In the world of eyewear, fashion trends continue to drive manufacturers to adapt to ever-changing styles. Automotive racing is one of those trends that provides timeless style, resulting in modern sunglasses envisioned using vintage examples as creative inspiration.
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Some of these iconic styles gained traction in the fashion world with influential individuals like Steve McQueen and Paul Newman wearing them. This week we have compiled a list of the Top 10 Best Luxury Sunglasses For The Driver. Shop all of the sunglasses featured in this special by clicking the links below.
Carrera
Carrera Endurance65 Sunglasses
Price: $77.94
This epitome of aviator sunglasses from the house Carrera is distinguished by their characteristically large lenses and thin frame. The model a sure hit, not only in the cockpit of an airplane.
McLaren
SunGod x Extreme-E XE Tempests
Price: $135
Limited Edition SunGod Tempests inspired by a new radical concept of electric racing. Built with SunGod’s 100% recycled frames and industry-leading 8KO lenses. A certified Carbon Neutral product.
Persol
Persol PO3292S
Price: $335
The square archive-inspired acetate shape with masculine geometric lines and standout keyhole bridge makes reference to the world of cinema creating a timeless Persol look.
Porsche Design
Porsche Design Sunglasses P´8688
Price: $635
Power intermingled with purist precision: inspired by the silhouette of the Porsche 911, the modern Porsche Design P’8688 Liquid Titanium sunglasses put a new spin on the Flowing Titanium series.
Prada
Prada Sport 59mm Rectangle Sunglasses
Price: $301
Bold bar logos on the temples make sure that no one misses these oversized Prada Sport sunglass frames sure to elevate every outfit in your wardrobe.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Automotive Pilot Sunglasses
Price: $164.99
Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s love of classic automobiles, these vintage-style pilot sunglasses feature a metal frame with gleaming aluminum rims. This pair is finished with acetate temple tips and tinted lenses that offer 100% UVA and UVB protection.
Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban Scuderia Ferrari 61mm Wrap
Price: $275
Set the pace in Italian wrap-style Ray-Ban sunglasses detailed with the Ferrari shield logo.
Serengeti
Serengeti Raffaele
Price: $290
RAFFAELE is the most vintage shape of Serengeti® 2019 Collection. Combining a pantos round shape with a trendy key hole and embellished with delicate metal inserts, this feminine design gives its wearer a deceptively retro look within lurks an unconventional character.
Vuarnet
Vuarnet Legend 03
Price: $265
The O3 Sunglasses style Vuarnet’s scratch- and shock-resistant lenses are made of natural mineral glass for high resolution, maximum UV protection, and exceptional durability. Vuarnet treated each lens to eliminate blinding glares in high elevations or under bright beach skies.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker Raider Sunglasses
Price: $145
Premium polarized lenses are made with CR-39 for maximum clarity and color; prescription sunglasses are made with polarized polycarbonate lenses, the most impact-resistant prescription lens material on the market