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Sunglasses Trends For 2019

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Say goodbye to your tiny sunglasses and your classic tortoise pair that's getting dusty in the box. We've scanned the streets and shopped the accessory section at our favourite retailers to bring you the five biggest trends of 2019. Some of these shapes, like the visor, may be familiar to you, but they're revamped in new colourways. We're also introducing the octagon lens, which is a boss-lady style that's on the rise. Ahead, jump to the design you already know you love, or read through the full lineup of must haves.

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Sunglasses Trend 2019: Retro Cat-Eye Lenses

You'll find these in some wild colours, like cherry and lavender, and you can spice up the look by opting for lucite frames. The new cat-eye look isn't superthin, but has more of a rounded bottom and juts out at the top edges to create a triangular shape.

Le Specs x Adam Selman The Last Lolita Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses

Le Specs x Adam Selman The Last Lolita Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses (£75)

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Le Specs x Adam Selman The Last Lolita Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses
£75
from net-a-porter.com
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Boohoo Purple Winged Skinny Cat-Eye Sunglasses

New Look Cat Eye Sunglasses in Neon Orange (£8)

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New Look Cat Eye Sunglasses in Neon Orange
£8
from asos.com
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Poppy Lissiman Diavolina Neon Green

Poppy Lissiman Diavolina Neon Green (£69, originally £84)

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Poppy Lissiman Diavolina Neon Green
£69
from poppylissiman.com
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Miu Miu Narrow Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Miu Miu Cat-Eye Sunglasses (£205)

Miu Miu Cat-Eye Sunglasses
£205
from farfetch.com
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Topshop Cindy Crystal Slim Sunglasses

Topshop Cindy Crystal Slim Sunglasses (£14, originally £16)

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Topshop Cindy Crystal Slim Sunglasses
£14
from topshop.com
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Le Specs x Adam Selman The Prowler Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses

Le Specs x Adam Selman The Prowler Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses (£75)

Le Specs x Adam Selman The Prowler Cat-Eye Neon Acetate Mirrored Sunglasses
£75
from selfridges.com
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Ganni Lulu Sunglasses

Ganni Lulu Sunglasses (£127, originally £181)

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Ganni Lulu Sunglasses
£127
from shopbop.com
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Urban Outfitters Camilla Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Olivia Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses (£14)

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Olivia Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses
£14
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Sunglasses Trend 2019: Round and Transparent

Whether you've always been a fan of the oversize "bug eye" silhouette or you prefer smaller circles, these boho-esque shades come in both iterations. While the shape is a throwback to the '60s and '70s, the fresh colours of these see-through lenses feel modern.

Gucci Oversize Round-Frame Gold-Tone Sunglasses

Gucci Oversize Round-Frame Gold-Tone Sunglasses (£270)

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Gucci Oversize Round-Frame Gold-Tone Sunglasses
£270
from net-a-porter.com
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ASOS DESIGN Round Sunglasses With Blue Mirror Lens

ASOS DESIGN Round Sunglasses With Blue Mirror Lens (£8)

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ASOS DESIGN Round Sunglasses With Blue Mirror Lens
£8
from asos.com
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For Art's Sake Margarita Round-Frame Faux-Pearl Embellished Gold-Tone Sunglasses

For Art's Sake Margarita Round-Frame Faux-Pearl Embellished Gold-Tone Sunglasses (£180)

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For Art's Sake Margarita Round-Frame Faux-Pearl Embellished Gold-Tone Sunglasses
£180
from net-a-porter.com
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Ray-Ban RB3447 Arista 001 50mm

Ray-Ban RB3447 Arista 001 50mm (£74)

Ray-Ban RB3447 Arista 001 50mm
£74
from sunglasses-shop.co.uk
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Fendi Crystal Embellished Round-Frame Sunglasses

Fendi Crystal Embellished Round-Frame Sunglasses (£415)

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Fendi Crystal Embellished Round-Frame Sunglasses
£415
from matchesfashion.com
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SheIn Round Frame Tinted Sunglasses

SheIn Round Frame Tinted Sunglasses (£3)

SheIn Round Frame Tinted Sunglasses
£3
from shein.co.uk
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Céline 58mm Round Sunglasses

Céline 58mm Round Sunglasses (£351)

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Céline 58mm Round Sunglasses
£351
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Sunglasses Trend 2019: Sunglasses With a Chain

Step up your accessory game and invest in a chain that speaks to your personality or your taste in metals. You can purchase a lot of these designs separately from your sunglasses and affix them to any pair you've got. We even like the chunkier styles that can make more of an impact than your lenses.

