Looking to make a style statement this summer? Start with sunglasses. Often regarded as an afterthought accessory—a piece that inspires less fanfare (and frenzy) than big-ticket bags or shoes—eyewear is actually a potent styling tool. The right sunglasses can level up your look. Extra-large shades might bring drama or mystery, while classic Wayfarers offer a timeless sense of cool. The spring 2026 runways delivered plenty of fresh inspiration, introducing a wave of exciting new sunglasses trends, plus endless possibilities for your summer style persona. At brands like Celine, Khaite, Prada, and Loewe, shades arguably stole the spotlight. Ahead, discover the five sunglasses trends we’re most excited to wear this summer.

Oversize Wrap

Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, channel your inner early aughts WAG in a sunglass style that offers full coverage. Hide from (while simultaneously attracting) the paparazzi in this considerable shape, which is marked by a curved front that cradles the face.

The Atlas D-frame acetate sunglasses

Thistles -

+ The Shining round-frame acetate sunglasses

Jacques Marie Mage -

Oval cat-eye acetate sunglasses

Gucci -

Runway Wrap Sunglasses

Tory Burch -

x Oliver Peoples 1967C

Khaite -

The Aela

Jimmy Fairly Paris -

The Tint

At Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Chloé, tinted lenses appeared in an assortment of sizes and colors. Ranging in mood from cinematic to retro to bohemian, this non-traditional lens will add a dose of colorful chic to your day.

Aviator-style acetate sunglasses

Bottega Veneta -

Eclipse round-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Matteau -

Round-frame acetate sunglasses

Prada -

Groupie

Bonnie Clyde -

Chloé Wavy Sunglasses

Chloé -

The Funk Daddy

Crap Eyewear -

The Athletic

Even if, like me, you can’t run a mile to save your life, you can borrow the agile cool of an athlete with a pair of sporty shades. Bold colors, silver frames, and game-ready shapes will up the energy of any outfit.

Rounded-frame acetate sunglasses

Miu Miu -

Rim MG22

Gentle Monster -

Momoka Pacer Veridian, D+ Onyx Mirror Designed in California

District Vision -

Tommy Sunglasses

Bru Eyewear -

Eye Jacket™ Redux

Oakley -

Brady Sunglasses

Tom Ford -

The Wired It Girl

Wire rims are nothing new in the eyewear realm, but they feel fresh in the hands of designers like Miuccia Prada and Michael Rider.

1984C

Oliver Peoples -

Rectangle Frame Sunglasses

Jacquemus -

Prada Eyewear Collection sunglasses

Prada -

Jet-02 round-frame gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Tom Ford -

SL 866 square-frame metal sunglasses

Saint Laurent Eyewear -

Calisto Photochromic Sunglasses

Akoni -

The Flat-Top Aviator

This look marries sporty ease and oversize glamour. Seen at Loewe, Khaite, and Burberry, this shape feels new and directional for 2026.

Aviator-style acetate sunglasses

Celine -

Aviator-style gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Loewe Eyewear -

Tony

Chimi -

Telluride Sunglasses

Illesteva -

Val Sunglasses

Elisa Johnson -

Oversized aviator sunglasses

J.Crew -

In 1963, Piaget created a series of gold jewelry watches with dials crafted in ornamental stone. At the time, their introduction of new materials like lapis lazuli, malachite, and turquoise was an audacious move. Most watchmakers, hoping to democratize and broaden their customer base, were using functional steel. Piaget adopted a different approach: embracing the unique. Powered by the brand’s signature ultra-thin movements, these richly hued dials transformed the watch from a utility piece into wearable art.

By the time Piaget unveiled its groundbreaking 21st Century collection in 1969, the house had become synonymous with bold color and a glamorous new vision of luxury, anticipating the dramatic cultural shifts that would define the next decade.

Yves Piaget and his dazzling international circle were at the center of the Maison’s fresh direction. In a jet-set world of cocktail parties and Riviera glitz, Piaget’s colorful jewelry spoke to the it-crowd’s appetite for creative freedom and nonchalant glamour. The ornamental materials of each piece, primal and untouched, felt in tune with the futuristic optimism and earthiness of the 1970s. Piaget’s jewelry watches, sautoirs, and cuffs became emblems of a new kind of eccentric sophistication.

