Art in the Age"> clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
Image credit: <a href="http://www.artintheage.com/">Art in the Age</a>
Image credit: Art in the Age

Sunglasses Shopping Guide: 9 Places to Buy 'Em in Philly

View as Map
Image credit: Art in the Age

Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.

Whether your preferred sunglasses style is cat eye or Wayfarer, you could probably use a back-up pair to stash in your purse or glovebox. Because at some point this summer, your trusty frames are likely to grow two legs and disappear into the mysterious abyss that also claimed your now-discontinued lipstick shade.

Here, we've mapped out nine Philly stores that offer a sunglass shopping experience with less sterility than the big-name chains, but with all the brands and styles you're searching for.


· All Racked Maps [Racked Philly] Read More

Addiction Studio

Copy Link
This upscale consignment boutique puts designer label frames on the faces of the budget-minded.
[Image credit: Addiction Studio/Instagram]

Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Copy Link
Fans of Warby Parker's nerd-cool aesthetic can shop the brand's entire line of specs and sunglasses at AITA.
[Image credit: Art in the Age]

Eyesite

Copy Link
Bring your bankroll for sunglass styles that bridge the gap between function and luxury.
[Image credit: EYEsite/Facebook]

Joan Shepp

Copy Link
Sunnies by Marni and Thierry Lasry deliver a dose of European-chic to Chestnut Street's Joan Shepp.
[Image credit: Joan Shepp]

Modern Eye

Copy Link
With an inventory of quirky and emerging labels, Modern Eye has made wearing glasses cool again. Expect sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Claire Goldsmith, Drift Eyewear, Moss Lipow, and many more.
[Image credit: Modern Eye/Instagram]

Retrospect

Copy Link
Retrospect's array of fresh frames complement the store's vintage/retro apparel and kitschy housewares. Better still, sunglasses here will only set you back $12.
[Image credit: Instagram/Retrospect]

Smak Parlour

Copy Link
Shop Smak Parlour's Old City store (or its newly-launched boutique-on-wheels) for trendy frames priced under $20.
[Image credit: Smak Parlour]

West Coast Optical

Copy Link
Premium brands like Ray-Ban, Oliver Peoples, Gucci, and Prada occupy the display cases at this Rittenhouse Row eyeglass spot.
[Image credit: West Coast Optical]

Sugarcube®

Copy Link
Sunglasses from lesser-known labels, like Against Nudity and Spitfire, are on offer at Sugarcube.
[Image credit: Sugarcube/Instagram]

Addiction Studio

This upscale consignment boutique puts designer label frames on the faces of the budget-minded.
[Image credit: Addiction Studio/Instagram]

Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Fans of Warby Parker's nerd-cool aesthetic can shop the brand's entire line of specs and sunglasses at AITA.
[Image credit: Art in the Age]

Eyesite

Bring your bankroll for sunglass styles that bridge the gap between function and luxury.
[Image credit: EYEsite/Facebook]

Joan Shepp

Sunnies by Marni and Thierry Lasry deliver a dose of European-chic to Chestnut Street's Joan Shepp.
[Image credit: Joan Shepp]

Modern Eye

With an inventory of quirky and emerging labels, Modern Eye has made wearing glasses cool again. Expect sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Claire Goldsmith, Drift Eyewear, Moss Lipow, and many more.
[Image credit: Modern Eye/Instagram]

Retrospect

Retrospect's array of fresh frames complement the store's vintage/retro apparel and kitschy housewares. Better still, sunglasses here will only set you back $12.
[Image credit: Instagram/Retrospect]

Smak Parlour

Shop Smak Parlour's Old City store (or its newly-launched boutique-on-wheels) for trendy frames priced under $20.
[Image credit: Smak Parlour]

West Coast Optical

Premium brands like Ray-Ban, Oliver Peoples, Gucci, and Prada occupy the display cases at this Rittenhouse Row eyeglass spot.
[Image credit: West Coast Optical]

Sugarcube®

Sunglasses from lesser-known labels, like Against Nudity and Spitfire, are on offer at Sugarcube.
[Image credit: Sugarcube/Instagram]