Black sunglasses: the models that always look good

«C‘he is who wears sunglasses to have more charisma and symptomatic mystery» intoned Franco Battiato in a famous song from the 1980s. But in truth, just like White flagsunglasses are simply a timeless piece – especially in the most classic version: the black sunglasses.

The connotations change, but they remain the must-have accessory par excellence: thanks to their intrinsic nature versatilitygiven by the classic non-color, which even in the most disparate shapes adapts to the outfit, in every season.

From street style to the Met Gala

Karl Lagerfeld he never separated from his dark glasses. And at the latest Met Gala 2023, the stars copied this distinctive detail even on the red carpetproviding yet another proof of an obvious assumption: whether you wear them to hide dark circles or give yourself some air, black sunglasses go with, really, everything. What matters is to focus on models from statement but “easy” frameswhich are protagonists only at a second glance.

The Spring Summer 2023 black sunglasses trends

Sober and chic, black sunglasses as well as being a multipurpose accessory add above all an elegant touch to any look. Whatever the style, to be chosen above all on the basis of the shape that best suits your face, or that you simply feel your own, rather than on the basis of trends. Who, however, see clearly when it comes to black sunglasses: no oversight in the Spring-Summer 2023 with sunglasses come on vintage shapes. Old money stylelike the glasses of the divas of the past: classic alla Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)with an over squared or slightly cat-like shape (Chanel), thick-rimmed retro ovals (Celine).

Vintage shapes, for looks with a revival charm

Or again, fifties in a unisex key: from the favorite model of Gregory Peckwith a round shape (re-edited from Oliver Peoples), to the model black sunglasses Panamasinuously rectangular, perfect for varying the classic aviator model, which still holds sway despite the passing of generations and the more or less successful revivals of the look – and more – at the Top Guns (from new and sustainable TBD Eyewear to the legendary Rayban).

Cat-eye or rectangular, designer or niche

Other trends to keep an eye on, it must be said: the return of frames cat eyemade more glamorous by gold details (Bottega Veneta, Valentino Eyewear) or excessively elongated (i Jolie Of Balmain). And that of the Y2K stylesfor thin and elongated sunglasses (Linda Farrow x The Penthouse), oval or parallelepiped. On the crest of the wave, above all thanks to Pradathe dark and defined sunglasses, with the lenses to match the Men in Black.

Once you have chosen the black eyewear that best suits your style, you move on to lenses: also dark, the only variation allowed ranges from feminine nuances to yesteryear green (Max Mara). Shedding light on niche eyewear brands is the diktat of the moment for those who already own a designer cult model, and want to see us better in the panorama of seasonal eyewear: from Lapima to Humapassing through Illest And Retrosuperfuturesthe latest eyewear brand on the faces of all It Girls.

How to match black sunglasses

Combining black sunglasses is quite simple, we said: they look good with everything.

To shield yourself from the sun’s rays or even from those of the disco, or to enhance the simplest day outfit, such as white t-shirt or mariniere And jeans; or still combined with black mini dress. With symptomatic mystery.

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