Bonnie Clyde

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 8 November 2026

If you're looking for trendy sunglasses brands in the US in 2026, I'd look beyond the traditional Ray-Ban and Gucci options. There are some really good contemporary eyewear labels gaining attention for stylish, fashion-forward frames.

Here are my top picks, from affordable to luxury.

## 15 trendy sunglasses brands to know

### 1\. Contemporary and fashion-forward

(Worth checking out)

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1\. Akila

\$120-\$220

Modern, bold, geometric and retro-inspired. Great for a cool minimalist look.

Shop Akila

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!CHIMI EYEWEAR MASTER1

2\. Chimi

\$150-\$250

Scandinavian cool, colorful lenses and sleek silhouettes.

Shop Chimi

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!Bonnie Clyde Brings Summer to Winter With SS23 Eyewear Styles

3\. Bonnie Clyde

\$150-\$250

Artistic, playful, unusual frames. Very fashion-forward.

Shop Bonnie Clyde

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!Lexxola Releases New Neo Sunglasses Collection | Hypebae

4\. Lexxola

\$150-\$220

Vintage-inspired oval, rectangular and chunky frames.

Shop Lexxola

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![Our commitments | Jimmy Fairly EN FR](

5\. Jimmy Fairly

\$100-\$180

Chic Parisian aesthetic, understated and sophisticated.

Shop Jimmy Fairly

### 2\. Premium and luxury brands

!Miu Miu (@MIUMIUofficial) on X

6\. Miu Miu

\$\$\$-\$\$\$\$

Trendy, slim, retro and statement-making.

Shop Miu Miu

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!Prada 2026, Prada Eyewear SS26 - Visie

7\. Prada

\$\$\$-\$\$\$\$

Bold rectangular, futuristic and elegant frames.

Shop Prada

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!Herbst 2023 Kampagne - Deconstructed | Oliver Peoples® DE

8\. Oliver Peoples

\$\$\$

Quiet luxury, timeless Hollywood-inspired eyewear.

Shop Oliver Peoples

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!Jacques Marie Mage

9\. Jacques Marie Mage

\$\$\$\$

Exclusive, artistic, collectible statement frames.

Shop JMM

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!DOLT SUN | MOSCOT

10\. Moscot

\$\$\$

Vintage New York aesthetic, thick acetate and classic shapes.

Shop Moscot

### 3\. Popular, recognizable and more affordable

!Wayfarer Sunglasses | Ray-Ban® PT

11\. Ray-Ban

\$\$-\$\$\$

Iconic, versatile and always fashionable.

Shop Ray-Ban

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!NICE TRY - QUAY

12\. Quay

\$-\$\$

Oversized, trendy and affordable.

Shop Quay

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!Contemplation Black Uni-Sex Rectangle Sunglasses | Le Specs

13\. Le Specs

\$-\$\$

Fashionable retro styles without luxury prices.

Shop Le Specs

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!New Collections | Warby Parker

14\. Warby Parker

\$\$

Modern everyday frames and good value.

Shop Warby Parker

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15\. Oakley

\$\$-\$\$\$

Sporty, futuristic, wraparound and streetwear-inspired.

Shop Oakley

These selections are informed by 2026 fashion coverage from GQ and Who What Wear, alongside US brand popularity data. www.gq.comwww.whowhatwear.comgobrandwave.com

## The sunglasses styles trending in 2026

!Outta Love Oval Sunglasses Black - Mint Market

90s slim oval

Minimalist, Carolyn Bessette-inspired

!Women Black Oversized Square Gradient Sunglasses | Stella McCartney CZ

Oversized square

Bold and luxurious

![Anglo American Aurora Vintage Sunglasses | 60s Style Vintage Sunglasses - Retro Spectacle](

Vintage tortoiseshell

Quiet luxury aesthetic

!Nestor

Sporty wraparound

Modern streetwear aesthetic

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## My shortlist

If I were narrowing it down\:

| What you're looking for | My pick | |--------|--------| | Trendiest contemporary | Akila | | Fashion-girl aesthetic | Bonnie Clyde | | European chic | Chimi | | Quiet luxury | Oliver Peoples | | Luxury statement | Miu Miu | | Best affordable fashion | Le Specs | | Timeless classic | Ray-Ban |

## Let me narrow it down to your taste

1\. What's your budget per pair?

Under \$75

Under \$150

\$150-\$300

\$300-\$600

Luxury, no strict limit

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2\. Which aesthetic do you prefer?

Quiet luxury / classy

Trendy / fashion-forward

Minimalist / understated

Oversized / glamorous

Vintage / retro

Sporty / modern

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3\. Shopping for?

Women's

Men's

Unisex

[Find my sunglasses brands]

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 8 November 2026

Here are strong eyewear-boutique picks in Los Angeles, depending on your style:

- Framed Ewe Optical - Los Feliz: Independent boutique with curated designer frames from brands such as Jacques Marie Mage, MOSCOT, and Ahlem; also offers exams and prescription lenses. - Hotel de Ville Vintage Eyewear - Beverly Grove, Los Feliz, and West L.A.: Best for vintage and retro designer frames, including older Gucci, Cartier, and Christian Dior styles; known for repairs and alterations. - l.a. Eyeworks - Melrose and Beverly Boulevard: An iconic L.A. shop specializing in distinctive, colorful in-house designs and artistic international eyewear. - Bonnie Clyde - Downtown L.A.: A fashion-forward boutique at 1010 S Olive St., worth visiting for trying on contemporary styles in person. - Optical Atelier Grunhauser - Downtown: Boutique specializing in high-end designer frames, personalized fittings, and curated eyeglasses and sunglasses. - Jacques Marie Mage - Venice: A luxury brand boutique on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, ideal for limited-edition, collectible frames. - Old Focals - South Pasadena: Best for vintage-inspired and screen-used-style eyewear, including high-quality reproductions.

Best overall shortlist: Framed Ewe for independent designer selection, Hotel de Ville for vintage, l.a. Eyeworks for bold artistic frames, and Jacques Marie Mage for luxury collectible eyewear. Check hours and appointment requirements before visiting.