THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING SUNGLASSES. IT DEPEND ON BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE QUALITY, COMFORT, FASHION, STATUS AND CULTURE... ETC. HERE ARE SOME INFO THAT MAY HELP YOU:

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Sunglasses are dived into technical and fashion segments. While the USA is strong in technical products, like Oakley, Italian sunglasses express the creativity of this nation of inventors and never ending creators of new design trends.

Sunglasses like Gucci, Chanel, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada are real world trendsetters and are worn by most movie stars and rock stars.

This is why here at Raffaello Network you'll only find 2005 Collection Sunglasses by the most famous designers. Sunglasses, initially used to protect the eyes, are today a statement of fashion and personality and can be worn all year round and in any occasion.

Sunglasses are dived into technical and fashion segments. While the USA is strong in technical products, like Oakley, Italian sunglasses express the creativity of this nation of inventors and never ending creators of new design trends.

Sunglasses like Gucci, Chanel, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada are real world trendsetters and are worn by most movie stars and rock stars.

This is why here at Raffaello Network you'll only find 2005 Collection Sunglasses by the most famous designers. Sunglasses, initially used to protect the eyes, are today a statement of fashion and personality and can be worn all year round and in any occasion.

If you're a fan of The Matrix, you'll really dig Gucci's 1727 model, The Style Group's second pick for the Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List. Appealing to the man whose closet consists of sleek black Gucci suits, a few crisp white Prada shirts, and rows of chunky graphite watches from Bulgari, the 1727s are all about cutting-edge and futuristic style. Frames are an industrious metal bar melded with polarized reflective lenses, and come in colors of copper, ruthenium and silver to satisfy your inner alter ego as Neo.

So you just purchased your fully-loaded Range Rover, and 2004 has barely begun. You've got the rims, the sound system and the customized leather interior that will put Busta Rhyme's "dubs" to shame . . . but have you got Nautica's N6520S to go with the wheels? After all, they secured number 3 on The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List, and offer as many features as your RR does: polarized lenses, sophisticated drill mountings, aerodynamic shapes, and lightweight aluminum temples

You love the outdoors. You're an avid mountain-climber, cyclist-of-the-woods, take hikes along the trails, and backpack your way through Chile and Peru whenever you get the chance. The frames for you are The Style Group's fourth pick for the Top 10 Sunglasses List: Jeep Adventure Eyewear Style #211. These frames have 100% UV protection, non-slip temple tips, and are made from sheet-cut metal sunglass with a rectangular wraparound profile, perfect to shield your eyes from the sun the next time you're adventuring in Guatemala.

I picked up this pair for my boyfriend and let me tell you, he spends more time with these frames than he does with me! Calvin Klein's #296S is the epitome of cool for the guys who like to look put-together but not TOO-put-together. I'm talking about the just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-I-still-look-hot image best rep'd by Ashton Kutcher. Throw these on with your mussed hair, loose tie, vintage shirt, and Diesel jeans and you'll see why they made fifth place on The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List.

Johnny Knoxville, bless his gorgeous looks, can make anything look good, especially those aviators he's always wearing. Now the vintage looking, aviator-type shades are at the top of the cool factor, and no one does them better than Yves Saint Laurent. At number 6 on The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List, YSL makes sure you can do the grunge look without looking like you had to rummage through the thrift bins . . . these white gold framed shades with brown reflective lens says casual cool in an expensive way!

If you're into simplicity and classics, and despise keeping your sunglasses collection in rotation every season, then you'll fare perfectly well with Ray-Ban's Predator 4037. This distinct style is sized for both men and women (see Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal in their matching shades) and comes in black or tortoise-shell plastic frames with polycarbonate lenses. For their ongoing style that never fades, Ray Ban takes the seventh place on The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List.

You prefer dinner at L'Orangerie than dishing at Dolce. Drinks at the Chateau Marmont suit your style better than downing a Long Island over at Shelter on Sunset. If you're of the classy and sophisticated breed; Tommy Hilfiger's handmade monel metal frames are perfect for you. Crafted from flash-mirrored lenses, double-injection rubber temple tips, and an embossed logo plaque, these score eighth place on The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List.

Kenneth Cole celebrates 20 years of success with his Signature Sunglass Collection. Simple . . . functional . . . elegant, these frames are made from zyl plastic frames and bear the distinctive "KC" logo treatments on the temples. Displayed in a variety of colors from caramel-brown to cloudy-gray, these shades will probably take you all the way for another 20 years without ever going out of style! Timeless looks always hit home with The Style Group; making it our number 9 pick on the Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List.

There's just something extra special about Dolce & Gabbana . . . everything they lay their hands on turns into a major status symbol, especially these hot frames. Fresh from their new summer 2004 collection, these sunglasses have a different futuristic design that is both trendy and modern, but still subtle enough to know it's a D&G design without having to flash a bunch of logos. This Italian dynamic duo completes The Style Group's Top 10 Men's Sunglasses List at number 10.

TOP PICKS IN MEN'S SUNGLASSES

From Daniel Billett

1. Ray Ban Classic Aviator

Aviators are sexy. And these classic aviators by Ray Ban are authentic

2. Oakley 'Bottle Cap' Polarized Sunglasses

These Oakley sunglasses have an open-edge design of lightweight O MATTER® frame material, they offer an unobstructed field of downward view. Patented XYZ OPTICS® maintains razor sharp clarity. The most important part is that they filter out 100% of all UV

3. Ray Ban Rectangle Aviator

If you want to wear aviator style sunglasses, but don't like the traditional kind, then perhaps a more rectangular shape would be better such as these by Ray Ban

4. Julbo Mix Y Sunglasses

If you want a more sporty sunglasses that offer superior protection, then take a look at these Julbos

5. Fossil Rod

These super stylish sunglasses by Fossil look way more expensive than they are. A sure thing for someone on a budget,

6. Fossil Ben

These sporty men's sunglasses have polarized lenses and are affordable. Again, I am impressed with the price of these Fossil sunglasses