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The 10 Best Tortoise Sunglasses for Spring 2011

This colorway will be getting a lot of shine on eyewear this summer, so we decided to give you the ten best options.

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Finding the right pair of sunglasses is a task in itself. You go through about five options before you find your style, then the issue of "which color" comes into play. Well, we're here to let you know the tortoise colorway is the one to be on the hunt for this summer. With almost every eyewear brand making some pretty sweet versions this season, we've decided to pull the best. It shouldn't be your only frame this year, but it should definitely make the cut. To make it easier for you (since that's what we're so good at), we've gathered the choicest options for The 10 Best Tortoise Sunglasses for Spring 2011.

Mosley Tribes

Moseley Tribes Kadena Sunglasses
Buy It Now at Barneys, $180
MT keeps the heat. These oversized shield aviators with contrast trim at frame and arm are a favorite.

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Ralph Lauren

Purple Label Keyhole Sunglasses
Buy It Now at Ralph Lauren, $375
We already spoke our piece on why these were so awesome.

Ray Ban

Ray-Ban Outsider Oversized Wayfarer
Buy it Now at Revolve Clothing, $139
Arguably, the best selling eyewear brand in the world, you can't go wrong with a pair of Ray-Bans.

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Von Zipper

Vonzipper Rockford Sunglasses
Buy It Now at Swell, $70
These old school private shades have major tech detail (100% UV protection, 6-base spherical lenses, impact resistant lenses, hand tooled acetate frames, a wire injected temple core, and stainless steel optical hinges) with the ability to still remain stylish.

William Rast

William Rast Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Buy It Now at William Rast, $150
JT has been doing something right ever since he stepped away from the mic.


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Topman

Topman Brown Clubman Retro Sunglasses
Buy It Now at Topman, $32
Topman is known for having the latest trends for stuuupid amazing prices. These brown retro/clubman style sunglasses are definitely in this season.


Paul Smith

Paul Smith Plastic Aviator
Buy It Now at Barneys New York, $255
These are it if you're trying to up your simple look.

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Oliver Peoples

Oliver Peoples
Buy It Now Oliver Peoples, $310
OP is another brand that can do no wrong when it comes to a great pair of shades. These retro-inspired sunglasses are the cream of the crop.

Johnston & Murphy

Johnston & Murphy Sunglasses
Buy It Now at Johnston & Murphy, $65
You'll always win with a classic frame style.

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Tom Ford

Tom Ford "Singleman" Glasses
Click Here To Buy It Now At Restir, $480
This is how you get the "fashion-forward nerd" look and get all the ladies.

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