Shaping up for Summer 2018

sunglasses face shapes summer 2018

What Kind of Sunglasses Suit My Face?

The summer holidays 2018 are nearly upon us, and with them a host of seasonal eyewear styles just waiting to make their grand entrance. Here at Chelsea Eye Centre, we’ve been on trend-watch for the past six months and are excited to bring you the latest sunglasses styles for men and women from an array of iconic international designers.

Wondering ‘what kind of sunglasses suit my face?’ After scouring the globe for the hottest new looks, we reckon the five must-have shapes to look out for this season include:

  1. The Round Wire
  2. The Electric Geometric
  3. The Feature Bridge
  4. The Cat Eye
  5. The Shield

So get clued up on the sunglasses styles you should be investing in for your face shape this summer holidays 2018…

1. The Round Wire

The ideal match for oval and square face shapes, round wire frames are firmly in the style spotlight this season, with fashion influencers the world over opting to circle their eyes in thin gold, silver, pewter and black.  Retro minimalism seems to have inspired the shape’s comeback, as our favourite designers pay homage to the classic 80’s style, whilst adding smooth contemporary detailing. You can don the timeless trend with frames from the likes of Oliver Peoples, Prada, Chloe and Dior.

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Iconic round frames from Oliver Peoples – NICKOL 0OV1214S 50377T
sunglasses face shape round
Stunning wire-rimmed sunglasses from Chloe – CE114SD 38073

2. Electric Geometric

If you’re looking to make the ultimate statement this summer, go geometric. This stand out SS18 trend forms the centre piece of luxurious collections from Prada and Alain Mikli this year, with bold acetate designs worthy of the Tate Modern! These shades give the wearer instant A-list glamour, making them the perfect addition to your summer holidays 2018, particularly if you have an oval or heart shaped face.  Experience their effect on yourself by trying on these beauties…

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What kind of sunglasses suit my face? Try bold architecture-inspired geometric frames from Prada – 0PR 16RS VAO4J1
sunglasses geometric face shape
Giant geometric shades from eyewear artist Alain Mikli – 0A05025 N1023F

3. The Feature Bridge

Face-width gold bars, high arching mirrors and inch-thick rainbows feature across the bridges of our edgiest designers’ SS18 sunglasses styles, so are a top trend for all face shapes. Tom Ford, Prada and Alain Mikli have got particularly creative with their shapes this season, pulling out all the stops to adorn masterpiece frames with eye-catching brow-lines. One thing’s for sure, the feature bridge is guaranteed to turn heads this summer…

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Rainbow inspired ALAIN MIKLI 638 0A04002N 001/87
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Go bold with intricate-bridged frames from Prada – 0PR 07TS 1AB1A1

4. The Cat Eye

Elegant and feminine, cat eye shades transform any summer outfit with Monroe-esque glamour. From sleek minimalist Ray Ban designs to all-out metal-studded Prada creations, the shape gives you the freedom to express your individual style, but always with beguiling charm. It’s the go-to style for those with heart or triangle face shapes this summer, so make sure to equip your eyewear wardrobe with a pair.

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Simple mirrored cat eye frames from Ray Ban – BLAZE CAT EYE 0RB3580N 042/30
sunglasses face shape cat eye
How could summer 2018 be complete without these studded cat eye sunglasses from Prada – ORNATE 0PR 31QS 2AU0A7

5. The Shield

Bigger is better with sci-fi inspired sunglasses styles featuring huge wrap-around shapes and mirrored lenses. Whether you’re partying the summer away in the Med or hanging out in Hyde Park, this bold trend emanates effortless cool. Check out the bold offerings from the latest Tom Ford collection…

sunglasses face shape shield
More head-turning shades from Tom Ford – PORFIRIO-02 FT0559 FT05590001A
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Beautifully graded Tom Ford shades – ONDRIA FT0519 FT05190028B

So if you’ve been wondering what kind of sunglasses suit my face? We guarantee there’ll be a stand out pair for you here at Chelsea Eye Centre. Click here to make an appointment with our experienced staff today or call us on 0203 826 8143.

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