Michael Bastian for Randolph Engineering

Renowned American menswear designer Michael Bastian teams up with Randolph Engineering for a series of signature sunglasses. Tremendously done with an appearance of exciting colors, the 2011 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year truly proved to anyone he’s the winner. Get them at The Mandon Store.

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Sunpocket 2011 Collection

Foldable sunglasses are the best companion when it comes to travelling in style. It’s very handy and can be hidden in the front pocket of any shirts. One sunglasses brand that’s making a comeback from its 30-year hiatus is Sunpocket. They’re here to bring again the 80s happiness with their cool, hip and vivacious mirror-shaded glasses. Now available at Garbstore.

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Topman x Teenage Cancer Trust Sunglasses

Topman have worked together with Teenage Cancer Trust to produce 4 pairs of sunglasses designed with the help of the TCT patients to support and raise awareness, and raise funds for their “Rock Your Shades” day (6th of May). The sunglasses are divided into two different styles. One, a 50’s retro style wayfarer shape available in black with an all over white graphic and white with a vivid multi-colored all over graphic. The other, a 70’s style clubmaster shape available with the same graphic designs either in white with an all over print or in grey with an internal print only.

The exclusive Topman sunglasses for Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘Rock Your Shades’ can be purchased from all Topman stores and online at topman.com from 16th April and will cost £16 each, with £5 of every pair sold donated to the charity.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Launches CROWN Sunglasses for Spring 2011

Saks Fifth Avenue is launching CROWN sunglasses this spring. The Italian inspired collection consists of a variety of fashion shapes and colors featuring polarized lenses and spring hinge frames. Ranging from aviators, navigators, wraps to shields, the collection is designed for the outgoing and confident man who wants to be noticed in the perfect pair of sunglasses.

The collection is priced from $98 to $148 and is now available at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

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Raf Simons x Linda Farrow Geometric Sunglasses

Here’s a geometric sunglasses from Raf Simons’ collaborative work for London-based Linda Farrow. The sunglasses feature wooden-look acrylic frame, and extra large lens that’s purposely made for “further protection”. Made in Japan, the shades are now available at Oki-Ni.

Oscar Magnuson Spring/Summer 2011 Eyewear Collection

Swedish eyewear designer Oscar Magnuson unveils his new collection of spectacles and sunglasses for Spring/Summer 2011. The frames offered are named from the influential characters that are active in the world of fashion, art, music, and film. This range of eyewear is seen with various classic designs and colors that give you a lot of options to choose from. The collection consists of six pairs of sunglasses, three of which are for women and three are for men, while there are six pairs that are offered for both genders.

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The Vintage Frames Shop x Ultra Goliath 2 "Dr. Shapiro Collection" Sunglasses

The Vintage Frames Shop releases the limited edition Ultra Goliath 2 sunglasses as part of the Dr. Shapiro Collection. Here’s quite a bit of history to the Ultra Goliath 2 sunglasses:

In 1977 Stan Besner of Ultra Palm found the original mould for the Goliath 2 in Holland. The first colour they produced was a dirty blond, which years later developed into a black and brown model. The success of their experimental frame was brought to their attention at an Opti Fair in NYC when a client presented them with California Magazine showcasing a group of men wearing the Ultra Goliath 2 on the cover. The Success of the frame continued as many artists and celebs adopted the iconic Goliath as their signature frame. It can be best recognized being worn by DMC of Run Dmc,, Micheal Cane, Harry Carey, as well as appearing on Ace Rothstein in the blockbuster film Casino to name a few.

Available in limited pairs of 50, Vintage Frames Shop alongside Ultra ties up to make these collaborative efforts happen. Known for its enormous size and frame structure, this iconic piece of eyewear comes with either its original clear lenses or with a custom grey gradient set of lenses. The Vintage Frames Shop x Ultra Golitah 2 Dr. Shapiro Collection Sunglasses is available exclusively at Vintage Frames Company's e-commerce website vintageframesshop.com.

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Nooka Glow in the Dark Mercury Sunglasses

Following its first collection of modern eyewear and the glow in the dark Zub, Nooka creates their very first glow in the dark Mercury. “The polymer injected frames make the Nooka Mercury sunglasses light-weight yet durable with matching rubber nose-pieces and ear guards for added comfort. The blue lenses with silver mirror finish provide excellent sun and UV protection, while ensuring a high level of color and contrast acuity. This combination of materials coupled with the Nooka design results in a playful yet sophisticated new take on eyewear.”

Nooka will be officially releasing the new shades for purchase in March at www.nooka.com.

Police 2011 Blue Lens Aviator Sunglasses

In the late 1980s-early 1990s, Police introduced the “must have” blue-mirrored lenses that are part of the collection they did for De Rigo Vision. For about a decade, the successful blue lenses were recognized as part of the Police heritage and eyewear collections through its new and revolutionary look that eventually symbolized freedom and life ‘on the road’.

For 2011 collection, Police returns to the blue-mirrored lens heyday through reintroduction for the modern day audiences. Featuring frames in acetate metal, the new collection sees the arrival of aviator (above) and square shaped frames made unique by the famous mirrored blue lenses.

Available on January 2011 via www.police.it.

Oakley Limited Edition Frogskins Sunglasses

Fun and fresh. Those are two words that would appropriately describe this new take of the infamous 80s Frogskins in limited edition. Available in cool blend of colors, Oakley have sprightly joined fire and flora fade, and violet and clear fade both with iridium lenses that gives the wearer that "dope-boy-fresh" feel. Get it at Oki-Ni.

