Deepika Padukone-approved sunglasses to up your style game

Deepika Padukone — The Queen of Shades 

No one understands the allure of sunnies quite like Deepika Padukone. She is a walking, talking style inspiration who adds an edge to her look with unpredictable frame choices. Whether at Cannes, at the airport, promoting a film, going on casual dinners or strolling around, sunglasses are her wardrobe staple.

Bollywood's most loved actress, Padukone isn't just a star courtesy of her big hits, but a real star who has portrayed some of the most complex characters on the big screen. She is bold, raw, and chic with her style, vibrant sunglasses and on-screen characters. From Deepika Padukone's coloured sunglasses, square frames to round styles, her collection is the one that you need to adopt to create a perfect range for an all-inclusive look.

Deepika Padukone: Acclaimed Bollywood actress, best-dressed celebrity and epic sunglasses collector

Talk about Padukone, and you can't dismiss her look from her first movie, Om Shanti Om. The actress made her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007 in Farah Khan's movie. The choreographer-turned-director gave Padukone the best debut any fresher could have asked for. 

It was after a long time that we had an actor playing a double role on the silver screen in Bollywood. Set in two timelines — the 1970s and the present — the movie gave us a major fashion flashback. From high bell-bottoms to traditional attire to vintage sunnies to Deepika Padukone in sarees, Om Shanti Om was a fashion catalogue for everyone. Anyone who needed style inspiration could turn towards the movie for a lesson or two. 

The impact of the movie was such that it became the biggest hit that year. Gradually, Padukone's every movie evoked a sense of fashion among the viewers becoming a vogue. Interestingly, her designer couture sunnies helped in creating an impactful character sense that people admired. Scroll down to check the best of Deepika Padukone's glares collection. 

4 Deepika Padukone-approved sunglasses to up your style game

White-frame oval sunglasses 

Deepika Padukone's movie Om Shanti Om wasn’t just her shot to fame; it also made the white frame oval sunglasses a pop-fashion. The actress as Shanti Priya wore some of the best couture, bringing 1970s fashion into vogue. This was also the time when the term 100 crore movie club originated. 

The fad of the movie was such that we could see movie-inspired merchandise dominating the streets. On one hand, Padukone's style became popular; on the other, the white frames became a rage. These frames might not be your first choice, but give them a try, as you can pair them literally with anything. Be it a beach day, formal time or a casual outing, they are brilliant to own. 

Get this look: These frames are available in a variety of brands and price ranges. The first choice comes from Vogue Eyewear.  In 2013, Deepika Padukone was officially chosen as the brand ambassador for Vogue. This contemporary piece comes in grey gradient colour and will add charm to your daily look. Made from abs composite, the glasses assure complete eye protection.

If looking for something that fits the definition of white, Calvin Klein is the right pick. The full-rim cat-eye frames from the brand meet your expectations. 

You can also invest in a piece by Isabel Marant. It comes very close to Deepika Padukone's look from the movie. These lightweight sunglasses come with grey lenses and are durable and heat-resistant. Add the missing white elegance to your sunglasses collection with these options.

Price: INR 5296 for Vogue, INR 7624 for Calvin Klein and INR 18,118 for Isabel Marant 

The navigator aviator sunglasses

Remember Deepika Padukone in the song Tumhi Ho Bandhu from the movie Cocktail? The beats of the song and her wild, carefree attitude, sexy clothing and those square sunnies became the new club fashion look that people swore by. 

The movie Cocktail changed Padukone's career trajectory forever, proving her true capabilities. Homi Adajania's movie metamorphosed her into one of the most versatile and stylish celebrities. In fact, her character Veronica reminded us of Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, from Sex in the City. Her reel style, iconic frames from the song spread like a wildfire, making fans pick her looks and dress up like one.  

Get the look: Gucci brings the exact vivacious look from the movie to life. Promoted as the navigator sunglasses, they don the brand's signature blue and red web to the arms. The black-and-gold-tone sunglasses come with tinted lenses and a double nose bridge. They also have a detailed brand logo and can be paired with any garment of your choice. 

You also have another pick from the house of Versace. Made in Italy, the black-metal, aviator-frame sunglasses have Medusa detailing. They also have gold-tone hardware, its signature logo and tinted lenses. While this option is a little heavier on the pocket, the black sunnies from Versace are more budget-friendly. 

