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In recent years, sunglasses are less about simply protecting eyes and more about unleashing cre-ative style. Whether used as a

statement piece or an accent to complete a look, sunglasses are now a must-have fashion accessory.

From jewel-encrusted frames, velvet accents and baroque-inspired adornments to floral patterns, animal prints and glittery finishes, it seems that 2018 will be a year of many eyewear trends for women.

The new year will also welcome eye-wear trends for men — leather accents, metal embellishments and plaid-inspired patterns, to name only a few.

To better understand these luxury sunwear trends, we spoke with Lindsey Ruhe, manager, marketing and communi-

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cations, fashion at The Vision Council. A main part of her job working for The Vision Council involves managing Eyecessorize, an online community that follows eyewear trends, shares technological advances and offers expert advice.

Passionate about both fashion and eyewear, Ruhe believes that a person’s sunglasses should align with his or her own individual style. “Regardless of an individ-ual’s personal fashion sense — whether it be classic, sporty, professional, trendy or anything in between — there is a sunglass option for everyone,” she says. “Choosing a pair of sunglasses is a process unique to each and every individual.”

As with any fashion accessory, sun-glasses should serve as a medium for expressing creativity. Whether it’s using

pearls, diamonds or flowers, Ruhe says, “Embellished sunglasses are a fun way to spice up an otherwise simple look, or to accompany an outfit for a special occasion.”

While a pair of striking sunglasses can transform an outfit, a modest pair of-ten completes a perfect, everyday look. Ruhe explains, “Everyone ought to have a simple pair of sunglasses in their ward-robe that they can easily grab regardless of their outfit.”

With thousands of styles available, it is difficult to choose just one pair of sun-glasses — luckily, you shouldn’t have to. “You can never have too many pairs of sunglasses,” Ruhe says. “I encourage indi-viduals to start a collection of sunglasses to correspond with their ever-growing wardrobes and lifestyles.”

Complete with Swarovski crystal accents, cultured freshwater pearls and 24-karat gold-plated hardware, these cat-eye sunglasses by Anna-Karin Karlsson are available for $3,450.

Featuring a mix of rose and rhinestone embellishments, these cat-eye sunglasses are offered by Dolce & Gabbana for $2,610.

Priced at $1,215, Linda Farrow’s round wire sunglasses are perfect for those craving a simple, elegant look. “Simple sunglasses serve as fantastic go-to accessories that can accompany just about any look or occasion,” Ruhe says.

“Tinted lenses in vibrant hues could continue to make appearances into 2018,” Ruhe predicts, and “grounding neutrals and metallics are always in season.” A perfect combination of these two trends, Tom Ford’s special edition sunglasses are available for $1,950.

Ruhe predicts that perfect rounds and varying aviator silhouettes will seep into the new year from 2017. These round titanium sunglasses with 24-karat rose gold frames are the perfect example. Offered by Linda Farrow for $1,105.

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The latest in high fashion sunglasses will leave you needing multiple pairs.