The best Australian sunglasses brands

The folks at Local Supply operate not only a 100 per cent BIPOC-owned business, but a sustainable one at that too. The brand prides itself on offering shades tailored to any gender and uses plant-based source materials and zero-waste production to design its luxury-grade eyewear. For each pair of sunglasses purchased, a meal is donated to Indigenous and asylum seeker communities in Sydney. Shop here. 

Melbourne label Poms was founded by Adriana Giuffrida and has been a staple in the local sunglasses scene for over ten years. Influenced by her Italian heritage, she’s designed fashionable eyewear that’s been sported by the likes of Queen Bey herself. Shop here.

Sustainability is the name of the frame game, and recycled sunglasses brand Szade is no exception to the rule. The shades at Szade are made over run, out-of-use, faulty and wasted frames in China that were destined for landfill. The brand collects these sunglasses close to the source and takes them to their facility where they enter their unique recycling process. There's a variety of uber cool non-binary styles available to choose from. Shop here.

Set up by two Melbourne-based optometrists, Mari and Clay is another sustainable eyewear brand. Its frames are made from bio-acetate (which is fully biodegradable) and the brand offers a range of classic styles. Shop here.

Sustainability might just be the name of the eyewear game and these shades made in Sydney by Good Citizens are some of the most sustainable you can find. Crafted from soda bottles, these playful shades are 100 per cent recycled and repairable. You can even customise the clip using a range of different colours available for purchase. Shop here.

Inspired by vintage frames (think the 60s and 70s), Velvet Canyon produces sunglasses that promise 100 per cent UV protection and come in biodegradable, vegan pouches. Plus, the team donates one per cent of each sale to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Shop here.

Founded in Sydney, Auór's range of sunglasses are handcrafted in Italy before being sold to a local Australian market. The result are on-trend shades that vary from funky to classic in style. Shop here.

Bailey Nelson is a household name in Australian eyewear that's now grown into an international brand. It offers sunglasses that are perfect for those who require prescription lenses, or those looking for a good deal. At present you can grab two pairs of non-prescription polarised sunglasses for $250 via their online store. Shop here.

Here’s another brand that’s become a household name. Contrary to its French name, Le Specs is an Australian eyewear brand that’s served the masses since 1979. Suited to all genders, these are durable specs that come in just about every style and size. Shop here.