Best Celebrity Sunglasses
If one thing is clear from the hottest trends in eyewear this summer, it’s that there’s no room for shrinking violets. Vintage-inspired styles rule, and sunglasses are oversized and bold, creating starlet mystique whether you’re heading to an audition or just out to lunch. We picked five hot luxury brands making waves on both coasts, and tracked down some recession-friendly look-a-likes in case your wallet’s the one feeling a little shy.
For more top picks, check out our guides to celeb sunglasses, celeb swim, and celebrity handbags.
Jee Vice
These oversized, well-made French sunglasses come in distinct colors and even more distinct shapes.
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| The Star: Anne Hathaway
Fellow Fans: Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Katherine Heigl |
The Real Deal: Red Hot $230 A relatively new kid on the block, French brand Jee Vice is making headway with statement glasses like the Red Hot, which comes in six other colors besides its namesake red. |
The Real Steal: Fossil Shelly glasses $45 For a square pair at a fraction of the price, try Fossil Shelly glasses. They’re red, and the subtle side detail adds a little edge to your glam. |
Chloé
A perennial celebrity fave, Chloé makes unique, often colorful sunglasses that look good on a variety of face shapes.
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| The Star: Lauren Conrad
Fellow Fans: Julianne Moore, Jessica Alba, Naomi Campbell |
The Real Deal: Myrte $290 Chloé has been creating elegant eyewear sought by celebrities for some time, but the Myrte |
The Real Steal: Forever 21 F7713 $5.80 For less than a 10-spot, you can grab a nearly identical look to the Myrte with the Forever 21 F7713. Granted, you’ll be missing the Chloé prestige, but the retro shape is there. |
Tom Ford
Who knew a move from women’s ready-to-wear to sunglasses could work so well? Tom Ford’s are the ultimate glamorous sunglasses, and it’s no wonder Sienna Miller and Jennifer Lopez sport them on a regular basis.
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| The Star: Jennifer Lopez
Fellow Fans: Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, Mena Suvari |
The Real Deal:TF51 Lilliana $450 Ever since Tom Ford launched his first eyewear collection in 2006, celebrities have scooped up shades like the TF51 Lilliana for their classic, clean lines and pretty shapes. |
The Real Steal: Jessica Simpson Round Sunglasses $45 These Jessica Simpson Round Sunglasses mimic the shape, thin earpieces, and open sides of Tom Ford’s pricier pair. And, at a tenth of the price, you could by these and a few others. |
Ray-Ban
Ah, everything old is truly new again. Classic Ray-Ban sunglasses are a must-have, for both celebrities and for you. They just won’t stop being the coolest glasses around.
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| The Star: Kate Moss
Fellow Fans: Fergie, Rachel Bilson, Vanessa Hudgens |
The Real Deal: 2140 $139 The shades of the 80s are everywhere in Hollywood as the go-to pair to wear for everything from errands to appearances. The classic 2140 now comes in a veritable rainbow of colors and special styles, too. |
The Real Steal: Old Navy Women’s Classic Sunglasses $9.50 Old Navy Women’s Classic Sunglasses |
Balenciaga
Balenciaga sunglasses are among the most luxurious options available. These oversized, graded glasses look incredible on everyone.
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| The Star: Kim Kardashian
Fellow Fans: Rihanna, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Simpson |
The Real Deal:0035 $300 This season, oversized shapes and graded lenses and frames evoke the spirit of the 60s, inspired by the original designs of Cristobal Balenciaga. The 0035 is a little hard to find, but not hard to love. |
The Real Steal: Rampage Oversize Sunglasses with Metal Temples $24 The plastic and metal combo that makes the Balenciaga glasses awesome is also in these Rampage Oversize Sunglasses with Metal Temples. What sells them, though, is the fun butterfly shape. |
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