If you crave a fix for a designer name, then you have come to the right place  the sunglass market. Even if you can't swing the cash for the Chanel suit, Armani dress or that Cartier necklace, you will find the price for their sunglasses much more affordable.

Dior, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Prada, Cazal, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Cavalli, Valentino, YSL, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Guess, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Kenneth Cole, Vera Wang. The list goes on and on.

Designer names are the mainstay of the clothing business, and nearly every notable designer house that you can associate with fashion has found its way into the sunglass business. Even some of the very high end names, such as Chanel and Prada, have recently gained attention by launching sunglass lines.

If you are looking for designer sunglasses but are unsure which name is right for you, be sure to shop at a variety of stores or one shop with a large selection so that you can try on styles from many different lines. Online shopping is the best solution. You can find virtially avery designer online at great savings.  Each designer has a certain image that he or she has created through clothing and accessory designs as well as through advertising and promotions.  Some lines are more conservative, some are feminine, some are urban and cutting-edge, and some are simply but beautifully designed.

Typically, however, if you like the clothing styling from a designer you will also like their frames. Most designers maintain a large amount of control over the design and imaging of their sunglasses.