5 classy wayfarer shades you should check out in 2023

The chunky, square-framed sunglasses are a fashion staple, even in 2023
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2023
Best shades wayfarers in 2023 (@rayban.com, @dior.com)
Best shades wayfarers in 2023 (@rayban.com, @dior.com)

Originally, launched by Ray-Ban in the 1950s, the Wayfarer remains one of the most iconic sunglasses fashion to this day. You can see them favored by style icons like John F Kennedy and Robert Pattinson, to name a few.

There are other classic varieties of sunglasses too, but the Wayfarer is in a league of its own. It’s the original trendsetter; an icon for the best part of a century and it remains one of the most popular styles of shades to this day.

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Which face shapes should wear Wayfarers?

One of the best things about Wayfarer-style frames is their versatility when it comes to face shape. From square, round, and heart-shaped, to rectangular, or diamond, the Wayfarer’s mix of straight lines, curved lines, and angular points means it will work for any facial structure. If you often struggle to find sunglasses that suit you, a Wayfarer-style frame might be just what you need.

5 best Wayfarers you can buy in 2023

Ray-Ban

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Rayban Wayfarer (@rayban.com)

This one is original and its classic Wayfarer is the frame that started it all. It’s available in all sorts of finishes but this solid black version is the OG and remains a men’s style mainstay to this day.

Dior

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Dior Wayfarer (@Dior.com)

Dior’s spectacular interpretation combines a rose-tinted lens with a transparent frame stamped with a logo and bee design.

Gucci

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Gucci Wayfarer (@Gucci.com)

The half-frame wayfarer often carries a certain vintage elan, and that’s certainly the case with these Gucci sunnies. Tortoiseshell acetate, gold metal touches, and a sunny yellow-gold lens make these the apotheosis of seventies eyewear.

Saint Laurent

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Saint Laurent Wayfarer (@machesfashion.com)

This one is made from durable acetate in a subtle and versatile style, it boasts a neutral appeal that will see you through the summer in style. With warm beige undertones, these clean-cut sunglasses can be styled with just about any and everything.

Kirk Originals

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Kirk Orignals Wayfarer (@kirkorignals.com)

Kirk Originals wayfarers need little more than two subtle metal rivets to the arms to finish them off. A solid frame and rich tortoiseshell provide such a solid foundation that nothing else is needed to make these the best summer-style companion.

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