8 Best Sunglasses Brands of 2026

Randolph Engineering is the strongest answer for a shopper who wants sunglasses built to be repaired and kept. The company says its frames have been handcrafted in the USA since 1973 from U.S. and global components, and its craftsmanship page describes hand soldering frame components, polishing and inspecting each pair. The Aviator starts at $265 in Gunmetal with the AGX lens, and the Aviator II in 23k Gold costs $345 with a polarized glass lens. Sizes run from 52mm to 61mm, which few brands match. The warranty is the clearest sign of build quality here: 3 years on non-prescription eyewear, with solder joints covered for the lifetime of the frame, plus one free Tune-Up in the first year. The trade-off is range: Randolph is an aviator and metal frame specialist, so acetate fans should look at Persol or Moscot. We compared documented features and published prices, and Randolph scores highest on quality because no other brand here pairs US handcrafting with lifetime cover on the frame's joints.

Persol is the pick for buyers who want acetate frames with the details documented. Its US product pages list each frame as handmade in Italy, with acetate frames and crystal lenses on the PO3019S and the 649 Original. Persol's Meflecto system, patented in the 1930s, uses flexible temples to reduce pressure on the head, and the Arrow on each temple is the brand's emblem. The PO3019S is the cheapest frame we priced at $333, the 649 Original costs $363 in 10 color options, and the foldable 714SM Steve McQueen model costs $511. Some 649 versions, including a polarized pair, cost $427. Prescription lenses are available on the bestsellers, and engraving up to three letters on the arrow costs $15. Persol scores below Randolph because its pages do not state a warranty term and its prices start higher. We compared documented features and published prices, not hands-on wear.

Smith is the value pick for buyers who want a warranty that outlasts the price. The Lowdown 2 costs $187 with ChromaPop lenses, $217 with ChromaPop Polarized lenses and $277 with ChromaPop Glass Polarized lenses, which Smith calls its clearest and most scratch-resistant mineral glass. The frame uses Smith's Evolve bio-based material, Megol nose pads that grip when you sweat and AutoLock hinges, and Smith publishes every measurement, including a 55mm lens, 16mm bridge and 145mm temples. Each pair includes a hard case and microfiber bag. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is the longest on this list, and returns are accepted for 30 days. Smith scores below Randolph and Persol on quality because glass costs extra and its styling leans toward sport. We compared documented features and published prices.

Maui Jim is the brand to pick if glare is the main problem. The company was founded in Lahaina, Maui, in the 1980s and builds its range around PolarizedPlus2, a polarized lens it says eliminates 99.9% of glare, enhances color and blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Every one of its 150 styles uses the technology, from rimless and wrap frames to aviators, cat eyes and shields, and the range includes Asian Fit frames and readers. The MyMaui program lets buyers pair a frame with a chosen lens color. Maui Jim backs every pair with a Two-Year Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects, free nose pad and temple replacements and a 30-day return policy. In 2022 it joined Kering Eyewear, the group behind Gucci and Cartier eyewear. US prices did not load for our checks, so we scored value conservatively. We compared documented features, not hands-on wear.

Costa is the specialist for people who spend the day on a boat. Its US site describes polarized sunglasses and prescription eyewear built for life on the water, and it offers 580 glass lenses for buyers who want more clarity and scratch resistance than plastic lenses. The fishing focus shows in lines such as Pilothouse PRO, and frames can be engraved. Costa backs every pair with a limited warranty against manufacturer defects, though terms vary by product type. For extra cover, the Costa Del Mar Protection Plan costs $39.99 and replaces sunglasses as often as needed for 12 months with a $40 copay; it does not cover loss or theft. Returns are free within 30 days. US prices did not load for our checks, so value is scored conservatively, and Costa sits below Maui Jim because its warranty length is not stated as clearly. We compared documented features and policies.

Moscot suits buyers who want a well-known acetate shape with glass lenses and a good fit. The Lemtosh Sun costs $370 and comes in 24 colors and four sizes, from 44 for narrow faces to 52 for extra wide, which is more sizing than most fashion brands offer. Product photos list G-15, Calibar Green and Mineral Blue glass lenses. The family business says it has been making glasses for 111 years and is now run by the 4th and 5th generations from its Lower East Side roots. Moscot's warranty covers manufacturer's defects for one year on frames, sunglasses and clip-ons, and excludes accidental damage. Express shipping is free over $95. Moscot scores below Persol because of the shorter warranty and higher starting price. We compared documented features and published prices.

Krewe is a style-first brand from New Orleans that backs its frames in an unusual way. Its quality page lists small-batch production, plant-based acetates, premium metals, specialty lens coatings and a 100-point inspection system applied in-house to every frame. The strongest policy is Second Chances: if you buy at full price from Krewe or an authorized retailer, your first replacement for a broken or damaged frame is free, and later replacements come at a discount. Prices in USD start at $295 for the Zander, the Kate costs $335 and the St. Louis Tuscan Tortoise 18K Polarized costs $395. Frame orders ship free in 2 days and returns are accepted for 30 days. Krewe scores below Moscot on quality because the pages we checked do not name the lens material. We compared documented features and published prices.

Garrett Leight is a designer label for buyers who care where their frames are made. The brand says it has moved all of its production to Japan, which founder Garrett Leight describes as home to the greatest eyewear manufacturing in the world, after 15 years of growth. Its sunglasses start at $425 for styles such as the Hancock Sun, Maggie Sun and Chaparral Sun, and the Lugo Sun costs $455. Most shapes are offered in several frame and lens color pairs, with semi-flat and pure lens options, and the brand sells sun clips for its optical frames. Warranty and repair requests go through GLCO flagship stores, authorized stockists or email, but the warranty page states no term. Free US shipping starts at $500. Garrett Leight ranks last because it has the highest starting price and the least documented warranty here. We compared documented features and published prices.