Fancy yourself a noughties icon? Then it's time to bust out your shield sunglasses

Just like how activewear has spilt over into our wardrobe, sporty shield sunglasses have increasingly become a popular choice among those who want to up their accessories game today.

Originally worn by cyclists, skiers and the ilk, the typically rimless, wraparound and oversized eyewear style have swapped their utilitarian and high-coverage factor for a cool retro-futuristic vibe, co-opted by street style fiends and brands such as Gucci, Blumarine and Burberry this season.

To jumpstart your collection of these big sunglass frames, we have selected some options out in the market right now. Scroll on for a look.

Metal sunglasses, $595, Alexander McQueen

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Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello acetate sunglasses, $630, Saint Laurent

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Nylon sunglasses, $630, Balenciaga

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Available at all Balenciaga boutiques.

Acetate sunglasses, $710, Bottega Veneta

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Metal sunglasses, $730, Chanel

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Nylon sunglasses, $350, Burberry

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Metal sunglasses, $501, Versace

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Available at all Versace boutiques.

Metal sunglasses, $590, Loewe

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Available at all Loewe boutiques.

This article was first published in Female.