The best sunglasses for men are warm-weather game-changers. Every year, you go through the same prolonged rigmarole over which sunglasses to buy, and every year you end up putting off the decision only to scoop a subpar pair in a last-minute panic. Well, not this year. This year, friend, you do it right. Retro-leaning clubmasters, ultra-classic aviators, newfangled wayfarers? You name it, we got it. Which means there’s a pair here sure to fit your face shape (no matter how angular) and satisfy your stylistic preferences (no matter how idiosyncratic).
Whether you want to play it safe with the big-names—the Ray-Bans and Persols and Oakleys of the world—or swerve hard with small-batch sunnies nobody else will have yet, we've got you. No matter your taste, no matter your budget, no matter how often you lose your damn sunglasses in the back of a Lyft, we’ve sifted through all the eyewear on the internet to track down the coolest shades available today. Here are 50 of the best sunglasses for men to help you soak up those rays in style.
The All-Time Classics
Overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available? Start here. These are the failsafe buys that'll always be in style—today, tomorrow, and ten years from now.
Persol aviator sunglasses (was $321, now 50% off)
Insert requisite
Steve McQueen reference here.
Celine Homme square-frame acetate sunglasses
Like a cortisone shot of homegrown French swagger, courtesy of Hedi Slimane's
impossibly cool Celine.
Oakley Holbrook sunglasses
Always wanted to look like a hotheaded MLB slugger? Now's your chance.
The Upgraded Classics
If you're the type of guy whose day is ruined when you see someone else wearing the same thing as you, these sunglasses should be right up your alley. Think of the selection here as a sampler platter of perennial crowd-pleasers, now updated with a little added flavor.
Diff "Cody" sunglasses
These hand-cut sunglasses from California-based Diff—guaranteed to make you photo op-ready—aren’t shy. They also happen to be the star of our latest
GQ box, which means you can nab these $100 shades—plus a whole grip of other specially-selected summer essentials—for a mere $50. (You're welcome.)
Bottega Veneta BV1147 sunglasses
Bottega's wayfarer-style sunglasses add a little extra oomph via a chunky silhouette and some ultra-luxe gold-tone details.
Garrett Leight Broadway d-frame sunglasses
A throwback to the type of vintage styles that have been around since the '50s—and are sure to stick around through the 2050s and beyond.
Oliver Peoples "Cary Grant" sunglasses
Shades that take their cues from the style the North by Northwest actor made iconic.
Moscot "Lemtosh" sunglasses
A modern-day masterpiece from an NYC eyewear institution.
The Total Swerves
Consider yourself a bona fide eyewear authority? Skip the beginner sunnies and head straight for these advanced-level frames.
Off-White "Nassau" tortoise shell sunglasses
A bold tortoise pattern and a capital F-fashion shape give these major '80s sci-fi vibes.
Balenciaga bat rectangle sunglasses
Somehow even more Batman than the actual Batman sunglasses above.
Gucci "Navigator" d-frame sunglasses
Big, round, and decidedly out-there, these Gucci frames are the perfect complement to disco-adjacent
'70s-inspired style.
Sun Buddies "Wesley" sunglasses
Nothing like a hit of slime green to liven up your look.
Masahiro Maruyam MM-0029 / #3 titanium sunglasses
Like a stained glass window for your face.
The Budget Buys
The best part about the treasure trove of sunglasses available right now? You no longer need to spend big to snag a pair that'll make you look like the star of your own summer blockbuster.
Sito "Nightfever" sunglasses
Shades that'll inspire a Travolta-like strut.
Lee rounded rectangle sunglasses
If you've never owned a pair of lilac sunnies before, whet your brow with a low-stakes pair that won't break the bank.
Look Optic "Laurel" sunglasses
Premium UV protection for less than a C-note.
Warby Parker "Hatcher" sunglasses
The reigning champ of affordable sunnies returns to claim its crown.
Sunski "Yuba" polarized sunglasses
Skip the sticker shock and go straight to Sunski.
Huckberry cruisers sunglasses
Knockaround shades that cost less than it does to get thoroughly sauced on your favorite pinot.
The Splurge-Worthy Shades
Spending half a grand on sunglasses seems a whole lot more reasonable when said shades are painstakingly crafted from some of the choicest materials on the planet—and look like it.
Cartier metal aviator sunglasses
Trusting a jewelery company to make your metal frame sunglasses? That's just called a wise flex.
