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What sunglasses styles does Chris Evans wear?

By Wendy Leth-Steensen

Playing it cool and sophisticated in sunglasses comes naturally to American actor Chris Evans. He has been seen wearing such a variety of shades in different styles — on the red carpet, around town and even in movie scenes — that sunglasses certainly seem to be his favorite go-to accessory, both on and off the screen.

You probably know Chris Evans best as a comic book-inspired superhero, first as Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005) and then as Captain America in the Captain America and Avengers movies by Marvel Studios. He has also been in television series, including Opposite Sex (2000) and Defending Jacob (2020), and the Broadway play Lobby Hero (2018). He also made his directorial debut in the rom-com Before We Go (2014).

One thing’s for certain about this 39-year-old star — he’s a fan of shades. When Chris Evans steps out, he always makes a stylish statement, pairing sunnies with sharp three-piece suits, comfy jeans and a T-shirt and even his movie costumes.

Chris Evans in aviators and wayfarers sunglasses

Aviators

In several Hollywood movies, Evans wears aviator-style sunglasses.

Designed in the 1930s for pilots, these sunglasses feature large, dark lenses that cover the whole field of vision to block the sun’s glare from all angles. Over the years, aviators have become a popular sunglasses style worn by characters in countless blockbuster movies — Robert De Niro dons thick double-bridge aviators in Casino (1995) and, more than 20 years later, Brad Pitt swaggers in vintage gold-wire aviators in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).

Evans wears Ray-Ban Aviators in several Captain America films as rough and tough soldier, Steve Rogers, a multi-talented war veteran with the alter ego of Captain America. Evans also wears aviators in the rom-com Playing It Cool (2014) as a character who struggles with writer’s block.

Wayfarers

In rom-com What’s Your Number? (2011), Evans plays a rakish neighbor who sports Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses.

Wayfarers appeared on the scene in the 1950s, and they feature thick, black plastic frames that flare at the top outer edges. Sean Connery wore them in Thunderball (1965) and, more than 50 years later, Hugh Grant in The Gentlemen (2019). Nowadays, wayfarers come in an endless array of colors and shapes with added options, such as polarization.

One other notable mention, Evans’ character, a stuckup playboy in critically acclaimed murder mystery Knives Out (2019), accessorizes with Ray-Ban Round Metal Classic sunglasses.

Chris Evans rocks the everyday sunglasses look

When it comes to everyday sunglasses, it seems Evans doesn’t really have a style preference, and he tends to mix and match, with the only requirements being comfort and protection from the sun’s rays.

Some sunglasses brands spotted on Chis Evans include:

Paul Smith – Created by British fashion designer Paul Smith, this Italian handcrafted sunglasses collection offers a variety of frame shapes, from square to panto to aviator.
Oliver Peoples – This American sunglasses company features collections inspired by iconic stylings of Hollywood legends like Gregory Peck and Cary Grant.
Barton Perreira – Crafted in Japan, these sunglasses offer a variety of styles, including a James Bond-inspired limited-edition 007 collection.
Randolph – This American sunglasses company focuses wholly on high-performance, military-standard aviators.
Emporio Armani – These Italian-made, high-end sunglasses are designed by the luxury fashion house of Georgio Armani in styles to suit many tastes.

Out and about, he’s seen in these styles of sunglasses hanging with buddies and lady friends, including Jessica Biel, Minka Kelly and Jenny Slate. Although he keeps it pretty hush-hush when it comes to his dating life, never confirming whether he has a wife or girlfriend.

Need more sunglasses inspiration from Chris Evans?

Whether playing a leading man, a superhero or just enjoying daily life, Chris Evans knows how to accessorize with a pair of sunglasses, no matter what he’s up to.

Follow him on Twitter and Instagram to keep an eye on what sunglasses styles he’ll wear next!

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Page published on Tuesday, June 15, 2021