Contemporary Sunglasses Styles

Contemporary Sunglasses Styles

A contemporary spin on a classic style, or an unexpected modern silhouette—this sunglasses collection includes fresh frames from top eyewear designers. Browse a variety of styles that show off the latest eyewear trends and step outside the box when you choose a fun new look. We include transparent frames, bold colors, funky patterns, and attention-grabbing shapes in one convenient collection.

Trending Sunglasses From Top Brands

Stay up to date on the latest trends with a pair of contemporary sunglasses from FramesDirect.com. We carry thousands of designer sunglasses from all your favorite brands, so finding the best contemporary sunglasses of the year is a cinch. Browse sophisticated frames with extra details at the bridge, temples, or browline from top design houses including Prada, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana.

If you're hung up on old-school styles but need a refresh, opt for a contemporary take on a vintage favorite like the wayfarer, aviator, or clubmaster frame. Bold colors, modern materials, and extra details bring these still-popular styles into the 21st century.

What Are the Latest Sunglasses Trends?

The biggest trends in contemporary sunglasses this year include:

• Plastic Aviator Frames: With some of our favorite plastic aviators coming from top brands including Oakley and Prada, these sunglasses offer unique and stylish takes on the classic silhouette. Choose an innovative update to aviator sunglasses with thick rims and a contrasting metal double bridge for a creative feel. Or, stick with tried-and-true style and choose a pair of aviators with an eye-catching cut-out detail at the browline.
• Ray-Ban Wayfarers: The Ray-Ban Wayfarer has been in style for over five decades and will arguably remain in style for five more. When you don a pair of contemporary Wayfarers, you instantly show the world that you have class and taste—which is why they have been an on-trend staple for years. Add refined, trendy appeal to your look with a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers, or shop the trusted brand’s update to this timeless sunglasses silhouette in the New Wayfarer.
• Sporty Rectangular Frames for Men and Women: If you live an outdoor lifestyle and want to wear contemporary sunglasses similar to those favored by the pros, frames from Maui Jim and Costa are a safe bet. Reliable and constantly on-trend, wraparound frames in flattering rectangular silhouettes provide optimal protection from the sun while making you look cool. They often come in hydrophilic materials that stay put when you sweat and most come standard with shatter-resistant lenses, for increased durability, making them a perennially popular option for a variety of athletes.
• Retro-Chic 1950s Phantos-Style Frames: Characterized by rounded edges paired with a keyhole bridge, the phantos silhouette has regained popularity in recent years. Popular brands including Kate Spade, Shuron, and Hugo Boss, offer their own versions of timeless phantos sunglasses to appeal to the wearer who prefers to keep up with sunglasses trends. Add a touch of throwback appeal to your attire with an attractive pair of phantos sunglasses.

No matter where your style preferences lie, changing up your sunglasses to match certain fashion trends is an easy way to add on-trend appeal to your wardrobe. Browse our collection of contemporary sunglasses and discover the most in-demand sunglasses of the year.