The 5 Best Men's Sunglasses for Summer, From Ray-Ban to Jacques Marie Mage

A classic! The black frames here are Ray-Ban's flagship design: the Wayfarer. In 1952, Ray-Ban moved away from its signature metal frames and created the plastic Wayfarer, which has become a staple in the wardrobe of stylish men. Bob Dylan, Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal, A$AP Rocky, and, recently, Lewis Hamilton, have helped to cement the style's place in the zeitgeist, marking it as a sunny day essential.

Jacques Marie Mage is the brand that the guys who are clued up about style are wearing. We're talking Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Austin Butler . . . the list goes on. Take cues from those guys and either go for a pair of blacked-out lenses and matching frames, or have a little fun and opt for one of the Los Angeles–based brand's tinted pairs. Both will have you looking like the coolest guy by the pool when a heat wave drops.

Planning a run across a heat wave? You'll need some serious sunglasses for that. Oakley's BiSphaera shades are designed for the athlete who is looking for a versatile frame that offers all the benefits needed for sport. They’re constructed from lightweight O Matter and feature Unobtanium nosepads and earsocks, that is winky brand speak (Avatar reference, anyone?) for saying they have a no-slip grip in all the places that count.

Tinted shades are having a moment in menswear. Guys like Michael B. Jordan can't get enough of them, and these, from N.Y.C.-based brand Moscot, have a Miami Vice sensibility that'll totally land when the temperature soars. You can customize the tint to match your vibe and, really, nothing is off the table when it comes to sprucing up your wardrobe.

All-black shades are the most versatile you can invest in, and Chimi's contemporary takes on a classic rectangular silhouette take the versatility to another level with their softly rounded square frame. These will suit pretty much any face shape.