If you’re anything like our favourite It girls, sunglasses are more than just sun protection: they’re the ultimate style statement.
This season, oversized frames are stealing the spotlight, while sleek, minimalist styles stay effortlessly timeless. Meanwhile, slim silhouettes and slim sunglasses come and go with every new trend cycle.
And this summer, it’s all about experimenting, mixing trends, and finding that one pair of shades you can’t leave the house without.
So, whether you’re after bold, oversized celebrity-style frames or something more subtle, there’s a pair out there that will make your summer outfits feel fully complete.
The trending sunglasses for 2025/26
Oversized sunglasses
Kaia Gerber has singlehandedly made giant sunglasses cool again. Her black Thistles? So oversized, they practically cover the whole face.
And she’s not alone. Kendall Jenner, Tyla, and Emily Ratajkowski are all fans, rocking the exact same brand on multiple occasions.
Thistles
The AI Black Sunglasses
Thistles
The Atlas Black Sunglasses
Quay
Wide Awake
Gucci
GG0022S001
Sleek sunglasses
Minimalist frames are still the go-to, and it’s easy to see why. Think polished, understated, and effortlessly chic—like the pair Kendall Jenner has been spotted in nonstop this season.
Celebs like Zendaya and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are also embracing the clean, streamlined look, proving that sometimes less really is more when it comes to making a statement.
Quay
Aura Points
Le Specs
Duskfall
Ray Ban
RB4455
Rimless sunglasses
Rimless shades are quietly becoming the new It girl accessory, and no one wears them better than Alexandra Saint Mleux.
Her signature pairs give off that effortless, almost ethereal look she’s become known for, adding a soft, modern edge to every outfit.
Fendi
First Crystal
Aire
Virgo Shield Sunglasses
Ray Ban
RB3768
Rectangle sunglasses
Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has been making a case for slim rectangle shades, stepping out in the sharp, 90s-inspired silhouette that instantly adds attitude to any outfit.
Le Specs
Bamboozler
Chimi
10.3
