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Lamp ‘Shade’ by Garudio Studiage

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We've featured countless pairs of retro sunglasses over the years. For sunglasses enthusiasts, here's another way to express your enthusiasm – the wittily titled Lamp 'Shade' by Garudio Studiage.

Garudio Studiage is a Peckham based design studio. This particular piece is the work of Veronica Danielson whose illustration features fourteen different iconic sunglasses designs – bringing a touch of the sunshine indoors. The designs are hand-screen printed onto either a pendant or table light shade. 

Both type of light shades are available for £60 each. 

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

Lace Livey Sunglasses by Thierry Lasry

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For most of us sunglasses are the last things on our minds (and shopping lists) right now, but that's never stopped the fashion industry. Determined to show off their Summer 2011 fodder already, there's some pieces worth buying ahead for, like these Lace Livey Sunglasses by Theirry Lasry.

Sold as womenswear, this pair's appeal goes beyond that to a unisex pair with effortless style. The rounded frames avoid the often clichéd oversized sixties look, instead opting for a smoothly rounded mid size. The tortoiseshell frame, complete with slimmed down arms, are the ideal finishes to a timeless pair of frames.

Get them online from Matches Fashion now for £288.

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Jonathan Adler’s Lolita-style sunglasses case

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With summer fading into a memory for another year, it's sadly time to put the sunglasses away. What better way to keep them in style than with Jonathan Adler's heart sunglasses case. 

Since the 1962 film, heart sunglasses will forever be associated with Lolita and they still frequently crop up on the catwalk. The motif on this case is immaculately crafted using needlepoint and uses a Lolita-style colour scheme too – red frames against a bubblegum pink background. 

The case costs £30. 

Buy it from Supernice

Categories / Women's Fashion

Helter Skelter Sunglasses by Karen Walker

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With the oversized sunglasses trend lasting many a summer season in the mainstream, there's bound to be more than a few retro lovers looking for a new influence. Thankfully there are some options from more inventive designer brands available.

These Helter Skelter Sunglasses by Karen Walker are an ideal choice, retaining an unmistakeable sixties look in a decidedly different way. The smaller, rounded frames have an almost beatnik style, with a tortoiseshell design on the frames to retain that classic appeal.

Available in the UK from Urban Outfitters, the pair will set you back £145.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Nico Sunglasses by Tom Ford

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Oversized sunglasses are everywhere you turn in recent years, from Primark to the catwalk brands. While the designer pricetags are not for all of us, investment in a timeless accessory is often easy to excuse. These Nico Sunglasses by Tom Ford certainly lean enough on vintage inspiration to last year after year, without falling for boring design points.

The angular design makes this pair stand out, without compromising the sixties/seventies appeal of the pair. Shown here in a tortoiseshell colour design, the gradient shading of the lenses, too, perfectly evokes a retro chic.

Get them online from My Wardrobe for £239.

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Illesteva 50s-inspired sunglasses range

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If you fancy something a little different, but very cool, when it comes to summer eyewear, check out the Illesteva Leonard and Frieda sunglasses range.

Both styles (with come in different colour options) are inspired by the glamour of 50s Havana, the Leonard (top) with black lenses and an acetate frame, handmade in Italy and retailing for £125.

The lower pair is the Frieda, a bit 'David Hockney' with that round shape, again handmade in Italy with an acetate frame, this time selling for a slightly higher £140. All the styles are available to buy now at Oki-Ni.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website