These Are The Rocker-Chic Sunglasses You Need This Summer — & There’s A Sample Sale RN

There’s no debate: Nothing adds effortless cool to an outfit quicker than the right pair of shades. This is definitely true with styles from Saint Owen. Founded by music-insider sisters Valary Sanders and Michelle Haner, the duo set out to translate the rock-infused lifestyle into sunglasses that exude a rebellious aesthetic. The results of the brand’s small-batch production feel special and hard-to-find — so it’s no wonder they’ve been spotted on Lady Gaga and Machine Gun Kelly, among other A-listers. And since Saint Owen is having a sample sale right now, it’s the perfect time to snag a pair (or several) to take your look over the top.

Meticulous Designs With Bold Details

It’s not surprising that celebrities and influencers are drawn to Saint Owen. The brand’s pieces are hand-crafted in Italy and Japan with the highest-quality materials, and feature intricate details — often in limited editions. This emphasis on craftsmanship is front and center in spicy new drops from the Phoenix collection, which marries square frames and retro-style brow bars with modern, edgy details like rocker studs and metal accents. The effect is nothing if not rocker-chic.

There are hot new styles from the brand’s other iconic collections, too, as well as perennial fan favorites — all equally infused with attitude and edge, featuring oversize details, unexpected accents, and punk-rock colorways.

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To give a sense of the rule-flouting styles the brand is known for, I’ve rounded up a variety of Saint Owen designs sure to satisfy your own brand of rebellion — sample sale pieces at the front, obviously, because you’ll want to act fast.

These Rockstar Frames In Eye-Catching Lime

No less than Machine Gun Kelly and Lady Gaga are fans of these chunky sunnies, rendered here in punchy lime green. Executive Creative Director of STATION CASINOS and creative visionary Tal Cooperman, aka Tallywood, teamed up with Saint Owen to design the striking rectangular silhouette. Play up the IDGAF color by pairing with an outfit that features complimentary green tones, or let these frames be the solo jolt of color in an otherwise neutral outfit — they’re an immediate outfit anchor, however you style them.

Available colors: 3

The Celeb-Fave Frames In Iconic Black

Rendered in a classic black, these frames — the same as the electric-green above — feel like a completely different animal. Handmade, the frames feature strong temples and thick rims that surround CR-39 and nylon lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection. The bold shape is an instant attention-getter, and can handle pairing with equally striking colors and fabrics — try it with black leather for a little ‘90s-inspired verve.

Available colors: 3

A Pair Of Sharp-Angled Tortoise Frames In Italian Acetate

Classic, femme-leaning details take an edgy turn in these frames that are total standouts from the brand’s Trendkill collection. Handmade in Italy, the design features deep-set gray lenses treated with a reflective coating and 100% UVA/UVB protection. The lenses are accentuated by a tapered square frame, the design combining a chunky temple and top rim of premium Italian acetate in black snowflake tortoise, with a slender bottom rim of solid black. Angular and just a bit exaggerated, these frames manage to make timeless tortoiseshell feel totally new.

Available colors: 8

A Pair Of Femme-Fatale Cat Eye Sunglasses

The upwardly tilted ovals of these cat eye sunglasses are femme and retro, the gentle curves contrasted by a hard angle where the temples meet the rim, all punctuated by dainty gold-toned pyramid studs. It’s a silhouette that takes old Hollywood glamour and gives it a subtle, defiant twist. Handcrafted in Italy from glossy Havana tortoise acetate, the rims accentuate brown lenses that feature anti-reflective coating and 100% UVA/UVB protection — and the design is compatible with prescription lenses if you prefer. Don’t be surprised if these frames become your new sophisticated go-to.

Available colors: 3

This Mod Take On Sunglasses In An Equally Mod Hue

With frames that extend ever-so-slightly upwards from the bridge to the edges, these handmade Italian frames are undeniably rooted in cat eye tradition — and they taper to a squared bottom, for a modern and undeniably edgy look. This edge is only enhanced by the bold white shade rendered in premium acetate; the rims surround 100% UVA/UVB protective grey lenses treated with anti-reflective coating. Born of a collaboration with performer Ingbar Lavi, the prescription-friendly design is an effortless way to emphasize any outfit.

Available colors: 4

The Timeless Square Frames With A Statement Brow Bar

A brand new drop from the Phoenix collection, these bold yet timeless square frames get turned up with a sleek, straight bar in striking snowflake tortoiseshell atop black steel-rimmed lenses. Hand-crafted in Italy, the adjustable, stainless steel nosepads allow for a custom fit, while the lenses provide full-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Replete with straight lines and edges — softened with ever-so-slightly rounded square lenses — these fearless frames are giving VIP status.

Available colors: 1

These Round-Framed Sunglasses With Bold Gradient Lenses

Part of the chic River collection, here edgy gray-to-red gradient lenses give these frames an off-duty rocker sensibility — and with 100% UVA/UVB protection and an anti-reflective coating, they’re just as responsible as they are rule-breaking. Handmade in Italy, the lenses are surrounded by a slender rim of premium Italian acetate accentuated by a shiny stainless steel bridge; adjustable nose pads ensure comfort. Even a simple white T-shirt becomes a statement with the addition of these frames.

Available colors: 8

A Pair Of Aviators With Engraved Accents

A classic pair of aviators that’ll forever be in style, these new-release sunglasses from the Forever collection are upgraded by the addition of engraved detailing at the gold-toned bridge and temples. A unisex gold-toned brow bar holds true to the quintessential aviator design, and black tortoise acetate accentuates the temples. Adjustable nose pads offer a customizable fit, and, treated with an anti-reflective coating, the 4-millimeter lenses are 100% UV protected. Handmade in Italy, they’ll go with virtually everything in your wardrobe, from casual outfits to office wear and dressier looks, too. There’s almost no outfit that wouldn’t be improved by the addition of these heirloom-quality sunglasses.

Available colors: 1

The Minimal Rimless Sunglasses You’ll Keep Forever

A new drop from the Never collection, the rounded-square shape of these rimless sunglasses is reminiscent of ‘90s frames, but these are a just a bit larger than many of the styles so popular in that era — and that’s exactly what lends these frames their unique quality. The 4-millimeter grey lenses feature 100% UV protection, and are treated with an anti-reflective coating; subtle engraved details at the stainless steel temples and bridge further elevate the design, while adjustable stainless steel nose pads offer a comfortable fit. Handcrafted in Italy, these understated frames will take you from day to night, year after year.

Available colors: 1

The bold sunnies you need to bring your summer wardrobe into its rebel era await — stock up on soon-to-be-gone sample sale pieces, or snag a just-released pair right now. Your summer looks will thank you.