Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a perfect example of when function meets fashion. A well chosen pair of sunglasses will protect you from UV rays and make it safer to drive whilst setting off your look and matching your image. But sunglasses weren't always made for protecting our eyes from the sunshine; glasses with smoked lenses were first worn in 15th century China by judges who used them to hide their expressions when hearing testimony. In the 18th century scientists studying the effects of wearing them were emphatic that colour tinted lenses may improve a person's eyesight…

Mens Designer Shades

It was not until the 1920s that modern sunglasses were developed to protect the eyes from the sun and after being worn by many Hollywood actors, they quickly filtered down to the public and became fashionable. The benefits of sunglasses were soon acknowledged by the US military which developed the famous 'aviator' sunglasses for their WWII pilots, and then following huge consumer demand for the style, they were made available to the public. The popularity of wearing sunglasses has continued to grow and now of course a pair of shades is an essential accessory for the sunshine months of the year.

Fashionable Eyewear

Though there have been many different trends in sunglasses, lots of recent releases have been based on classic styles, with new design twists such as crystal detail and thicker frames. These have also metamorphosed into brand new styles, many in large format with big lenses. Lens colours have been varied with different coloured tints available such as green, brown and blue. Frame colours have been varied too; whether it be metal or plastic there are countless colours available. Trends include the white framed sunglasses that have been worn by many celebrities recently, however, graphite, silver, black and gold frames will always remain seriously stylish. Although there are lots of different choices available we only pick out the best and with the help of our detailed product descriptions we are confident that you will be able to find your perfect pair of designer sunglasses.