The Seventies Called: Retro Sunglasses Are In & More Fabulous Than Ever Before
While rumours of a so-called heatwave are being bandied around, we need no excuse to update our shades. Oversized, narrow, square and coloured frames are all current favourites, but the love for anything ‘70s inspired has got us hooked on the tinted retro sunglasses of the moment.
Gucci, Chloé and Fendi are just a few of the designers transporting us back to the hazy hippie days with Seventies style shades. Not to mention TV hit Daisy Jones & The Six, a heady mix of emotive music and bohemian fashion. So unsurprisingly retro sunglasses with a distinctive ‘70s vibe are majorly trending.
Tinted lenses are key to this look, from sepia tones to blue tints. Look out for aviator styles, oversized square, round or even hexagonal shapes and, of course, anything with a hint of glam rock. Worn with this season’s floaty white dresses, you have your summer wardrobe sorted.
The brand, Linda Farrow, is the epitome of Seventies glamour, claiming it has been ‘redefining eyewear since 1970’. Reminiscent of 1970s playful allure the Margot hexagon sunglasses channel a quintessential Linda Farrow ethos. Likewise, the Oliver Goldsmith Glyn aviators, originally designed in 1971, look every bit as current today. Both Saint Laurent and Tom Ford have also released their own pilot sunglasses. While on the high street, & Other Stories has seen their homage fly out.
So, sun or no sun, we are all about updating our sunnies. Make like Fleetwood Mac and throw on some new retro sunglasses…
Complete the look with the latest sunglasses chains…
Glasses chains are back in all their retro glory. They’ve been breaking through for a few seasons, having been spotted on every style savvy celeb, including both Gigi and Bella Hadid and Harry Styles, now we couldn’t be more on board. They’re the ultimate finishing touch to your ’70s inspired look.
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