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COLOR OF THE SZN

COLOR OF THE SZN

TREND OF THE SZN: TINTED SUNGLASSES

Our rotating capsule of color and tinted sunglasses, refreshed each season with a new shade.

VIOLET TORT/SMOKE TELL ME MORE model shot

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TELL ME MORE €132,95

BLACK/BLACK PURPLE HIGH KEY EXTRA LARGE model shot

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HIGH KEY EXTRA LARGE €51,95

BLACK/BLACK PURPLE PRESS TOUR model shot

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PRESS TOUR €51,95

SILVER/VIOLET ANYWAYS model shot

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ANYWAYS €62,95

The capsule moves on a season-by-season rhythm, working through one colored sunglasses story at a time. The current rotation lands on purple, with violet, orchid, and lilac running across selected silhouettes. Future rotations will bring fresh tinted lens treatments and frame colors as the trend cycle shifts. Aviator silhouettes in soft tonal finishes. Round and oval frames cut with retro edges. Designer detailing across acetate and metal, with cat eye and square shapes for variety. Each pair runs on a UV400 lens base, with polarized options across glare-heavy silhouettes. Low-bridge and universal-fit options run across the capsule, and this season's selection lives only here until the next color drops.

The Quay Take on Tinted Sunglasses

  • A rotating capsule, refreshed each season with a new color story rather than evergreen stock.
  • Trend-led frame shapes selected each season, not a generic color filter.
  • UV400 lens base across the capsule, with polarized options on select silhouettes.
  • Low-bridge, universal fit, and extra-large sizes available across the capsule.

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  • Purple Sunglasses. If you want this season's color in our evergreen range, the year-round purple frames collection lives there with broader silhouette and finish options.
  • Purple Lens Sunglasses. When the violet sits in the lens rather than the frame, our purple lens specialist collection covers solid, gradient, and fade tints.
  • Sunset Fades. If you want a warmer tinted lens story, the sunset fade collection runs amber-to-bronze and pink-to-purple gradients year-round.
  • New Arrivals. Check our broader new drops page for everything fresh across the catalog, including non-color capsules and silhouette launches.

What Tinted Sunglasses are Best for

Trend-Forward Wardrobe Refreshes

Colorful sunglasses read as the loudest piece in a neutral outfit, which makes them an easy way to mark a wardrobe refresh. Pair with cream, black, or olive to let the lens lead.

Festival and Music Photography

Colored sunglasses photograph beautifully under stage lighting and golden hour, which keeps the look consistent across phone shots and editorial sets. Oversized aviators or round silhouettes carry the strongest read.

Color-Story Outfit Layering

Tinted lens sunglasses tie cleanly into tonal layering, where the frame or lens echoes a colored piece elsewhere in the outfit. This capsule gives you space to choose your shade.

Statement Accessory Days

When the rest of the outfit stays minimal, color sunglasses become the focal accessory. The designer silhouettes in this capsule are built for that purpose, with clean lines and elevated finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Color of the SZN is our rotating tinted sunglasses capsule, refreshed each cycle to feature one trending shade across selected silhouettes. The current rotation is purple, covering aviator, round, square, and designer frames in violet, lilac, and orchid tones.

  • The tint color shapes how you see light through the lens, shifting contrast, brightness, and color perception. A color tint is a visual filter layered over the lens, so different lens colors suit different conditions and tasks. The tint is separate from sun protection, which means the hue you pick changes the look and the view without changing the underlying lens performance.

  • Yes. The tint color does not block UV light on its own, so UV protection is built into the lens base as a separate layer. Every tint in our range carries the same UV defense underneath the color, which means a light blue or a deep grey lens protects your eyes against the sun equally. The color affects comfort and clarity, not the UV layer.

  • Grey, brown, and green are the most versatile everyday tints. Grey keeps true color perception with a neutral, timeless look. Brown adds warmth and contrast for variable light. Green sits between the two, balancing color and clarity. Any of these three works as a classic all-purpose choice for daily wear, driving, and most outdoor light.

  • This quick lens color guide covers our main tints. Grey reduces brightness without distorting color. Brown and gold lift contrast and depth perception in bright light. Green lenses reduce glare and balance color outdoors. Yellow heightens contrast in low or hazy light. Light blue and pink lean cosmetic, with pink easing screen glare. Light green offers a softer, balanced view.

  • Lightly tinted glasses suit lower-light settings, screen time, and wear indoors where a dark lens would be too intense. A light tinted lens keeps your vision clear while adding a subtle filter and a vintage, everyday feel. These softer tints also work as a creative styling layer, since the faint wash of color reads as fashion rather than full sun cover.

  • Yes, selected styles are available with prescription lenses, so you can match a custom tint to your Rx. The color tint applies to the same lens whether the pair is prescription or non-prescription, which keeps your vision and clarity consistent. Check each product page to customize the available tint and lens options for your prescription needs.

  • Color is the fastest way to set a vibe. A bold, vibrant hue makes a creative statement, while grey and brown read as classic and timeless. Pink and light blue bring a playful, stylish energy. A tinted wayfarer pairs a heritage shape with a modern color story, so the tint matches your lifestyle as much as your outfit.

  • It comes down to how much you want the color to lead. An intense, bold tint becomes the focal accent of the look and signals confidence. A lighter, more balanced tint keeps things understated and easy to wear daily. Think about your typical light, your wardrobe, and whether you want the lens to stand out or stay quiet.

  • Some do. Grey holds the most accurate color perception, while brown and amber shift the view warmer and boost depth perception and contrast. Green keeps color fairly natural with a mild contrast lift. The right tint can sharpen your visual read of the road, a fairway, or the water as you transition between bright and shaded light.