THROWING SHADE

Maybe you’re one of those people who wears sunglasses all year-round — after all, winter ski vacations and snowbird escapes both call for a pair of shades or two. If not, well, ’tis definitely the season to invest in a new pair of sunnies. Whether you pre

RETRO MODERN Sometimes, you just can’t beat a classic — and when it comes to sunglasses, you can’t beat a classic that you’re not precious about, or worried about getting bashed around in your bag. These double-bridge tortoiseshell sunnies tick both boxes: cool, yet elegant, Zara, zara.com | $25.90 YES WAY, ROSÉ Haven’t you heard? #MillennialPink is a thing, and while we’re always big fans of the rosy hue, these pink-toned metallic frames are an easier, cheap and cheerful way to get in on the trend — especially if you’re skeptical of its staying power (though take our word for it, it’s here to stay). Old Navy, oldnavy.ca | $12.94 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Yes, the devil may wear Prada, but so does every fashion girl worth her Loewe and Gucci (and yes, she wears those designers, too). One of the original purveyors of statement, investment eyewear, these exaggerated cat-eye lenses by Prada are surprisingly versatile — and perfect for channelling your inner Audrey. Sunglass Hut, sunglasshut.com | $540 BLUE CRUSH Named for the Greek word “kyme” — meaning “wave” — the Italian brand stands for the idea of energy and movement and, in the four years since its launch in 2013, has risen to fame for its design-led, high-quality sunglasses. We’re fans of these two-tone “Donna” frames in blue and silver, though the modish black-and-white version comes a pretty close second. Secret Location, secretlocation.ca | $325 ALL-CANADIAN COLLAB Canadian eyewear company C4, founded by Claudia Alan, has collaborated with Vancouver-based fashion personality Susie Wall on a second line of eyewear. Comprising four pairs of scratch-resistant, 100 per cent UV-protecting sunglasses and three pairs of optical-grade glasses, sales from the collab benefit Cause We Care, a local charity that supports single mothers and their children. Our pick: the Mamie, a cool, modern take on the classic wayfarer — seen on the stylist extraordinaire herself here. C4 Eyewear, c4eyewear.com | $125