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AS IF’S GUIDE TO ARCHITECTURAL EYEWEAR
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MAY 9, 2019
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by ROBYN TURK
Add a structural touch to your accessories game this season. Sunglasses are all about the statement they make, and a rounded or smooth-edged frame is not going to cut it. A trend that started with a chic cat's eye has evolved into a full-fledged movement dedicated to bringing architectural integrity to your eyewear rotation. Whether through rhomboid forms or the most angular of edges, the newest styles in sunglasses are sure to make your face even more memorable. Shop our favorite picks below.
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Kaleos: Monroe
Luxury eyewear brand Kaleos recently dropped two new frames for Spring 2019. Its avant-garde Monroe style boasts diamond-shaped lenses juxtaposed against a rounded bridge. This frame comes in five colorways: pink, orange, green, blue and gray.
$295
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Kaleos: Jefferies
Also on Kaleos' Spring 2019 roster are the Jefferies - limited edition sunglasses devoid of any tradition in form. A titanium bar welded to form the bridge allows a futuristic feel against the rounded lenses. The exclusive style is limited to just 150 pairs.
$395
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Dita: Interweaver
Dita celebrates the value of craftsmanship as much as it does impeccable design, as is evident in its Interweaver frames. With a sleek catseye shape rendered completely in titanium, this semi-rimless pair is an instant icon.
$550
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Dita: Narcissus
Another iconic style from Dita, the Narcissus style features perfectly angular corners on its square frame, which is uniquely comprised of both titanium and acetate.
$550
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Anna-Karin Karlsson: The Moon
Swedish eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson uses avant-garde design to transform eyewear into a work of art, and The Moon is no exception. This highly distinctive frame is done in both a catseye and a round shape.
$1,500
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Anna-Karin Karlsson: The Claw & The Nest Cat Eye
With The Claw & The Nest, Karlsson's iteration of the cat's eye showcases an impeccably pointed wing with a claw detail to match the nose bridge.
$940
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Krewe: Conti
Krewe takes inspiration from the historic architecture in New Orleans. Its Conti style was named for the vibrant street in the city's French Quarter, complete with a vibrant acetate frame on its round lenses and a unique brow bridge.
$255-315
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Krewe: Ward
Keeping with its tradition of looking to New Orleans' architecture as its source of aesthetic inspiration, the Ward is made up of gently angular forms with a vibrant design at the temple.
$275-335
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For Art's Sake: Boxx
For Art's Sake creates handmade luxury sunglasses devoted to the daring aesthetic of imperfectionists. Aptly named, the Boxx style is rendered in a modified square stainless steel frame that is narrower than its lenses.
$215
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For Art's Sake: Burton
Another rare find, For Art's Sake's Burton flaunts a geometric shape with many corners, complemented by graceful stainless steel hardware. The overall aesthetic is a look of immense refinement.
$215
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