewear.
Here comes the sun! This spring, sunglasses channel ‘70s-inspired architecture, combining bold, sculptural shapes with warm, sun-soaked tones. Designed with artistic flair and funky textures, they pose the perfect balance between statement-making and effortlessly cool. Here’s a look at the trendy sunglasses defining the season.
The Cat-Eye Effect
These sunglasses show us that creativity knows no rules. With angular lines that peak at the browline and sleek, narrow frames, the cat-eye shape is dramatic, modern and ever-evolving.
The Updated Aviator
While we love a good classic, even the most timeless styles could use a refresh.
A Chunky Statement
These frames embrace the key trends of the spring season, making room for fun colours and oversized shapes.
The Retro Revival
Clean lines, lightweight construction, minimalism—there’s a reason these eyewear staples are so well-loved. This season, classic eyewear is given a nostalgic twist via squarer lenses and gilded frames.
Print copy by Jillian Vieira
Digital copy text and product selections by Hadiqah Khalil
This article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2026 issue. Read more stories from FASHION’s March 2026 issue here and subscribe to the print issue here.
Hadiqah Khalil is a digital intern at FASHION who’s passionate about bringing forward stories that have yet to be seen. Through the art of fashion, she explores culture, identity and memory—using style as a powerful form of representation. Whether she’s writing or wandering between cafés, she’s usually doing so with a dirty iced chai latte in hand.
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