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Eyewear Trend Report

The biggest sunglass trends to know for 2026.

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Aviators

Aviator frames are one of the biggest trend alerts for 2026, as designers push the silhouette into bold new territory with loud colours, extra thick frames, ultra thin metals and reinvented shapes. This refreshed take blends high impact visuals with effortless wearability. With strong runway presence and influencer appeal, aviators prove that a classic can feel entirely new, confident and of the moment.

PRC05S

PRC05S

Prada PRC05S

Juniper Tortoise/Grey Lenses

MUA56S

MUA56S

Miu Miu MUA56S

Gold/Brown Clear Gradient Lenses

Rhonda 02 FT1324

Rhonda 02 FT1324

Tom Ford Rhonda 02 FT1324

Shiny Black/Smoke Gradient Lenses

BV1358S

BV1358S

Bottega Veneta BV1358S

Havana/Brown Lenses

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Rimless Frames

Rimless frames are gaining momentum, influenced by luxury fashion houses reintroducing barely-there eyewear into contemporary styling. Lightweight and refined, this silhouette appeals to style insiders for its ability to elevate a look without overpowering it. With delicate metal detailing and clean lines, rimless frames strike a balance between cool and versatile.

MUA51S

MUA51S

Miu Miu MUA51S

Silver/Grey Gradient Silver Mirror Lenses

Alba

Alba

Jacquemus Alba

Matte Gold/Brown Lenses

RB3767

RB3767

Ray-Ban RB3767

Arista/Dark Green Lenses

BV1126S

BV1126S

Bottega Veneta BV1126S

Gold/Grey Lenses

3

Metallic Lenses

Metallic lenses were a standout feature throughout 2025 and we predict will continue to feature strongly moving into 2026. With reflective finishes in silver, chrome and gold, they bring a deliberately bold, slightly extra edge that aligns with a year set to be defined by confident, expressive styling. As eyewear leans further into statement details, metallic lenses add impact without relying on shape alone.

RB3929

RB3929

Ray-Ban RB3929

Arista/Gold Gradient Mirror Lenses

MU54YS

MU54YS

Miu Miu MU54YS

Gold/Light Purple Brown Lenses

PRA59S

PRA59S

Prada PRA59S

Silver/Silver Gradient Mirror Lenses

VE2298

VE2298

Versace VE2298

Gold/Pink Gold Mirror Lenses

miu miu rimless sunglasses
Metallic Prada Sunglasses

4

Oversized

Oversized frames continue to dominate in 2026 as fashion leans further into bold, statement-driven design. Reflecting the broader shift toward maximalism, these frames add immediate impact and personality, transforming eyewear from a functional necessity into a defining accessory.

Sunny

Sunny

Szade Sunny

Mocha/Sand Gradient Lenses

Bunny

Bunny

Lu Goldie Bunny

Chestnut/Light Blue Lenses

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GG2170S

GG2170S

GUCCI GG2170S

Havana/Brown Gradient Lenses

Oversized Szade Sunglasses
Oversized Miu Miu Sunglasses

5

Wayfarer Frames

Wayfarer frames remain a timeless staple, never out of fashion and consistently embraced by celebrities and influencers alike. Defined by their iconic shape and effortless versatility, this classic silhouette continues to prove its lasting relevance across trends and generations.

Original Wayfarer RB2140

Original Wayfarer RB2140

Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer RB2140

Black/Green Polarised Glass Lenses 50 Eye Size

Drew

Drew

Bask Eyewear Drew

Black/Blue Photochromic Polarised Lenses

PRC06S

PRC06S

Prada PRC06S

Honey Tortoise/Dark Brown Polarised Lenses

Hardy

Hardy

Szade Hardy

Elysium Black/Cherry Cola Lenses

Ray-ban puffer collection with A$ap rocky
Tom Ford Penn 02

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Oval Frames

Oval frames are gaining traction as a softer alternative to angular silhouettes, offering a flattering shape with a refined finish. Drawing subtle inspiration from vintage eyewear while remaining modern, this style continues to appear across runway securing its place as a key eyewear trend moving into 2026.

BV1386S

BV1386S

Bottega Veneta BV1386S

Silver/Grey Lenses

11WS

11WS

Miu Miu 11WS

Black/Grey Lenses

GG1662SA

GG1662SA

GUCCI GG1662SA

Havana/Brown Lenses

Alexe

Alexe

Lu Goldie Alexe

Cinnamon/Brown Lenses

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90's Inspired Frames

Last but not least, if you’re wondering, vintage-inspired frames show no signs of disappearing, with small, rounded and rectangular silhouettes continuing to dominate. Little black and tortoiseshell styles remain firmly it-girl coded, seen across influencers and celebrities. Their ability to instantly make any outfit feel cooler and more sophisticated ensures these frames remain on our feeds, in our eyes and in our hearts in 2026.

MUA06S

MUA06S

Miu Miu MUA06S

Black/Brown Lenses

GG1680S

GG1680S

GUCCI GG1680S

Black/Dark Grey Lenses

SL872 ERIN

SL872 ERIN

Saint Laurent SL872 ERIN

Havana/Grey Lenses

Hazel

Hazel

Otra Hazel

Black/Smoke Lenses