These avant-garde runways shine a light on eyewear accessories that are worn to add that something extra to an already fabulous outfit. From eccentric cowgirl catwalks to chic speedracer runways, these bold fashion presentations embrace glam glasses as the perfect versatile accessory.
From eccentric and over-the-top to sleek and sophisticated, fun specs are the perfect way to elevate one's ensemble. Whether worn by a fearless fashion-lover or quaint stylite, these stunner shades prove to be a crowd favorite among international runway audiences.
Showcasing the power of a good accessory, these avant-garde runways range from chic to sci-fi. Whether infused with luxury or humor, eyewear-obsessed catwalk collections are proof that shades should be embraced all year long and not only during summer months.
30 Avant-Garde Runways
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Hot Spring Fashion Hues
Top 5 Blues For Spring 2008
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Art Fashion
OpArt and 1960 Modernism Influence '07 Catwalks
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Geometric Androgynous Designs
The Pringle of Scotland Spring 2012 Collection is Classically Cool
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Shredded Denim
Supermodels in Ripped Jeans
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Creepy Moustached Catwalks
The Trussardi Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is '70s-Inspired
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Starbucks on the Runway
Dsquared Fall 2009 Show Had Runways Clinging to Branded Cups
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Seniors on the Catwalk
Yohji Yamamoto's Paris Runway
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Eyewear-Obsessed Runways
The Sayat Nova Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Eccentric
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Stylish Semi-Suits
S/S '10 Menswear Pairs Blazers With Shorts on the Runways
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Gaga-Inspired Goggles
The Albino Spring 2012 Collection is Curiously Avant-Garde
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Couture Constable Catwalks
The Moschino AW11 Collection is Sergeant Stylish
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Classroom-Inspired Runways
Dsquared2's Fall Collection Debuted at Milan Men's Fashion Week 2012
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Afro Chic Runways
Big Frizzy Hair Seen on the Catwalk of TopShop Unique Spring 2011
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Retro Coated Catwalks
The Prada Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear Runway Show is Star-Studded
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Raunchy Rodeo Runways
D&G's Hot Spring 2010 Menswear Collection
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Safari Style
African Hunting Garb is the Look of Choice for Wild Fashionistas this Summer
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Speed Racer Runways
The Moncler Gamme Bleu Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Sensationally Sporty
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English Spy Runways
The Ana Locking Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Sherlock Holmes-Inspired
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Futuristic Snow Fashion
The Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Comes From the Year 2087
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Eccentric Grunge Runways
The Nozomi Ishiguro Tambourine Fall 2012 Collection is Edgy and Raw
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Murse-Clad Catwalks
Valentino Man FW 2012 Collection is Subtle and Sharp
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Pantless Runways
Miucca Takes Prada to the Sunny Summer Beach for Spring 2010
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Wild Patterned Leggings
Bold Legwear Hits Runways for Spring
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Avant-Garde Preppy Ensembles
The Band of Outsiders 2012 Spring Line Boasts Luxury Tracksuits
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Sliding Catwalks
Neon Makes Strutting Even Harder
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Luxe Alpine Runways
The Moncler Gammer Rouge Fall 2012 Collection is Snow-Bound
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Eccentric Cowgirl Catwalks
The Moschino Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is Fearless
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"The New Black" for Fall
Royal Blue
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Phyletic Fashion
Tribal Elements Reign in Vena Cava's Spring 2010 Collection
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Classy Cyclist Couture
Michael Kors, Abaete, Alexander Wang Fuel Bike Shorts Fad
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The Ksubi Autumn/Winter 2012 War Lookbook is Edgy and Urban
Bold Biker Chick Clothing
The Julien Macdonald Spring 2012 Collection is Gorgeously Gritty
Antenna Eyewear Advertorials
The Karen Walker 2012 Lookbook is Alien-Inspired
Young Mafioso Editorials
The Miles McMillan for Viktor Magazine Shoot is Mobster Inspired
Biker Bombshell Editorials
The Siri Tollerod Elle Norway Photo Shoot is Leather-Clad and Sultry
Spec-Tacular Menswear Campaigns
The Dolce & Gabbana Summer Precollection is Suited Up
Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses
The Christopher Kane Spring 2012 Collection is Seaside Chic
Swimsuit Dresses
The From Somewhere with Speedo Collection Doubles as Daywear
Structural Eyewear Campaigns
The Sixlee Fall/Winter Campaign is Avant-Garde and Edgy
Camel-Hued Trenchcoats
The Zara Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Mixes Effortless Neutrals
Futuristic Tribal Menswear
The Addict Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Showcases Bold Prints
Fabulous Fruity Fashions
Moschino Cheap and Chic Spring 2012 was Inspired by a Farmers' Market
Rocking Posh Looks
Ymre Stiekema Glamour Netherlands November 2010 is Rebelliously Chic
Grunge Revival Collections
The Emma Mulholland Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook Features Bold Prints
60 Pastel Fashions
From Candy-Colored Menswear to Easter-Ready Sneakers
Brightly-Colored Bowl Cuts
The Comme Des Garcons Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Neon Crazy
British Gentleman Jackets
The Burbery Prorsum FW 2012 Menswear Line is Chic for the City
Amish-Inspired Streetwear
The Sandro Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Oversized Hats
Casual Attitude Ensembles
Laid-Back Menswear in Antony Morato Spring Summer Collection
Cartoon Couture
The Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Springfield Sexy
Sensual Sportswear Ensembles
The Versus Spring 2012 Collection is Cheerleader Chic
Creepy Moustached Catwalks
The Trussardi Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is '70s-Inspired
Dark Cowgirl Fashion
The Nicholas K Fall 2012 Collection is Western-Inspired and Chic
Bold Geometric Menswear
The Hardy Aimes Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Will Warm Your Spirits
Edgy Urbanite Collections
The TRIAS Fall 2012 Lookbook Goes from Day to Night
Bedazzling Buttoned Menswear
The Frankie Morello FW12 Collection is All Shine and Shimmer
Urban Prepster Collections
The J.Crew Menswear Fall 2012 Lookbook is Sharply Dressed
Glamorous Grunge Garments
The Dsquared2 Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Western Wear and Grunge Looks
Rainbow Colorblock Gowns
The Alex Perry Collection for Spring/Summer 2011/2012 is Beautifully Bold
Modernly Monochromatic Lookbooks
The PROUDRACE Spring/Summer 2012 Line is Dangerously Dark
Rough Rocker Runways
Gucci Fall Runway Show at Milan Men's Fashion Week 2012
Edgy Back Alley Captures
Calliope Fall 2011 Campaign Features Heidi Mount & Tobias Sorensen
Vegetable Adorned Ensembles
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 Collection Makes Veggies Fashionable
Cowgirl Couture Captures
The Hanna Wahmer Marie Claire Italia Shoot is Western-Inspired
Hot Housewife Habiliments
The Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012 Collection is Retro Chic
Retro Rocket Motorbikes
The 1929 Jet Engine Motorcycle Claims to be the Only One of Its Kind
Classic Monochromatic Collections
The Valentino Fall 2012 Runway Show is Flirty and Feminine
Disheveled Town Photoshoots
