New Fashion: Sunglasses
Dare I say it, but this summer it may be time to put those trusted Ray-Ban Wayfarers away and grace your face with a new and exciting shaped frame. Said frame should, in simple terms be circular (or at least of the rounded curvaceous family and not of geometrically rigid and square decent).
Granted this is not an easy style to pull off. It's likely you'll need lots of attitude and possibly a leather vest or some 90s Brit-pop/ grungy plaid shirts to help you out. Trickling through last summer we've already spotted many-a "Lennon loving" boys and girls who have prompted and fashioned a return to the circular shade. And it's a trend that looks set to continue well into next year (see Topshop Unique's and Anna Sui's recent SS2011 collections at London and New York Fashion Week respectively).
If you're struggling, try the alternative. A bold 60s/ 70s style frame with a tinted or polarised lens. Overstated sizes, curved outlines and thick acetate frames chosen from a nostalgic palette of vintage hues (Isson have a great selection www.isson.com.au as do Mykita- www.mykita.com) will be turning heads for sure. But if it's attention you crave, follow the direction of Mr Alexander Wang and embrace the trend for feline 'cat-eyed' sunnies. They're slightly superhero-ish and exactly what your sunnies should be this season: bespoke, unique and bold.
All sunglasses from a selection at Lost & Found- Smith Street Vintage Garage-Smith Street and Saint Cloud- Gertrude Street.
Words and photos: Tilly Pearman
Granted this is not an easy style to pull off. It's likely you'll need lots of attitude and possibly a leather vest or some 90s Brit-pop/ grungy plaid shirts to help you out. Trickling through last summer we've already spotted many-a "Lennon loving" boys and girls who have prompted and fashioned a return to the circular shade. And it's a trend that looks set to continue well into next year (see Topshop Unique's and Anna Sui's recent SS2011 collections at London and New York Fashion Week respectively).
If you're struggling, try the alternative. A bold 60s/ 70s style frame with a tinted or polarised lens. Overstated sizes, curved outlines and thick acetate frames chosen from a nostalgic palette of vintage hues (Isson have a great selection www.isson.com.au as do Mykita- www.mykita.com) will be turning heads for sure. But if it's attention you crave, follow the direction of Mr Alexander Wang and embrace the trend for feline 'cat-eyed' sunnies. They're slightly superhero-ish and exactly what your sunnies should be this season: bespoke, unique and bold.
All sunglasses from a selection at Lost & Found- Smith Street Vintage Garage-Smith Street and Saint Cloud- Gertrude Street.
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Words and photos: Tilly Pearman
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