Update your summer look with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses

As a summer of socializing looks a little more promising, one key accessory on your warm-weather hit list should be a pair of statement shades. This season, the silhouette of choice is a cat-eye frame. Elegant and undeniably sci-fi, they’ll transform even the most off-duty looks into put-together polish – and the most futuristic pairs will feel suitably transportive, propelling you into another realm, where a long-haul flight isn’t just a distant dream.

The cat-eye design also provides one of the most flattering frames on the market, thanks to its ability to define cheekbones, draw eyes upwards and give the impression of a facial-fresh visage. There’s a wide selection to choose from, too. Cue minimalist shapes by Jacques Marie Mage, boxy versions from Celine Eyewear and classic ’50s shapes at Loewe.

How to style them? Amp up the ’90s minimalism by pairing yours with a distinctly monochrome look, or nod to the ’80s by teaming off-duty jeans and sneakers with a retro pair. Feeling feminine? A whimsical midi dress and curvaceous shades are the perfect power couple. No wonder cats always look so smug.

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