14 Affordable Sunglasses Brands You Need to Know About

Australian label Quay (pronounced Key) was born roadside on the Australian festival circuit. Embodying all that comes with festival wear, these shades have been created to soak up the good vibes and allow all the ability to self-express in a bold and trendy way.

With a rich and impressive collaboration history under its belt, the Aussie brand has been catapulted onto the international stage. Teaming up with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner and most recently, Lizzo, Quay is making it possible to buy into some of your fave celebrity’s style, all at a very reasonable price.

Encapsulating everything fun and wild for the summer, these show-stopping sunglasses are meant for stylish yet budget-conscious buyers. With a very expansive range, there is certainly something for every face shape, gender, occasion and mood!

Shop Quay Australia’s full collection here.

Quay Stop and Stare Twist, was $75 now $49, Quay

Australian sunglasses institution Le Specs has been pioneering the affordable sunnies market since 1979. Known best for their innovative designs and French riviera-like branding, these guys should be at the forefront of mind when it comes to the ultimate summer eye-accessory.

As with most other sunglasses labels, Le Specs is also well-versed in the collaborative space. Reining true to their slightly left-of-centre approach, the brand has teamed up with numerous daring and exhilarating creatives for their spin on sunglass designs. With names such as Adam Selman, Craig and Karl, House of Holland and Jordan Askill under their belt, its no wonder they often release collaborative collections.

For the shopper who is fashion-forward and wants to make the ultimate statement, shop this heavenly Le Specs collab with Christian Cowan. This particular pair below is guaranteed to catch compliments from every one, no matter where you are on the globe.

Le Specs Watch Out Christian Cowan x Le Specs, $129, The Iconic

Hailing from Chicago Illinois, Freyrs Sunglasses boast affordability with no compromise on style.

When it comes to protecting the eyes, it’s important to understand why blocking out the harmful rays of the sun is integral. All Freyrs lenses have both UVA and UBV protection, meaning its wearer is properly shielded from the sun.

With fast worldwide shipping and a money-back guarantee, all fashion-forward females around the globe can experience a slice of Freyrs with ease.

There truly is no such thing as too many sunglasses. Likewise, the team at Monde believe there is no pair with a lens too large.

In this case, bigger really is better. Freyrs Cosmo sunglasses are the perfect pair of sunglasses that won’t make you feel or look anything less than completely and utterly fabulous.

Explore the collection here, and fall in love with this top-quality brand out of the US.

Freyrs Cosmo, $75, Freyrs

With two names that certainly need no introduction, the accessories arm of the KENDALL + KYLIE brand is just as trend-focused and edgy as the celebrities themselves.

Created by the beloved American style icons and fashion authorities, the two youngest of the Kardashian Klan are certainly no novices when it comes to designing sunglasses that marry seamlessly with their Californian lifestyle brand.

The KENDALL + KYLIE eyewear collection is simple, on-trend and seriously ooze Coachella vibes. For a festival or for every day, the sunglasses offering from these two incredibly relevant icons does not disappoint.

With an almost transparent lens, these sunglasses may not hold up their insinuation of sun protection – however, they are guaranteed to become a valuable staple added to your accessory collection.

Whether these live on the bridge of your nose or on the crown of your head, these metal-plated sunglasses take summer style to the next level.

Kendall + Kylie Helene, $79.90, The Iconic

If fun is what you’re after then look no further than sunglass label, Jeepers Peepers. This UK born brand is making waves in the affordable eyewear scene thanks to eclectic and eccentric designs.

Featuring coloured lenses, super funky shapes and some teeny tiny proportions, these sunglasses are certainly designed to be worn to a festival or somewhere fun.

Available through favourite multi0branded retailer ASOS, the designs of Jeepers Peepers are easily accessible from anywhere around the world.

With a green and yellow gradient lens, these butterfly sunglasses from Jeepers Peepers let us live in a fashion world where the epitome of everything considered 70’s style is modernised.

Square shaped with a slight cat-eye edge, these gold-plated sunnies are every woman’s dream pair of face-flattering eyewear.

Shop fun sunnies chez Jeepers Peepers and let the games begin.

Jeepers Peepers Butterfly Sunglasses in Gold with Lens Cut Out Detail, was $50 now $16.20, ASOS

Founded out of the US about a decade ago by a couple of eyewear enthusiasts, zeroUV has become a lifestyle brand for those with a penchant for trendy sunglasses.

With the purpose to bring high-end eyewear trends to those wishing to purchase at a fraction of the cost, zeroUV is inspired by the big brands but totally put their own spin on every design.

Just as the name suggests, all lenses from the brand come with 100% UV protection which means your eyes will be shaded from the harm of the sun.

To all the fashion fanatics who get a real kick out of reinventing past trends, we suggest you look no further than zeroUV’s Retro Cat-Eye sunnies.

The exaggerated cat-eye shape is perfectly combined with wearable neutral lenses. Plus, these babies are reinforced with those 100% UV protected lenses mentioned earlier, which mean you’ll be keeping your eyes safe from the sun.

zeroUV Retro Thin Neutral Colored Lens Cat Eye Sunglasses C734, $12.69, zeroUV

One of our personal favourites when it comes to affordable eyewear, A. Kjærbede is a beautiful exploration of immaculate danish simplicity.

Built on the design principles to combine good quality with thought-out purpose and price accessibility, head designer Adam Geertsen challenges the notion that price and quality need to be linked.

Best described as a less-is-more approach when it comes to the release of collections, the team at A. Kjærbe release only one capsule per year. One totally considered and beautiful collection might we add.

Prioritising quality shouldn’t always mean paying a small fortune in fashion. Trust us, there’s no need for a designer price tag for these ones – A.Kjaerbede’s rounded sunglasses in green tort are the simple sunglasses that you’ve been unknowingly lusting for.

Made well for a better price, these frames are fit for faces of all shapes and sizes. We think they’re beautiful and hope you do too.

A.Kjaerbede Round Sunglasses in Green Tort, was $56 now $23.55, ASOS