Ray-Ban's round metal frames suit a wider range of face shapes than most people expect — the circular lens sits differently than the Wayfarer and works particularly well on square and diamond faces. G-15 lenses provide excellent colour rendition without distortion, UV400 protection is certified, and the metal frame is substantially built for the price. The classic that hasn't needed changing.
Celine's cat-eye is the sunglasses frame that Hedi Slimane made current again — thick acetate, an exaggerated upswept corner, and the understated brand mark that signals quality without broadcasting it. The lens tint is perfectly calibrated and the acetate quality is immediately evident in the weight and warmth of the material. Made in Italy, and it shows.
Oliver Peoples designs for people who notice quality in detail — the Rayette uses premium acetate in colours unavailable elsewhere, mineral glass lenses that provide superior optical clarity compared to polycarbonate, and hand-finished temples that sit correctly without adjustment. The kind of sunglasses that make other sunglasses look mass-produced. Quietly exceptional in every respect.