Best Australian Sunglasses Brands According to FJ Editors

Australian editors have compiled a list of top sunglasses brands to help locals handle the intense UV exposure common in the region.

Local Labels for UV Protection

UV levels in the country remain high for most of the year, making eye protection essential. Editors note that many local options combine style with necessary coverage.

Velvet Canyon offers a blend of vintage and modern styles. The brand uses quality acetate frames and provides UV protection. Each pair comes in a biodegradable vegan leather pouch.

P Johnson designs its glasses in Australia and handmakes them in Italy. The silhouettes take inspiration from creatives like photographer Richard Avedon and musician Roy Orbison.

Poppy Lissiman produces bold and fun eyewear since 2008. The label features chunky acetate frames in bright colors and delicate floating lenses.

Vehla launched in Sydney in 2019 to create functional accessories without sacrificing style. The brand’s metal and acetate frames often sell out due to their vintage-inspired and modern colorways.

Deering, founded in 2024 by Triangl creator Erin Deering, focuses on joyful dressing. The range includes Y2K floating lenses, sporty flat-top frames, and oversized ’70s aviators.

Styles for Prescription and Recycled Materials

For those needing vision correction, Bailey Nelson provides extensive polarised sunglasses that can be fitted with prescription lenses.

Sir the Label offers sleek and sculptural options like the ‘Speed’ glasses and ‘The Classic’ in tortoiseshell.

Melbourne-based Szade collects discarded sunglasses to create new ones. The label melts down old frames to produce statement pieces in fun colors.

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St Agni, known for utilitarian clothing, offers oversized frames and classic ’90s shapes with mineral lenses.

Lexxola specializes in unisex designs focused on confidence and sustainability. The brand uses low-waste design and energy-efficient warehouses.

Le Specs, operating since 1979, provides a wide range of men’s and women’s sunglasses in various silhouettes.

Raie offers sustainably designed eyewear with shatter-resistant lenses and 100% UV protection.

Radio Eyewear is inspired by live music and uses eco-friendly bio-acetate. The label collaborated with Hoddle Skateboards on a capsule collection called “A New Vision of Luxury.”

Oscar and Frank uses Cellulose Acetate and sun lenses with 100% UVA protection. The glasses feature cat eye shapes and wrap around styles.

Founded by a filmmaker and surfers, Epøkhe focuses on ethical production and quality materials.

Shevoke, founded by Lisa Hyde, launched an eco-friendly collection made from plant-based plastic. The frames are hypoallergenic and durable.

Lu Goldie draws inspiration from vintage designs from the ’60s to the ’90s.