All The Reasons Why '90s Sunglasses Have Returned

They say that trends are recycled every 20 years and right now we're having a '90s renaissance. Everyone from Ace & Tate to Weekday has thrown our sunglasses style straight back to one of fashion's most significant decades. So what are the archetypal '90s shades? A quick look through back-in-the-day photos of Drew Barrymore, Tyra Banks, Cameron Diaz and Destiny's Child will give you an idea, with smaller frames, a nod to futurism, and – of course – plenty of minimalism.

Ahead, we've got the lowdown on the influences behind this season's most coveted shades, from Kurt Cobain's bug-eyed pair, to Matrix-inspired sci-fi sunnies.