Read Our Complete Heaven Mayhem Sunglasses Review

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I have a sunglasses collection like nobody’s business. My $15 black Wayfarer frames I got from a souvenir shop on Canal Street are equally as loved as the designer sunglasses I’ve spent a quarter of a paycheck on. If you have any sort of fashion bone in your body and you’re plus-size, you’ll know the power of accessories to make or break an outfit. Sure, I can’t fit into the trendiest designer skirt of-the-moment, but what I can do is make sure my outfit feels as equally as elevated with shoes, handbags, sunglasses, and other accessories that’ll make me look like a million bucks.

Enter Heaven Mayhem: the internet’s beloved direct-to-consumer accessories brand started by founder Pia Mance. Although the label launched by offering vintage-inspired earrings, Heaven Mayhem has transformed into more than just a jewelry brand: the label now offers belts, watches and, most importantly, sunglasses. The shades are available now in three silhouettes—Margaux, Sloane, and Vittoria—and, frankly, they all exude this classic sophistication of yesteryear when sunglasses felt like they were crafted with intention and weight. I mean, let’s be real—vintage sunglasses are always miles ahead but, with these Heaven Mayhem pairs entering the fray, the competition is stiff

I knew Mance and her team were on to something when I met with the brand during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Over martinis and shared fries, she dished that the brand was expanding into eyewear. The Heaven Mayhem girl, Mance explained to me, wants it all—the Instagram famous earrings, the cute laptop case, the classic belts and, now, the sleek sunglasses. The entire brand is build on coy coolness, so the step into sunglasses felt no different. After seeing all of the pairs during dinner in January, I instantly gravitated towards the optical Sloane frames. They’re not quite completely clear (they have the slightest yellow tint to them, which appears more IRL than online!), but they still have the same chic girl vibe to them as the tinted pairs. Although I’m loyal to my daily contact lenses, putting in these frames during our dimly-lit dinner had be all but the ready to call my optometrist and place an order for prescription lenses to be swapped in.

Since then I’ve been waiting in eager anticipation for the Sloane sunnies to hit the market. The style feels heavily reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent’s classic orange-tinged lenses the late designer wore throughout his life, an ode to a time of ’80s glamour and opulence. Last season, Bella Hadid closed the Saint Laurent show in eerily similar pair, cementing my obsession with tinted optical lenses.

Here are the specs: The Sloane glasses retail for $190, and are made of heavy acetate (no need for a sunglasses chain—these aren’t flying off of your head!). The top of the frame is straight and angular, giving off a retro look without feeling too dated. Above all, they feel akin to luxury sunglasses from major design houses. These days, a simple well-made, high-end pair of designer sunglasses might cost you over $600, not including tax. Ringing in just shy of $200, the Heaven Mayhem pairs are a steal.

It’s not just me, though. Although I fell in love with the Sloane sunnies at first sight that fateful night in January, I took the whole collection for a test-run over the next few days. My fellow Who What Wear editors also jumped in—testing out the brand’s expensive-looking aviators (Vittoria, most likely named after model Vittoria Ceretti) and the teensie, L.A.-approved style, Margaux.

Read our full review of the new Heaven Mayhem eyeglasses, below.

“To put it lightly, I’m a bit of a sunglasses snob. I blame it on my Florida roots but in reality, I just love being slightly incognito at all times. It’s hard to find oversize sunglasses that don’t swallow your face, but these fit my oval face shape perfectly. I love that the lenses are not fully black so you can still see a bit of my eyes. The chocolate brown shade feels a bit more special than the classic black pair that I’m typically gravitating towards. Consider these my new go-to shades for spring.” — Aniyah Morinia, Branded Content Fashion and Beauty Editor

“I wouldn’t typically gravitate toward a more square shaped frame so I was surprised by how much I instantly loved these glasses. They have a super subtle yellow tinted lens so they’re more eyewear than sunglasses. They’re the perfect accessory to wear with everyday basics like a simple cardigan or t-shirt to add a little something-something, especially if it’s gloomy out and you don’t actually need major sun protection.” — Michaela Buskin, Branded Content Fashion Director

“I’m usually hesitant to try new sunglasses brands, but when I heard that my favorite jewelry and accessories brand, Heaven Mayhem, launched a line of sunglasses, I knew I had to give them a shot. I picked up the Sloane sunglasses, and just from holding them, I could tell they were top quality. They had a substantial weight to them, suggesting durability and craftsmanship, and the frame bent into position effortlessly—something in particular about. When I put them on, they had the perfect balance—not too heavy, but sturdy enough to stay in place. The rectangular frame also complemented my face shape beautifully.” — Nikki Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor