Glasses chains have officially gotten the high-fashion seal of approval. For a while, the trend was exclusive to your grandma and frat boys (a weird combo). This season, though, the retro style got the chic revival it deserved—now, the best eyewear chains have officially evolved from strictly functional to being full-blown fashionable. Better yet, traditional eyeglass chains have been used to add a fashionable touch to the face mask that you’re still probably carrying around in your handbag.
Designers revamped the accessory in 2022 using fresh-feeling materials like metal, chains, pearls, and multicolored beads to bring your look up a notch, making it one of the easiest summer fashion trends to get in on right now. Do you think that your favorite pair of black sunglasses feels a bit boring all of a sudden? Add a gold chain to spice things up. Tired of using your regular glasses? Eyewear chains will save you. Or, are you someone (like me) who is constantly losing your favorite new pair of sunglasses at the bottom of your bag—or worse—leaving them behind after you take them off once you get indoors? One of these trendy new chains is here to keep them from getting lost in the shuffle.
Essentially jewelry for your sunglasses, this trend is a super fun way to spice up your summer style. Check out our selection of the best eyeglass chains below, from a splurge-worthy chunky tortoiseshell option to a few more delicate picks that retail, one which retails for only $10. And, if you’re in a pinch, I even included a best-selling four-pack from Amazon that will arrive on your doorstep in no time.
Lele Sadoughi x Atlantic-Pacific Pastel Rainbow Bubble Pearl Sunglass Chain
This strand of pastel-tinted pearls from Lele Sadoughi’s recent collaboration with Atlantic-Pacific is perfect for days when you want to wear an accessory that feels classic—but with a twist. It comes with detachable loops that attach to your favorite pair of sunglasses from Sadoughi’s range, as well as a separate loop that hooks onto any pair in your collection.
Frame Chain Jackie Oh Eyeglass Chain
If you like all your accessories to coordinated, this slender rose gold chain from Frame Chain is for you. Choose from either gold or silver finishes so that you never look mismatched.
Gucci 60mm Rimless Round Sunglasses with Chain Charms
I’m a fan of Gucci anything these days, including this pair of sunglasses that comes complete with a logo’d chain.