13 Of The Most Functional And Stylish Sunglasses For Men And Women

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s quite hot outside. Understatement of the year.

As the sun doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, we’re doubling down on protection.

We’ve already ticked off the best sunscreen to keep your skin safe, but protecting your eyes is equally as important.

If you’ve not yet added sunglasses to your checklist for summer or beyond, there’s still time.

And so you’re not browsing through the frankly thousands of options out there, we’ve found the best men’s and women’s sunglasses.

Depending on whether you’re after pure protection, or want your sunnies to double as your most standout accessory, we’ve chosen from a selection of shades that are both functional and stylish. 

The best sunglasses to shop now

Sunglasses trends to shop in 2026

Don’t want to give John Lennon when we’re trying to give Paris Hilton? We got you. 

Should you care about trends, this summer you’ve got plenty of range to choose from.

On one hand, it’s all about big, bold, and colourful. Fashion folk are sporting colourful and oversized frames, sometimes with blingy gold and Y2K details. Colour-wise, think of the primary colours in your crayon box: red, butter yellow, and mint blue.

On the other, 70s and 90s frames are trending, from classic CBK-inspired skinny silhouettes to round and bohemian.

And just in time for autumn (and you should wear your sunnies year-round) academia chic is back in style. Read: looking bookish and nerdy is cool again, according to sunglasses brand Ace & Tate. Thank god!