Popular sunglasses
Fashion dictates the popularity of different kinds of sunglasses.
Onassis glasses have been popular since around 2000, especially with younger American girls. They are very large sunglasses similar to the kind most famously worn by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 1960’s.
Mirrorshades are sometimes called ‘cop shades’ in the US where they are popular with police officers. They are sunglasses with a mirrored coating on the lenses.
Most clothing fashion designers have made their way into the sunglass business. Even some of the top end designers such as Chanel and Prada have recently launched their sunglass lines. If you have a favourite clothing designer you will undoubtedly like their sunglasses. Most designers maintain a large amount of control over the design, pricing and imaging of their sunglasses, even through the glasses are produced under a license with an experienced eyewear company.
Many celebrities have their own lines of sunglasses eg Diahann Carroll, Shari Belafonte, George Burns, and Britney Spears. Recently Thalia has joined the growing throng of celebrities to launch sunglass lines.
Popular fashion brands of sunglasses include Giorgio Armani, Versace, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Rayban, Oakley, Gucci, Lanvin, Kenneth Cole, North Face, Nike, Serengeti, Vera Wang and Lacoste.