This year's sunglasses aren't subtle. And that's exactly what makes them brilliant.

For years, sunglasses played it safe; cat-eye here, tortoiseshell there… A tasteful nod to glamour, perhaps, but rarely the scene-stealer. In 2025, however, eyewear has taken off its invisibility cloak and gone full diva.

In other words, today's frames aren't just an accessory: they're a statement, a mood, a plot twist.

After years of sticking to safe, functional frames, sunglasses have finally embraced a bold new identity, one of audacity and luxury. Here's what to expect.

• Crimson: sunglasses in this bold hue are turning heads, offering a pop of colour that can stand alone as the statement piece of your outfit.

• Animal print: this iconic print adds just the right amount of sass to any look.

• Bejeweled: jewel-encrusted frames are the ultimate way to wear glamour on your face.

• Chromatic: clear, frosted, or tinted, the chromatic trend has given eyewear a futuristic edge.

• '70s-era frames: oversized, geometric, retro-glam.