The Shades Of Summer

By MBO

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Kate Spade

Looking for classic designer shades at a lower price point then most? Then turn to Kate Spade, the line known for its totes and simply adorned small accessories and shoes. These frames seem lighter, with little of the bulkiness seen in many others. The vintage-y looking shades are big on Audrey and Jackie influences, with cat-eye shapes and over-sized circular frames. In the past, Spade has been criticized for her simplistic construction (especially of the handbags), making them uncomplicated to replicate. This was good news for the immigrants on Canal Street who could easily take a Kate Spade tag out of their pocket and stick it on any basic bag. Yes, her glasses also appear to be easy to replicate for their minimalism, but sometimes it’s satisfying to know that you got the real deal, (especially when they don't cost $2000).-C.S.

Louis Vuitton Millionaire Sunglasses

Designed by Pharell Williams and Nigo of Bathing Ape, the Louis Vuitton Millionaire sunglasses are the ultimate indulgence. A gold double stripe of LV insignia frame the shades, making your face a portable billboard. As one person indicated, "the shades is fly as hell fo’ real." Yes, wise one, these shades are fly, but brace yourself, because these highly coveted glasses don't come cheap at just under two grand. Doing some reading online, I have found out that people are legitimately torn between spending money on these shades and their education, rent and/or child support. Truly pathetic. Millionaire glasses are for people searching to personify the American dream, but fyi, a pair of these shades won't make you rich and famous like Kanye. You (and society at large) would be better off to buy knockoffs on the street for $9.99 AND get an education. Leave these pricey glasses to NBA pros and hip-hop sensations.-C.S.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer

Hugo Boss may be reviving the stylish excess of the 1970s with their current line-up of UV-blocking shades, but Ray-Ban has jumped on the 80s-nostalgia train. Their current line of summer frames (The Wayfarer) look like they could have come straight off the rack twenty years ago. They are the type of glasses that go best with a dress shirt, no pants, “Old Time Rock And Roll”, and a terrible Tom Cruise impersonation. Far more conservative than many of the over-sized frames that have been riding on young people’s noses for the past few years, but they are in no way less stylish. No, these shades serve as a reminder that simplicity can often be best. They may not be visible from across the street during busy traffic, but anyone who gets a good glimpse of these glasses will have no choice but to stop in their tracks and silently mouth the word “daaaaamn.”-P.B.

Varvatos

The latest from John Varvatos and co. finally brings together two of your favourite things: Maverick and Cheap Trick. Though we haven’t seen the former in over two decades, he probably still has a killer selection of sunglasses. An iconoclast must evolve, thus Mav, regardless of Navy regulations, has presumably eschewed metal-frame, Cool Hand Luke-evoking aviators in favour of their contemporary counterpart. Combing classic cool and sleek modernity, the newest Varvatos live up to Mav’s standard of cool by continuing to emphasize curves but doing away with 80s ostentation. Oh, and as for your favourite That 70s Show soundtrack-ers (i.e. Cheap Trick), they can be seen sporting Varvatos sunglasses in print and web ads around the world.-S.T.

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