2014-02-04

I am on the hunt for a pair of sunnies. Preferably I'd like to buy a secondhand pair of sunglasses, however, I find very little vintage styles actually suit my small head!



It it hard to choose a pair of shades online, but I have been looking. Preferably I'd buy a pair of sustainably stylish sunglasses, ones made with minimal environmental impact. I am still unsure which glasses would suit, but have pulled together a list of 5 sustainably stylish sunglasses that I've been admiring:

1. Oakley's Gascan Sunglasses



Material: made from excess materials left over from the manufacture of other Oakley products.  
The look: Oakley products are generally 'sporty' than others, great for outdoor adventures.
More details: on visiondirect.com.au's blog.

2. Vinylize McCoy Sunglasses



Material: all Vinylize sunglasses and cases are made from upcycled vinyl records.
The look: the McCoy's resemble Ray-Ban's Wayfarers.
More details: can be found on vinylize.com

3. Acdwash Recycled Skateboard Wood Sunglasses

Material: all acdwash sunglasses are made from recycled skateboard wood
The look: retro round edges, amazing teal colour 
More details: can be found on acdwash etsy store

4. Proof Eyewear Bamboo Bud Sunglasses

Material: made from bamboo, one of the world's most abundant plant resources.
The look: retro round edges and 'earthy'.
More details: can be found on iwantproof.com.au

5. Diamond Supple Co. Recycled Skateboard Wood Sunglasses

Material: this particular style is made from recycled skateboard wood
The look: resembling Ray-Ban's Wayfarer shape, with a funky rainbow of colour
More details: can be found on diamondsupplyco.com

Readers, if you were to choose any one of the above, which pair of sunglasses would be your favourite?

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