Designer Sunglasses

The Designer Sunglasses that we feature at Sunglasses Online are all market leaders for designer eyewear, and we constantly endeavour to update our on-line ranges with the most popular styles within each of those designer brands. See more details below on each of the brands that we feature on our UK website, including a brief history and the inspiration behind each one.

Bvlgari Designer Sunglasses

As a leading Italian jewellery and fashion designer, Bvlgari has been setting the pace for over a century. It draws inspiration from Greek and Roman culture, whilst adding a contemporary feel and applies this to its jewellery, watches, designer sunglasses and even hotels.

By using precious metals and daring combinations and applying pure designs and unrivalled attention to detail, Bvlgari has created an aura of excellence and in doing so has become "the word" for designer sunglasses and designer jewellery in London, Paris, Rome, New York, Los Angeles and even the Far East.

Bvlgari began its international expansion in the 1970's when it opened the first overseas store in New York. This was followed by stores in Europe, including Geneva, Monte Carlo and Paris. The 70's also saw the establishment of their range of designer watches, with the Time Neuchâtel company.

The late 1990's were very busy, with the launch of its collection of designer silk ties and scarves, featuring top Italian crafstmanship, combined with original designs. This was followed by the launch of Bvlgari sunglasses and leather goods. Moving on to 2001, and the Italian designer made a bold move in a joint venture with Marriot International by launching Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts.

You can view our range of designer Bvlgari eyewear here Bvlgari Sunglasses.

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Chanel Designer Sunglasses

Chanel sunglasses are a statement of elegance and style. The Parisian company is a leading designer of fashion eyewear and have been designing products of the highest quality for many decades. For a trendy and fashionable look this or any summer, you need look no further than at what Chanel have to offer.

Chanel, born in 1883, was raised by aunts in the French province of Auvergne. She adopted the nickname “Coco”, which translates as “little pet”. She was taught needlework by her family, and in 1908 she went on to establish herself as a hat designer.

Six years later, in 1914, Chanel opened two boutiques and continued designing simple, smart fashions, which were at odds with the ornate and frilly fashions of that era.

Whilst Chanel made her fame through designer clothing, she cemented her fame in 1923 with her most famous perfume, Chanel No.5, the first time a perfume actually bore the name of a designer.

Chanel's instinct on breaking the mould and establishing new fashions lives on today, and Chanel sunglasses are a perfect example of this.

You can view our range of designer Chanel eyewear here Chanel Sunglasses.

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Gucci Designer Sunglasses

Designer sunglasses is just one facet of the Gucci empire, with the history of the Gucci designer house being traced back to 1906, when Guccio Gucci opened a saddlery shop in Florence.

Initially, Guccio crafted designer leather goods. The 1920's saw Guccio selling leather bags to horsemen, and producing designer luggage for customers that had moved from horse drawn to engine powered transportation. In 1938, the designer opened a store on the Via Condotti in Rome.

In 1947, Gucci created its iconic designer leather bag with bamboo handle. The familiar red stripe webbing made it's debut for the designer in the early 50's.

The 1950's saw Gucci introduce designer ties and shoes. Sadly, the founder died in 1953, but his family have carried on his legacy by expanding the company internationally, with shops in London, Beverley Hills, Paris, Palm Beach and Tokyo.

The Gucci designer brand became more famous in the 1960's when Hollywood greats, such as Grace Kelley, Peter Sellers and Audrey Hepburn adorned Gucci apparel and Jackie Onassis was seen and photographed using a Gucci shoulder bag, which quickly became labelled the "Jackie O". It was also during the 60's that "GG" was adopted as the standard logo. The Gucci design house had become chic.

You can view our range of designer Gucci eyewear here Gucci Sunglasses.

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Oakley Designer Sunglasses

As one of the most popular designer brands in the world, the designer team behind Oakley sunglasses are committed to innovation and the creation of unique eyewear. In the pursuit of perfection, they receive inspiration each time an athlete is seen using Oakley designer sunglasses in competition.

In 1975, with just $300, Jim Jannard started the Oakley company in his garage. The first product was for motorcross riders and was called 'The Oakley Grip'. The grips sold well, but designer brand recognition was limited because the brand logo was concealed by the riders' hands. Then, in 1980 Jannard launched the O-Frame goggles and with the 'Oakley' logo present on the strap, the brand started to gain recognition.

Four years later, the Eyeshade, the first pair of Oakley designer sunglasses, was released. Made of plastic and featuring removable lenses, they became very popular, not least with Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and other professional cyclists. More Oakley designer sunglasses quickly followed suit, including the Blades, Razor Blades, Frogskins, Mumbos and M-Frames.

Top athletes recognised that Oakley's designer eyewear, whilst often looking a bit outrageous, were state of the art products and an effective piece of equipment in the pursuit of sporting excellence.

You can view our range of designer Oakley eyewear here Oakley Sunglasses.

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Prada Designer Sunglasses

These days the name Prada brand is symbolic with the word 'designer', so it is no surprise that we feature Prada sunglasses on our website.

The company was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada who began by selling designer handbags, shoes and luggage in Milan. He produced designer luggage made from walrus skin but as this was too heavy for plane travel at the time, he started making lighter bags and experimented with crystal, tortoise shell and even wood. The range was expanded yet further with waterproof clothing but by the 1970's, the designer name was in decline. Then Miuccia Prada took control.

Miuccia expanded into nylon backpacks and designer tote bags, but it was the clean lines of her designer footwear and the prêt-a-porter clothing range that brought international fame. She received an International Award for the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1993 and won the 'Designer of the Year' award in 1995.

0riginally dedicated to women's fashion, the first designer menswear shop was opened in 1998 in Los Angeles, followed by shops in Las Vegas and Manhattan. Prada now have shops in almost every western country and their designer sunglasses and clothing are a must have with nearly every celebrity.

You can view our range of designer Prada eyewear here Prada Sunglasses.

Visit their own website, Prada for more details on Prada designer sunglasses.

Ray-Ban Designer Sunglasses

If you're familiar with Ray-Ban sunglasses then you may already be aware that they are the number one for designer sunglasses worldwide. They combine an exceptional level of quality with distinct styling and comfort at an affordable price.

Today, their range of designer eyewear is incredibly diverse, but it had to start somewhere, and it all started with the Aviator.

Ray-ban's sunglasses origins date back to the 1930's, when they made the now legendary Aviator for shooting enthusiasts. However, they became extremely popular with US air force pilots, due to their excellent protection from all angles from fierce sunlight. 70 years later, they are the the most popular designer sunglass Ray-Ban make.

Since their inception, Ray-Ban's designer team have established themselves as a leader in high quality lenses. In addition to this, their designer frames have been crafted so they can deliver in all kinds of conditions, whilst continuously offering a high level of fit and comfort.

Countless celebrities choose to wear Ray-Ban sunglasses, as well as ordinary people who wish to express their individuality through their designer fashion choices. Ray-Ban sunglasses are attainable designer items for anyone with a sense of fashion.

You can view our range of designer Ray-Ban eyewear here Ray-Ban Sunglasses.

Visit their own website, Ray-Ban for more details on Ray-Ban designer sunglasses.