Crap
Best for: Bold personalities into nostalgia
With names like The Radio Haze and The Idle DazeCrap Eyewear doesn’t take itself too seriously—but it does make great sunglasses. Based in Venice Beach and clocking in under $100, they’re perfect for pool parties, weekend road trips or adding a pop of personality to a fit. They’ve got a throwback early 2000s charm, too.
The Kush Cowboy sunglasses,
$129 by Crap
Oscar Deen
Best for: Vintage nerds who want something modern
London-based Oscar Deen specializes in reworking rare frames found at European flea markets, turning retro silhouettes into modern classics. Each pair is handmade in Italy with Mazzucchelli acetate and comes with a hand-stitched leather case. The Fraser is a current favorite—it’s a ’60s-style aviator that’s been slimmed down to feel more current.
The Fraser sunglasses,
$250 by Oscar Deen
Eyevan
Best for: Guys who obsess over details
We first discovered this cult Japanese brand when our newsletter, Bandanapresented their picks for the best eyewear from Japan. EYEVAN was a 1970s brand that was relaunched in 2013, taking design cues from old-world industrial tools, vintage eyewear and architectural blueprints. It doesn’t chase trends. They’re not cheap, but the frames define timelessness with brushed metals, mixed materials and meticulous construction.
The 762 sunglasses,
$560 by Eyevan