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Summer-style-5.jpgWhat would Vancouverites do without their sunglasses?
Sunglasses are the ultimate summer accessory in Vancouver.
The ultimate summer accessory, sunglasses can be worn with everything from Brooks Brothers to bikinis while providing practical protection from ultraviolet rays. More importantly, their ability to broadcast an instant cool factor will transform stolen sidewalk lunches into mini beach vacations – if you let them work their magic. When on the hunt, remember the continued dominance of retro-chic means bigger is irrefutably better (within reason). Here, a selection of this summer’s most stylish looks.
Banana Republic Jojo, $98, bananarepublic.com
Banana Republic Vanessa, $118, bananarepublic.com
Tom Ford Whitney, $398 from Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com
DSquared2 square frame, $325 from Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com
Mykita & Bernhard Wilhelm limited edition Franz (a.k.a. Carrie’s Sex and the City 2 sunglasses), $375 from Bruce Eyewear, bruceeyewear.com
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