From bug-eye to wraparound, here are the oddest sunglasses trends for 2023

It’s official: 2023 is the year of offbeat, “weird” sunglasses. High street and high fashion brands alike are leaning into oversized and inflated frames, and even exploring organic shapes. The main trends of the moment? A modern, streetwear-inspired take on the bug-eye spectacles of the 1960s, the uber-popular wraparound sporty sunglasses, and even a combination of both.

Here’s how cool people everywhere are styling their odd eyewear this summer.

The new bug-eyes

Bug-eye sunglasses, also known as goggle-eye, first started gaining popularity during the 60s and 70s, and variations on the original have been reemerging every decade as part of youth culture in fashion-forward spaces. They are characterised by large, round, and curved lenses that completely cover the wearer’s eyes.

Popularised by musicians like Kurt Cobain and Iggy Pop during the 90s, the bug-eyes are still going strong in 2023. This year, brands like Acne Studios, Balenciaga, AMBUSH, and Off-white are all about oversized, face-hiding frames.

But bug-eyes aren’t just fashion, they’re also practicality and comfort. Their oversized silhouette offers maximum protection to the wearer, making them the raver’s accessory of choice.

Whether your summer plans include raving or just living the city, here are our favourite ways to style bug-eye sunglasses.

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FN-UX-EYEW000054 Black/white Acetate sunglasses

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AMBUSH

Jordee round-frame sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Black

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$527.00

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AMBUSH

Eirene oversized-frame glasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Blue

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$265.00

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AMBUSH

Kurt oval-frame sunglasses - women - Acetate - 53 - Neutrals

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$220.00

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AMBUSH

Pryzma geometric-frame sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Green

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$243.00

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A Fashion Week guest is wearing large black sunglasses from Balenciaga, two large necklaces in silver, a shiny silber top consisting of tear tabs of cans and carabiner with cut-out of the back, a large silver bracelet, many silver rings, wide black pants with two big white trouser pockets and a black leather handbag from Coperni outside Amiri Show during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France.

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Balenciaga

Skin XXL cat-eye sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Pink

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$311.00 ~~$479.00~~

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Moy Atelier

Naked Heart Yellow

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$373.00

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Balenciaga

Mask butterfly-frame sunglasses - women - Nylon - One Size - Black

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oversized cat-eye frame sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Green

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$490.00

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Ski Cat oversized-frame sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Black

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$359.00

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oversized pilot sunglasses - women - Acetate - One Size - Brown

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$530.00

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Loewe

Inflated Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses - Red - OS - Moda Operandi

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$360.00

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Denver oversize-frame sunglasses - unisex - Acetate - One Size - Black Dark Grey

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$290.00

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Sporty wraparounds

Wraparound sunglasses have been a somewhat “underground” eyewear trend for a few years, but since last year their popularity is skyrocketing. Blame the influence of the ubiquitous sportswear trend or Kim Kardashian’s chokehold on the fashion scene, but the wraparounds are here to stay.

Just like bug-eyes, sports sunglasses have an undeniable practical appeal to them: as the term “wraparound” suggests, they wrap around the wearer’s face offering 360° degrees protection. So, where our dads see the perfect accessory for their cycling trips, us cool kids see gorpcore-meets-minimalism-meets-futuristic-vibes.

Sleek, practical, and ready to party, here’s how the cool kids are styling their wraparounds.

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Alexandra Guerain is seen wearing a matching Acne Studios two piece with a beige jacket and beige capri pants, Miu Miu white bra, Acne Studios pink asymmetric bag, white socks and white sneaker before Hed Mayner show during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

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A Fashion Week guest is wearing grey sunglasses from Balenciaga, silver earrings/hoops, a black cropped top, a grey pair of trousers with large pockets and a black bag from Amiri with a bandana wrapped around the handle outside Amiri Show during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France.

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Oo9406 Sutro Black

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$276.00

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Sl 750 Sunglasses-Uomo

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Revo

Jasper Re1111 Black

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$392.00 ~~$432.00~~

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Oakley

Oo9455 M Oakley Kato Black

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$428.00 ~~$471.00~~

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Oo9400 - Bisphaera Black

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$291.00

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Fendi

Ff Diamonds Black

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$434.00 ~~$478.00~~

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Balenciaga

Bb0432 S Linea Everyday Black

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$500.00 ~~$550.00~~

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Fendi

Ff Diamonds Havana

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$434.00 ~~$478.00~~

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...and everything in between!

Surprisingly enough, bug-eyes and wraparounds aren’t the oddest sunglasses on the market right now: Loewe champions inflated frames of every shape and size—from mask to square and cateye specs—; Off-white offers frames with missing chunks; Gentle Monster collaborates with Maison Margiela to create the perfect bug + wraparound lovechild; and even the high street brand Weekday has recently unveiled spiky, mineral-like Stellactite sunglasses.

Here are the strange sunglasses we love the most.

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