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Our 6 Favorite Sunglasses Esquire Editors Are Wearing This Summer
From $50 to Prada, we've got you covered.
I'm very picky when it comes to sunglasses, and with summer just around the corner, this is not the time to be fickle with things. If you, too, have yet to get your summer shades on lock, let me help you out. Here, I'm gifting you what I wish someone would have gifted me: a complete and total guide to sunglasses, narrowed-down by Esquire editors to 6 top picks that are universally flattering.
We did the hard work for you in finding and testing these sunglasses out; all you have to do now is pick your favorite pair and wear them for the next few summers to come. Maybe you prefer a Wayfarer, maybe you like aviators, maybe you want something cool and funky or simple and classic. It's all right here. There are sunglasses for every man, modeled by our man, senior market editor, Alfonso Fernández Navas. We've put these sunnies to the test, and rounded them up for you below. It really is that easy.
Ray-Ban x A$AP Rocky Mega Wayfarers
Ray-Ban's Wayfarers need no introduction, being a certified classic, but its brand-new Mega Wayfarers by A$AP Rocky certainly deserve one. These sunglasses are made even more cool and contemporary with larger, square frames, an all-black design, and the comfort and versatility you already know and love from the brand.
Prada PR A20S
Sleek, sporty, and, honestly, sexy—Prada's sunglasses are taking the cake this season. This luxurious take on a wrap-around features a rim all the way around the lenses, a comfortable nose bridge, and Prada's logo at each temple. They're contemporary and fun, and thanks to the slanted lenses, they have a flattering, face-lifting effect, too.
Jacques Marie Mage Silverton Aviator-Style Silver-Tone and Acetate Sunglasses
In the world of luxury sunglasses, Jacques Marie Mage reigns king as the most luxurious. The brand is all about craftsmanship and quality, and these flattering aviators take that into account, with silver metal and acetate frames. They're elegant, elevated, retro, and cool, all at once. Buy 'em once, wear 'em forever.
Quince Maldives Polarized Acetate Sunglasses
How's this for a staple accessory? At only 50 bucks, Quince's acetate sunnies are a damn steal. They're lightweight and sturdy, with a comfortable nose bridge and, scratch-resistant CR-39 lenses, and rounded frames. They go with everything, from your swim trunks on beach day to the linen suit you're wearing to a beach wedding.
Paloceras Pebble Pistachio Green SX
Paloceras makes sunglasses for those unafraid to add some flair to their style. These playful, funky shades feature translucent green, sculpturally inflated frames and tinted brown lenses—just different enough to make passersby stop and stare (or in the case of our model, Alfonso, ask you exactly where you got these from).
Quay DND 55mm Small Square Sunglasses
Tinted lenses for summer? Obviously. Quay's rectangular shades are deliciously retro, with thin metal frames and tinted lenses. They're timelessly cool, with a polished look that's even better under the sun.
Production Credits
Photographed by Florence Sullivan for Esquire
Modeled by Alfonso Fernández Navas
Styled by Crystal Okonkwo
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