ALL IN GOOD SHADE

SUNGLASSES ARE QUINTESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES. IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO START LOOKING FOR A GOOD PAIR, HERE IS A QUICK GUIDE.

- WORDS KELLY LEWI PHOTOS VARIOUS

SUNGLASSES SHIELD YOUR EYES from the glaring sun's rays. I get it. In a country where even rain comes with blinding sunshine, it always surprises me that more people in Singapore don't don one daily. Though, truth be told, I never really cared much for its protective prowess. It ironically comes as an afterthought, “Oh yeah, I forgot this pair does that, too.” I wear them simply because they're just cool.

Wearing sunglasses is easy. They sit beautifully in the centre of your face, making them the most noticeable accessory. They're chic and nonchalant. I've lost count of the number of times I wear them just to pretend I'm a superstar having a fancy dinner on a night out. In reality, I was just hiding my dry eyes and puffy bags. They hold the power to entirely shift your character into somebody else. Choosing a pair, however, is always tough. When one is spoilt for choices, getting the perfect pair of shades may seem like an impossible task. Don't consult ChatGPT just yet; read through this guide.