Awesome Sunglasses

They did it with the Aviator and with the Wayfarer. Now Ray-Ban has released a foldable variant of its Clubmaster sunglasses. The Folding Clubmaster has six hinges, including hidden ones on the bridge. Available in four designs.

Simple functionality and a low-key design make ION optical and sun smartglasses a great idea. Customizable LED lights in the frame provide notifications while bluetooth capability allows you to control a smartphone or tablet remotely.

A hip collection of glasses from Cynthia Rowley’s Mr. Powers. They offer a diverse array of urban looks, our faves being Nos. 24 in gold, 97 in green horn, and 41 in black. They’re well priced and available w/prescription lenses.

EnChroma makes sunglasses with lens that filter light to enhance colors that colorblind people wouldn’t otherwise see. It comes in three designs and two types. Sadly, they won’t work with computer screens or in low light.

These boldly-styled frames offer Oakley’s interchangeable switchlock lens system, and include both a OO Red Iridium polarized lens to dramatically cut glare and improve contrast, as well as a Black Iridium lens and a sturdy case.

Neon Nightlife offers sunglasses outlined with electroluminescent wire. They have a small battery pack that uses 2 AA batteries and lasts between 12 to 24 hours. Available in different styles and light colors. Videos here.

Using 3D modeling and printing, Protos Eyewear makes sunglasses that fit your face perfectly. The glasses are made from a durable and flexible composite material. Stock 3D printed frames are also available. Fitting demo here.

Sam Hilliard’s retro chic SomNoir eyewear collection features genuine bull horn from India, which is frequently removed to protect the herd from one another. Each pair is one of a kind and handcrafted in San Francisco.

The classic Clubmaster given a more eye-catching look. The temples and upper lens rims are made of lightweight aluminum with a silver finish, while the rest of the lens rim and the bridge both have a gold finish.

As the company did with its Aviator model, Ray-Ban updates the Wayfarer with a frame made of Liteforce, a thermoplastic resin that is more lightweight, flexible, durable and comfortable than metal frames.

Similar to Ch00f’s hand-made Kanye glasses, DropShades have a bulit-in microphone and a signal processor. They cause the electroluminescent strips on the shades to light up in sync with the sound around you.

Cheap square aviators, or as we like to call them, Terry Richardsons. They’re definitely not for everyone, but if you have an equally large noggin these are great accessories. Available in black and tortoiseshell.

Capital Eyewear has created just 25 pairs of these gorgeous handmade shades, using reclaimed wood from 1,000+ year-old redwood trees which were cut down back in the 1800s to build a railroad bridge. Available 5/13/13.

The packaging of these licensed G.I. Joe sunglasses from Look/See will appeal to your inner child, while the tasteful designs of the frames will satisfy your refined tastes. Limited to only 100 pairs per design.

A pair of sunglasses that makes the wearer a walking emoticon. The Look of Disapproval glasses is perfect for critics and grumpy elders. Sadly Etsy seller Tim Saylor isn’t selling them anymore. ಠ_ಠ

Shwood diversifies its wooden sunglasses with its Stone Collection. The glasses’ birch wood frames and temples are sandwiched in 1mm thick sheets of slate. In gray and black, limited to 200 pieces each.

Gourmet teamed up with Garrett Leight California Optical to make one of the most beautiful pair of shades we’ve seen. They have a custom light honey acetate frame and blue fire VFX mirror lenses.

Limited-edition wooden sunglasses from Quiksilver UK and Vuerich B. Made from recycled skateboard decks with polarized Carl Zeiss lenses. All 50 pairs were hand made and have different colors.

Similar to the Folding Aviator, Ray-Ban’s Folding Wayfarer upgrades the classic sunglasses with durable metal alloy hinges to make them easier to store. Available in a variety of designs.

Retro-style aviators from Stussy and The Mosley Tribes. They have mineral glass lenses, acetate sweat bars and combination temples. Available in black, tortoise and tribal.

Enter now for a chance to win a pair of awesome handmade limited-edition walnut and alloy Henry sunglasses (value $250) from Capital Eyewear. Only 25 pairs are being made. (Contest Ends 11/20/12)

Oakley has an online configurator for its various sunglasses, including the popular Frogskins. You can mix and match 6 frames and 12 lenses with an option to etch custom text or an MLB logo.

Cool hybrid shades from Woodwear Sunglasses. The Malibu Tortoise has a tortoise-shell frame combined with handmade bamboo temples. The lenses have 100% UVA/UVB protection.