The future's so bright... well, you know the rest. Herewith, four styles of sunglasses we're lovin'.

1. Gradient Shades. The big glasses trend is still very much in fashion, but they’ve gone very '70s with gradient tones, both on the lens and the frames themselves. These Tom Ford ones have a really cool knot at the side. $435 at Holt Renfrew, 737 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, 604-681-3121, www.holtrenfrew.com

2. The New Cat Eye. These Prada shades are a modern, angular version of a traditional cat eye frame. Available in tortoise or black. $281 from Della Optique, 2589 W. Broadway, Vancouver, 604-742-3937, www.dellaoptique.com

3. Summer Brights. The trend this season is all about vibrant pops of colour, so why not get yourself a pair of sunglasses in a bright hue? And at this price, you can afford one in each colour. Furlux glasses, $45 from Envision Optical, 2675 W. Fourth Ave., Vancouver, 604-733-2020, www.envisionoptical.ca

4. Oversized specs. We like to think of Marni as the ultimate quirky-girl-gone-sophisticated designer and these round, slightly cat-eye frames really fit that bill. A little bit peculiar with a lot of Jackie O pizzazz, these oversized sunnies are bound to stand out in the crowd. $469 at Bruce Eyewear, 219 Abbott St., Vancouver, 604-662-8300, www.bruceeyewear.com

And if the sun doesn’t bother to come out, we can always wear these inside like the celebrities do. —ASI & AG

For those who’ve ever left a pair of Chanel sunglasses in the washroom of a Petro-Canada, this dose is for you.

That latest edition to Montreal jewellry designer Mercedes La Rosa’s Bijougraphie collection is a spectacle holder ($70) to keep your glasses safely and stylish stowed around your neck. More luxe than librarian, the eyewear chain features the brand’s trademark hand-painted baubles in beautiful palettes and patterns.

That new Chloé pair isn’t going anywhere.

Available online at www.bijougraphie.com

Marie Claire style and accessories director Taylor Tomasi Hill (pictured) inspired us to dye our mousy brown mane a shade of fiery red last year. Now, a recent Refinery29 story on our modern style muse has us coveting her cat eye sunglasses too.

Her tortoise pair ($250) is from the new Norma Kamali eyewear collection, but after a little style stalking, we discovered a litter of feline-shaped shades:

Futuristic
Collaborating with legendary brand Linda Farrow, Alexander Wang turns retro into revolutionary with his silver-tipped pair. $375 at Holt Renfew, www.holtrenfrew.com

Subtle
Keep it classic with D&G’s subdued cat eye shape, available in black or blue. $162.95 at Sunglass Hut Pacific Centre, www.sunglasshut.com

Bargain
Try the trend on the cheap with Aldo’s Barginear. $12 at Aldo, www.aldoshoes.com