How sporty sunglasses became super-smart

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Sporty sunglasses have become an unexpectedly favoured accessory, and not only among sporty people. Once the domain of cyclists or warehouse revellers, it’s become increasingly common to wear a suit with stealthy wraparound shades. 

According to stylist Kit Swann, the style has been resurfacing in fashion circles since 2018 – when Oakley-style wraparounds accented the Louis Vuitton,…