Block spring's rays with these stylish, functional shades.
1 RAY-BAN: Top Bar Oval
A member of the Side Street series, the Top Bar Oval ($109) befriends those who mistreat their glasses: Polycarbonate lenses and spring hinges make it the Timex of eyewear. luxottica.com
2 CHANEL: Matelasse
The metal-framed Matelasse ($290) may be functional, but the style is pure Chanel. Daring men and women can schuss the slopes of Val d'Isère or Vail in haute couture-and full UV protection. chanel.com
3 PERSOL: Softened Rectangle
The Softened Rectangle sunglasses ($154) are a small and sleek alternative for the slopes. And the tempered crystal lens is made from extremely durable glass that'll withstand abuse. luxottica.com
4 REVO: Advanced Urban
Tom Cruise, look out: The Advanced Urban ($189) updates the aviator look for men of the new millennium. A lens coating developed by NASA cuts down on glare from the snow. luxottica.com
5 MOSCHINO: Plastic Rectangle
Unleash your inner Sophia Lauren with the après-ski-appropriate, classically styled Plastic Rectangle sunglasses ($139) fashioned by Italian designer Moschino. luxottica.com
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