Brunello Cucinelli x Oliver People's "Disoriano" sunglasses
Italian cashmere king Brunello Cucinelli teamed up with iconic eyewear label Oliver People's on a pair of sunglasses that will make you feel James Bond-ian levels of handsome.
Cutler & Gross 1393 square sunglasses
A meticulously crafted pair of frames inspired by the brand's own vintage styles from—you guessed it—the '70s.
Rick Owens wrap d-frame sunglasses
When it comes to stepping out of the box (or, er, frame), few designers do it better than our
beloved dark overlord.
Mykita "Claas" sunglasses
All-time good looks and all-day comfort, courtesy of a lightweight stainless steel body and light-blue tinted lenses.
The Technicolor Tints
Bright frames and tinted lenses: the quickest way to gift yourself some serious “Wait, is that dude famous?" energy.
Cubbits "Ampton" sunglasses
Seeing green...the good way.
Sun Buddies "Edie" sunglasses
When you're ready to push beyond the bold-printed shirt this summer, kick your style into DGAF legend territory with some purple frames.
Akila "Verve" sunglasses
The blue skies of summer suddenly look a whole bluer.
J.Crew "Bungalow" sunglasses
A sunflower-y standout to made for pairing with your
finest linen suit.
Akila Zed sunglasses
A refreshing hit of lemon-lime to brighten up your vision.
The Geometry Review
For certified eyewear experts looking to round out (heh) already extensive collections, consider investing in some distinctly-shaped shades.
Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow round sunglasses
Round and block-y all at once. That's the Dries Van Noten way.
Loewe square acetate sunglasses
Wear 'em to shut it down at gam-gam's bingo games, then wear 'em to the big boy casino right after.
Celine Square metal sunglasses
Celine skipper Hedi Slimane revels in the sleazy glamour of '90s-era Hollywood. These sunglasses wouldn't have looked out of place at a glitzy premiere in three decades ago.
Warby Parker "Corwin" sunglasses
Most aviator-style sunglasses sport a teardrop design, but this one from Warby Parker rounds things out a bit.
Ray-Ban oval sunglasses
It's almost a crime if you don't wear these '90s-tinged sunglasses with a
leather blazer.
The Sporting Life
Leave it to the tireless churn of the fashion cycle to make the sunglasses you wore warming the bench on your middle school volleyball team look like the coolest thing in the world again.
Maison Margiela x Mykita MMECHO005 sunglasses
Tour De France type beat.
Vetements x Oakley shield sunglasses
If there were an MLB team based in Bushwick, these would be their official on-field sunnies.
Nike Aero Swift sunglasses
That rounded shape isn't there solely to give off "dad on vacation" energy. It also pushes airflow your eyes, so your heavy, treadmill-induced breathing won't fog 'em up.
Goodr running sunglasses
Not all running sunglasses have to look "speedy."
Westward Leaning Volt 03 sunglasses
Go West, young man.
The Aviators
Cruise in Top Gun. Pacino in Scarface. Smith in Bad Boys. Join 'em in the Big Lens Brigade.
Ralph Lauren automotive pilot sunglasses
Sunglasses that'll pair as well with a
knit polo as they will a vintage Italian sportscar.
Warby Parker "Hatcher" sunglasses
Sub-$100 retro aviators you won't feel awful about losing overboard.
Tom Ford Marko aviator sunglasses
For dudes without movie star-sized heads (and movie star-sized egos), minimal aviators with a slimmer shape are the way to go.
Ray-Ban classic aviator sunglasses
Randolph Engineering Concorde classic aviator sunglasses
Handcrafted in the USA to the highest-flying standards.
The Small-Batch Specialists
Are you the kind of music fan who only likes bands that nobody else has heard of yet? These artisanal, under-the-radar eyewear labels are for you.
Ahlem "Rue Saint Dominique" d-frame acetate sunglasses
Fully visible metal inserts put the made-in-France craftsmanship front and center.
Selima Optique "Harrison" sunglasses
These throwback acetate aviators come in a ton of different colors, but these are GQ-office favorite.
Kuboraum C8 bi-color d-frame sunglasses
The quickest way to ape Two-Face's style, minus the anger streak.
L.G.R. Raffaello sunglasses
Shades that might just make you pack it up for good to enjoy a leisurely retirement under the Tuscan sun.
Grey Ant "Notizia" sunglasses
The right kind of black gold.