Illesteva Sunglasses: Marissa Grossman's Shade Report Edit

Marissa Grossman, our SVP of Global Media, considers sunglasses the fastest way to change the entire energy of an outfit. These are the Illesteva frames currently on her list, organized by the mood each one brings rather than as a straightforward brand roundup. "My sunglasses are usually the first thing people notice, and I love a pair that does the styling for me," she says. First, the easy frames that work with nearly everything, alongside a few with enough shape or contrast to transform a simple look entirely.

Glamorous, larger frames for travel days and makeup-free mornings, paired here with sleeker gold and silver metals that bring a lighter, more polished feeling. "The right frame can make the most basic outfit feel completely intentional," Marissa notes.

White tortoise, burgundy acetate, and a few bolder shapes made for somewhere sunny, or for making even denim and a white t-shirt feel styled. "I'm always looking for sunglasses that feel fashion-forward but are still easy enough to wear every day," she adds.

Illesteva's frames are handmade in Italy, and the range spans acetate and metal, classic shapes and mixed material ones, which gives Marissa's list real variety rather than a dozen versions of the same silhouette. The Prince Tate and Vanderbilt styles are the most versatile picks here, easy enough for daily wear but distinctive enough to notice.

The oversized frames run larger than expected, closer to a full face covering shape, so anyone with a smaller face may want to try them on first. Because the whole list sits close together on quality, the choice really comes down to mood.

A personal sunglasses edit works best when it is organized by how a frame makes you feel rather than by season, which is exactly what makes this list worth borrowing from. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Quay Sunglasses and Coloured Sunglasses For Every Face Shape.