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The Gentle Monster 2024 Optical Collection (Photo: Gentle Monster)
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From Balenciaga to Gentle Monster, these eyewear must-haves are proof of the futuristic look fashion embraces these days
Fashion trends constantly evolve, creating new styles and accessories every season. This year, one of the trends leaned towards the ‘futuristic’, sometimes even bordering on ‘sci-fi’, with personalities like Bella Hadid taking the lead with her signature mini sunnies and long leather trenches look.
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The trend is designed to make a bold statement with its unique blend of fashion and technology. Futuristic eyewear, in particular, goes beyond the traditional. It embraces an avant-garde style that will assert presence and catch everyone’s eyes.
In this article, look at some brands that dare to play with the trend.
Gentle Monster
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The Gentle Monster 2024 Optical Collection (Photo: Gentle Monster)
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Gentle Monster’s 2024 Optical Collection presents a new direction for optical frames, combining bold and sophisticated metal elements with tinted lenses of various shades. Through the Gentle High School campaign, the brand showcases its affinity for all things daring and futuristic.
The collection is available at Gentle Monster’s official online and offline spaces.
Visit their website, gentlemonster.com, for more information.
Andy Wolf
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Andy Wolf Wentworth Sunglasses (Photo: Andy Wolf)
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Andy Wolf is known for creating contemporary sunglasses that provide ultimate comfort and functionality. Produced in France, the Wentworth Sunglasses are shaped to a slim rectangular silhouette for a retro-futuristic tone. Each frame is handcrafted from the finest Italian acetate and sustainably sourced materials.
Have a look at andy-wolf.com for more details.
Kuboraum
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Kuboraum X11 (Photo: Kuboraum)
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Livio Graziottin and Sergio Eusebi, who refer to their designs as ‘masks’, founded Kuboraum in Berlin in 2012. A futuristic ode to the past, the brand’s X11 is a bold, asymmetrical take on the familiar rectangular shape. Highlighted by its two-tone design, it will fit nicely on medium-to-large faces.
Browse kuboraum.com for more shades and masks.
Marc Jacobs
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Marc Jacobs 54mm Shield Sunglasses (Photo: Marc Jacobs)
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The Marc Jacobs 54mm Shield Sunglasses boast bold, angular frames with a retro-futuristic style. Crafted in lightweight Optyl plastic, the dramatic shield eyewear is perfect for shading your eyes from the sun’s glare.
For more information, visit marcjacobs.com.
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Ganni
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Ganni Ines II Sunglasses (Photo: Ganni)
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Orange is the new black. Ganni’s Ines II Sunglasses in the ‘Turmeric Orange’ hue were well-received in the brand’s spring 2018 collection. This pair is handmade from lightweight acetate, has oversized D-frames, and sports logo-stamped white arms.
To look at other available pairs, visit ganni.com.
Balenciaga
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Balenciaga Ski Reflective-lens Shield Acetate Sunglasses (Photo: Balenciaga)
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Balenciaga’s acetate ski sunglasses are inspired by athleisure and streetwear frames and will give your looks a retro-futuristic slant. These Ski Reflective-lens Shield Acetate Sunglasses In Red are perfect for skiing and snowboarding activities.
Browse more models at balenciaga.com.
Mykita
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Mykita Yarrow Sun (Photo: Mykita)
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Handcrafted in Germany, Mykita’s Mylon Sun Collection blurs the border between fashion and sports with its state-of-the-art design coupled with high-tech material. The collection’s Yarrow Sun, mainly, is what you need if you prefer the class black shade.
For more information, visit mykita.com.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is the assistant digital editor of Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
