Give the perfect gift of sunglasses this Father’s Day!

If you’re stuck on ideas for Father’s Day gifts, a quality pair of sunglasses are a unique and thoughtful choice for dad. As summer returns, sunglasses can help enhance your dad’s outdoor experience as well as offering UV protection for their eyes.

Sunglasses can also be a stylish offering when it comes to your gift for Father’s Day. Three brands in particular stand out to us this season that we think will add something special to their look. Read on to see at our top picks for the best sunglasses for men this Father’s Day!

Oakley sunglasses

If sports is his thing, Oakley offers some of the best designer sunglasses for men you can get. The brand has firm roots in extreme sports, starting in the 1970s selling motocross grips before soon moving into making goggles and sunglasses. With the distinctive ‘O’ on the side of the frames, you’ll find these proudly worn by amateur enthusiasts and top athletes.

The sunglasses are designed to be worn in all kinds of conditions, with many pairs featuring a unique material on the frame grips to prevent slipping, even when wet. After years of research, Oakley released its Prizm™ lenses which were created with specific sports in mind. These lenses filter light to enhance colour and contrast and offer a variety of options, fine-tuned to environments such as snow, road, grass, trails, and water.

Oliver Peoples

Oliver Peoples has historically created designer sunglasses for men who want to bring a bit of celebrity A-lister style into their life in an elegant and understated way. With its headquarters in none other than Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, this is a brand with its finger on the pulse of luxury styling that remains logo free – instead, they let the quality speak for itself.

Born in the 1980s, Oliver Peoples has evolved from creating bold and futuristic designs into crafting more refined and sophisticated pieces. With many frame elements crafted by hand, you can rest assured that each pair is carefully constructed and calibrated before making its final journey to us. This promises the perfect finish – fit for all the distinguished dads out there.

Persol sunglasses

Persol manages to harmonise style and comfort in every single one of their frame designs. Based in Turin, the brand set out in 1917 to make refined sunglass frames, and has quite literally, stayed true to its name. Born in the blazing sunshine of Italy, the name Persol is derived from per il sole, ‘for the sun’ – its passion clearly shown, front and centre.

Initially designed for pilots and motorsports drivers, now, over 100 years later, Persol is still managing to both stun and stay true to its roots with its artisanal approach backed by over a century of experience. Each frame goes through a meticulous 10 step process to ensure it is crafted to perfection, from creating the finest cellulose acetate itself that is dyed using natural materials to create effortless colour combinations, to their signature arrow that curves around the temples.

You may recognise Persol’s folding sunglasses from The Thomas Crown Affair – worn by Steve McQueen, which led to it being one of the most famed features of that film.

We’d say these are classic shades that’ll no doubt bring out the cool side of dad and last for years to come!

Come and visit us

We know thinking of ideas for Father’s Day gifts isn’t easy, but we’re sure a pair of sunglasses will leave a lasting impression for years to come. Why not browse these brands and many more in person at our opticians in Brighouse? Feel free to get in touch to arrange a time, or pop in and speak to the team today!