These Celebrity-Adored, Very Large Sunglasses Are the Hottest Summer Accessory

09 Jul 2026, 18:35 by Anna Tingley · Variety

Every summer, it seems that a new sunglass silhouette hits the zeitgeist in a way that makes you think every trend-setting celebrity has secretly conspired to add the same sun-blocking accessory to their rotation once temperatures hit 70 degrees (or 90 or 100…).

As we know, everything old is new again. And this year, oversized sunglasses of the ’70s and ’80s have become the most popular styles of the season. Just a few examples: Jennifer Lawrence in bug-eyed Diors during her frequent New York strolls; Rihanna partying at Hollywood’s Dot Dot Lounge, hiding behind Balenciaga’s mask sunglasses; and Rosalía, whose face-obstructing Balenciagas at the Los40 Music Awards, was the standout accessory of her custom ensemble.

For some, the style never went anywhere. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the sister duo that has quietly become one of the most powerful fashion influences, have long opted for oversized sunnies during front row fashion show appearances. Meanwhile, 101 year-old fashion maven Iris Apfel, whose bug-eyed sunnies are a signature part of her look, would likely want a word on this “new” trend.

Whether you’re a veteran of the style like Apfel or would like to dip your toes into the renewed trend, here a few of the best oversized, bug-eye sunglasses to shop this summer — at every price point.