She’s So Shady!

Consider these statement sunglasses the summer’s most stylish accomplices, ready to bring serious drama to any look

  • Text by The Editors of V

Whether oversized and mysterious or razor-sharp and futuristic, this season’s standout sunglasses aren’t made for blending in. From the glamour of Cartier and Swarovski to the cult craftsmanship of Jacques Marie Mage, designers are treating eyewear less like an accessory and more like the main character. Elsewhere, silhouettes from Moncler and playful, fashion-forward frames from Miu Miu prove there’s no single way to make a statement this summer—while timeless classics from Ray-Ban remind us why some shades never go out of style.

Sunglasses JACQUES MARIE MAGE | Denim field jacket DSQUARED2 | Denim top JUUN.J | HardWear large link earrings, T T1 hoop earrings (worn on cartilage), HardWear graduated link necklace TIFFANY & CO.
Torino sunglasses JACQUES MARIE MAGE | Cropped bomber jacket LOUIS VUITTON | Allegra earrings and Tubogas necklace BVLGARI
Clash de Cartier sunglasses and Juste un Clou necklace CARTIER | Denim monogram lian blazer MARCIANO | Brynn knit bodysuit SIMKHAI
Sunglasses MIU MIU | Plaid blazer COACH | Leather striped dress TOD’S TOD’S | Lorelai scarf CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION | Clash de Cartier earrings and LOVE necklace CARTIER
Acetate sunglasses MONCLER | Lightweight taffeta jacket with front bow MONCLER COLLECTION | Earrings CHANEL
Panthere de Cartier sunglasses and Clash de Cartier necklace CARTIER | Sadra coat KHAITE | Ribbed jersey top BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
Sunglasses SWAROVSKI | Cotton oversized windbreaker POLO RALPH LAUREN | Polo dress WILLY CHAVARRIA |Clash de Cartier earrings CARTIER
Wayfarer Reverse sunglasses RAY-BAN | Coat faux leather effect and short iridescent dress DESIGUAL | Allegra earrings and Tubogas necklace BVLGARI

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Photography Diego Bendezu

Fashion Tyler Okuns

Models Mayowa Nicholas (The Lions), Kristin Drab (IMG)

Makeup Kuma (Streeters)

Hair Sergio Estrada (Paradis)

Set Design Colin Lytton

Casting Emma Farachi

Fashion Assistants Bridget LaCroix, Angelina Aliano

Photo Assistants Brandon Abreu, Natalia Ormeno

Makeup Assistant Shiori Sato

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