Simon Spurr by Selima Spring 2011 Sunglasses

Simon Spurr have collaborated with cosmopolitan designer and optician Selima Salaun to create a new range of sunglasses for the Spring/Summer 2011 season. Offering two ranges of 1960s inspired frames, the plastic series are handmade from France with 4 styles to choose from, while the sole metal frame is handmade from Italy. "Most of the SIMON SPURR plastic frames are molded from translucent plastic in Grey, Navy and Military Green. There are also some signature solid black color ways that have tan colored arms. All of the lens are technically approved and protect the eyes from UVA and UVB rays offering the best quality and protection for the wearer." The style names of the frames include iconic men such as Carter, Cain, Charlie, Carlyle, and Alfie.

Sunglasses will be made available at selected retail outlets across America.

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Burberry Spring/Summer 2010 Tubular Temple Aviator Sunglasses

For exaggeration, it's been ages since I featured aviators on this blog. Quite digging with wayfarer-ish style, it wasn't really good to actually forget about my first loved shades. Okay, enough with drama, Burberry is up with innovated design of aviators, and I really loved it. With the new collection hitting up the market, the reference is actually from the iconic details of Burberry archives, coinciding properly with the ready-to-wear collections.

New styles for men include acetate rectangular sunglasses with a graphic trademark Burberry check printed on the temple and a new rounded aviator style in light acetate. The colours for the men’s eyewear includes neutral tones of trench, tortoise, grey and black, mirroring the sombre colour palette of the men’s ready-to-wear collections. All styles have metal Burberry logo branding on the temples.

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Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2010 David Sunglasses

We love wearing shades during spring, summer or simply days when sun shine at its best. And we also love our confidence when we get to cover our eyes and simply look sharp and striking while walking in front of insecure pests. Just to get myself satisfied with what I'm looking right now and not having any physical contact, I'll just express my thoughts about it... these shades are to die for! Taking inspiration from the classic wayfarers, these Robert Geller "David" sunglasses are in no further range of being versatile and sophisticated. All made in Japan, the shades are available for preorder in limited stocks. Get it here.

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Han Kjobenhavn Spring/Summer 2010 Paul Senior Sunglasses

Aside from the original black framed Ray Ban wayfarers which kind of ruled the standards of modern simplicity, there's a new one erupting from Denmark. Name: Han Kjobenhavn. From the Spring/Summer 2010 Collection, this Paul Senior model is my top pick among the other offerings. With two variations: tortoise and black, the style is actually simple and really attracting. Not to mention timeless design. See the collection at The Garbstore.

Oakley Koston Frogskins

Legendary skater Eric Koston has given Oakley some product influence in producing limited edition Frogskins. Coming in black wood grain with dark grey lenses, the frame has the texture "like wood to touch". The glasses comes with a pouch with the same wood grain print and an Eric Koston logo.

This item is due to be released on November 6th 2009 at Oki-Ni.

Sunglasses According to John Galliano

Aside from being the Creative Director at Dior, John Galliano has something to brag about and it's not related to being criticized resulting good publicity but he's got his own range of sunglasses! Produced by Marcolin, Galliano's newest offerings caters to both gender, with different design of course.

"Sunglasses are the ultimate accessory as well as the ultimate alibi. They are the status symbol that conceals the private gaze, and exposes only the glossy image you want to project. I wanted to create new glamour, and new shades, for my muses to play their part in... I wanted to blend old school glamour with high-tech romance so we looked at innovations in plastics and pushed new lens techniques to tell our story. I wanted a Galliano decadence and depth of character in the personality of each of these glasses." Galliano stated.

As for his inspiration on the designs of the sunglasses, he the took inspiration from the Spanish heritage and the Flamenco for women's "Les Biches" and his favorite rebels & heroes for men's "Beau Regard" which reminds me of Ray-Ban's Clubmaster. The sunglasses will hit John Galliano boutique in Paris and selected shops worldwide starting this month.

Source: Dazed Digital

Oakley Frogskin Limited Collector's Edition

Oakley brings in their iconic Frogskin sunglasses in a very limited Collector's Edition. With interesting colors to choose from, i thought that the vibrant turquoise and "polished root beer" colors are some of the cool shades i have seen from the set. Using Plutonite lenses, patented lens material that blocks 100% of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light, it goes to show that these sunglasses are the real deal! Get those Frogskins at Oki-Ni.

Henrik Vibskov Fall/Winter 2009 Sunglasses

Taken from the classic styles, these sunglasses from Henrik Vibskov takes us to a different direction coming in a smarter approach compared to the atypical details of his collection where the core of everything is to be unique. With marble-like details on temples and even frames, the transparent face complements to the whole design of the sunglasses. Now available at Aloha Rag.

Dean Cheuk's Gold Fingers

As cool as it can be, these sunglasses from Colab is a combination of function and innovation. Designed by Dean Cheuk, a New York-based art director, illustrator and artist from Australia, these sunglasses comes with gold metal highlight “hand” temples holding the frames, one of the interesting designs I've seen so far. As for Colab's openness to the idea of artists, their no constraint, no rules to follow and no target market to appease concept surely will capture everyone's attention to their products.

Available in 1000 pieces each numbered individually, click here to get Dean Cheuk's gold fingers.
Source: World Famous Design Junkies

Martin Margiela Single Lense Sunglasses

Atypical, playful and unique it is, these sunglasses surely are synonymous to Margiela. Similar to L'incognito, this one simply is a lighter version of the unique sunglasses. The single lense design is, somehow, comparable to the aviators, disregarding the fact that it has no curve shape. Just for you to be able to find yourself wearing this one, get this at Colette and surely no one is going to take that away from you.