Today, that colorful legacy persists throughout Piaget’s collections. Recent creations, like a blue quartz Sixtie watch, or a sculptural Swinging Pebbles necklace carved from tiger’s eye and verdite, demonstrate Piaget’s kaleidoscopic creative language. Through opal-set high jewelry cuffs, richly marbled stone dials, and a candy-colored cocktail collection of jewels inspired by the Maison’s exuberant customers, Piaget continues to champion the art of color with daring imagination.

High Jewelry Cuff Watch

Piaget -

Swinging Sautoir

Piaget -

Polo79

Piaget -

Andy Warhol Watch

Piaget -

Sixtie Watch

Piaget -

Sixtie High Jewelry Cuff Watch

Piaget -

Swinging Pebble Sautoir

Piaget -

Cocktail Ring

Piaget -

Cocktail Ring

Piaget -

High Jewelry Necklace

Piaget -

Peak sandal season is upon us—and for summer 2026, the look of the moment is the thong, colloquially known as the flip-flop. Held to the foot by a Y-shaped strap, thong sandals have been adorning toes since the days of Ancient Egyptian civilization; since then, the style has ebbed and flowed in popularity for centuries. Today, it is a closet staple that can be seen (and shopped) across the spectrum—from Gucci to Auralee to Staud—in both flat and heeled versions. Fashion acolytes might credit the shoe’s resurgence to The Row, whose 2019 Ginza sandal was an instant hit.

Thong sandals are a surprisingly versatile shoe for summer. They’re great for dressing down workwear that can feel stuffy in the warmer months (think: suiting separates) but they’re also at home with Bermuda shorts or a sarong by the beach. Taller iterations, like Alaïa’s sculptural wedge style, are newer to the trend cycle and feel particularly fresh with eveningwear. Shop all of our favorite thong sandals, and see how we’re wearing them, here.

Dress Down a Summer Suit

Auralee’s green thong sandals add a welcome dose of color and levity to a dark linen set.

Melange Linen Overshirt with Buckles

Massimo Dutti -

Melange Trousers with Linen Side Piece

Massimo Dutti -

Leather Flip Flops

Auralee -

The Bianca Raffia Bag Large

Lié Studio -

Keep It Classic in a T-Shirt and Jeans

You can’t go wrong with your favorite tee, jeans, and sandals—it’s the unofficial off-duty uniform for city summers, after all.

InterLock Cotton Function T-Shirt

Aritzia -

Noon Jean in Cloud Wash

Ossou -

The San Diego leather thong sandals

Jamie Haller -

54mm Wayfarer Sunglasses

Ray-Ban -

Try Some Shape-Shifting

Alaïa’s sky-high wedge sandals call for an equally sculptural dress, like this draped style from Toteme.

Cocoon draped voile-paneled knitted midi dress

Toteme -

Cube wedge sandals

Alaïa -

Serpentine Earrings

Chan Luu -

The Pouch

Porto -

Bermuda, Bahama

For a beach jaunt or a weekend off, thong sandals and a pair of Bermuda shorts make perfect sense. Go for a pair of long shorts that are structured or tailored to lend a polished feel.

Étienne oversized shirt in dobby stripe

J.Crew -

Jetway Short

Aritzia -

Dune Classic Leather Thong Sandals

The Row -

Prada sunglasses with the iconic metal plaque

Prada -

Greet the Sun in a Sarong (Over Trousers)

Shake up your typical trousers by dabbling in summer’s sarong-over-pants trend. Loewe’s heavy sandals help anchor the look.

365 Ribbed Tank

Alex Mill -

Printed wrap silk skirt

Dries Van Noten -

Tailored Satin Straight Leg Pants

Cos -

Toggle flat sandal

Loewe -

Summer Brights

Aeyde’s kitten-heeled thong in nude is elegant and neutral, a match made for bold summer brights.

