2025’s Sunglasses Trends Are Not for the Faint of Heart

There’s grocery shopping to do, laundry to fold, and plenty of existential dilemmas to ponder. But somehow, all I can think about is the wild ride that is 2025’s sunglasses trends.

On almost every Spring 2025 runway, there was a ridiculous pair of shades that pushed the boundaries of wearable and weird. At Prada, the best sunglasses appeared otherworldly and unnatural: shades shaped like diamonds, tinted violet, spanned the top half of the face. Elsewhere, Loewe sent out oversized, droopy tear-drop aviators that wouldn’t help a pilot pass a flight test, while Chanel's feather-framed, large butterfly sunglasses seemed ready to take off on their own.

I’m fixated on Spring 2025 sunglasses instead of tackling my to-do list because, well, they make for a far more entertaining distraction. Some might even call them conventionally ‘ugly,’ but that’s exactly what makes them interesting. The resurgence of the man-repelling fashion movement—a modern revival of what Leandra Medine Cohen championed in the 2010s—only adds to their appeal. Style Analytics says oversized sunglasses rank among men’s most disliked women’s fashion items. Which makes The Row’s big, bug-eyed frames and Stella McCartney’s supersized shields feel even more refreshing.

In 2025, sunglasses aren’t just large and in charge—they’re unapologetically attention-grabbing. They’re designed to turn heads, but we're not talking about the male gaze. These are for the girls. An alien with chrome-colored bug eyes may not be every man’s dream, but she’s my ultimate muse this season. Keep scrolling to discover all the wonderfully weird eyewear trends taking over Spring 2025.

Buggin' Out

Without a doubt, the larger and the more surface area your shades can cover, the better. Some of this spring's sunglasses are glamorously oversized, reminiscent of those in Jackie Kennedy's fashion Rolodex, while others are so extreme and exaggerated they verge on being goggles. However, how grand you want to be this spring is entirely up to you.

Lay It on Thick

Dainty and demure do not apply to spring 2025's sunglasses trends. Chunky, multi-inch, thick frames popped up at Bally, Chanel, Carolina Herrera, and Gucci, rendered in everything from rounded rectangles to sharp, headstrong cat eyes with some heft.

Protect Your Peace

Recognizable by a single lens that rests on the brow, shield sunglasses aren't for everyone, but this spring's versions come with a built-in advantage to protect your peace. Seen at Stella McCartney, Christian Dior, Courreges, and Max Mara, this season's shield sunnies are large enough to block harsh sunlight and—hopefully!—deter catcalls when walking down the street. Smile, sweetheart!

Frequent Fliers

Aviator sunglasses are a perennial sight on Fashion Month runways. Where this season breaks from convention, however, is the architecture of its aviators. From Loewe's oblong lenses that droop downward to Saint Laurent's, which are set on a silver cylinder, aviators hit new, funkier heights as a Spring 2025 trend.

Extraterrestrial Eyes

This spring, designers departed from their signature silhouettes and the conventional rules that mimic the human eye. Instead, they experimented with more unexpected shapes, like sharp triangles at McQueen and Marni, angular trapezoids at Sportmax, and pentagons at Prada. Any geometric pattern you might envision from alien anatomy or that your toddler created during arts and crafts—in 2025, that's a leading trend in sunglasses.

Sports Mode

Following their debut in track pants and boxing sneakers, sports-inspired style has now arrived in the eyewear category. Featuring sleek and streamlined designs at Tory Burch for maximum speed, wrap-around wind-blockers at Victoria Beckham, and chrome castings at Schiaparelli, this spring's sporty sunglasses come with a futuristic slant. After the fashion-filled 2024 Olympics, these athletic shades could be designers preparing to throw their hats into the ring for the 2028 ceremony's uniforms.