5 Men’s Designer Sunglass Styles To Replicate From The FW24 Shows
Taking place all over the globe from Florence to Milan and Paris, the FW24 men’s season saw a new take on men’s style. Long gone are the one size fits all. Enter in the era of the male archetypes. Related: character development, dressing for individual interests.
Offering refreshed ways to talk about men’s style, fits focused on thematic layering and consistent styling. From shoes to sunglasses, everything was meticulously planned to create show-stopping protagonists. Men’s designer sunglasses were no longer just an added accessory, but an integral part of each look. At Prada, frames spoke to the stylish everydayness of the businessman, while at Louis Vuitton, Pharrell presented aviator sunglasses as The Great American silhouette.
Need a deep dive to unpack these high fashion characters? Not to worry, read on to discover the top 5 archetypes and which men’s designer sunglasses to pick to get the same look.
1. The Sartorial Raver
Bold and without pretenses, the sartorial raver likes his looks tailored without being tight-fitting. Instead, he plays with contrasting forms and shapes, from smartly designed blazers to geometric sunglasses.
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The Junya Watanabe show was a perfect example. Models walked with confidence, all sporting their very own pair of shades from Kuboraum. If you’re a fan of minimalist men’s style, you might find a match in the styles from Gentle Monster, which will give you a similar look.
Brands we suggest: Kuboraum, Gentle Monster
Styles we suggest: Anything chunky, cat-eye or geometric
2. The Elegant Commuter
What do you usually look like on your morning commute? Hair in disarray, puffy eyes tired from scrolling a little too long on your TikTok FYP the night before? Prada understands and offers a solution: textured swim caps and bold goggle-inspired oval frames.
The elegant commuter’s main goal in the morning is just to savor a few minutes of peace before the morning rush by muffling the senses and keeping things immaculate. Step off the subway and the swim cap comes off. Just another day in the Prada office.
Brands we suggest: Prada, Bottega Veneta
Styles we suggest: Wraparound sunglasses, Oval shades
3. The Reimagined Cowboy
Pharrell Williams gives us a lesson in modern cowboy dressing at his second presentation for Louis Vuitton FW24. Words of advice from the rapper-singer-designer extraordinaire? LV-monogrammed cowboy hats and shield-like aviator frames. The reimagined cowboy simply can’t be seen without his trusty aviators.
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Another eyewear brand that is steeped in Western American lore? Jacques Marie Mage. Check out the brand’s men’s designer sunglasses, from their Gonzo sunglasses to their titanium Jagger shades, the luxury eyewear house knows its way around the elevated silhouette.
Brands we suggest: Jacques Marie Mage, Ray-Ban
Styles we suggest: Aviators
4. The Newcomer
JW Anderson is an advocate for eternal youth. Or at least that’s what we gathered from Loewe’s men’s FW24 runway where colorful knits, sparkling leggings and playful patterns were the main characters.
Retro tea shades accessorized the fits, recalling John Lennon and a certain ‘70s flair. Add the look to your style rotation with rounded rims and colorful-tinted lenses. Choose metal-made frames with thin rims for a slender, carefree touch.
5. The Tailored and Genderless
Mirroring his debut with his second show, Sabato De Sarno showcased the same reserved boldness in the house’s FW24 men’s collection. A noticeable reflection? Gucci Ancora, the burgundy red hue showcased back in September. Rich and genderless fits were subversive yet tailored.
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Accessories for men are nothing new, but that doesn’t matter. The Gucci man doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel, just make it move faster. And if that means wearing deep red rectangular sunglasses, the better.
Brands we suggest: Gucci, Saint Laurent
Styles we suggest: Rectangular sunglasses, Wraparounds, Burgundy frames