Round Sunglasses

Round Sunglasses

Round sunglasses are the oldest continuously worn silhouette in modern eyewear — from the 1920s John Lennon-style wire-frame round to the 1960s oversized acetate round popularised by Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy on the French Riviera. The shape softens angular and square face shapes and works as a quiet signature on most faces.

What face shapes suit round sunglasses?

Round sunglasses work best on:

  • Square faces. The curves of a round frame balance angular cheekbones and a strong jaw.
  • Heart-shaped faces. Round frames soften a wider forehead and narrower chin.
  • Diamond faces. Round frames balance high cheekbones with their soft outline.

Round frames can overwhelm very small or narrow faces. If your face width measures under 130mm at the temples, look for petite round sizes (44-48mm lens width) rather than oversized rounds (50mm+).

What size of round sunglasses should you choose?

  • Petite round (44-48mm): Belle Époque silhouette. Best for narrower faces. References: Sanremo 1947, St. Tropez '56.
  • Standard round (48-50mm): Classic 1960s-1970s Riviera silhouette. References: Cannes 1946, Ravello Infinity.
  • Oversized round (50mm+): Audrey Hepburn / Jackie Kennedy on the Riviera. Statement scale.

HARO round sunglasses in the line

HARO Eyewear has eight round sunglasses across our collections — each named after a specific Mediterranean coastal place or referenced moment.

From The Amalfi Selects (Italian coast)

  • Anacapri Terrazza — small oval-round in acetate. Drawn from the terraces above Capri.
  • Ravello Infinity — vintage round in acetate, oversized. Named after the Terrazza dell'Infinito at Villa Cimbrone.
  • Portofino 7PM — classic round in acetate. Drawn from the aperitivo hour in Portofino.
  • Portovenere 1952 — thin round in metal. Named after the Gulf of the Poets.
  • Bordighera Liguria — round in acetate. Drawn from Monet's Bordighera.
  • Sanremo 1947 — petite Belle Époque round in acetate.

From The Riviera Notes (French Riviera)

  • Cannes 1946 — oversized round in acetate. The canonical Cannes Film Festival silhouette.
  • Villefranche Rade — round with double bridge. Drawn from the harbor of Villefranche.
  • Cap d'Antibes — minimal round in acetate with metal bridge.
  • Antibes 1923 — small round in acetate. Drawn from Fitzgerald's Antibes.
  • St. Tropez '56 — small round in metal. The bardot silhouette.
  • Côte d'Azur Èze — translucent round in acetate. Drawn from the medieval village of Èze.

Materials and lenses

Every HARO round sunglass features:

  • Hand-finished Italian block acetate or polished metal.
  • Polarized polycarbonate lenses with UV400 (100% UVA/UVB) protection.
  • Reinforced metal-core hinges that allow optician adjustment.
  • No visible logos.

Single transparent pricing: USD 59 across every round sunglass model, with USD 80 compare-at. Free worldwide shipping in 12 markets. 60-day warranty.

Browse all round sunglasses

The full round sunglasses lineup spans both Italian coast (The Amalfi Selects) and French Riviera (The Riviera Notes) collections.

For the broader pillar guide on choosing sunglasses that age well, read: Quiet Luxury Sunglasses — A 2026 Buyer's Guide.