Giorgio, Calvin Klein, Armani, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Donna Karan, Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Kenneth Cole, Hugo Boss, Vera Wang, Valentino. The list goes on and on.

Designer names are the mainstay of the clothing business, and nearly every notable designer name that you can associate with fashion has found its way into the sunglass business. Even some of the very high-end names, such as Chanel, Dior, and Prada, have recently gained attention by launching sunglass lines.

If you crave a fix for a designer name, then you have come to the right place, TSO. For even if you can't swing the cash for that Chanel suit, Armani dress, Fendi handbag, or Cartier necklace, you will find the price for their sunglasses much more palatable.
If you are looking for designer sunglasses but are unsure which name is right for you, you can try on styles from many different lines. Each designer has a certain image that he or she has created through clothing and accessory designs,

Most TSO offices feature a sunglass section that portrays the images of the designers' lines that distinguishes them. You can also question experienced Opticians and frame stylists about the qualities of each designer.

Certainly the true test is in trying the frames on and finding what's right for you. Some lines are more conservative, some are feminine, some are urban and cutting-edge, and some are simply but beautifully designed.
 

Typically, however, if you like the clothing styling from a designer you will also like their frames. Most designers maintain a large amount of control over the design, pricing and imaging of their sunglasses. This, even though the lines are produced under a license with an eyewear company that has great experience and knowledge in manufacturing and distributing eyewear. The result is a product that is right for that fashion designer and the designer's loyal customers. In addition to the designer names on the market, there is also a variety of celebrities who have become involved in producing sunglasses.

Lauren Hutton, Britney Spears, Sophia Loren, Kathy Ireland, Cheryl Tiegs, Shari Belafonte, Diahann Carroll, Linda Evans, Donald Trump, and even George Burns and Jerry Garcia all have sunglass lines. (Most also offer eyeglasses as well.).
Each celebrity has an image created through movies, television shows and appearances, modeling, music performances and books he or she has written. The celebrity's eyewear is typically consistent with this image. Some consumers choose to go this route when purchasing sun wear because they can identify better with a celebrity than with fashion designers or their products.