5 Sunglass Trends Our Fashion Friends Are Already Wearing for Spring

When it comes to finding the perfect pair of sunglasses, the struggle is real. Between which styles actually suit your face shape and which trends to try out, sunglass shopping can become a minefield. Luckily, though, so many online brands have virtual try-on features, so you can see what they’ll look like before you shop. This may help you find a pair that fits your face well, and we’re here to help you determine which trends to try. And we’ve had help, as some of our favourite fashion people have already been trying them out for us.

So whether you want to dip your toe into the seventies revival with an oversized square pair like Zeena Shah or you want to go wild with ’90s-coloured frames like Nnenna Echem, these are the five sunglass trends that are set to be huge for spring/summer 2022.

1. Supersized Square

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Styles Notes: Giving a subtle nod to the’70s trend, square (or square-ish) sunglasses are a winner. It’s that oversized shape that makes them feel retro, and every brand has created an iteration this season. 

2. Smooth Rectangular

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Style Notes: A surprisingly wearable shape, rectangular sunnies (like Rachael's) can become part of your spring capsule. Just follow this one rule: Opt for a classic black, tortoiseshell or neutral colour that’ll go with all your summery looks. 

3. Colourful ’90s

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Style Notes: Everything ’90s is back—from belly chains to miniskirts to coloured sunnies. It’s all about those plastic frames, but you can opt for a vintage or recycled pair. Whichever hue you opt for, wear them loud and proud with clashing outfits. 

4. Cool Cat-Eye

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Style Notes: Instead of the previous slim, pointed pairs we’ve seen everywhere for years, this time, it’s all about more directional shapes. Think squared rather than pointed edges, just like Renia’s Bottega Veneta style.

5. Golden Frames

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Style Notes: Ray-Ban has been making metallic-frame shades for decades, but so many brands have now followed suit. Pernille’s Saint Laurent pair makes a statement and looks chic at the same time. 

Next up, 12 easy outfits for spring.

Freelance Fashion Editor

Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning. Back to Who What Wear. With hundreds of published stories on site, Harriet knows what the WWW reader wants. Keeping up to date with the latest It buys and runway trends, she can guarantee to keep you one step ahead of the most stylish people. When not writing or styling, Harriet loves to go shopping (yes, more fashion). If she’s not in a local Hackney bar or restaurant, you can find her forever searching for her next holiday destination.