Have you taken a good look at a pair of Valentino sunglasses lately? If you haven’t, you’re in for a surprise. Valentino is one of the select brands that appeals to dignitaries and well-known personalities, and it’s not because they’re subtle, demure, or “proper” sunglasses. No, instead Valentino sunglasses turn up the volume on a bold design style that draws attention to the people who wear them. Being unprepared for such noticeable attention could take you be surprise, at first, until you come to realize that people are more than willing to give you credit for having such good taste in premium eyewear.

Valentino Garavani started this fashion trend in the mid 1960’s in Italy with the help of his father. As an apprentice in Paris who attended some prestigious fashion schools, he knew early on how to make women look beautiful, and the style of these lenses and frames reflects that intuition in women’s fashion.

Valentino sunglasses also add exquisite finishing touches that create even more eye appeal for his customers. Studded metallic features at the forehead and temple areas add flair to the collection, and the familiar “V” logo found on the arms of most models define the brand’s character well. The glistening logo is redone in creative ways that make each pair of glasses a true original.

As a designer, Valentino retired in 2008, to much fanfare. His influence is still prevalent, however, in everything this vendor makes, including some finely-crafted Valentino sunglasses you’re sure to enjoy, once you’ve made them your own.