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Top Sunglasses of the Season!

Swimwear trends are flying by faster then ever these days and sunglasses trends are no different! A dated pair of shades can make even the chicest swim suit look tired and out of style. Scroll through GZD's first blog post to learn about the top sunglasses silhouettes, tints, and designers!

Retro Round.

Round sunglasses silhouettes are a fun, retro look that is perfect for both summer and fall looks! These 1970's inspired frames, by Cutler & Gross, have gorgeous gradient frames and leather temple details. If you are nervous about rocking a pair of round shades, bigger is the best place to start! A larger round silhouette is similar to recently trending sunglasses styles and is the perfect way to ease into the trend. Pair them with a simple one-piece swim design or high-neck dress as a gorgeous statement accesory.

Tinted Glass.

Another fun trend is tinted glass! These Linnea shades by Mykita have a light, fashion tint making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor styling. Choose lenses in marine blue if you will be lounging by the pool or ocean. Style them with a light weight cover-up, dress or alone with our Roxie swimsuit.

Cat Eye.

When in doubt, retro is always an amazing option! These Colonsay frames by Leisure Society have a gorgeous winged design and 12K gold temple detail. Paired with our Alexa suit, Camilla cover-up, and a made-to-order neck piece, we love retro shades with any ensemble! 

Mirrored Glass.

For this look, we paired Mykita's Pricilla shades with our Renee cover-up and Alexa swim suit. These black and gold frames are made from surgical stainless steel. They are handmade in Germany and known for their lightweight, comfortable feel. They are a twist on a classic silhouette with reflective lenses. The gold accents makes them a perfect accessory for both swim and dressier attire. 

Petit Round.

Now that you are accustomed to the round sunglasses silhouette, we think you are ready to shrink it down a notch! Pictured here are the Journey frames by Dita. With a unique double bridge design, these glasses are made from titanium. You will also notice their gorgeous blue and silver flash mirror lenses. Mirrored lenses are back, and this time they are luxury! Style them with a sporty swim look, like our Raglan crop top and Margeaux bikini bottoms, or with a casual dress for a classic meets artistic approach. 

Tone on Tone.

Tone on tone shades are also a fun trend to tap in to. These gold on gold Franz frames by Mykita-Bernard Wilhelm are a gorgeous, oversized statement piece. Also sporting the mirrored frames, these glasses pair perfectly with deep jewel tone swim suits and outerwear ensembles. 

Clothing by Gabrielle Zwick Designs LLC
Glasses provided by Glass ltd. located at 50 E Oak St, 
Chicago, IL 60611
Location provided by Arkadia Tower Apartments 
Photos by Wild & Free Photography
Brunette model Caroline Foreman
Blonde model Courtney Larsen
Make-up by Nini Jenkins
Hair by Amanda Martinico