The Sasha Pivovarova Vogue Paris June 2011 Editorial is Grungy-Chic
Hot Blonde Afros
The Lee Powers 'The Artist is Present' Series Pays Tribute to Marina Abramovic
Punky Pastel Presentations
The House of Holland Spring 2012 Collection is Pretty in Punk
Gritty Junkyard Fashion Shoots
The Kristine Drinke BBM Magazine Editorial Gets Down and Dirty
Pajama-Inspired Outfits
The Paul Smith Spring 2012 Collection is Sleepwear-Chic
Flimsy Ladylike Looks
The Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 Collection is Made Up of Feminine Frocks
Overgrown Garden Garments
The Manish Arora Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection Boasts Twisting Vines
Dolled-Up Damsels
Wes Gordon's 'Uptown Girls' Collection for Spring 2011 is Fresh
Upcycled Auto Couture
The Lexus Fashion Workshop Tasks Designers With Reusing Car Parts
Narnia-Inspired Fashion
The Topshop Unique 2010 London Fashion Week Show
Eclectic Eyewear Campaigns
The Lunettes Kollektion's 2012 Lookbook is Retro-Inspired
Grungy Fringed Fashions
The Mandy Coon Winter 2011 Runway Featured Hot Emo Bangs
Loose-Fitting Luxe Looks
The Acne Spring 2012 Collection Gave New Meaning to the Term Effortless
Colorful Classic Kicks
The Nike Pre Montreal Racer Sneakers are a Bright and Bold Throwback
Holographic Hipster Wear
Starstyling Showcases Its Future-Friendly Fashion Line
Flashy Feminized Menswear
The Antonio Bizarro Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Makes Skirts Manly
Joyfully Jewel-Toned Collections
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 is the Epitome of Luxury
Sensational Sweater Runways
The Coven A/W 2012 Collection is Inspired by Ethnic Textiles
Background-Blended Beauties
The Isaac Mizrahi Spring 2012 Collection is Camouflage-Cool
Bold Bouffant Collections
The Mulberry Spring 2012 Collection Featured Elaborately Teased Dos
Sequined Suit Shoots
Simon Nessman is Sharply Dressed for Vogue Mexico Hombre
Ruggedly Sophisticated Lookbooks
The Rhett Bonnett Fall/Winter Shoot is Impeccably Layered
Guitar Eyewear Shoots
Jin Ng Photography is Youthful and Punchy
Furry-Sleeved Jackets
The Burberry Pre-Fall 2011 Collection Shows Off Fuzzy Wear
Corseted Trench Coats
The YSL Pre-Fall 2011 Collection Takes Urban Chic to the Next Level
Double-Framed Eyewear
The '4occhi Glasses' Accommodate Two Different Prescriptions
Urban Cowboy Couture
The Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2012 Line Updates an American Classic
Incandescent Cowgirl Captures
The Vogue Paris 'West Wind' Editorial Stars a Wild Catherine McNeil
Caged Mask Accessories
The Rick Owens Fall Collection is Bold and Architectural
Magnificent Milky Designs
The Gianfranco Ferre Spring 2012 Collection is Crisp and Clean
22 Chic Topshop Finds
From Style Icon Sleepwear to Holiday Fashion
Magnificently Moody Catwalks
The Gareth Pugh Fall 2012 Collection Maintains its Signature Edge
Steamy Rockstar Shower Shoots
The Marcel Castenmiller Toh 'Rebel Yell' Set is Wet and Wild
Polished Print Pieces
The Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Chic
Retro Coated Catwalks
The Prada Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear Runway Show is Star-Studded
Classic Camel Coats
H&M Magazine Brings Back Brown for Fall
Unibrowitorials
Topshop Unique's A/W 2010 Collection is Cro-Magnificent
Abstract Academic Lookbooks
The Casely-Hayford S/S 2012 Collection is Dapper and Distinguished
Elegant Eskimo Catwalks
The Mugler Fall 2012 Collection is Wonderfully Weird and Chic
Male Role Model Fashion
The Prada SS12 Menswear Campaign Stars Actor Michael Pitt
Minimalist Militant Lookbooks
The Neil Barrett Spring/Summer Pre-Collecton is Clean-Cut
Contemporary Western Wear
The Dries Van Noten Fall 2012 Collection is Eclectic and Edgy
Bold Beret Runways
The Les Hommes Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Layered to Perfection
Architecturally Cut Collections
The Hakaan Fall 2012 Runway Show is Edgy and Futuristic
Grungy Girl Photography
The Mirte Maas Hugh Lippe Dazed and Confused Sept '11 Shoot is Dark
Entirely Ivory Ensembles
The Jil Sander Spring 2012 Collection Boasts All White Everything
Photographer Fashion Lines
Terry Richardson Debuts the 'Terry' Jacket and Cap
Electric Sandy Surfer Shoots
