Every summer, it seems like a new sunglasses silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think all the trend-setting celebrities have secretly conspired to add the same sun-protective accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90, or 100…). As we know, everything old becomes new again. And this year,
Every summer, it seems like a new sunglasses silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think all the trend-setting celebrities have secretly conspired to add the same sun-protective accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90, or 100…).
As we know, everything old becomes new again. And this year, oversized sunglasses from the ’70s and ’80s have become the season’s most popular styles. Just a few examples: Jennifer Lawrence in doe-eyed Diors during her frequent walks in New York; Rihanna partying at the Dot Dot Lounge in Hollywood, hidden behind Balenciaga mask sunglasses; and Rosalía, whose face obstructing Balenciagas at the Los40 Music Awards, was the standout accessory in her custom ensemble.

Jennifer Lawrence at the Dior Cruise 2025 show

Naomi Watts at the Balenciaga show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026

Rosalía at the Los40 Music Awards
The trend has also continued its streak on the runways this year. Valentino, Fendi, Tory Burch, Yves Saint Laurent, Celine and Balenciaga (once again) co-signed the buggy trend with dramatic, almost humorously large silhouettes.
For some, the style never went anywhere. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the sister duo who have quietly become one of fashion’s most powerful influences, have long opted for oversized sunglasses during their front-row fashion show appearances. Meanwhile, fashion expert Iris Apfel, 101, whose doe-eyed sunglasses are a distinctive part of her look, would probably like to know something about this “new” trend.
Whether you’re a style veteran like Apfel or would like to dip your toe into the renewed trend, below are some of the best oversized bug-eye sunglasses to buy this summer, at all price points.

Lexxola Dina black sunglasses


Oversized Bug Eye Sunglasses

Oversized Bug Eye Sunglasses

Marc Jacobs 56mm Gradient Round Sunglasses


Balenciaga Butterfly Mask Sunglasses
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