Shine like a star in Prada sunglasses

Prada sunglasses grace the faces of movie stars, models and pop music artists. It’s no surprise that celebrities in the spotlight turn to luxury eyewear from an iconic brand like Prada that prizes self-expression.

Prada is the flagship brand of the well-known Italian luxury fashion design company that makes clothing, bags and accessories, including Prada sunglasses and glasses.

Prada: history, style and awards

The Prada brand began as a family business in 1913 by leatherworker Mario Prada in Milan, Italy. In 1978, Mario Prada’s granddaughter Miuccia Prada joined the company and designed a set of iconic black nylon bags. 

A former mime with a degree in political science, Miuccia Prada brought an innovative flair to the company. After she took over, Prada grew to become one of the most famous fashion houses in the world.

Prada designs bags, clothing, fragrances, jewelry, shoes and accessories, including eyewear. The Prada Group views Prada clothes and accessories as “tools for bold self-expression.”

According to the Prada Group, Prada style can be summed up as:

• Avant-garde

• Creative

• Innovative

• Experimental

Prada has won a number of fashion design industry awards, including a 2020 Fashion Award in the creativity category for “embodying creativity and social responsibility.”

Prada has an agreement with global eyewear company EssilorLuxottica to design and manufacture sunglasses and eyeglasses under the Prada brand. EssilorLuxottica also makes eyewear for other designer brands, including Prada’s sister brand, Miu Miu.

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Prada sunglasses

Prada shades have been spotted on a slew of stars, from Hollywood A-listers to Nashville country music stars, including Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Kerr and Rihanna.

Fans of Prada have plenty of styles from which to choose to help them stand out from the crowd. The fashion house makes women’s and men’s sunglasses in a variety of bold colors, shapes and styles, including cat-eye, rectangle, round, square and oversized designs.

One style of Prada sunglasses that seems particularly popular with celebrities is the Prada Minimal Baroque Eyewear. These iconic sunglasses feature a bold frame, gradient lenses and baroque stems cut in a “curly, flourish” design embellished with the Prada logo at the temples.

Prada sunglasses are designed with “keen attention to details and new trends,” according to EssilorLuxottica. They offer “unmistakable style, refined elegance and uncompromising quality.”

Prada sunglasses for men

Prada men’s sunglasses make a bold statement boasting eye-catching shapes, strong lines and unusual frame–lens color combinations.

A few popular styles of Prada sunglasses for men include:

• Prada Symbole sunglasses – These Prada rectangular sunglasses with “strong lines and an elegant, contemporary appeal” are available in multiple colors, including white with gray lenses, crystal blue with bright blue lenses and opaque black with ochre yellow lenses.

• Linea Rossa Impavid sunglasses – These men’s Prada wraparound shades with “an innovative system of interchangeable lenses in three different colors: polarized black, mirrored silver and transparent.” The frames are lightweight and offer streamlined, all around UV protection, perfect for active fun in the sun.

• Prada Runway Sunglasses – These unique Prada sunglasses feature a geometric oval acetate frame with “contrasting colors and bold rims” with an aviator-style metal nose bridge. They come in a variety of colors, including: crystal gray and white with gray lenses, as well as black and yellow with slate gray lenses.

Prada sunglasses for men boldly display the Prada logo and offer 100% UVA/UVB protection to shield your eyes from the sun’s rays.

Prada sunglasses for women

Prada women’s sunglasses flaunt sophisticated shapes and eye-catching details in an array of interesting colors sure to make a serious fashion statement.

Some top styles of women’s Prada sunglasses include:

• Prada Symbole sunglasses – While the Symbole is available in a couple of shapes, these chunky Prada sunglasses boast impressive frames in a large, irregular geometric shape. They come in a few colors, including tortoiseshell with gradient sienna lenses, black with gradient smoky gray lenses and light pink with gradient dark brown lenses. 

• Prada Cinéma sunglasses – These modern oversized Prada sunglasses feature metal frames with a Prada lettering logo and an enameled brow bar. The style comes in several colors, including: powder pink and pale gold with gradient brown to ivory lenses, garnet with purple lenses and black with polarized black lenses.

• Prada Duple sunglasses – These sleek Prada cat-eye sunglasses outlined in thin metal frames and modernized with colored lenses, available in black metal with mauve and peach lenses, black with jade and aqua lenses and black with slate gray lenses.

In addition to sophisticated style and the famous logo, women’s Prada sunglasses offer 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays to keep your eyes safe while you bask in the sun.

How much do Prada sunglasses cost?

As a top brand of designer eyewear, Prada sunglasses are not cheap. Prada sunglasses typically cost hundreds of dollars, and prices can range from about $350 to $550 or more. 

The good news is, you may be able to find sales on Prada sunglasses, along with discount codes or coupons from some retailers. For example, Sunglass Hut regularly offers markdowns on some styles of Prada sunglasses.

Prada glasses

Prada also makes designer glasses that can add that perfect finishing touch to your outfit every day. Prada men’s and women’s glasses feature fashion-forward frame designs using high-quality materials.

Prada frames are available in a variety of shapes including butterfly, cat-eye, irregular, oval, pillow, pilot, rectangle and square. Prada glasses also come in a wide variety of frame colors, including black, brown, burgundy, gold, gray, silver, tortoiseshell and white.

If you decide on Prada frames for prescription eyewear, you’ll need to choose the best lenses for your specific vision needs. You’ll have a choice of different lens materials, which may include plastic, polycarbonate, Trivex or high-index plastic (thinner and lighter than regular plastic). 

You may also decide to add extras, such as anti-reflective coating or photochromic lenses — which darken in the sun and provide UV protection.

If you need bifocals or progressive lenses, you’ll need to pick a Prada frame that’s compatible with your prescription. Talk to your eye care provider or optician if you have any questions about the compatibility of your chosen frames with your vision needs.

Where to buy Prada eyewear

You can buy Prada sunglasses and eyeglasses through a variety of online and brick-and-mortar retailers. A few of the top places to buy Prada eyewear include:

• The Prada website at Prada.com

• Sunglass Hut both online and in stores

• LensCrafters online and in optical shops

Your eye doctor may also carry Prada frames. While buying online may offer a wider selection, you may want to try on the eyewear in person to make sure they’re comfortable, fit well and suit your face shape, etc.

Page published on Wednesday, August 18, 2021