We know you already have great taste. The mirrored pair you rocked at last year’s sangeet? Iconic. The tortoise shell ones that go with literally everything? Still undefeated.
So we’re not here to tell you how to shop, we’re just bringing a little summer energy to the rotation. New fits. Better nose bridges. Frames that keep up with every selfie, long drive, and sun-soaked errand run you’ve got coming. You’re already glowing, now let’s add some shades to match.
What Shade Vibe Are You On?
Brunch-to-Beach Bold (Women / Unisex): Big, dramatic, and ready for sun-drenched selfies. Channel Beyoncé's oversized glamour or Priyanka's red carpet energy. You're not hiding, you're arriving.
Try: Gentle Monster | Loewe Round Spoiler | Quay Cosmic (Unisex-friendly oversized styles)"I'm the Aesthetic" Geometric (Women / Unisex): Unexpected. Structured. Treats sunglasses like face jewelry. Think Billie Eilish's architectural frames or Sonam Kapoor's fashion-forward moments.
Try: Saint Laurent SL 557 | Zenni Hexagons | Prada Symbole (For the fashion-forward and filter-ready)Knows Their Angles (and Their SPF Schedule) (Women): Cat-eye. Confident. Probably has berry gloss and backup SPF in her tote. Ariana Grande's retro glam meets Kareena's timeless elegance.
Try: Ray-Ban Nina | Warby Parker Zelda | CELINE Triomphe (Feminine, polished, glam)Walk-Fast-and-Avoid-Small-Talk Sporty (Men / Unisex): Built for movement. Perfect for airport runs, hikes, or emotionally cleansing errands. Bad Bunny's athletic flex or Hardik Pandya's off-duty style.
Try: Tifosi Low Bridge | Maui Jim Sport | Goodr OG (Secure fit + matte finishes)Main Character on a Monsoon Drive (Men / Unisex): Cool tones. Clean lines. Quiet power. Think, "I listen to old ghazals while parallel parking." Shah Rukh's airport looks that never miss energy.
Try: Ray-Ban Total Black | Knockaround Mile Highs | Persol PO0714 (Classic and sleek)
What Shades Vibe with You?
Face Shape Inspo
Rounded features like Lana Del Rey or Alia Bhatt?
Angular frames create beautiful balance.
Heart-shaped like Rihanna or Deepika Padukone?
Bottom-heavy cat-eyes complement your gorgeous bone structure.
Strong jawline like Zendaya or Ranveer Singh?
Rounded frames soften and enhance your striking features.
Oval like Dua Lipa or Varun Dhawan?
You have incredible versatility, experiment with bold shapes that speak to you.
Colors That Feel Like You?
Warm mood?
Tortoiseshell, amber, gold, rose gold. Sunlit photos + glowing skin
Cool lean?
Black, silver, navy, berry. Crisp lines + power moves
Somewhere in between?
Gradient lenses like Dua Lipa rocks in her music videos. Muted color pops. Flex frames. Everything goes with everything
Pairing tip:
Warm frames + bronzer = vacation face | Cool frames + berry lip = effortless edge
Pro move: Look for "Low Bridge" or "Asian Fit" styles, finally designed with our faces in mind. Try: Warby Parker, Ray-Ban, Tifosi
Styling Reco’s or Not!
Festival Season: Summer festivals call for bold, statement pieces, think oversized mirrors that photograph well and handle outdoor dancing.
Wedding Guest: When wedding season hits, you need elegance that works with your lehenga or saree. Classic cat-eyes or sleek aviators transition beautifully from Coachella energy to cocktail hour grace.
Concert Ready: Whether it's a Garba Night, Diljit concert or classical music performance, you need frames that handle crowds, outdoor venues, and long hours. Sport-inspired styles with secure fits are your friend.
Airport Vibes: You need frames that look polished coming off a red-eye but sophisticated enough for dinner with the relatives. Think clean lines, neutral tones, the Shah Rukh airport aesthetic that works from departure gate to family photos.
Chai Run to Corporate Zoom: Your morning chai frames need to work on camera too. Avoid heavy reflective lenses that create glare, go for subtle tints and classic shapes that look professional on video calls.
Bonus: Current spotted looks: Oversized square frames (Deepika's go-to) gradient lenses for day-to-night transitions, and those barely-there wire frames that photograph beautifully. Hailey Bieber's been rocking tortoiseshell aviators, while Gigi Hadid keeps it classic with black wayfarers. On the guys' side, Michael B. Jordan's sleek black frames and Ranveer Singh's bold colored lenses are setting the standard. The airport runway and beach scenes are real, and your shades are part of the look.
✨Summer Shade Energy
This summer, you’re not just picking sunglasses. You’re collecting characters. The ones that say “I’m off duty,” “I’m here for a good time,” or “Yes, this is how I look at the gas station.” Try the bold ones. The weird ones. The ones that make you pause in the mirror.
Because when the fit’s right and the light hits just so?
You’re not in the sun. You are the vibe.
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