People Always Compliment My Outfit When I Wear This Entry-Level Designer Item
When you're a fashion editor, people always assume that you're outfits and wardrobe are dripping in designer pieces, but this isn't always the case. At least, it isn't for me! As someone who crafted their sense of style on the high street, I have always had a soft spot for more affordable brands and have become a bit of a pro at finding the most expensive, hard-working pieces from them (if I do say so myself). Then, of course, there are designer buys I've long dreamt of owning but real life (i.e. fixing a leak in my roof, repairing my car and generally paying my heating bills this past winter) tends to get in the way.
Rachael wears Celine sunglasses
Over the past five or so years, I've found contentment somewhere in the middle—brands that I wouldn't necessarily say are cheap to shop at but don't come with the lofty price tags of the big luxury fashion houses. However, this year I decided to treat myself to something I've never owned before: a pair of designer logo sunglasses. While logos on bags can look polished, there's a fine line between them looking classy and ostentatious. Logo sunglasses, however, feel less showy and, for lack of a better term, very cool indeed. Even at the heights of the quiet luxury aesthetic, people still wore sunglasses with recognisable logos on the arms which, naturally, gave their luxury looks clout. With many pairs coming in at the £300 £400 mark, they're still a considerable investment, though significantly cheaper than a bag from the same brand would be. As such, sunglasses make for a smart, entry-level way to add a designer to your accessory line-up.
Me? I opted for a pair of rectangular-framed, tortoiseshell-finish sunglasses from Celine complete with the brand's iconic Triomphe adornment to the side. After weeks of deliberation, I finally purchased them in February with some gifted money I'd been holding on to and, since I started wearing them more this spring, I've noticed I've been receiving lots of compliments on my outfits. Coincidence? There's no such thing.
Lois wears YSL sunglasses
Choose wisely and the cost-per-wear of your designer logo sunglasses can quickly become pennies—I've worn mine every day for the past two months and the novelty hasn't worn off. In fact, it's made me think about adding another pair to my collection (albeit currently of one) for the summer. Not one to make such a statement lightly, I've spent hours thinking about which pair this could be. Below are the styles I'm contemplating.
Scroll on to see the chicest designer logo sunglasses that'll make your outfits feel stronger from the moment you put them on, categorised by brand.
Shop the Sleekest Designer Logo Sunglasses on the Market:
1. Celine
This is the pair I chose and, honestly, they've made my outfits look so much more polished.
White sunglasses always look chic in the warmer months.
2. Gucci
If you prefer your sunglasses on the bigger side, this is the pair for you.
3. Loewe
Loewe's Anagram logo is one fashion insiders will know instantly.
This statement frame is recognisable in its own right, regardless of the Loewe logo.
4. Prada
Prada sunglasses are totally timeless, especially if you opt for its D-frame pair.
Again, if you like your frames on the larger side, this pair are worthy of your consideration.
5. Miu Miu
6. Saint Laurent
7. Christian Dior
I know those double gold bars from a mile off.
Again, a more subtle but no less impactful option.
There's something so sleek about the gold stripes framing the Christian Dior name.
Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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