Every summer, without fail, a new celebrity-approved sunglasses style emerges. Who knew that protecting your eyes from the sun could be such a trendy quest? Last summer was all about kitschy gas station sunglasses , as sported by stars like Kim Kardashian and Dua Lipa; and back in 2017, A-listers such as Bella Hadid, Rihanna, and Kendall Jenner were all wearing micro shades —styles so itty-bitty they barely covered the pupils. The summer of 2024, however, is all about balance: Celebrities are rocking small ( but not tiny ) sunglasses reminiscent of looks in the 1990s and 2000s.
There is an art to wearing this latest crop of subtly chic shades. The freshest styles are discreet, neutral-toned, and just big enough to cover your eyes. ( Giant shield shades , these are not.
) The demure (and very mindful) silhouette—a callback to the turn of the millennium, when minimalism was all the rage—lends a sense of sophistication to any look without actually drawing the eye away from the outfit. Back at the fall 2024 Miu Miu show, Sydney Sweeney wore a refined oval-shaped pair from the brand that lent a retro-cool feel to her blazer and briefs. Other stars who have embraced the small-but-not-too-small accessory? Model Kendall Jenner, who paired a black square-framed pair with her emerald Margaux bag by The Row; and Zoe Kravitz, who chose a rounded pair in a similar size, styling it with a black lace camisole top and skirt from Saint Laurent.
The trend has also made its way to more cas.