SUNGLASSES

Sunglasses are an accessory that combines eye protection from the sun with one of the most powerful style gestures. The shape of the frame can change the face and the mood of a look radically: cat-eyes sound retro and coquettish, aviators confident and a touch military, round ones intellectual and bohemian, massive 'shields' modern and bold. Historically sunglasses turned from a practical device for pilots and film stars into a symbol of glamour, mystery and Hollywood chic — no wonder they are associated with celebrities hiding behind dark lenses. Sunglasses instantly add confidence, style and a note of mystery to a look, and also protect the eyes. It is a rare accessory in which utility and fashion are fused inseparably. The right frame can 'pull together' a whole look with a single move.