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13 Sunglasses Brands You Might Not Know Yet But Definitely Should and Our Favorite Picks From Each B

When it comes to choosing a pair of designer sunglasses, there are a slew of them to choose from. Forget what everyone else is wearing and led the pack by sporting a pair of sunglasses from a brand that most people probably never heard of. Many sunglass designers, or “our unsung heroes”, as I playfully call them, are creating sunglasses with personality and cutting edge style for the sophisticated gentlemen of the world! So pull out your notepads and make note of the 13 sunglasses brands that you must have.

Phillip Plein

Phillip Plein

Our favorite style: ‘Chieftain’ Sunglasses

Spectacular shades of multilayers mirrored colored lenses. Metal frame. CR 39 lenses: best quality polymer lenses. UVA-UVB-Infrared and blue light 100% protection. Made in Italy. Composition: Shell 100% German Silver + 100% Nylon.

$603.00


Linda Farrow Luxe

Linda Farrow Luxe

Our favorite style: Silver Aviator Sunglasses

Titanium frame aviator sunglasses in silver tone. Mirrored lenses. Double bridge. Metal nose pads. Logo at temple. Size: 60.16 145. Metal. Made in Japan.

$1215


Mykita

Our favorite style: Black Karli Lite Sunglasses

Handcrafted lightweight stainless steel sunglasses in black. Keyhole bridge. Dark grey polarized Zeiss precision lenses with 100% UV protection. Tonal rubber nose pads and temple tips. Patented snap hinges. Size: 23.50 135. Stainless steel. Made in Germany.

$480


Gentle Monster Cuba 503

Gentle Monster

Our favorite style: Cuba 503

Metal arms bring a cool flash of hardware to these Gentle Monster sunglasses. Storage box, soft leather case, and cleaning cloth included. Square frame. Non-polarized lenses. Imported, China.

$230

Anna Karin Karlsson

Anna Karin Karlsson

Our favorite style: MR 3 AM Sunglasses

Black acetate and swarovski crystal embellished sunglasses from Anna Karin Karlsson. This item comes with a protective case. Material: Acetate, Swarovski Crystals, 24k Gold. Size: 57-18-145. FINISH (BLACK CRYSTAL)

$880.00


Kuboraum

Kuboraum

Our favorite style: ‘Mask B2’ Sunglasses

Black acetate and 24kt gold chain border. Made in Italy

$1,195.00


Boris Bidjan Saberi

Boris Bidjan Saberi

Our favorite style: ‘Shutter’ Sunglasses

German-Iranian designer Boris Bidjan Saberi Eyewear trendsetter Linda Farrow have collaborated to design a standout pair of men’s sunglasses. The sunglasses are created entirely from stainless steel that come in two colorways (black and silver) and key highlights is the amount of detail you will find on the venetian-style shutters and the oversized temples alongside the frames. The sunglasses have recently been worn by the likes of Kanye West. Matte black. Straight arms, curved  tips, angular frame. Official logo stamp on the inside. Comes with protective case.

$320


Thom Browne

Our favorite style: TB-804B

 Round sunglasses with dark blue frames, featuring side panels and double bridge plated in 18-carat gold. The temples are finished with Thom Browne signature three colored tips. Dimensions: 23mm x 45mm x 150mm. Blue lenses, offering 100% UV protection, anti-reflective coating. The glasses are finished with the ‘Thom Browne’ logo, printed in signature on the inverted side of the temple. Handmade in Japan.

$865

Dita

Dita

Our favorite style: Black & Gold Decade-Two Aviator Sunglasses

 Flat acetate aviator sunglasses in matte black. Gradient lens in brown featuring 100% UVA and UVB protection, and anti-reflective coating. 18k gold-plated titanium hardware at bridge, top bar, nose pads, and end pieces. Logo and style name etched at lens. Metal mesh accent in black at bridge. Signature etched diamond pattern at end pieces. Logo plaque at temple tip. Size: 62.12 136. Acetate, 18k gold, titanium. Made in Japan.

$1000


Damir Doma

Damir Doma

Our favorite style: Brown Mykita Edition Bradfield Sunglasses

Handcrafted round lightweight stainless steel sunglasses in ‘terra’ brown and gold-tone. Cut-out accents at frame. ‘Terra flash’ brown Zeiss precision lenses with 100% UV protection. Stainless steel nose pads. Patented snap hinge. Size: 39.31 140. Part of the Damir Doma x Mykita collaboration. Stainless steel. Made in Germany.

$620


Bernhard Willhelm

Our favorite: Black and Silver ‘Daisuke’ Sunglasses

Handcrafted lightweight mylon shield-style sunglasses in ‘pitch’ black. Silver mirrored lens. Mylon nose pads. Patented snap hinge. 169 lens, 125 temple. Part of the Mykita x Bernhard Willhelm collaboration. Mylon. Made in Germany.

$600

Ktz

KTZ

Our favorite style: KTZ 17 C2

Known for its raw energy and urban aesthetic, these oversized KTZ sunglasses are crafted from matte black acetate with silver lenses. As seen on the runway, these sporty sunglasses feature the design house’s logo crafted into the temples in black stainless steel, brushed for a matte effect. This imitable style is finished with acetate nose pads and temple tips for added comfort.

$325

Hood by Air

Hood By Air

Our favorite style: Marz M02

Stainless acetate eyewear featuring white branding. Part of the GENTLE MONSTER X HBA collaboration.

$430

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