Sunglasses in Cinema

Different movies make different sunglasses a must-have accessory

There's no doubt that movies and their stars make a direct impact and, sometimes even contribute to the direction of the fashion industry. Something as simple as a favorite character using a distinctive pair of designer sunglasses in a movie can cause a new trend to emerge.

Here's a closer look at some movies that have propelled certain styles into popularity.

Top Gun

Maverick and Goose made mens aviator sunglasses cool again. Even today, this style is still a popular choice. While you can spend as much as several hundred dollars on a pair of brand-name aviators to achieve the look, you can just as easily find a pair for under $15.

Matrix

The Matrix movies and their characters were so well received that there are sunglasses available for practically every character in the films. From Agent Smith to Morpheus, these incredibly modern sunglasses quickly became a trend after the release of these movies.

Charlie's Angels

The modern movie version of this adored television series made just as big of an impact on fashion as the original series did. Everyday women quickly gravitated toward the three distinct styles the angels made popular.

Blues Brothers

No discussion of sunglasses and cinema is complete without the mention of the cult film Blues Brothers. This film made the Ray Ban Wayfarer style of sunglasses instantly popular. Through the years, this style has continued to be a fashionable option with some slight modifications in sizes and colors.

Finding these styles

In most cases, the sheer demand for the style of sunglasses seen in these and other movies made them widely available to the public in a variety of colors and sizes through a number of different retailers. However, some retailers have even gone so far as to offer a movie line, which makes shopping for a specific pair a character wore that much easier.