There’s something to be said for the kind of accessory that’s so fabulous, so statement-making that it’s a flex all by itself, not just the ultimate finishing touch but a “one and done” style manoeuvre. Already this season, we've witnessed the impact of the Maison Celine belt in elevating every outfit, worn almost as a badge of honour, but next is a pair of sunglasses. Correction, it’s the shape of one’s sunglasses. Because after seasons of minimal shades, a frame that takes up more real estate on your face—i.e. eyebrow to lower cheekbone—is back.
On the streets of Paris Fashion Week, shield sunglasses weren’t just noticeable because of their size but rather because they were more frequently spotted than almost every other shape you can think of, gaining the edge on curvaceous oval frames popularised by Celine, as well as evergreen styles like Prada’s Symbole.
