The Shades Edit

Sun or snow, shades are one accessory that shout ‘I’m-on-holiday-people’.

Yes, they need to work with the contents of your suitcase, but why not match your sunglasses to your getaway? If you’re more city explorer than beach bum, let your shades dictate. Sun shields or hangover camo, up your eyewear game with these eight sunglasses for every kind of traveller.

THE CITY SLICKER

How to look instantly put-together when you’re Google mapping the latest pizza/cocktail/tourist hangout? Just wear the chicest pair of shades, ever.

TRY: Saint Laurent Jerry black sunglasses, £280

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THE SUNLOUNGER QUEEN

This is less about function, and all about The Pose. Whether you’re beach or poolside, statement shades will make your vacay selfie.

TRY: Gucci crystal-embellished oversized sunglasses, £690

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THE FASHION WEEK-ER

Look like a FROW regular – even if your tickets got lost in the post. Opt for a designer in-the-know label that the fashion pack can’t get enough of.

TRY: Marques’Almeida Aviator acetate sunglasses, £215

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THE SAFARI LIONESS

On safari, camouflage gear is essential (yep, eyes included). Take the animal print look top to toe and start twinning with your favourite big five animal.

TRY: Le Specs Outta Love safari print oval frame sunglasses, £40

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THE SKI BUNNY

Whether you’re doing black runs or raclette feasts, slope-friendly, sporty chic shades are essential for batting off the glare of powdery white snow.

TRY: Carrera Ski-II aviator sunglasses, £196

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THE MR AND MRS

Sharing is caring, right? Eye up his-and-hers styles if you and your man have gone all Kooples and decided to double up your shades collection.

TRY: Cutler and Gross round-frame sunglasses, £250

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THE OCEAN BABY

SUP addict or sail captain, water babies need to reduce horizon glare. Invest in polarized lenses (ocean blue colour, optional) to avoid the squint factor.

TRY: TOMS Bellini Whiskey Tortoise Zeiss polarized shades, £180

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THE BACK PACKER

So you’ve saved some pennies on backpacking. Now splash out on clever, engineered shades that won’t squish/bend/smash* in your luggage (disclaimer: probably)

TRY: Dior Eyewear soft square foldable sunglasses, £572

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