8 Pairs Of Sunglasses That Are Trending In 2018
Our pick of shades for spring/summer in Dubai
10 April 2018
Living in Dubai it’s essential to always have your shades on the top of your head, no matter what time of year it is. But, as sunglasses are the must-have spring/summer accessory in Dubai and the rest of the world, we’ve rounded up what’s hot for eyewear in 2018.
We dedicated a whole shopping trip to finding the latest trends for sunglasses and source the best eyewear for summer in Dubai. From the cat eye craze to bejewelled shades and thinner frames, our sunglasses edit is full of new looks you have to try ASAP.
So style up your spring look with pastel mirror lenses and bright printed frames, here are the 8 different shades you need to know about this season…
#1 A Touch of Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell is a classic when it comes to eyewear and definitely a trend that we’ll never grow tired of. But, this year mix it up with colour combos, pastels and plastics for a new edge on a timeless trend. Try a tortoiseshell trim and compliment it with millennial pink, bright blues and spring yellows.
JPLUS Tortoiseshell Plume AED 1600, Ounass
#2 Bejewelled
If you thought bling on your glasses was a noughties trend that wouldn’t return, think again! This season’s sunglasses are ornate and glamorous, with plenty of embellishments to choose from. A little detailing and sparkle never hurts, as we’re definitely on board to shine this spring/summer. They also make the perfect pair to place on the top of your head!
Jimmy Choo Vivy/S embellished round-frame acetate and gold-tone AED 875
#3 Cat Eye Craze
From the rectangular cat eye frame to the extreme cat eye and everything in between, this trend is certainly the must-have for the season with almost every brand making their own variation of the popular shape. The retro-classic eyeglass style is adaptable with any colour, pattern and frame –as we’ll leave the cat eye to have its moment this spring.
ZARA Mirror Lens Cat Eye Golden AED 99
#4 Pastel Hues
From pastel mirror lenses, to plastic pastel frames, lighter pastel shades were always going to popular this spring, especially after last year’s millennial pink reign. Peaches, lilacs, baby blues and even soft greens are on our radar for spring/summer, as this trend can add a subtle hint of colour to your look.
ALDO Legynia Sunglasses AED 79
#5 Thin Frames
Forget thick frames, as proper-fitting and thinner frames are trending in 2018. From wireframes to no frames at all, this is a classic choice for eyewear and offers some timeless designs from the likes of Ray-Ban. They frame your face with more definition and structure, as we the old-school metallic look.
Ray-Ban AED 750
#6 Printed Frames
Colour and prints are another eyewear trend for 2018, as you can get creative and cool with this fashion statement for spring. From marble to zig zags and polka dots, there are plenty of pairs to play with and therefore a number of ways to brighten up your outfit. Think bright shades of yellow, orange and green, contrasted with heavy black lines and patterns.
Krewe Conti Butterscotch AED 936
#7 Skinny Shades
Tiny sunglasses are still a thing thanks to the Hadid sisters and Instagram’s most fashionable influencers, suggesting you have to be cool or a supermodel to pull off these skinny frames! But, with plenty of styles to experiment with you just may find one which suits you! Oh to be Bella Hadid!
Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses by Gigi Hadid in Tort AED 612, ASOS
#8 Cut-out Frame
Before your elderly relative asks, no these sunglasses aren’t broken –it’s the fashion to cut off the top of the frame! Sunglasses in 2018 are mixing up shades, angles and cuts, as frames are forming all kinds of new looks. We particularly love this style from JPLUS. Want to be a little more eccentric…look for hexagon frames and alternately cut shades of eyewear.
JPLUS Dark-Red Tech 3 Oversized Cat-Eye Sunglasses AED 1400, Ounass
