Say goodbye [1] to your tiny sunglasses [2] 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.
- Sunglasses Trend 2019: Retro Cat-Eye Lenses [3]
- Sunglasses Trend 2019: Round and Transparent [4]
- Sunglasses Trend 2019: Sunglasses With a Chain [5]
- Sunglasses Trend 2019: Octagon Lenses [6]
- Sunglasses Trend 2019: Visor Sport Sunglasses [7]
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 [9] (£75)
Boohoo Purple Winged Skinny Cat-Eye Sunglasses
New Look Cat Eye Sunglasses in Neon Orange [10] (£8)
Poppy Lissiman Diavolina Neon Green
Poppy Lissiman Diavolina Neon Green [11] (£69, originally £84)
Miu Miu Narrow Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Miu Miu Cat-Eye Sunglasses [12] (£205)
Topshop Cindy Crystal Slim Sunglasses
Topshop Cindy Crystal Slim Sunglasses [13] (£14, originally £16)
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 [14] (£75)
Ganni Lulu Sunglasses
Ganni Lulu Sunglasses [15] (£127, originally £181)
Urban Outfitters Camilla Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Olivia Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses [16] (£14)
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 [17] (£270)
ASOS DESIGN Round Sunglasses With Blue Mirror Lens
ASOS DESIGN Round Sunglasses With Blue Mirror Lens [18] (£8)
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 [19] (£180)
Ray-Ban RB3447 Arista 001 50mm
Ray-Ban RB3447 Arista 001 50mm [20] (£74)
Fendi Crystal Embellished Round-Frame Sunglasses
Fendi Crystal Embellished Round-Frame Sunglasses [21] (£415)
SheIn Round Frame Tinted Sunglasses
SheIn Round Frame Tinted Sunglasses [22] (£3)
Céline 58mm Round Sunglasses
Céline 58mm Round Sunglasses [23] (£351)
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 [24] (€470)
Chloé Eyewear Chain
Chloé Eyewear Chain [25] (£160)
Topshop Chain Round Sunglasses
Topshop Chain Round Sunglasses [26] (£26)
Urban Outfitters Premium Real Pearl Sunglasses Chain
Urban Outfitters Premium Real Pearl Sunglasses Chain [27] (£18)
Stella McCartney Rectangular Sunglasses With Hanging Chain Detail
Stella McCartney Rectangular Sunglasses With Hanging Chain Detail [28] (£573)
Urban Outfitters Acetate Sunglasses Chain
Urban Outfitters Acetate Sunglasses Chain [29] (£12)
Nasty Gal Bead It Glasses Chain
Nasty Gal Bead It Glasses Chain [30] (£3, originally £6)
Corinne McCormack Pearls Eyewear Chain
Corinne McCormack Pearls Eyewear Chain [31] (£20)
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 [32] (£235)
Poppy Lissiman Drazic Torti
Poppy Lissiman Drazic Torti [33] (£80)
Topshop Metal Hexagon Smoke Sunglasses
Topshop Metal Hexagon Smoke Sunglasses [34] (£12)
Chloé Tally 53mm Octagon Sunglasses
Chloé Tally 53mm Octagon Sunglasses [35] (£342)
Le Specs La Dolce Vita Octagon Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
Le Specs La Dolce Vita Octagon Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses [36] (£80)
Oliver Peoples x The Row LA CC Sunglasses
Oliver Peoples x The Row LA CC Sunglasses [37] (£396)
Marni D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Marni D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses [38] (£375)
Chloé Poppy Petite Octagon-Frame Snake-Effect Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses
Chloé Poppy Petite Octagon-Frame Snake-Effect Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses [39] (£275)
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 [40] (£223)
Poppy Lissiman Toxic Pop Rainbow
Poppy Lissiman Toxic Pop Rainbow [41] (£57)
ASOS Design Rimless Wrap Visor Sunglasses with Clear Lens
ASOS Design Rimless Wrap Visor Sunglasses with Clear Lens [42] (£12)
UO McLean Visor Sunglasses
UO McLean Visor Sunglasses [43] (£18)
Topshop Macy Full-Visor Sunglasses
Topshop Macy Full-Visor Sunglasses [44] (£20)
Westward Leaning Stun 03 Sunglasses
Westward Leaning Stun 03 Sunglasses [45] (£195)
Vintage Sportee Shield Sunglasses
Hindsight Vintage Harwood Mirror Goggles [46] (£28)
Quay Hindsight With Gold Bar Sunglasses
Quay Hindsight With Gold Bar Sunglasses [47] (£46)
Ray-Ban Oval Evolve Sunglasses
Ray-Ban Oval Evolve Sunglasses [48] (£154)
Gentle Fendi Copper-Coloured Sunglasses
Gentle Fendi Copper-Coloured Sunglasses [49] (£260)
