Jennie Kim Has Already Co-Signed This “Ugly” Sunglasses Trend
Jennie Kim Has Already Co-Signed This “Ugly” Sunglasses Trend
Dale Arden ChongFri, April 17, 2026 at 12:46 PM UTC
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Shield Sunglasses Are Coming for Your Aviators@jennierubyjane
Whether you’re wearing them to shield your eyes from the glaring sun or the too-bright-to-go-without overcast, sunglasses are a necessity in anyone’s wardrobe. Of course, as practical as they may be, they’re also an easy way to make a sartorial statement—or, in this case, signal to the world that you’re the type of woman who’s ahead of the trend. And right now, there’s no better way to do that than with the latest silhouette to take the spotlight: shield sunglasses.
I know, I know—we thought we left these wraparound sunnies in the past with frosted tips and ultra-low-rise jeans. But I’ll have you know that this trend, especially in its oversized format, was seen across the runways at the spring/summer 2026 fashion shows. And, unsurprisingly, fashion girls everywhere—including none other than Jennie Kim and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley—have already been wearing the sporty, and dare I say, unsexy, trend. Honestly? The results are pretty cool.
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I’ve seen some pretty extreme versions of fashionable women sporting the trend—Irina Shayk donned a bold, head-turning option in Cannes last year, and more recently, a girl on the subway sported actual ski goggles (I couldn’t look away). Of course, there are some subtler, more approachable styles that are perfect for your everyday occasions. From those that lean on the sporty side to give your spring and summer ’fits an edge to oversized options with tinted lenses touching on the more feminine end of the Y2K spectrum, to those that feel like a natural next step from the chunky aviators, there’s bound to be an option that works for your aesthetic. Find the coolest options on the market below.
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