I have had a love-hate relationship with sunglasses. I have yet to find a shape that suits me, but I also struggle to be able to name more than five brands that are both affordable and are good quality and can survive longer than a year in my possession. This led me on a search to find sunglasses brands that match my criteria. Or in some cases, the brands found me through Instagram algorithms.
Here are my favourite men’s sunglasses brands that are both affordable, stylish and are made well.
MELLER
In the words of Meller, “We are a fashion brand that offers trendy affordable sunglasses and watches in a simple, direct and inspirational way.” Their sunglasses come with a UV400 protection filter that protects from 100% of ultraviolet ray radiation.
Sunglasses start from £40.
BAILEY NELSON
Founded in 2012, Bailey Nelson create eyewear that is both beautiful to wear and affordable to own. Most of the sunglasses feature polarised lenses.
Sunglasses start from £105.
TRIWA
Quality and style are Triwa’s priority when producing sunglasses. Designs are clean and versatile, taking inspiration from their established wrist wear business. Founded in Sweden, you find each affordable sunglasses made with high-quality materials in a mix of matte and gloss finishes.
Sunglasses start from £125.
QUAY
Quay Australia, founded in Melbourne 14 years ago, use their festival circuit roots to fuel the inspiration and design of their sunglasses. You can find bold and edgy designs which fit with their fearless attitude, at an affordable price point to make it accessible for everyone.
Sunglasses start from £49.
ACE AND TATE
Ace and Tate do things their way, by being transparent in showing why we are paying far above what is reasonable for sunglasses. By cutting out the middle man, you pay for only the design and quality, cutting out the licence holder and retailer. They are creating high-quality designs at a fair price.
Prices start from £110.
RAY-BAN
You should be familiar with ray ban sunglasses. Ray-ban is an American-Italian founded luxury brand that has been creating eyewear since 1936. They are the most recognisable eyewear brand and are the staple for people who want iconic, stylish and reliable sunglasses.
Prices start from £108.
JEEPERS PEEPERS
You can always rely on jeepers peepers frames to make you stand out from the crowd. Founded in 2005, they pride themselves in creating eyewear that blend style and affordable.
Prices start from £20.
SUN BUDDIES
An affordable premium sunglasses brand established in Sweden. Sun Buddies prides itself with collaborations with artists, designers and photographers.
Prices start from £115.
HOT FUTURES
Established in Brick Lane, London. Hot Future premium sunglasses are known for their ‘iconic and authentic’ eyewear urging you to not ‘settle for ordinary’. Sunglasses are manufactured in Shenzhen and are made with the ‘highest designer quality acetate, 100% UVA and UVB protected CR39 optical grade lenses and robust metal hardware’.
Prices start from £85.
CUBBITS
Founded in 2013, Cubbits eyewear focuses on timeless modern design without the ‘bows and whistles’. Sunglasses are made from cellulose acetate.
Prices start at £125.
What are some of your favourite affordable men’s sunglasses brands that you love?