5 Sunglasses Trends That Will Let People Know You in 2026

At Who What Wear UK, you can always rely on our thorough and accurate reporting on the next major runway trends. We were one of the first to declare florals truly phenomenal for spring, and if you’ve started wearing funnel neck jackets this season, you may have seen it here first. But now that we’ve examined every print, color, shoe, and bag that is dominating this season, it’s time to get more detailed. As warmer days approach, there’s no better time to take a look at one of the most underrated but hardest-working items in our arsenal. What you need to know about the sunglasses trends for 2026.

Like ready-to-wear, designers offered a range of styles, sizes and colors for spring/summer 2026. Some charmingly nostalgic, others a glimpse of what could be the next big thing, but it’s fair to say that in all the shapes like cat-eye, rectangular, circle and larger, there’s something to suit every personality.

As it turns out, the most important sunglasses trends of 2026 can be categorized not only by shape, but also by the type of wearer. If you have a penchant for the Jil Sander-esque brand of minimalism that gained popularity in the ’90s, might I nudge you toward classic or oval sunglasses. However, if you like print-clashing, haphazard layering and have ever been described as “loud”, I would draw your attention to Loewe’s Aviator 2.0.