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Throwing Shade: Futuristic Sunglasses Are Bold and Edgy

Throwing Shade: Futuristic Sunglasses Are Bold and Edgy
Yachin Parham
By Joiee Thorpe · Updated October 24, 2020
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We want to be bold this summer and throwing trends out of the window this season is all about showcasing personality through unconventional sunglasses. From red cat-eyes to studded frames, these accessories will challenge you to face forward with fun, unique fashion.

Below, see our favorites picks from Fendi, Moschino and more. 

(Above: Moschino “Cat-Eye Studs Triangle” lenses, $250)

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From top: LOVE COLLINS “Wonder Woman” Lucite frames, $15, lovecollins.com. FENDI “Eyeline” shades, $465, solsticesunglasses.com. OXYDO “O.No 2.6” sunglasses, $475, oxydoeyewear.tumblr.com for stores. COCO AND BREEZY EYEWEAR “Zesiro-Silver” sunglasses, $300, cocoandbreezy.com.

Throwing Shade: Futuristic Sunglasses Are Bold and Edgy

Yachin Parham

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From top: ILLESTEVA “Marianne Flat” lenses, $190, illesteva.com. STEVIE BOI EYEWEAR “SB Noirz” sunglasses, $200, stevieboi.com. RAG & BONE “RNB 1008/S” sunglasses, $245, rag-bone.com.

Throwing Shade: Futuristic Sunglasses Are Bold and Edgy

Yachin Parham