With summer inching closer, it’s that time again when sunglasses are brought to the forefront of fashion. Oversized shades have had reign over the market for too long now and it’s definitely time for a change… especially after seeing all those cute round sunnies on the likes of Alexa Chung and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.

So I got to thinking and searching until I stumbled upon the goldmine that is Alexander Hi Tek — a London based designer who makes some of the coolest wares around! A veteran designer of the 80s and 90s, his sunglasses are on par with the big designers (think Karen Walker shades but less pricey and better selection!)… but they’re definitely not for the feint of heart! And with prices starting around 30 EUR they’re pretty reasonable for designer sunglasses and a real piece of 80s history! I suggest you grab a pair before he realizes he can charge 5 times that price…

Check out some of his amazing designs below!

Model HT 010 – clear with mirrored blue

Model HT 010 – Purple

Awesome color combos!

Model HT 005 – Tortoise Shell with Fume

Model HT 005 – Red

Model HT RET 008 – Tortoise Shell with Fume

Model HT RET 001 – Tortoise with Green

John Lennon Style in basically any color you can think of

Model HJL9 – Brown

Model HJL9 – Green

Not your Grandpa’s Flip Ups…

Model Flip Ups – Bubbles – Gold

Model Flip Ups – Atom – Silver

Model Flip Ups – Tour De France – Black

Model Flip Ups – Records – Black

Now that’s fashion… I don’t think you can even see out of these!

***And there’s more where that came from… check out his site to see his entire collection. It’s definitely a testament to the fact that if your behind the times long enough you’ll become ahead of your time again… I just wish I was a hip enough little kid in the 80s to know about him!