Summer means something different to everyone.

Some spend every weekend at music festivals and rooftop gatherings, while others prefer exploring new cities, picking up a creative hobby, heading outdoors, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life. Whatever fills your calendar, the right eyewear should complement not only your style but also the way you spend your time.

Better yet, all of these frames can be fitted with prescription lenses, where selected frames can also be customised with alternative lens options and finishes to suit your everyday needs. That means you don't have to choose between vision, comfort, and style this summer.

Here's our guide to the latest glasses and sunglasses based on your summer lifestyle.

 

The Social Butterfly

Concerts • Festivals • Rooftop Bars • Outdoor Cinema

Your calendar fills up long before summer begins. Music festivals, garden parties, sunset dinners and spontaneous weekends away call for eyewear that's as stylish as it is comfortable enough to wear all day.

For her, the Miu Miu SMU B09 captures this playful yet fashion-forward energy with its modern silhouette that instantly elevates a summer outfit.

For him, the Mykita Kimber delivers understated confidence through lightweight construction and clean contemporary lines, making it equally suited to festivals, evening drinks and city weekends.

 

The Digital Native

Working from Home • Reading • Trading • Gaming

Not every summer happens outdoors. If your days involve screens, video calls or catching up on your reading list, comfortable eyewear becomes an everyday essential.

The Ray-Ban Scriber Optics RW7002 Smart Glasses combine prescription-ready eyewear with smart technology, making them ideal for those who enjoy staying connected throughout the day.

Prefer a more classic aesthetic? The Bottega Veneta BV1465S aviator sunglasses fitted with clear prescription lenses offers a fashionable alternative that transitions effortlessly from home working to coffee meetings.

 

The Explorer

Coffee Shops • Local Streets • Weekend Escapes • Museums

You don't need an international flight to satisfy your curiosity. Whether you're discovering independent cafés, exploring neighbouring cities or wandering historic streets, versatility matters.

For him, the Gucci GG2085S balances contemporary luxury with an easy-to-wear silhouette that travels well from morning sightseeing to evening dinners.

For her, the CHANEL 5567 offers timeless Parisian elegance that feels equally at home exploring charming European streets or enjoying a leisurely afternoon at your favourite café.

 

The Creative

Pottery • Photography • Painting • Design Markets

Creative people often appreciate thoughtful details over passing trends.

The Loewe Signature LW40195U stands out through its distinctive design language while remaining remarkably versatile for everyday wear.

If you wear prescription glasses, the Saint Laurent SL 545 OPT offers clean architectural lines that suit creative studios, workshops and galleries without feeling overly formal.

 

The Slow-Living Enthusiast

Spa Days • Wellness Retreats • Gardening • Reading Outdoors

Some of the best summer days are the quiet ones.

Whether you're checking into a wellness retreat, enjoying an afternoon by the pool or simply reading in the garden, comfort takes priority.

The Fendi Selleria FE50149I optical frame offers understated sophistication for everyday wear,

while the Barton Perreira McNair BP40124U, albeit its gradient lenses, delivers timeless sunglasses that pair beautifully with relaxed resort dressing and slower weekends alike.

 

The Outdoor Adventurer

Hiking • Beach Days • Cycling • Coastal Walks

If your perfect summer involves being outside from sunrise to sunset, performance becomes just as important as style.

The Maui Jim Ho'okipa R Lite MJ0370S provides lightweight comfort together with polarised lenses, making it an excellent companion for bright beaches, hiking trails and long days outdoors.

For those who enjoy combining technology with adventure, the Oakley Meta HSTN OW8002 with transition lenses adds hands-free photography, music and voice assistance to Oakley's sport-inspired design, making it ideal for active lifestyles.

 

Other New Frames We're Loving This Summer

Looking for something that works across almost every occasion? These new arrivals transition effortlessly from holidays to everyday life.

 

Trendy Wraparounds: CELINE JOURNEY CL40347U

Wraparound sunglasses continue to define Summer 2026, offering a modern silhouette that's equally at home in the city, by the coast or travelling abroad.

 

Fashionable Metal Frames: Oliver Peoples TK-13 OV1353ST

Minimal, refined and endlessly versatile, a slim metal frame never feels out of place, whether you're dressing casually or more formally.

 

Versatile Aviator Opticals: Valentino VLX0023

A contemporary take on the classic aviator, this optical frame proves that prescription glasses can be just as stylish as sunglasses, making it an excellent everyday companion wherever summer takes you.

 

Final Thoughts

The best glasses and sunglasses aren't defined by one trend or one destination. They're defined by how well they fit your lifestyle.

Whether your summer revolves around festivals, quiet cafés, creative projects, outdoor adventures or well-deserved moments of relaxation, choosing a pair that complements the way you spend your time means you'll continue reaching for them long after the season ends.

And if you need vision correction, many of these frames can be customised with prescription lenses and a range of lens finishes, allowing you to enjoy the same style with eyewear that's tailored to your everyday needs.