Jordan and Zac Stenmark x Manuscript Summer 11/12 Sizzles
Vintage Militant Catwalks
The Lou Dalton Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Army Couture
Tribal Tracksuit Catalogs
The Mike Gonzalez Fall 2011 Lounge Lookbook is Chic and Sophisticated
Luxuriously Laid-Back Menswear
The New Estudio FRAME Collection is for a Relaxed Man
Futuristic Snow Fashion
The Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Comes From the Year 2087
Avant-Garde Anarchist Captures
The Jeff Bark Bullett Magazine Editorial is Dark and Dystopian
Victorian-Chic Menswear
The Iceberg Fall Winter 2012 Line is Prim and Proper
Sophisticated Vagabond Styles
The Nicole Farhi Fall Winter 2012 Menswear Line is Chic
Hobo Chic Campaigns
Topshop Spring 2010 Denim Ads Are a Fashionable Mess
Retro Coif Captures
The Rebel Old School Ben Trovato Editorial Has Rockabilly Flair
Trenched Couple Campaigns
Models and Their Men Pose for Patrick Demarchelier
Mad Lady Pictorials
The Ones2Watch 'Le Fous' Fashion Editorial by Axl Jansen
Oily Mane Editorials
Antonia Wessloh by Dirk Messner is Greasy Chic
Two-Toned Wool Coats
The Leather-Wool Hybrid Destroyer Jacket from Nike Sportswear
Textured Matador Jackets
The 'Dressed To Kill' Soon Magazine International Editorial is Slick
Mega Afros
The Hilarious Emma Stone GQ Pictorial Shows Off Her Sense of Humor
Paisley-Patterned Outfits
This 'Printed Sweatshirt' by Christopher Shannon is Dizzying
Printed Party-Girl Pieces
The Missoni Spring 2012 Collection is Not Made for Wallflowers
Doomsday Fashion Films
The Six Lee Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Astronomical
Modern Utilitarian Catwalks
The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 Collection is Sharply Tailored
Washed-Out Fashion Ads
The Max Mara SS11 Campaign Stars Karolina Kurkova
Somberly Scenic Shoots
Model Jake Madden Keeps His Cool Outdoors in This Dark Editorial
Pale Pastel Menswear
The Hien Le Fall/Winter Collection is Fresh and Crisp
Feminized Trench Coats
The Ann Taylor 2010 CFDA Fashion Fund Design Challenge Stays Classic
Scruffy Sartorial Shoots
The Casely-Hayford Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Fit for a Gentleman
Rustic Western Editorials
The Camille Rowe for Elle Italia Photo Shoot is Stunning and Rugged
Minimalist Varsity Jackets
Tim Hamilton Redux Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Reworks All-Star Style
Dashing Eggplant-Toned Tuxedos
The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer Menswear Campaign is Bold
Rich Racer Wristwatches
The Ferrari Paddock Limited Edition Chronograph Lets Time Pass in Luxury
Racer-Inspired Eco Autos
The purEonic Concept Car is Designed for the Track
Waterfront Americana Editorials
Brooklyn Decker Poses for Glamour US April 2012
Hi-Tech Racing Helmets
The Shoei X-Spirit II Tomizawa Replica Pays Homage
Commemorative F1 Headgear
Michael Schumacher Gold-Plated Helmet Celebrates 20 Years
Bold Backdrop Editorials
The Lowell Tautchin for B Magazine Editorial is Darkly Draped
Urban Cowboy Catwalks
The Nicholas K Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Western Chic
Crazy Poofy Hairtorials
The Bon International Summer 2010 'September Sang' Looks are Crazy Cool
Letterman Jacket Revivals
Japan's Deluxe Gets Fashion Forward by Going Back
Dusty Countryside Shoots
Catherine McNeil is a Fancy Farm Girl in Vogue Paris
Mod Menswear-Inspired Runways
The Miu Miu Fall 2012 Collection is Impeccably Tailored
Sweetheart Hostage Shoots
Daniel Rampulla Captures a Scene of Stockholm Syndrome
Mystical Motion Lookbooks
The Prada Real Fantasies F/W 2011 Campaign is a Breath of Fresh Air
Alpine Eyewear Advertorials
The MYKITA x MONCLER Collection is Ready for the Outdoors
Tailored Tracksuits
The Adidas Beauty and Youth Suits are More Formal Fashion
Crisp Color-Blocked Catwalks
The Pedro Lourenco Fall 2012 Collection is Mod-Inspired
14 Couture Afros
From Voluminous Louis Vuitton Manes to Disco Dive Couture
Digital Camera Eyewear
The Fuuvi Megane Glasses are Made for the Hipster Photographer
Stunning Studded Kicks
The Christian Louboutin Akhalil Biker Boots are Ferocious Footwear
White Western Editorials
The Dior Homie Dazed & Confused Editorial is Edgy and Eclectic