A young man in narrow black sunglasses and a patterned neck scarf, in warm low light.
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Designer sunglasses

Sunglasses and frames from Chrome Hearts, Gentle Monster, Linda Farrow and more, from independent boutiques.

Designer sunglasses from independent boutiques: Chrome Hearts frames in black acetate with sterling silver temples, Gentle Monster and Linda Farrow, and the smaller labels the shops buy for themselves, Weareeyes and Clean Waves among them. Most of the wall is black, and most of it is unisex.

A good frame is the one piece that works in every season, which is why the wall is here in late October. Chrome Hearts cuts thick acetate and sets engraved silver plaques along the temples, so the frames read from across a room. Gentle Monster goes the other way, slim and plain.

Utopia in Toronto holds the Chrome Hearts, new and lightly worn, and Due West carries Weareeyes and Clean Waves from its own buying. Pre owned pairs are photographed as they are, so what you see is the pair you get.

Chrome Hearts Cox Ucker Crystal Gold Clear Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Cox Ucker Crystal Gold Clear Glasses
CHF 1,652
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Pushin Rod 1 Sunglasses Black/Gold at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Pushin Rod 1 Sunglasses Black/Gold
CHF 1,180
Utopia
Balenciaga BB0096S Dynasty Rectangle Sunglasses Black at Utopia on within
Balenciaga
BB0096S Dynasty Rectangle Sunglasses Black
CHF 236Lightly used
Utopia
Linda Farrow Oval Eye Sunglass in Pink at Due West on within
Linda Farrow
Oval Eye Sunglass - Pink
CHF 204CHF 507
Due West
Chrome Hearts Cox Ucker Black/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Cox Ucker Black/Silver Glasses
CHF 1,652
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Pills III Glasses Black/Silver at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Pills III Glasses Black/Silver
CHF 2,360
Utopia
YVMIN Metal Bowknot Glasses Silver at WDLT117 on within
YVMIN
Metal Bowknot Glasses Silver
CHF 178
WDLT117
YVMIN Metal Bowknot Glasses Silver at WDLT117 on within
YVMIN
Metal Bowknot Glasses Silver
CHF 229
WDLT117
Balenciaga Shield-Frame Bio Injection Sunglasses at Utopia on within
Balenciaga
Shield-Frame Bio Injection Sunglasses
CHF 148Lightly used
Utopia
Gentle Monster Jack Bye 01 Sunglasses at Utopia on within
Gentle Monster
Jack Bye 01 Sunglasses
CHF 118Pre-owned
Utopia
YVMIN Crystal Bowknot Glasses Silver at WDLT117 on within
YVMIN
Crystal Bowknot Glasses Silver
CHF 208
WDLT117
YVMIN Flocked Bear Decorative Gemstone Pendant Glasses Silver at WDLT117 on within
YVMIN
Flocked Bear Decorative Gemstone Pendant Glasses Silver
CHF 232CHF 266
WDLT117
Gucci GG 1559/S Sunglasses Black at Utopia on within
Gucci
GG 1559/S Sunglasses Black
CHF 89Pre-owned
Utopia
WEAREEYES RA Sunglasses - Black/Black at Due West on within
Weareeyes
RA Sunglasses - Black/Black
CHF 115
Due West
Ksubi The Kingy Sunglasses in Krystal Smoke at Due West on within
Ksubi
The Kingy Sunglasses - Krystal Smoke
CHF 207
Due West
Ksubi The Kondor Sunglasses - Black/Gold at Due West on within
Ksubi
The Kondor Sunglasses - Black/Gold
CHF 289
Due West
Weareeyes Nova Sunglasses - Black/Gradient at Due West on within
Weareeyes
Nova Sunglasses - Black/Gradient
CHF 115
Due West
Weareeyes Armonia Sunglasses - Black/Smoke at Due West on within
Weareeyes
Armonia Sunglasses - Black/Smoke
CHF 115
Due West
Chrome Hearts Vagillionaire 2 Green/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Vagillionaire 2 Green/Silver Glasses
CHF 1,652
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Vagillionaire 2 Brown/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Vagillionaire 2 Brown/Silver Glasses
CHF 1,652
Utopia
Weareeyes Armonia Sunglasses - Floral Green/Yellow at Due West on within
Weareeyes
Armonia Sunglasses - Floral Green/Yellow
CHF 115
Due West
WEAREEYES RA Sunglasses in Tortoise at Due West on within
Weareeyes
RA Sunglasses - Tortoise
CHF 115
Due West
Chrome Hearts "Duck Butter" Black/Gold Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
"Duck Butter" Black/Gold Glasses
CHF 2,655
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Low Rider Sunglasses Black 50MM at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Low Rider Sunglasses Black 50MM
CHF 1,652
Utopia

Common questions

Which designer sunglasses are on this wall?
Chrome Hearts leads, with Gentle Monster, Linda Farrow, Balenciaga and Gucci pre owned, and Weareeyes and Clean Waves from Due West's own buying.
Are Chrome Hearts sunglasses unisex?
Most frames are. The listing gives the lens width in millimetres, which is the measure that decides the fit.
Can I wear sunglasses in winter?
Yes, and low winter sun is the reason to. A black acetate frame with a dark lens works with a coat as well as it does with a tee.