Are These High-Flying Frames the Sunnies of Summer?
READY FOR TAKE OFF
By Cali Westmoreland | 4th November 2025Fasten your seatbelts – aviators are officially back on the radar. Once the uniform of high-flying pilots in the ‘30s, they’ve shed their utilitarian past and ascended into the 21st century, appearing on fashion’s stratosphere as the ultimate symbol of effortless cool. No longer reserved for runways or landing strips, these shades are taking off once again – and this time they’re flying first class.
It’s the kind of revival only fashion could pull off: nostalgic, yet utterly now. From Milan to Malibu, the aviator has resurfaced with fresh altitude – Italian fashion houses have been championing the silhouette in gleaming golds, sculptural metals, and glossy acetates. Think la dolce vita, but with a whole lotta attitude.
And if the previous fashion eras taught us anything, it’s that a little drama goes a long way. The new aviator isn’t shy – the bigger, the better is the current flight path. This season, we’re here for oversized lenses, exaggerated proportions, and the faint air of mystery that comes with hiding behind tinted lenses – because sometimes, anonymity is the ultimate luxury.
Maybe it’s maximalism in full throttle. Maybe it’s fashion’s eternal loop, throwing us another one from its circulatory book. Whatever the reason, the message is clear: what goes around, comes around. Now, buckle up for the season’s most striking iterations – gleaming, sculptural, and destined for a comeback as legendary as their legacy.
See our picks for the specs that are making a spectacle:
Imagery: @hoskelsa / @christopher_esber / @edenkannourakis
