WHILE THOSE OF the female ersuasion might look to Barbie to influence their style, men should note the shift away from gender conforming eyewear shapes into a new era of androgyny where an angular cat eye is no longer reserved for the ladies’ section. Ken may not have blazed the trail, but he brought it mainstream, heralding a new chapter in fashion where the bold embrace of pulchritude in men’s accessories is not just accepted but celebrated.
Etnia Barcelona
A narrower profile with beveled edges softens the sharpness of the Arrecife’s rectangular shape.
etniabarcelona.com, customeramerica@etniabarcelona.com
$279
Bayria
Checked tortoise acetate embeds sharp lines duplicated in the angular cutout on the browline of the Bobium.
bayriaeyewear.com, info@bayriaeyewear.com
Price upon request
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Emmanuelle Khanh
Substantial sunglasses that exude a robust presence in a non-binary style, the EK 1998 creates a commanding visual focal point in a rich raisin color.
ek.fr, commercial@ek.fr
$585
Raen
The Zouk in Cambria’s translucent olive green acetate and soft gray lenses offer a dense appearance, merging historical aesthetic cues of the ’70s to transcend gender confines.
(760) 436-7236, stewart.henderson@raen.com
$149.95-$184.95
Andy Wolf
The Bok continues the brand’s inclusivity commitment with this forward-thinking style that evolves the expectations of rimless design.
(888) 690-5761, andy-wolf.com
$561
Vada
The “masculine cat eye” aesthetic, shown here on the Kauboi in Storm, challenges conventional boundaries.
vadajewelry.com, eyewear@vadajewelry.com
$550
Vogue
The nostalgic charm of a smaller, sleek, 90’s-inspired oval is back in the VO5582S in cream.
my.essilorluxottica.com
$78
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Kaleos
The common rounded silhouette of the Pollitt in orange breaks from tradition with its distinctive hooded lenses featuring an overhanging brow that adds an intriguing architectural element.
kaleoscollection.com
$253
Ferragamo
Aviator-inspired with generous coverage consisting of curved and rounded edges, the SF2029SE is finely crafted using an artisanal milling technique.
marchon.com
$395
