Cool, Affordable Sunglass Brands You Need to Know

This Toronto-based brand offers high-end sunglasses at shockingly low prices. Each frame is hand-crafted using polarized lenses (exclusively produced for MarsQuest by prestigious manufacturers) which provide enhanced glare reduction and 100 per cent UV protection.

Designer-grade eyewear at fast-fashion prices. Montreal eyewear brand BonLook manufactures and distributes all of their sunglasses (and prescription glasses) in-house, bumping out the middleman and the cost, in the process.

This celebrity-fave brand (fans include Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Beyoncé) first gained cult status in the ’80s but rebranded in 2006 to offer more street style-inspired frames.

One of Australia’s leading eyewear brands, Supa Sundays offers high-quality, retro-inspired styles for under $60.

Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne and Gwen Stefani are all fans of this Australian-based brand.

Don’t let the name deter you — these glasses aren’t actually crap. Expect high-quality beach frames that look good and will last you all summer long.

SunSki’s frames are perfect for travel — they’re durable enough for an adventure, stylish enough so you don’t look like a tacky tourist and wallet-friendly so you won’t feel too bad if you lose them along the way.

Not only are Dharmo Co’s sunglasses stylish and affordable, but they are also ethically sourced and give back. With every purchase on the website, a percentage of profits is donated to long time Dharma partner charity, Optometry Giving Sight.

One of the first eyewear brands made specifically for Asian faces, Covry started off on Kickstarter and has since grown to an internationally-acclaimed affordable eyewear brand.

Cara and Kendall are also fans of this LA-based brand. It’s only one year old, but has quickly become a go-to for stylish women looking for crazy-sexy-cool sunnies.

As an Asian woman with high cheekbones and a lower nose bridge, Faith Smith struggled to find sunglasses that fit her face. Enter Yay Sunshine. The Australian-based founder launched a new range of Asian-fit sunglasses that have been specifically selected to fit properly, but look great too.