ANIMAL INSPIRED SUNGLASSES have roared onto the scene. Bold, bestial motifs and intricate designs embedded with majestic creatures bring a touch of the exotic to everyday sunwear styles.
Kindani
The vibrant purple of the Roho Special in Peacock is inspired by the iridescent hues of the eponymous bird’s feathers and serves as a striking canvas for the meticulously embedded real feathers in the frame.
kindani.it
Price upon request
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Cartier
Perched on a narrow silhouette the iconic feline emblem is reimagined as a sinuous C-shaped, three-dimensional embellishment on the CT0472S gilded in gold against a glossy, black acetate frame.
kering.com
$1,095
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Roberto Cavalli
A strong, square angular front with temples that resemble a graceful slither, the SRC055 features a metal snake motif.
(800) 423-3023, derigo.us
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$721.60
Lafont
Merging the high-end textiles of Maison Pierre Frey and Lafont’s artisanal craftsmanship, the timeless leopard print is embedded between layers of glossy, translucent acetate on the Ocean.
lafont.com
$575
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Anna-Karin Karlson
Avant-garde design and luxurious 24k gold and titanium mate in the Claw & The Moon, adorned with lifelike claws that serve as temples.
us.annakarinkarlsson.com, heidi@lovehtown.com
$1,590
Armani
The sleek rectangular shape made famous in the ’90s emerges once again from extinction complete with tiger print etched lenses in the 90EA4229U.
essilorluxottica.com
Price upon request
Linda Farrow x Jacquemus
The narrow, sleek oval of the Ovalo demonstrates its fierceness through curves that mimic the contours and pattern of a leopard.
marchon.com
Price upon request
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Kate Spade
A cat eye frame in every sense of the word. The upswept profile of the JALENA/S is wrapped in a leopard pattern and grounded with a glossy black interior.
safilo.com
Price upon request
Bulgari
A rimless mount with snake head embellishments. The serpent is delicately intertwined into the BV40026U with the same precision as the jewels the brand is famous for.
thelios.com
$890