The iconic Carrera Panamericana Mexican car race is the inspiration behind the name of Carrera sunglasses which were first launched in 1953 in Austria. The brand is renowned for its exceptional attention to detail and when designing its products, everything  is developed internally by a dedicated Research & Development department in Padua, Italy.

Carrera sunglasses comprise of three main elements, all of which contribute to the high standards and prestigious nature of the brand. These are the design, the technical innovation and the raw sporting theme. A typical wearer of Carrera sunglasses is always on-the-go, enjoys an active lifestyle and is fast paced. The brand maintains a strong principle of achieving success and it is that competitive nature that makes Carrera sunglasses loved by so many all over the world who like to convey that in their style.

During the process of product development, the sunglasses are tested both in the laboratory and by athletes during competitions and training to make sure that the Carrera sunglasses meet the technical innovation standards needed to make them durable and effective.

The range of Carrera sunglasses are very specific and distinctive in style and boast the following aesthetic features-:

-          Sports style frames – With large lenses that feature a straight top edge, the style of all Carrera sunglasses have a retro sport feel. Depending on the style of sunglasses, this varies slightly; the Safari sunglasses (as worn by Paris Hilton) are smaller than the Olympia 1 style for example. The Easy Driver sunglasses are a little more aviator style with the two lenses separated with a t-bar.

-          Colour – An injection of strong bold colour is also what makes Carrera sunglasses unique to the brand and this is incorporated on the frames, ear socks and the lenses. The Hot sunglasses for example have a vibrant red frame and red ear socks whilst the Easy Driver sunglasses feature violet lenses and ear socks with a white top bar. The colour combinations are complimentary of one another and again, have a sporty feel but with a bang on trend edge.

With any sports orientated product, function and style must be balanced accordingly as with sunglasses especially; you need them to be durable, able to endure physical activity and impact and maximise performance by providing you with clear vision. Carrera therefore places such great important on the research and development phases to ensure that as well as looking great, the sunglasses will really go the distance and the brand is now respected as premium and one of the major players in the sports fashion industry. At prices ranging from between approximately £57 and £68, you really can’t go wrong  and with celebrities such as the Beckhams and Paris Hilton often spotted wearing them, you know that these are a genuinely super stylish pair of shades!

Designed for those who enjoy sports or want to look trendy whilst on the go, Carrera sunglasses are distinctive yet simple in style which is ultimately what makes them so popular. In unisex styles that look equally great on men and women, with strong colour, funky frames and lenses designed to fully protect your eyes and endure impact, Carrera sunglasses are definitely top of their game.