Raf Simons Aluminum Sunglasses

THE ASKMEN TAKE

Fashion’s recent emphasis on muted hues like gray make these tinted aluminum sunglasses from Belgian designer Raf Simons bang on trend for fall. Futuristic and architectural-looking without being too space age-y, you’ll excite women all around you with a single glance when you step out in these shades. And much like black sunglasses, you won’t even have to check yourself out in the mirror before you head out the door as you can rest assured these will work well with virtually everything you own.

UNIQUENESS

Drawing inspiration from youth culture and the Nu Rave scene, these shades will show your true colors as a fun-loving dude. Fortunately, they’re also classic enough and sufficiently serious-looking to be worn to the office every day, or anywhere else you need to appear like an adult. So, go ahead and pair these sunglasses with everything from sleek suiting to high-tops. Another feature that makes these shades unique and appealing is their color as, while they would verge on boring if you bought them in black, gray makes them so much more fashion-forward. They’ll also complement a variety of face shapes due to their simple yet gorgeous design, and they are the perfect accessory for practically any occasion.

DURABILITY

With these shades, Raf Simons has succeeded in taking sunglasses from an accessory to a must-have, wear-everywhere wardrobe staple, which is good news considering the new zeitgeist in fashion is decidedly somber and minimalist. These shades play into that trend, but will undoubtedly continue to work their magic once the economic pendulum swings the other way. Given the variety of choices you’ll have to mix with these and the fact that you’ll love them so much you’ll be sleeping in them, the price tag is not atrocious and we’d highly recommend snagging a pair before it’s too late.