When Proenza Schouler introduced round sunglasses in spring 2008, the designers were actually so far ahead of the trend that they were at a disadvantage. Circular frames are not face-friendly, Ms. McCabe said, and usually look best on women with strong jaw lines, so the line’s initial styles were difficult to sell. But newer versions, which are slightly larger and more angular, with the stems positioned higher on the frame, have been a success. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the designers of the label, said in an e-mail message that they had been bored with the prevailing Wayfarer look and that, while looking at images of midcentury factory workers in goggles, “something about the simplicity of that shape against the face turned us on.”
”"Why Round Sunglasses? A Style Investigation", The New York Times
If you're on the hunt for the season's most eponymous accessory, look no further. Cynthia Rowley recently debuted a range of two-tone round sunglasses that perfectly capture the spirit of this popular 
We're pretty sure round shades will go down as the single most eponymous accessory from the Spring 09 season and who better to provide a recession-minded gal with her pair? Well, it really doesn't get more "2009" than Isaac Mizrahi for 
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Ralph Lauren Spring 2009
Proenza Schouler Spring 2009
House of Holland Spring 2009
Betsey Johnson Spring 2009
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