There's nothing wrong with thick-framed sunglasses, but they don't suit every guy's face. While the aviator silhouette will never go out of style, the classics are always open to reinterpretation. Lately we've been seeing a resurgence of wire-framed shades from brands like Warby Parker and designers like Thom Browne alongside tried-and-true models from the likes of Randolph Engineering and Ray-Ban. With the amount of sunshine going from scarce to plentiful, we rounded up a few frames we've got our eyes on:
Warby Parker, $95
Inspired by the 1920s, these lightweight stainless steel sunnies have an old school appeal.
Ray-Ban, $200
The originator of the aviators makes a sleek pair that fold into themselves for easy storage.
Oliver Peoples, $475
A forward-thinking square design sets this pair of sunglasses apart from the pack.
Michael Bastian for RE, $165
Paying homage to a pair of Randolph frames from the '70s, these blacked-out aviators offer an urbane update.
Persol, $255
Get the best of both worlds with Italian-made wire aviators and attractive, tortoiseshell arms.
Thom Browne, $650
Handmade in Japan out of titanium, designer Browne adds his signature stripes to the earpieces.