Need a little inspiration of where to find your next staple shades? These sustainable sunglasses will cater to anyone’s style needs.

We’ve all been there with cheap sunglasses. It seems like a good idea at the time (even if they do sit a little wonky on your face), but it’s not long until they start to fall apart and you find yourself throwing away yet another pair.

You’re not the only one. While most of us don’t have hundreds of dollars to throw down on a pair of the big name designer sunglasses, there is another option, and it comes with less waste, less cost, but no less designer appeal.

6 Sustainable Sunglasses Designers You Need To Know

1. Warby Parker

It’s easy to forget that poor sight is not so easily fixed for everyone. Huge props to Warby Parker for using bio-acetate (made from cellulose), but we’re even more impressed by its commitment to donate a pair of glasses for each and every one sold through partnering with VisionSpring. The array of styles within the sunglasses collection is also pretty staggering. Find classic shades like Lowry the to more on-trend frames like the retro rose gold Fleta.

2. Carla Colour

Sometimes, sunglasses need to be a statement, and it turns out you can still make one sustainably. Taking inspiration from the arts, the shapes you’ll find here are soft and dreamy, with plenty of colors to choose from whether pastels are your thing, or you want to go bold with brights. Even with all the eccentric NYC flare these sunnies have to offer, the eco credentials are still solid as the bio-acetate is made from wood pulp and cotton (farmed sustainably, of course).

3. Karmoie

With Scandinavian style behind the design, all of Karmoie’s shades are simple, elegant and modern. Much like Warby Parker, the company employs a buy-one-give-one practice, donating a pair of eyejusters for every pair sold through four projects located across Africa and Asia. Karmoie also boasts the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark which ensures they use ethical and sustainable practices across the board, such as fair pay and energy conservation.

4. Capital Eyewear

For those who love classic shapes, quality design, and prefer their fashion made in the USA, head to Capital Eyewear for your next pair of sunnies. Created in San Francisco with bio-acetate and sustainably sourced hardwood, every pair also has all measurement details available online to help you find the right pair for your face shape. And it’s not just about manufacturing locally; ten percent of all sales are put into the Capital Fund, a piggy bank set up for local entrepreneurs to make their own business ideas a reality and put back into the community. You can even nominate someone on the website!

5. Dick Moby

Made in Italy (like all the great sunglasses are), Dick Moby shades are handcrafted with sustainability at the heart alongside fashion. Using a mix of recycled acetate to create its black frames, and bio-acetate for the rest, this is one designer who proves you don’t have to opt for bamboo to protect your peepers the eco-friendly way. It’s not just the shades themselves that tick the eco box; each cleaning cloth is made from seven recycled plastic bottles, and the chic leather cases are no less than recycled material, too.

6. Wires 

If you love minimalist design, prepare to swoon over Wires’ ultra-contemporary look and concept. The lens holders are made using a 3D printer (oh yes, this is the future), which means there’s zero waste as only the necessary materials are used. The designs are then completed by talented craftsmen in Zimbabwe use traditional skills to turn a single piece of enamel-coated copper or brass wire into a final pair of sunglasses. The beauty of the wire is that they can easily be adjusted to your face shape. Plus, if Lily Cole is on board, so are we.

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ColumnSummer’s just started, and there’s several more weeks of sandal weather ahead of you, so check out our top 8 sustainable summer sandals for your upcoming vacation!

1. Loren Flat by A.S.98

These chic but sensible sandals are specially handcrafted by Italian artisans from the finest leather materials. They’re city smart, but will also let you blend in seamlessly on an Italian piazza, Moroccan market square, a countryside picnic or a resort in Mexico. Wear them with your favorite summer shorts for a casual day look, or don them with a flowy dress for night time.

$230

2. Tanzania Sandals by Cocobelle

Easy and comfortable, these trendy little sandals will let you walk around feeling like you are practically barefoot. The black and gold combo can be paired with pretty much anything, and appropriate for pretty much any occasion.

$92

3. Chasing Mountains Sandal by SixtySeven

Go for this sporty style of sandal with elastic criss-cross strapping if you know you need something that will get you around on any terrain. Although practical and efficient, these Spanish made sandals are stylish and trendy enough to wear with summer shorts, a cute dress or on a trek to the beach.

$70

4. Finca Sandals by Coqueterra

We love these Birkenstock inspired, earthy sandals! Great for city walking, biking or strolls on the boardwalk, these cute kicks are made in Portugal from materials all sustainable sourced from Portugal. Wear them with a summer dress, skirt or a pair of leggings when the nights start to get chillier.

$128

5. Cream Thong by melissa

The sustainably made and incredibly chic rubber sandals by Brazilian label melissa are still going strong. This season’s styles are right on trend, like these metallic and black thongs. Easy to slip on and off, they are the beach lovers best friend!

$85

6. Espardena Slingback by melissa

Another one of our favorites by melissa, these slingbacks add a pop of color to any outfit or beach cover up, and are perfect for poolside or sandy adventures. They’re sleek enough to even take you from the water to the cocktail lounge for an aperitif.

$85

7. Sequined Sandals by Deepa Gurnani

Step it up for nighttime with these elegant and eye-catching sandals from Deepa Gurnani, who started her career as a beading expert for Alexander McQueen. The Indian inspired designed adds an exotic element to these sandals, which will only enhance the chic factor of  your outfit.

$128

8. Torrance Sport Wedge by Naya

Channel a bit of Iggy Azalea meets Marilyn Monre with these awesome, genuine leather platform sandals from Naya. The adjustable ankle straps make them easy to wear, and you’ll be surprised at how comfortable the wedge really is!

$139

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The new Sex and The City 2 movie delivers two hours of fashion-packed drama with witty interludes and an exotic getaway – pretty much fulfilling every woman’s fantasy. It comes as no surprise, then, that this week the fashion industry is literally obsessed with the SATC 2 motif. It goes without saying that the fabulous four each exhibit their strong sense of style, that usually involves a plethora of dresses and an equally extravagant shoe and accessory wardrobe.

With easy dresses and interesting prints incorporating statement accessories, it looks like SATC stylist Patricia Field nailed it once again, giving women everywhere the inspiration for a steamy summer. The new collections from Suno, Jonano, and From Somewhere are fit to take the order of these sexy summer essential.

Finish off your look with a pair of blue-toed shoes from the vegan line Cri de Coeur, and a pair of eclectic earrings made from girls rescued out of human trafficking in Vietnam. Sexy summer style has never done so much good while making you look good.

And don’t forget to take a peek at some fashion lessons we’ve learned from Carrie Bradshaw!

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