Sunglasses do much more than protect your eyes from the sun; they make a statement about who you are. This season aviator sunglasses have made a comeback. Nevertheless don’t limit yourself to the standard Ray Ban style; there are plenty more choices that are comparably priced that make a much bolder statement.
For the budget conscious, Armani Exchange offers stylish aviators in shiny black or soft beige which feature gradient lenses with the A/X logo. Price $70
Giorgio Armani offers aviators in lightweight metal frames with plastic at the temples and logo accents. With 100% UV protection, they come in your choice of dark Havana green or dark ruthenium black. Price $295
Gucci aviators are unisex and come in lightweight silvertone metal with contrasting brow bar. Your choice of antique gold Havana brown or ruthenium black-dark grey, they feature tinted lenses and logo accents. Price $320
David Yurman show off an array of aviator sunglasses in their Phantom Collection. In gold, gunmetal or black, each pair features the Rubberon David Yurman cable and custom ZEISS lenses. Gold frames feature 20k gold electroplating while the black feature onyx PVD. Priced from $495 to $595
Dior Homme sunglasses demonstrate quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in every pair. These lightweight metal glasses come in stylish black or warm brown and feature a sculpted plastic temple and tinted lenses. Price is $285
Tom Ford began his company designing eyewear. His take on aviators comes in three styles; The John is a double bar oval shape whereas The Charles is closer to the original style. In black or brown, they offer 100% UVA protection and logo accents. Price $320 – The Cyrille are classic aviator, but feature a resin frame, goldtone temples and gradient brown lenses. Price $430
Dolce and Gabbana have always been a bit more daring and their take on aviator sunglasses is no exception as they offer three bold styles. With no brow bar, the first pair comes in black or the daring combination of gold and black with smoke lenses. Price $365 – Their 70’s retro style feature double metal frames, engraved logo plate and flex hinges. Price $380 – The Clip-detail aviators feature a sporty metal clip detail, acetate temples and block logo. Price $160
Ermenegildo Zenga aviators come in elegant gold metal with zebrano wood at the temple and gradient brow bar. With logo accents, they are as stylish as they are comfortable. Price $420
As will appear in Kasanova Magazine May 2009
Tony Engelhart
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