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Sunglasses have become more a fashion statement than a tool to protect one's eyes from the harmful UV rays. Choosing a frame and shade that enhances your looks can make or break your style, and no matter how much you underplay it, the snob value attached to the brand you wear is not lost on anyone. Here's our pick.

Adidas Gazelle ClimaCool

This one is for the sporty sort. Adidas’ new running eyewear integrates style with ClimaCool technology. This lightweight eyewear focuses on the four vital elements that are a consideration for runners: fit, protection, durability, and most importantly, clear vision. The advent of the one-piece lens makes changing quick and easy. The model boasts of exclusive Adidas eyewear features such as tri fit and more. The set includes microfibre pouch and a hard case.

Oakley split Thump

Split Thump from Oakley, apart from being stylish, has the added benefit of having an MP3 player. Listen to music virtually anywhere with speakers that adjust easily and come out when you don't need them. You can quickly control the music with buttons that only you know are there, because they're seamlessly blended into the icons. Split Thump is a total grab-and-go solution that puts your music into something you already take with you, and it comes with the razor sharp clarity and protection of Oakley's high definition optics.

Maui Jim Hibiscus

Its well-constructed frame front is made from durable grilamid, and the temples from cellulose propionate, making it very lightweight and hypoallergenic. A patented polarising film with a bi-gradient coating and anti-reflective treatment eliminates glare and blocks UV rays. Makers claim its lenses are 20 per cent thinner than conventional ones. The Hibiscus has a modified large rectangular shaped frame that complements many facial shapes and offers feminine appeal.

Armani Unisex

The Emporio Armani sunglasses collection features a perfect mix of classic and modern styles. The new unisex collection is dedicated to youth, music and sport. The materials are ultra glossy, while the rimless glasses offer ultimate wraparound feel.

Gucci GG 2747/S

This is a classic Italian piece of art. Featuring three unique tropical flies, each piece, the manufacturer says, is carefully crafted and designed to absolute perfection. These are made from special molten metallic gold and rainbow coloured rhinestones that burst out into a magical prism of colours and flavours in a delicate beauty.