Korea has always been popular for its up and coming fashion trends. The rising trend of new and unique sunglasses brands has become more and more popular. Sunglasses can not only protect your eyes from harsh UV rays, but they are also the perfect accessory for an extra touch to any outfit. Let’s take a closer look at some of these sunglasses brands that K-Pop idols love and are accessible internationally!

GENTLE MONSTER

Created in 2013, GENTLE MONSTER is the most well known when it comes to sunglasses. They have had many collabs with different celebrities such as Jennie from BLACKPINK as well as Kris Wu. Their styles range from oversized sunglasses to experimental styles. This range is explained in the name as “GENTLE” stands for the humble everyday wear and is the opposite of the “MONSTER” side, which stands for a more unique expression that can be represented through these sunglasses. Not only do they have cool and unconventional eyewear, each store has its own distinct art exhibit interior that makes it a very unique shopping experience.

MUZIK

With their slogan “No muz!k, no life,”’ the brand MUZIK was founded in 2013 and creates a style that is all about adding fashion, culture, and art to their eyewear. They want to bring you a way to express your individuality in your daily look. They create many collaborations with different stylists, and celebrities such as IU and Taeyeon from Girls Generation have often been seen sporting this brand!

 DOUBLE LOVERS

Launched in 2015, DOUBLE LOVERS focuses on different values seen throughout the fashion industry and uses them as inspiration for their designs. They have recently taken it a step further and created album cover graphics, photoshoots, and activities for indie bands.

Manamos

Manamos began in 2015. The name derives from the Spanish word for “hand” and MOS stands for “Muse of Six,” or six inspirations. They draw inspiration from modern classic and contemporary looks and think of comfort, practicality, uniqueness, and perfection of style in their sunglasses. It is a brand that is particularly popular with K-Pop idols such as BTS and SEVENTEEN. What makes it special is that you can even shop for glasses on their site based on which ones have been worn by different idols. 

What style do you love most for sunglasses?