Frames in focus
Eye-catching new shades worth a look this season
7 | The clip-ons Renowned for its hard-wearing leather garb, Belstaff has applied this design ethic to its first collection of sunglasses. As well as leather-bridged aviators, the range features these very cool clip-ons. Brown lens-black metal, £300, by Belstaff 1 | The chunky aviators Vilebrequin has bolstered its seaside kit credentials and introduced its own collection of eyewear. Design details include arms that mimic car crankshafts (the English translation of the word vilebrequin), rivet detailing, mirrored lenses and titanium nose pads. Grey lens-black acetate, £200, by Vilebrequin 2 | The perfect squares Enlisting Oliver Peoples — experts in chic eyewear — Berluti’s optical debut features three shapes: aviator, rounded keyhole and square. Go for the latter, as sharp corners are super hot right now. Grey lens-brown acetate, 325, by Berluti x Oliver Peoples 3 | The directional double-bridges Launched in October 2016, British brand Enlist offers luxurious staples at an affordable price (and its eyewear is no different). Handmade from the finest acetate and lightweight metal, these double-bridge frames are the stand-outs. Blue lens-silver metal/ acetate, £145, by Enlist 6 | The Riviera wonders Chic, understated and Riviera-ready, Hackett’s Seventies-inspired aviator styles for summer 2017 offer timeless elegance, but our pick is these super-light keyholes, in classic acetate with metal arms. Green lens-tortoiseshell acetate, £200, by Hackett 5 | The statementmakers Established by the son of Oliver Peoples’ founder, Garrett Leight has flourished since 2010. These specs are made in cahoots with US menswear deity Nick Wooster. Cool. Yellow lens-black acetate, £235, by Garrett Leight x Nick Wooster 4 | The reborn icons As iconic eyewear design goes, Persol’s 649 is right up there (thanks in no small part to Marcello Mastroianni in Divorce
Italian Style). A new lighter, sleeker edition of the original is available in both sunglasses and eyewear. Brown lens-gold metal/ acetate, £255, by Persol