These Spring/Summer 2025 Sunglasses Trends Are Street Style’s Favorites

In the grand story of style, signature sunglasses have been so much more than just a functional accessory—they can become an extension of an entire persona. Jackie O.’s oversized frames telegraphed a refined poise we’re still chasing decades later. Marilyn Monroe favored playful silhouettes reflecting the windswept, sweet, and sultry appeal she toggled between on-screen and off. Audrey Hepburn made cat eyes synonymous with gamine charm, while Diana Ross’s supersized shades were every bit as bold as her stage presence.

Anna Wintour famously never leaves home without hers and went on the record saying sunglasses let you “be seen without being seen”—perfect for discreet people-watching or camouflaging day-old dark circles. Which is why, halfway through the Paris Fashion Week collections this March, I was devastated to discover my tried-and-true pair had likely been abandoned at a café, lost somewhere between devouring a plate of French fries and the next runway show.