It can be quite overwhelming to find the perfect set of glasses or sunglasses knowing there are more than 500 eyewear brands to chose from. And, while many of these brands were launched more recently, there is a group of brands that are so iconic, classic, trendy, inspiring and fashion-defining, that it makes it impossible to not talk about them when talking about eyewear brands. As they stand out from the crowd, we put together a list that you can use in your journey to find a perfect match.
Armani

Armani is an iconic Italian luxury fashion house known for some of the finest leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, perfumes, and optical frames. Armani-owned brands include Georgio Armani, Emporio Armani, the trendy, more Gen-Z-focused Armani Exchange (A|X), and EA7 - all offering stylish frames for women and men.
Armani Exchange

Armani Exchange creates high-end, contemporary eyeglasses for men and women that feature various sophisticated styles and designs. The brand goes hand in hand with the famous Italian brand Giorgio Armani to bring luxury to the street. While the Armani label can be regarded as sleek and civilized, Armani Exchange centers on creating frames with street culture, pop influence, and prerogative influences as its backbone when designing. Armani Exchange makes no compromises on style and ensures that their versatile brand provides the highest quality and luxury, being on top of trends and movements.
Arnette

Arnette stands for everything young Millenials and Gen-Z's are looking for: A youthful authentic brand that is on a mission to build a global street style brand representing the essence of youth culture. And all of that at an affordable price. California-born Arnette eyeglasses and sunglasses come in distinctive shapes and colors with a fresh and bold take on the world of youth-inspired eyewear.
Burberry

Burberry stands for British luxury at its best. The London-based company is known for classic-style, luxurious clothing such as the famous trench coat, bags, shoes, and scarves. Classic, elegant, tasteful colors and patterns paired with premium quality materials define the luxurious Burberry look and feel with a strong sense of understatement. While they have stayed true to these brand values, Burberry is carefully introducing more trend-setting and sporty product designs starring supermodels such as Naomi Campbell. Following their brand mantra, the stylish Burberry eyewear collection features frames and sunglasses for women and men in various styles, forms, patterns, colors, and materials - classic, elegant, and timeless.
Coach

Coach eyeglasses are timeless, contemporary, with a hint of classic American charm. The famous Coach logo - consisting of an image showing a man on a carriage with two horses and the word COACH - represents the beginning of Coach as a premium quality New York leather bag manufacturer in 1941. The strong belief in superior quality paired with a contemporary and energetic look has transpired to the Coach eyewear collection with durable optical frames and modern designs. All Coach frames feature fine details and high-quality acetates and are comfortable to wear. The durable frame materials also mean the frames will last you for years to come, no matter how active your lifestyle.
Costa

Are you looking for an eyewear collection that suits your active and adventurous lifestyle on the water, under-water, on the beach, yet is lightweight and durable? For more than 35 years, Costa del Mar has stood for innovative, polarized sunglasses with best-selling products such as WATERWOMAN, DIEGO, RINCON, REEFTON, and LORETO. A collection with an array of styles to suit any taste that comes in trendy colors and silhouettes: Sleek, minimalist metal frames, semi-rimless, rimless, or full-rim frames with chunky designs, offer understated elegance in many different colors and shades to complement any wardrobe.
Michael Kors

Michael Kors eyeglasses for women are glamorous and captivating, with tasteful designs that are the perfect fit for the modern woman. Whether you are looking for classic lines or the latest-trend shapes, this designer eyewear brand has been around for more than 40 years featuring frame designs with contemporary lines and a sense of retro-inspired styles. Dominant frame styles include cat-eye, round, geometrical, clubmaster, and aviator frames in various materials (acetates, metal, frameless) and colors. Michael Kors stands for flawless detailing and premium quality you would expect from a world-class brand.
Oakley

There is hardly any other sunglasses and goggles brand on the planet living and breathing a commitment to innovation and progression as Oakley. Surfers, skiers, cyclists, and runners around the globe trust Oakley to protect their eyes with maximum performance and ground-breaking innovations. Oakley develops products with extensive athlete input and rigid field testing and, as a result, delivers exceptional quality, precision, safety, and vision. It is no surprise that Oakley emerged as one of the most trusted sunglasses brands. Oakley's proprietary lens technology Prizm and Prizm Polarized optimize the color and contrast spectrum so you can see more details.
Polo

Polo is one of Ralph Lauren's most iconic fashion brands that started in 1968 and to this day stands for luxury and elegance in menswear and sportswear, representing an energetic, captivating, modern-day American lifestyle. Transform your outfit with sunglasses and eyewear from Polo Ralph Lauren. Available in a variety of shapes, materials, and colors, from classic to square and rectangular, for a timeless, strong, or modern look - with Polo eyeglasses you'll enjoy high-quality craftsmanship and sophisticated materials and designs.
Prada

For more than a century, Italy-based Prada has been designing luxury fashion items such as leather shoes, handbags, ready-to-wear items, and eyewear. Many design experts describe Prada's style as extravagant, striking, and sometimes even experimental with a strong touch of nostalgia and retro-ness. Prada sunglasses and frames will make you stand out from the masses and underline your distinctive, eccentric style. The dominant shapes within the Prada eyewear collection for women are cat-eye and geometrical, while the men's product line is primarily focusing on geometrical and pilot-style shapes.
Ralph Lauren

When Ralph Lauren started with a small collection of fashionable men's ties in 1967, who would have thought this would be the start of one of the most recognized brands in the world. With the addition of the sports-inspired brand Polo, Ralph Lauren embarked on a journey to bring trendy, preppy-inspired, elegant, luxurious optical frames and sunglasses to the fashion-conscious consumer. The Polo eyewear collection focuses on oval, rectangular, round, and cat-eye styles with a relaxed yet luxurious distinction. Consider Polo frames and sunglasses if you are looking for premium craftsmanship and superior materials, including acetate and stainless steel.
Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban - a brand with cult-like status. Unmistakable, timeless, premium, and authentic sum up the characteristics of Ray-Ban's collection of premium sunglasses and optical frames. Design classics such as the Aviator and Wayfarer are part of Ray-Ban's long history and tradition, which goes back to the 1930s when US-based company Bausch & Lomb launched the first Ray-Ban collection. James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Michael Jackson, Peter Fonda, Clint Eastwood, and Tom Cruise are on the long list of famous people wearing iconic Ray-Ban products in movies and on stage. And, did you know that US Air Force pilots have been relying on Ray-Ban glasses since World War II?
Tiffany

'Breakfast at Tiffany' or eyeglasses by Tiffany? If you are looking for classic and contemporary shapes with superior craftsmanship, you can't ignore the passionate, glamorous, and captivating eyewear collection by Tiffany. Tiffany, an American brand legend for more than 150 years and the world's diamond authority, stands for style and taste.
Versace

Versace - one of the most iconic and inspiring designer brands celebrated for luxury and bold style. In other words: Italian Haute Couture at its best. For more than 40 years, Versace eyewear stands for high-quality, fashion-defining frames for women and men that come in a range of vintage-inspired and current silhouettes made to impress and made to last.
Vogue

It's in the name and their DNA. Sunglasses and optical frames brought to you by Vogue, the magazine with the latest trend-setting fashion news, beauty stories, and celebrity fashion tales. Vogue eyewear - licensed to Luxottica - is trend-defining, personal, sleek, highly sophisticated, and surprisingly affordable. A unique collection and a perfect fit for the fashion enthusiast looking to nourish their vision needs with style.