For her: Model Bow Tie Puck
Of course, at the moment everything seems pointless to many, and it seems downright vulgar to worry about small style details. But the sun is known to be relentless, at some point it will shine again, and it doesn’t matter what. So if you need new glasses right now, you don’t have to have a guilty conscience if you ask yourself: which ones? The cash cow sunglass market has never been bolder, these days you can be anything from the ’70s jet-set alcoholic (Chloé) to the Y2K mousy with rimless skinny glasses (Balenciaga). The normal woman is somewhat overwhelmed by this offer, so that in the end she reaches for the good old Jackie-O model, because: it doesn’t matter. But actually it’s not, because nothing conjures up a bit of extravagance into gray life more easily than the thing on your nose. Here is a guide to make the selection process easier. First, steer clear of large logos on the temples. Second: Stay away from big labels, i.e. overpriced mass-produced goods. And then there isn’t much left, only real eyewear brands like the fine Austrian manufacturer Andy Wolf, who launched this futuristic bow tie puck model together with the young London label KNWLS. It’s called Adrenaline, costs 400 euros and is worth every penny because wide blinders were never an advantage anymore. Just don’t forget to take them off every now and then. That would be really tasteless in times like these.
For him: 3D retro model
With sunglasses, as with shoes, the themes of fashion and function meet in a very narrow space, and many models clearly show which side has the upper hand. In contrast to shoes, however, men are often satisfied with one or two pairs of sunglasses for years, which means that they have to be as universal and cross-trend as possible. But, similar to the one perfume that men are monogamously attached to from puberty to the grave, this is actually short on the wrong end. Because being able to change sunglasses to suit your mood and outfit results in a significant change in style with little effort and is a good mood booster for in between. In any case, it is a pleasure to have your own sunglasses for cycling, driving, exercising, strolling and traveling. As far as strolling glasses are concerned, the coming summer will see a comeback of frames that hark back to the heyday of the Space Age remind us or, like this model from Polite Worldwide, of the early 3-D glasses in the popcorn cinema. With their solid bio-acetate box frame, these sunglasses distance their wearer from their surroundings. It’s as if he’s looking through the glasses at a future where cars can fly and people eat plasticine food from the printer. So it’s already retro, but timeless retro, so to speak. And looking like you’re from another planet or about to leave there is actually the best attitude in the current state of the world.