There are few things quite as effective at making an outfit look of-the-moment as a pair of trendy sunglasses. It’s a tool It girls such as Kaia Gerber often employ. In fact, Gerber was just spotted walking around NYC wearing the overarching eyewear trend of summer 2026: wraparound sunglasses (yes, the buzzy bug-eyed sunglasses fit under this umbrella).
Whether oversized and retro (like the bug-eyed iterations) or more narrow and sporty (such as Kaia’s), wraparound sunglasses add a cool, insider-y fashion-girl look to any outfit they’re a part of. And when it comes to Gerber’s classic outfit for this particular sunny May day in NYC, which consisted of a 3/4-sleeve knit mini dress and ballerinas, the modern sunglasses added a contrasting element that made the entire outfit more interesting and fresh, and yes—fashion-girl coded.
Keep scrolling to see Gerber’s look and shop cool wraparound sunglasses that she’d undoubtedly approve of.
The It Sunglass Style of 2026 on Kaia Gerber
(Image credit: The Image Direct)
On Kaia Gerber: Gucci Gucci Jackie 1961 Medium Shoulder Bag ($3450); Repetto Kaia Ballet Flats by Kaia Gerber ($440)
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