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Spotted At: Australian Fashion Week
Discover our top picks for street style and the sunglasses that were paired, all from the highly-anticipated annual Australian Fashion Week. Cue layered and cosy silhouettes, pops of colour, and the eyewear that completes each look - featuring esteemed designers like Prada, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, and more.
Come mid-May, the nation turns to Sydney's iconic Carriageworks, where Australian designers showcase their latest collections with the country's most fashionable faces in the front row. The prestigious Australian Fashion Week marks a week of creativity, collaboration, inspiration, and aspirational style, worn both on and off the runway. With unpredictable weather and streets lined with orange and yellow leaves, trans-seasonal fashion is on full display through oversized coats and blazers paired with more layers than usual, bright colours, and eye-catching patterns that contrast the changing temperatures.
What started as a dreary beginning to fashion week turned into a blue-sky affair, with eyewear of all kinds bringing each look together. From purely statement styles to wearable, everyday favourites, these are the sunglasses AFW attendees paired with their coveted looks.
Cult-favourite and the it-girls sunglass style of choice, the Shade by Saint Laurent, was spotted more than once throughout the week. Sported in both the best-selling black colourway and the tortoiseshell frame, the super sleek style's ability to complete a range of high-fashion ensembles didn't go unnoticed.
Memorable looks featured the tortoiseshell frame complementing outfits with an autumn colour palette, while the Shade in black served as an additional element to a monochrome outfit or the perfect accessory to balance a look full of colour. The Shade's versatile and wearable micro shape serves as a reminder that sometimes less is more.
In contrast to micro-silhouettes, designer eyewear essentials take form in oversized frames, accentuating style and self-expression through eye-catching features you can't look away from. From the always-stylish chunky aviator frames by Tom Ford to the recently embraced rimless Miu Miu shield sunglasses, if there is a time to bring out your loudest and most out-there sunglasses, it's at fashion week.
The playful pairing of the 2000s-esque frames was seen through loud cargo prints and throwback denim jackets, as well as refined co-ord outfits in need of an out-there accessory to disrupt a polished ensemble. As attendees experiment with bold frames, the streets of Sydney become a runway for daring fashion statements, showcasing the creativity and boundary-pushing spirit of the esteemed event.
Classic black frames made a definitive statement throughout Australian Fashion Week, gracing the faces of influencers and designers alike. Brands like Prada, Saint Laurent, and Ray-Ban and their timeless designs were spotted throughout the week, proving that black frames remain essential for any ensemble. Whether paired with avant-garde couture or streetwear, these frames exuded unmatched style and versatility, effortlessly elevating every outfit they were paired with.
The understated elegance of Prada's black frames complemented minimalist ensembles, while Saint Laurent's bold and angular designs added a touch of edginess to high-fashion looks. Ray-Ban's iconic Wayfarers offered a timeless appeal, blending seamlessly with both retro-inspired and contemporary outfits. This week, black frames not only framed the eyes but also framed the essence of timeless style and sartorial confidence.
