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 Pushin Rod 1 Sunglasses Black/Gold at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Pushin Rod 1 Sunglasses Black/Gold
NZ$2,543
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Cox Ucker Black/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Cox Ucker Black/Silver Glasses
NZ$3,560
Utopia
Balenciaga BB0096S Dynasty Rectangle Sunglasses Black at Utopia on within
Balenciaga
BB0096S Dynasty Rectangle Sunglasses Black
NZ$509Lightly used
Utopia
Balenciaga Shield-Frame Bio Injection Sunglasses at Utopia on within
Balenciaga
Shield-Frame Bio Injection Sunglasses
NZ$318Lightly used
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Pills III Glasses Black/Silver at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Pills III Glasses Black/Silver
NZ$5,086
Utopia
Gucci GG 1559/S Sunglasses Black at Utopia on within
Gucci
GG 1559/S Sunglasses Black
NZ$191Pre-owned
Utopia
Gentle Monster Jack Bye 01 Sunglasses at Utopia on within
Gentle Monster
Jack Bye 01 Sunglasses
NZ$254Pre-owned
Utopia
Ksubi The Kingy Sunglasses in Krystal Smoke at Due West on within
Ksubi
The Kingy Sunglasses - Krystal Smoke
NZ$445
Due West
Chrome Hearts Vagillionaire 2 Green/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Vagillionaire 2 Green/Silver Glasses
NZ$3,560
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Vagillionaire 2 Brown/Silver Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Vagillionaire 2 Brown/Silver Glasses
NZ$3,560
Utopia
Ksubi The Kondor Sunglasses - Black/Gold at Due West on within
Ksubi
The Kondor Sunglasses - Black/Gold
NZ$623
Due West
Clean Waves Type 03 Low Sunglasses - Grey/Gold at Due West on within
Clean Waves
Type 03 Low Sunglasses - Grey/Gold
NZ$445
Due West
Weareeyes Nova Sunglasses - Black/Gradient at Due West on within
Weareeyes
Nova Sunglasses - Black/Gradient
NZ$248
Due West
Weareeyes Aero Sunglasses - Black/Black Gradient at Due West on within
Weareeyes
Aero Sunglasses - Black/Black Gradient
NZ$248
Due West
Clean Waves Type 01 Low Sunglasses in Grey at Due West on within
Clean Waves
Type 01 Low Sunglasses - Grey
NZ$445
Due West
Clean Waves Type 05 Sunglasses - Beige/brown at Due West on within
Clean Waves
Type 05 Sunglasses - Beige/brown
NZ$304NZ$407
Due West
Chrome Hearts "Duck Butter" Black/Gold Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
"Duck Butter" Black/Gold Glasses
NZ$5,722
Utopia
Supreme Fox Racing Goggles Red at Utopia on within
Supreme
Fox Racing Goggles Red
NZ$509
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Thirst Trap Glasses Black/Gold at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Thirst Trap Glasses Black/Gold
NZ$2,543Lightly used
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Low Rider Sunglasses Black 50MM at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Low Rider Sunglasses Black 50MM
NZ$3,560
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Weirdo Glasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Weirdo Glasses
NZ$2,543Lightly used
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Ebony Wood Velvedere D Sunglases at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Ebony Wood Velvedere D Sunglases
NZ$2,543Pre-owned
Utopia
Chrome Hearts SLHooker Brushed Silver Black Sunglasses at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
SLHooker Brushed Silver Black Sunglasses
NZ$2,161Lightly used
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Thirst Trap Glasses Burgundy Clear at Utopia on within
Chrome Hearts
Thirst Trap Glasses Burgundy Clear
NZ$3,560
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.