Timy satin camisole

Khaite -

Flared Silk Skirt

Tory Burch -

Olenna 65 leather thong sandals

Aeyde -

Jodie mini Intrecciato distressed metallic leather tote

Bottega Veneta -

Shop more thong sandals here:

Suede thong sandals

Toteme -

Paton leather sandals

A.Emery -

Tee Thong Sandals in Slick Nappa

Proenza Schouler -

Marykate Thong Sandals

Stuart Weitzman -

Sampieri Flat Thong rubber flip flops

Bottega Veneta -

Archer Sandal

Khaite -

Saionara leather flip flops

Ancient Greek Sandals -

Lucille nubuck wedge thong sandals

Jude -

Meta croc-effect leather flip flops

Emme Parsons -

Thong sandals

Miu Miu -

Leather wedge thong sandals

St. Agni -

Le Monde Béryl Flat Thong Sandal

Le Monde Beryl -

Jo PVC flip flops

Christopher Esber -

Women's Vittoria thong

Gucci -

Looking to make a style statement this summer? Start with sunglasses. Often regarded as an afterthought accessory—a piece that inspires less fanfare (and frenzy) than big-ticket bags or shoes—eyewear is actually a potent styling tool. The right sunglasses can level up your look. Extra-large shades might bring drama or mystery, while classic Wayfarers offer a timeless sense of cool. The spring 2026 runways delivered plenty of fresh inspiration, introducing a wave of exciting new sunglasses trends, plus endless possibilities for your summer style persona. At brands like Celine, Khaite, Prada, and Loewe, shades arguably stole the spotlight. Ahead, discover the five sunglasses trends we’re most excited to wear this summer.

Oversize Wrap

Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, channel your inner early aughts WAG in a sunglass style that offers full coverage. Hide from (while simultaneously attracting) the paparazzi in this considerable shape, which is marked by a curved front that cradles the face.

The Atlas D-frame acetate sunglasses

Thistles -

+ The Shining round-frame acetate sunglasses

Jacques Marie Mage -

Oval cat-eye acetate sunglasses

Gucci -

Runway Wrap Sunglasses

Tory Burch -

x Oliver Peoples 1967C

Khaite -

The Aela

Jimmy Fairly Paris -

The Tint

At Celine, Bottega Veneta, and Chloé, tinted lenses appeared in an assortment of sizes and colors. Ranging in mood from cinematic to retro to bohemian, this non-traditional lens will add a dose of colorful chic to your day.

Aviator-style acetate sunglasses

Bottega Veneta -

Eclipse round-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Matteau -

Round-frame acetate sunglasses

Prada -

Groupie

Bonnie Clyde -

Chloé Wavy Sunglasses

Chloé -

The Funk Daddy

Crap Eyewear -

The Athletic

Even if, like me, you can’t run a mile to save your life, you can borrow the agile cool of an athlete with a pair of sporty shades. Bold colors, silver frames, and game-ready shapes will up the energy of any outfit.

Rounded-frame acetate sunglasses

Miu Miu -

Rim MG22

Gentle Monster -

Momoka Pacer Veridian, D+ Onyx Mirror Designed in California

District Vision -

Tommy Sunglasses

Bru Eyewear -

Eye Jacket™ Redux

Oakley -

Brady Sunglasses

Tom Ford -

The Wired It Girl

Wire rims are nothing new in the eyewear realm, but they feel fresh in the hands of designers like Miuccia Prada and Michael Rider.

1984C

Oliver Peoples -

Rectangle Frame Sunglasses

Jacquemus -

Prada Eyewear Collection sunglasses

Prada -

Jet-02 round-frame gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Tom Ford -

SL 866 square-frame metal sunglasses

Saint Laurent Eyewear -

Calisto Photochromic Sunglasses

Akoni -

The Flat-Top Aviator

This look marries sporty ease and oversize glamour. Seen at Loewe, Khaite, and Burberry, this shape feels new and directional for 2026.

Aviator-style acetate sunglasses

Celine -

Aviator-style gold-tone and tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses

Loewe Eyewear -

Tony

Chimi -

Telluride Sunglasses

Illesteva -

Val Sunglasses

Elisa Johnson -

Oversized aviator sunglasses

J.Crew -