30 Glamorous Fashion Photos Show What Sunglasses Looked Like in the 1960s

1960s sunglasses were all about bold styles and vibrant colors, reflecting the free-spirited culture of the time. Popular shapes included oversized frames, round lenses, and cat-eye styles. Brands like Ray-Ban gained fame with models like the Wayfarer, which became iconic.

Sunglasses in the 1960s

Many sunglasses featured colorful, tinted lenses and unique embellishments, catering to the era’s love for self-expression. Whether worn by celebrities or everyday people, they were a key accessory that complemented the fashion trends of the decade.

The 1960s really set the stage for future eyewear trends, combining function, style, and cultural significance. Take a look at these glamorous fashion photos to see what sunglasses looked like in the 1960s.

Sunglasses, photo by Wingate Paine, circa 1960

Dorothea McGowan in black maillot of elasticized Ban-Lon by Darlene, sunglasses at Kobley & Stern, photo by Sante Forlano, Vogue, April 15, 1961

Suzy Parker in olive green wool knit tunic striped in red over tailored olive pants by Gino Paoli, sunglasses by Renauld of France, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, June 1962

Tilly Tizzani in a knitted mohair and wool two-piece dress, in purple with a cowl neck, by Kimberly, Lugene sunglasses, photo by Gene Laurents onboard the S.S. Roosevelt, Vogue, October 1, 1962

Celia Hammond in grey swimsuit by Peter Pan, wearing sunglasses with Christian Dior straw hat, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, May 1, 1963

Tilly Tizzani wears blue chiffon scarf as a filter for the sun, by Vera, Beaumont wrap-around sunglasses from Henri Bendel, photo by Hiro in Antigua, Harper's Bazaar, May 1963

Simone d'Aillencourt in striped long-sleeved T-shirt with mock turtleneck by Smartee, wraparound sunglasses are Mustangs named for the new Ford, by Renauld, photo by Bruce Davidson, Vogue, July 1964

Akiko Kojima on the black sandy beaches in Hawaii wearing large amber sunglasses, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, May 1965

Audrey Hepburn at the Studio de Boulogne, during the making of "How to Steal a Million" in Paris, photo by Douglas Kirkland, 1965

Celia Hammond in black shirt tagged white and zippy white pants by Ginger Group, sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, scarf by YSL, photo by John Carter, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1965

Model is wearing chalky white sunglasses with the merest slit to see through by André Courrèges, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1965

Agneta Darin in green matte Cohama vinyl sailor suit by Robert Sloan, sunglasses by Fashion Eyewear Group, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, January 1966

Baroness Thyssen (Fiona Campbell-Walter) in brown stretch nylon leotard by Brigance for Sinclair, Cool-Ray Polaroid Sun Mask (sunglasses), photo by John Cowan, Lake Powell, Arizona, Vogue, 1966

Sunny Griffin in purple twisted maillot by Brigance for Sinclair, sunglasses by Riviera, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, January 1966

Birgitta af Klercker in klingy ribbed undershirt-maillot in black and white with red belt at the hip by Cole of California, "Wraporama" sunglasses by Riviera, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, January 15, 1967

Birgitta af Klercker in the little brown dress in rayon silk by Ginori, sunglasses "Bando" by Foster Grant, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 1, 1967

Birgitta af Klercker is wearing sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1967

Doraine Culbert, wears a blue felt floppy hat by Hat of Paris and sunglasses with blue shades, photo by Marc Hispard, Mademoiselle, 1967

Editha Dussler in architectural sunglasses made of Lexan plastic, a thermoplastic by General Electric, so tough you can't shatter them, by Optico, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, July 1, 1967

Jean Shrimpton (wearing Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses) photographed at the London airport on March 25, 1967

Tisha Sterling in sleek white knit tunic sweater side-slit by Korrigan at Jax, sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, Penn-Carol stockings, photo by Otto Stupakoff, Harper's Bazaar, December 1967

Beate Schulz is wearing sunglasses with white rims and red lenses by Delacroix, photo by Kourken Pakchanian, Mademoiselle 1968

Cynthia Korman is wearing large transparent framed sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, May 1968

Editha Dussler in ice-blue pleated jersey bathing suit wrapped at the waist over matching briefs by Elizabeth Stewart, sunglasses by Tropi-Cal, coiffure by Ellen Kulesa of Nan Orcel, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1968

Model in Irish linen trouser suit by Clive Set, sunglasses by Correna, photo by Jean Denis, Malta, Harper's Bazaar UK, 1968

Model in light gray and charcoal striped short-sleeved sweater and matching plain cardigan by Jaeger, three-panel gored cashmere skirt by W. Bill, gray-rimmed sunglasses at Browns, photo by Peter Deal, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1968

Windsor Elliott in short, wide-collared houndstooth coat, back-belted, over an ivory jersey dress with matching gaiters by Belle Saunders for Abe Schrader, sunglasses by Stuart May, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1968

Model and actress Cybill Shepherd in a cadet-blue jumper over a sleeveless navy top, it's really a one-piece dress with matching jacket by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, January 15, 1969

Princess Ira von Furstenberg in a lace beach cover-up by Sandcastle, sunglasses by Bernard Kayman, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, Novermber 15, 1969

Princess Ira von Furstenberg in black bathing suit with deep v neckline by Jacques Tiffeau, sunglasses by Bernard Kayman, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, November 15, 1969