Gradient lenses are tinted in two strengths, with the darker shade across the top of the lens and a lighter shade fading toward the bottom. The same idea shows up as ombre, fade or two-tone lenses, so gradient tinted sunglasses and fade sunglasses are the same family of lens. Gradients stay popular because the fade looks softer than a solid dark lens and comes in a wide spread of colors, from classic smoke and brown to rose, aqua and ombre blends.
QUAY builds its gradient lens sunglasses on the house shapes: oversized aviators, cat eyes, squares and rounds, in colorways named for the fade. Every QUAY lens blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays, so the tint changes the look and the light, and the UV standard stays the same across the range.
Why Choose Gradient Sunglasses from QUAY?
• Every lens blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays, whatever the tint or frame.
• Gradient lenses in fade and ombre colorways sit across aviator, cat eye, square and round shapes in one place.
• Polarized options are available on selected styles, so a gradient look can pair with glare control.
• Oversized proportions, low bridge fits and narrow cuts all carry gradient lenses, so the fade works across face shapes in the sun.
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• Sunglasses - The full QUAY sunglasses range, from classic aviators to oversized squares, for browsing beyond gradient tints.
• Polarized Sunglasses - Browse QUAY's polarized sunglasses for styles with glare-reducing polarized lens options.
• Aviator Sunglasses - Teardrop and angular aviators in metal and acetate, the shape that carries a lens fade most naturally.
• Cat Eye Sunglasses - Lifted outer corners and sculpted lenses in smoke, brown and bright colorways.
Best Gradient Sunglasses for...
Driving and Glare
The best gradient sunglasses for driving pair a darker top tint, which tones down bright light from above, with a lighter lower half that keeps the dashboard easy to read. HIGH KEY is an aviator that comes in fade colorways with a polarized option.
Bold Cat Eye Style
For a statement look, choose a wide cat-eye frame that lets the gradient transition stand out. LEVEL UP is an oversized cat eye with polarized colorways and a lens shape that gives the tint room to show.
Narrow Faces
The best gradient lens sunglasses for narrow faces use a scaled-down frame, so the fade across the lenses stays centered. VIBE CHECK is a narrow square offered in polarized colorways.
Low Bridge Fit
The best gradient sunglasses for a low bridge sit comfortably against the cheeks, which keeps gradient lenses aligned with the eyes. ALL IN MEDIUM is a low bridge aviator offered in brown fade and polarized colorways.
