We’ve got a handle on the latest face furniture trends and rounded up the very best styles from the high street to the catwalk so you can get set for what is looking like being Britain’s hottest summer on record* with the coolest sunglasses out there.
*Or, you know, the drizzliest.
Shop the current edit of this season's must-have sunglasses, now:
Sunglasses Summer 2016 (Grazia)
Sunglasses Summer 2016 UK
Christopher Kane Sunglasses, £164, Sunglass Hut
Sunglasses Summer 2016 UK
Ray-Ban Folding Tortoiseshell Wayfarer Sunglasses, £125, Urban Outfitters
Sunglasses Summer 2016 UK
Ray-Ban Remix Personalised Shades, £162
Sunglasses Summer 2016 UK
Thierry Lasry Advisory cat-eye acetate and metal sunglasses, £345, NetAPorter
Sunglasses Summer 2016 UK
Westward Leaning Flower 1 aviator-style matte-acetate and metal mirrored sunglasses, £160, NetAPorter
Here comes your trend report...
So what’s hot in the world of sunglasses for 2016? Cat eye shades are the shape of the season, with every luxury design house worth its salt plumping for a retro feline shape in at least one of its styles. Choose an oversized acetate pair in a statement shade to channel Dolce & Gabbana’s vibe, or opt for an understated timeless black pair like those spotted at Bottega Veneta.
Dolce & Gabbana at Sunglass Hut, £231
Aviator detailing is another sunglasses trend that isn’t going anywhere, so invest in a classic mirror aviator that will see you through festival season and beyond, or choose a mix-and-match cat eye plus aviator combo (check out the Ray-Bans in our round-up).
Ray-Ban at Sunglass Hut, £144
If mini, 60s Lennon specs are your bag you’re in luck; as this retro trend sticks a-round (sorry) for another sunny season. We’ve found beauties by Michael Kors and Free People in our sunglasses edit.
Michael Kors at Sunglass Hut, £142
There’s nothing subtle about any of this season’s sunglasses, so our main advice is to go bold or go home when choosing your new season specs. We love Hook LDN’s chunky acetate frames for making a style statement, and there are some cute Linda Farrow-inspired heart-shaped frames by Floozie by Frost French for a snip at just £16 at Debenhams.
Go forth friends, shop for sunglasses and seek sun. Lots and lots of sun.