Solar Flair

Urban heat, where light bounces and echoes through the architecture of the city, where even the natural looks artificial as the suns rays bleach the colour. Shade is essential, both in the sense of shadows, and of the eyewear sheltering our guy’s vision. It’s hot everywhere, but in the man-made landscape of high rise it’s all about transporting looks from beach to city, from sand to sidewalk. Covering up to protect our models from the intensity of the sun, they grab hats and hoods, throw fabric to drape and shield, position sunglasses as statements of intent. No sweating, no squinting, no discomfort, we can deal with the heat in the city they say as they stalk the boulevards with style. This group takes a classic vest, faithful stripes, and bold Rococo prints, they snatch a coloured visor or a bandana, and they always trust in white; they block the sounds of the traffic, above all, they put their own spin on every piece. Here are cool dudes in shades, from understated classic to avante garde, and great pieces, and you can be sure they’re demonstrating solar flair.

 

Words by Tony Glenville