No you’re not in the Matrix, you’re just in Gen Z’s new world of fashion trends.
Like with most other closet staples, sunglass trends come and go, from the bright colored lenses of Lexxola shades to giant shield-like glasses that mix style and ski goggles. But for right now, we turn to our Gen Z fashionistas for the next big thing and it turns out they are actually really tiny.
Skinny sunglasses are in, according to the next generation and their favorite app — TikTok. One pair in particular have been all over the For You Page this summer and for under $15 on Amazon, you can get in on the trend. The BUTABY Rectangle Sunglasses come in a pack of two for $13.95, with the black and brown tortoiseshell combination being the most popular, as seen in the viral video below.
The Amazon sunnies come in a variety of other colors, but don’t stop there. Since this is the summer-turned-fall of skinny sunglasses, many other retailers have caught on, offering their own take on the shades. To help you achieve the look, we rounded up some more styles in addition to the viral ones, offering ideas on a budget and more bougie options, like the ones seen on the likes of Kendall Jenner.
Keep scrolling for picks from Amazon and ASOS and other brands like Ray-Ban and even a Cartier option to keep you looking fly from the end of summer into the start of fall.
BUTABY Rectangle Sunglasses, $13.95
Get the viral TikTok sunnies, now for a slightly cheaper price. The pair of two used to be $15, but are now $13.95 in the black and tortoiseshell combination. They also come in other pairings, like a black and yellow set and a black and orange combo to name a few.
Cartier Core Range 58MM Rectangular Sunglasses, $1,145
If you want to splurge a bit or dress up like Kendall Jenner, these Cartier sunnies are for you. Sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, the slim rectangle pair of shades feature gold detailing like in Kendall’s Instagram post from above, adding an extra pop of glam to the already fashionable glasses.
Quay Art School Sunglasses, $55
They key to fashionable sunglasses is Quay. This pair looks good on both men and women, and isn’t just for art school students. The sunnies only come in black and are now back in stock after selling out.
Foster Grant Ivy Cat Eye Sunglasses, $30.95
For a feline take on the trendy shades, go for this cat-eye pair from Foster Grant. They are still skinny enough to work for the Gen Z trend, but offer a bit more coverage and also provide blue light protection in addition to UVA and UVB.
Madein. 2 pack extreme slim line sunglasses, $16
Another two-for one deal here. ASOS is selling a cool take on the rectangular trend, offering two pairs of slanted sunglasses for $16. The sale sunnies used to be $29, so the time is now to get in on the trend.
Ray-Ban RB4335, starting at $69
See the world through rose-colored glasses with this pair from Ray-Ban. The stylish shades come in other colors too, with a green or turquoise pair starting at $69 and the black and tortoiseshell pairs starting at $138.