An alltime favorite: the Aviator

The most popular classic style of sunglasses is the Aviator. They have oval tear drop (or sometimes called pear-shaped) lenses that narrow towards the bridge of the nose. Early movies have stars flaunting their aviators with style. This style is still extremely popular today. There are many product evolutions and reinventions of the model. In shapes and materials, but also in functionality, like polarized lens version, sports eyewear (more aerodynamic versions), wraparounds and clip-ons.

Polarized sunglasses

Polarized sunglasses provide protection from severe sun glares from water and snow surfaces, beaches, and roads. They use the light polarization technology mastered by Edwin H. Land in 1936.

Prescription sunglasses

People who want to discard their spectacles for something trendier without compromising on their visual quality opt for prescriptive sunglasses. Sportspeople wear a different type of polarized sunglasses that are mirrored on the outside that reflect light of different colors. 

Sun Clip On lenses

Whatever type of spectacles you might be wearing can be changed into something completely different simply by attaching a pair of clip-ons. Clip-on sunglasses are a pair of lenses available in a wide variety of colors and features that may be attached onto an your existing pair of glasses. 

Sunglasses and fashion

Sunglasses are associated with fashion in a big way and people like Britney Spears, Ivana Trump, Sophia Loren, and Linda Evans have their own lines of sunglasses. One could say that sunglasses are as much a part of the catwalk as they are of the street.

Sunglasses as important an accessory as clothing

Sunglasses are a must-have on beaches, picnics, or just when walking down the street on a sunny day. They have become as important as any other part of clothing.  And they are not just a visual aid; they are also an important part of clothing. They affect the overall look of the person. No wonder that buying a pair of sunglasses is as much a decision-making process as buying any other fashion accessory and sunglasses fashion basics. 

Designer Sunglasses

Calvin Klein, Gucci, Nike, Adidas, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana, Serengeti, Christian Dior, and Chanel are just few of the hundreds of the names that are involved in the manufacture of hip designer sunglasses. There is a lot of advertising and marketing for these sunglasses using all forms of media and celebrity brand ambassadors.