Parisian Chic: Eyewear Essentials

Parisian style is known for it's timeless elegance and day-to night versatility, where changing your outfit from brunch to bars is never necessary. Built from an effortless capsule wardrobe of straight leg jeans, striped t-shirts, trench coats and ballet flats, it is often the eyewear that adds a touch of "je ne sais quoi" to the ensemble. Whether it’s a pair of sleek rectangular shades or oversized frames, the right eyewear adds that final flourish, embodying the essence of Parisian allure and cool-girl style.

Parisian fashion often centres around neutral tones, making it the perfect foundation for statement accessories, from shoes, to bags to shades. As refined and elegant as French fashion is, the unexpected is celebrated with clashing patterns, bursts of colour and pairing items together that do not necessarily "match".

Experimenting with a pop of green or red is prevalent in the summer months and is mastered by the likes of Kaleos, Miu Miu and Jacquemus. Embody the Parisian it-girl aesthetic by opting for thick acetate frames or bright tinted lenses.

Possessing an effortlessly-cool quality to their looks, wardrobes of Parisian it-girls follow the capsule model. Often paired with the iconic French trench coat or androgynous structured blazer, French fashion calls for classic black sunglasses.

Whether they are petite, like the Saint Laurent Shade SL557, or ooze academic allure, like the MU04ZS, black sunglasses represent what Parisian style is: classic, timeless and chic.

Much like the bags they choose and the shoes they wear, it is not uncommon for Parisian fashion to feature investment pieces. Pairing a straight leg pant, understated white t-shirt and a black blazer with a pair of Miu Miu ballet flats, Saint Laurent Sunglasses and a Celine bag is the type of understated elegance you can anticipate to see. French trend-setters are not afraid of outfit repeating, embracing the idea that you can invest in a designer accessory and wear it for years to come.

Many designer eyewear brands appeal to their Parisian consumers, pairing effortlessly chic designs with recognisably iconic temple details. Perfectly showcased by Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta and Prada.