Price: INR 44,432 + tax for Gucci, INR 31,860 + tax and INR 10,843 + tax for Versace

Oversized-square tinted sunglasses

The reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, never hesitates to experiment. She brings real stories to the silver screen like no other. She flatters everyone with her chic fashion choices and trendy, oversized sunglasses. 

Padukone undoubtedly is the style queen of B-town. While most celebrities consider sunglasses as side gear, in her wardrobe, they play a significant role. Take a closer look at her, and you will see how sunnies accentuate her entire persona. To stand out from the crowd, Padukone often experiments with various styles, colours and sunglasses. 

While attending Dior's spring/summer 2020 show in Paris fashion week, she channelled her inner diva and sported a printed strapless maxi dress. Decked head-to-toe in Dior, Deepika Padukone's height and the ravishing dress stunned everyone. 

Her gorgeous oversized-square sunglasses added a much-required edge to her elegant attire. The beauty of these sunnies was that, despite having bigger frames, they magnified her facial features, giving them a sharper tone. 

Get the look: If looking to get your hands on the same frames, simply turn to Dior. These sleek, gold-metal Diorstellaireo sunglasses come from Dior's eyewear collection. They are available in various other colour options, giving you variety to pick from. Designed with a square frame, they are detailed with grey gradient lenses. They feature 100% UV protection and nose pads. 

You also have another stunning option at quite a reasonable price from Ray-Ban. This one resembles the recommended look. An amalgamation of comfort and style, the grey pair of square sunglasses from Ray-Ban can be seamlessly paired with your go-to look. 

Also, check out Gucci's square-frame sunglasses. They come in three different frame and lens colours. 

Price: INR 59,641 + tax for Dior, INR 10,431 for Ray-Ban and INR 28,990 + tax for Gucci

Cat-eye sunnies

If you scroll through Deepika Padukone's Instagram, you will see artistic finesse, unlimited style ideas and uber-funky-yet-fancy sunnies everywhere. 

However, on December 31 night last year, she deleted all her posts from Instagram. Later, she shared an audio diary highlighting her thoughts about 2020 and its uncertainty. She also called it a time of gratitude and wished 2021 would bring ‘good health and peace of mind for everyone'. 

Lately, the actress is again active on social media. One of her latest posts has taken social media by storm and features her husband, popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. The couple is Bollywood's power couple. They have worked together in ace-director Sanjay Leela Banshali's films like Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmavat. These films have created some of the biggest box-office records. 

The latest Instagram video once again proved that the duo is one of the most stylish couples in the tinsel town, and they deliver a stellar performance together. In the recent post, Padukone wished her husband a happy birthday. The two shook their legs to a popular social media trend — the Sadda Kutta remix version. Wearing a velvet cropped jacket, joggers and reflector cat-eye sunglasses, Padukone gave everyone major styling goals. 

Lately, she has been embracing street fashion, and it's time you do too. Singh in the video was sporting a loose white t-shirt and cargo tracks. The couple once again showcases their flamboyant side with utmost confidence. 

Very soon, Ranveer and Deepika will also be seen in Kabir Khan's directorial sports film, '83. The movie is a biography of India's best all-rounder player and former Indian Cricket Team captain, Kapil Dev. The movie traces the journey of India's incredible cricket World Cup victory in 1983.

Pick the look: Bringing the debonair vibe are these Victoria’s Secret cat-eye sunglasses. The sleek frames are available in three colours of lenses. One of the highlights of these sunglasses is how they stay in place, making them very comfortable to wear. 

If looking for a fusion of classic and retro design, invest in Marc Jacobs cat-eye sunglasses. Crafted from the finest metal, the full-rim frame design brings back a vintage look. This style is available in various colours, giving you plenty of options to pick from.

Price: INR 8,882 for Victoria’s Secret and INR 10,290 for Marc Jacobs

The must-have celebrity-approved sunglasses

Deepika Padukone’s sunglasses collection houses everything one can put their finger on. Oversized glasses to square-shaped Dior frames to the ‘70s classic white style to neon frames and a lot more. 

Padukone has set a high-standard sunglasses trend and has created quite a fad among the fans. If you’re looking to upgrade your sunglasses collection, we suggest you blindly follow her lead. Just like her, invest in some of the most classic, evergreen and versatile pieces, and you will ace the look too. 

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Page published on Tuesday, 10 August, 2021