Linda Farrow x Alessandra Rich 2 C1 Oval Sunglasses

Linda Farrow x Alessandra Rich 2 C1 Oval Sunglasses (€470)

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Linda Farrow x Alessandra Rich 2 C1 Oval Sunglasses
€470
from eu.lindafarrow.com
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Chloé Eyewear Chain

Chloé Eyewear Chain (£160)

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Chloé Eyewear Chain
£160
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Topshop Chain Round Sunglasses

Topshop Chain Round Sunglasses (£26)

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Topshop Chain Round Sunglasses
£26
from topshop.com
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Urban Outfitters Premium Real Pearl Sunglasses Chain

Urban Outfitters Premium Real Pearl Sunglasses Chain (£18)

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Urban Outfitters Premium Real Pearl Sunglasses Chain
£18
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Stella McCartney Rectangular Sunglasses With Hanging Chain Detail

Stella McCartney Rectangular Sunglasses With Hanging Chain Detail (£573)

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Stella McCartney Rectangular Sunglasses With Hanging Chain Detail
£573
from shopbop.com
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Urban Outfitters Acetate Sunglasses Chain

Urban Outfitters Acetate Sunglasses Chain (£12)

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Urban Outfitters Acetate Sunglasses Chain
£12
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Nasty Gal Bead It Glasses Chain

Nasty Gal Bead It Glasses Chain (£3, originally £6)

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Nasty Gal Bead It Glasses Chain
£3
from nastygal.com
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Corinne McCormack Pearls Eyewear Chain

Corinne McCormack Pearls Eyewear Chain (£20)

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Corinne McCormack Pearls Eyewear Chain
£20
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Sunglasses Trend 2019: Octagon Lenses

We've been seeing the octagon lens take hold at all different widths. The unique shape is subtle, but it definitely makes for an eccentric look when you zoom in close. We like these sunglasses styled with a cool, oversize hoodie.

Marni Cat-Eye Two-Tone Acetate Sunglasses

Marni Cat-Eye Two-Tone Acetate Sunglasses (£235)

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Marni Cat-Eye Two-Tone Acetate Sunglasses
£235
from net-a-porter.com
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Poppy Lissiman Drazic Torti

Poppy Lissiman Drazic Torti (£80)

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Poppy Lissiman Drazic Torti
£80
from poppylissiman.com
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Topshop Metal Hexagon Smoke Sunglasses

Topshop Metal Hexagon Smoke Sunglasses (£12)

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Topshop Metal Hexagon Smoke Sunglasses
£12
from topshop.com
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Chloé Tally 53mm Octagon Sunglasses

Chloé Tally 53mm Octagon Sunglasses (£342)

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Chloé Tally 53mm Octagon Sunglasses
£342
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Le Specs La Dolce Vita Octagon Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

Le Specs La Dolce Vita Octagon Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses (£80)

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Le Specs La Dolce Vita Octagon Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
£80
from net-a-porter.com
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Oliver Peoples x The Row LA CC Sunglasses

Oliver Peoples x The Row LA CC Sunglasses (£396)

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Oliver Peoples x The Row LA CC Sunglasses
£396
from shopbop.com
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Marni D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Marni D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses (£375)

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Marni D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
£375
from net-a-porter.com
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Chloé Poppy Petite Octagon-Frame Snake-Effect Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses

Chloé Poppy Petite Octagon-Frame Snake-Effect Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses (£275)

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Chloé Poppy Petite Octagon-Frame Snake-Effect Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses
£275
from net-a-porter.com
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Sunglasses Trend 2019: Visor Sport Sunglasses

While these sunglasses may be more striking than most, especially in bold colours, they're more sleek and refined than an actual goggle or visor. Wear them with a neutral, relaxed outfit or even workwear to spark some excitement and turn heads.

Prada Rainbow '90s Aviator Sunglasses

Prada Rainbow '90s Aviator Sunglasses (£223)

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Prada Rainbow '90s Aviator Sunglasses
£223
from shopbop.com
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Poppy Lissiman Toxic Pop Rainbow

Poppy Lissiman Toxic Pop Rainbow (£57)

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Poppy Lissiman Toxic Pop Rainbow
£57
from poppylissiman.com
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ASOS Design Rimless Wrap Visor Sunglasses with Clear Lens

ASOS Design Rimless Wrap Visor Sunglasses with Clear Lens (£12)

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ASOS Design Rimless Wrap Visor Sunglasses with Clear Lens
£12
from asos.com
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UO McLean Visor Sunglasses

UO McLean Visor Sunglasses (£18)

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UO McLean Visor Sunglasses
£18
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Topshop Macy Full-Visor Sunglasses

Topshop Macy Full-Visor Sunglasses (£20)

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Topshop Macy Full-Visor Sunglasses
£20
from topshop.com
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Westward Leaning Stun 03 Sunglasses

Westward Leaning Stun 03 Sunglasses (£195)

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Westward Leaning Stun 03 Sunglasses
£195
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Vintage Sportee Shield Sunglasses

Hindsight Vintage Harwood Mirror Goggles (£28)

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Hindsight Vintage Harwood Mirror Goggles
£28
from urbanoutfitters.com
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Quay Hindsight With Gold Bar Sunglasses

Quay Hindsight With Gold Bar Sunglasses (£46)

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Quay Hindsight With Gold Bar Sunglasses
£46
from shopbop.com
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Ray-Ban Oval Evolve Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Oval Evolve Sunglasses (£154)

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Ray-Ban Oval Evolve Sunglasses
£154
from ray-ban.com
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Gentle Fendi Copper-Coloured Sunglasses

Gentle Fendi Copper-Coloured Sunglasses (£260)

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Gentle Fendi Copper-Coloured Sunglasses
£260
from fendi.com
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