Heart-shaped Sunglasses: The bold new trend?

Seeing the world through hearts 

For some time now, sunglasses adorned with hearts have been blossoming across social media.

These flashy frames are gradually replacing previous trends. A closer look at this accessory that is at the cutting edge of fashion. 

In this photo you will surely recognize the Saint Laurent Loulou SL 181 sunglasses in black with black heart-shaped lenses. This Saint Laurent Loulou model is available in 6 colors.

They are made from acetate, with the Saint Laurent signature engraved on the lateral temples of the frame.

As you will have gathered, these sunglasses represent love, celebration, and lend a vintage chic look.

These designer Saint Laurent sunglasses are first and foremost a fashion accessory.

However, they also provide total protection against sun radiation

An explosion of oversized hearts 

This accessory is definitively making its comeback. After making a first appearance in the 1950s, it was in the 1970s that these sunglasses became a true symbol.

On the poster for Stanley Kubrick's film Lolita, Sue Lyon proudly sports a pair of red heart-shaped sunglasses, directly conveying the ambiguity of the character she portrays.

For several decades, they have been the companion of young women seeking a touch of originality, as well as femmes fatales who wish to hide their beautiful eyes behind a hint of ambiguity. 

It is in any case impossible to miss them this season.

All the top influencers are in sync — the heart-shaped sunglasses are the must-have accessory of the season.

They appear on countless Instagram posts, as well as at the biggest events on the fashion scene. Julie Sariñana, the blogger behind the famous Sincerely Jules, proudly wears her majestic Lolitas in many of her photos.

At every show during the last fashion week, there were as many large elongated hearts perched on the noses of spectators as there were on the runways. 

Christina Aguilera loves the Saint Laurent Loulou heart sunglasses

Christina Aguilera wearing the Saint Laurent Loulou SL181 sunglasses

Christina Aguilera in Los Angeles with the white Loulou sunglasses

Christina Aguilera and her retro vintage look in Saint Laurent SL181

All sizes and all colors 

Today, these heart-shaped sunglasses come in various sizes and colors. From one designer to another, the choice is vast, allowing everyone to find THEIR perfect pair of Lolitas.

Bold colors or subtle tints, more rounded or very elongated heart tips, thinner or thicker temples — there is something for everyone.

Almost all brands have joined in, closely following the Saint Laurent sunglasses collection.

It was indeed under the artistic direction of Belgian stylist Anthony Vaccarello that Saint Laurent was the first to propose the return of this dazzling accessory named Loulou.

Known under the reference SL 181, and available in numerous colors, these Saint Laurent sunglasses were an immediate success, quickly becoming cult items in the world of fashion sunglasses. 

How to wear them like a pro 

Long considered accessories for little girls, heart-shaped sunglasses pair perfectly with a more serious style.

When paired with an understated outfit, they add a touch of whimsy that breaks an overly strict image.

In a more tongue-in-cheek interpretation, your Saint Laurent Loulou sunglasses can also add a chic touch to a deliberately eccentric look.

A favorite accessory among the grandes dames of fashion, these sunglasses are an excellent way to give your outfit a touch of timeless elegance.

Wear your heart-shaped sunglasses with a striped blouse and jeans. Nothing could be easier to style your favorite pair:)

Our advice: These sunglasses are incredibly original — it is true that black is easy to wear and to combine, but if you are hesitating between the different colors of heart sunglasses, the best advice we can give you is to be bold and go for color.

These frames are made for camera flashes, festive evenings, and pure madness! Karl Lagerfeld once said: There is no madness but in madness itself.

The Saint Laurent Loulou SL254 model offers refinement & elegance

If acetate is not your thing, the Loulou Saint Laurent SL254 offers an excellent alternative. 

With a sleek design and metal temples, this model delivers the same vintage heart-shaped look, but with all the refinement of metal temples.

This SL254 model features rubber end tips for optimal comfort.

The lenses are full-rim and offer a feeling of total lightness.

This version of the Saint Laurent heart sunglasses is available in 3 colors:

SL254-001 black lenses, black temples

SL254-002 grey mirrored lenses with grey temples and black end tips

SL254-004 transparent pink lenses, electric pink metal temples and black end tips

Elton John and his Gucci heart sunglasses at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

We all know it! Elton John and sunglasses — it's a great love story.

His greatest success was his appearance wearing the Gucci l'aveugle par amour sunglasses, a round frame with fine metal temples and inscriptions on the front: l'aveugle par amour which echoes the famous adage: love is blind. 

Elton John is the true ambassador of the Gucci brand. All his appearances wearing Gucci sunglasses turn the frames into genuine must-have accessories.

Faced with such success, one wonders how Elton John manages to reshape fashion in his own image.

Sir Elton John is bold — he dares to wear, and fully owns, sunglass models originally designed for haute couture.

The perfect example was his appearance at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival with his new heart-shaped Gucci sunglasses. 

These sunglasses are more than a mere Gucci novelty — they carry Elton John's DNA to such a degree that the brand decided to name them after their creator: Gucci Elton John sunglasses (reference 520119 J0070 4064).

These GG0360S sunglasses from the Gucci Elton John collection are covered in Swarovski crystals on the front face. These heart-shaped sunglasses are characterized by a totally pop chic style.

The red lenses affirm the pop style of these Gucci frames. The temples are made from dark blue acetate and are encrusted with Swarovski crystals.

Like all Gucci sunglasses, they are handcrafted in Italy. These Hollywood Forever sunglasses are part of the Gucci Elton John collection.

They come in a velvet case engraved with the Gucci brand logo.

Discover our full article on the Gucci Elton John sunglasses