Most Popular Mens Sunglasses: Versace, Ray Ban, Armani and More
June 23rd, 2010 | 
Author: These days, fashion isn’t an exclusive world for women as men have becoming more and more updated with trends and they’re more conscious about it. One common fascination and easily followed trend by men is the eye accessory, particularly sunglasses. Men are now becoming brand conscious and prefer designer products even if they may cost significantly more than the non-designer counterparts. The popular belief is that if it’s hundreds of dollars more, then it provides that much more protection.
There are a number of popular designer brands for men’s sunglasses which cater to different tastes, lifestyles and attitude of men. To name a few, Armani, Ray Ban and Versace are just a few of the favorite brands when it comes to macho yet classy sunglasses. Gucci, Christian Dior and, unknown to all, Chanel offer sunglass products for the masculine market. By the mention of these brands, you’re expected to be able to back the want with the means to pay. Just the starting price of fifty dollars is pricy for a lot of people, but there are still styles that are priced much higher than that.
Because you are ready to shell out a good amount of money for these designer sunglasses, you have to know what to look for when buying these eye protection luxuries. To start off, the 
frames are made from a variety of different materials. Some are made from plastic, then some are from stainless steel and even some are made from titanium.
You’re probably wondering if it’s really worth that stretch to go that far for sunglasses, but for those who want their lenses protected from unimaginable strain, titanium frames are available. Plastic frames are light weight but you can’t expect it to be durable, while stainless steel frames are durable, don’t expect them to be light. In the end, titanium is really the best choice when it comes to frames. They’re durable and lightweight.
The main parts of the sunglasses are their lenses. These are also made from a variety of materials; plastic, glass and polycarbonate. Plastic, is of course, a very light weight material and much safer than glass. Glass maybe tough but it’s a heavy material and when it breaks, it can be very dangerous. The best of both worlds is offered by polycarbonate lenses. They’re both lightweight and durable. The lenses are tinted as protection from the sun.
The lenses’ tint and they are also done in different ways for different functions. If you want optimum anti-glare glasses, polarized lenses are the way to go. There are also gradient lenses that lets you see variety of types of light because of they have a different permanent shading. And for some men, who love the great outdoors and adventure, and would like to have 1 pair of sunglasses to use for a variety of different scenes, transition lenses are the answer. These adjust their tints automatically. Any type of lens tint is really depending on what type of function or performance you prefer, but they all have to have the highest UV and UVB protection.
As for aesthetics, sunglasses are shaped and styled in hundreds of different way, even for men, to match every man’s individual taste. The many choices include rimless or frameless glasses, which were made popular by John Lennon, aviator glasses which pilots love and full wrap glasses for sport enthusiasts.
In the end, there are other more practical considerations when buying a pair of designer sunglasses. If you’re one of the many people who keep misplacing their sunglasses, then it won’t be wise to spend 50 dollars or more every time you lose one. But if you want to keep with the trend and remain in fashion, then designer sunglasses will give your overall style a big push.
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