Updated:: Apr 9, 2014
Original:: Mar 24, 2011

Super Sunnies for Spring

The sunglasses that went down the spring runways were anything but boring. Labels like Prada, Dior, and Jil Sander showed colorful, eccentric shades that were out of this world. We've rounded up a mix of cool cat eye, retro, and '60s-style sunnies that anyone can pull off as things brighten up.

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Cat Eyes Dior Spring 2011

The Row, $442

Victoria Beckham Cat, $525

Jeremy Scott Wings by Linda Farrow, $313.83

Tom Ford Nikita, $360

Retro Dries Van Noten Spring 2011

Cutler and Gross Aviators, $490

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Sixties Jil Sander Spring 2011

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We're Fashionista. Of course we like sunglasses. But this year, it seems to be the accessory of choice: The Thing everything wants to get their hands on. Who cares if they're from The Row or Target? As long as they look good, we're happy. So we've rounded up the season's best. We'll be following up later today with a few longer features on the world of sunnies, so stay tuned. **All graphics by Steff Yotka.

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