VMAN Trends: The Best Nighttime Fashion Accessories

New rules of the night

Sunglasses at night—why not? Whether it’s for turning a blind eye or taking a defiant stance on incognito cool, consider this roundup of the season’s best eyewear. With stark shapes, night-black lenses, and classic appeal with a contemporary edge, these pieces say it best: “Don’t masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no…”

Louis Vuitton frames — Eyewear **Celine** (at **Vision Express**) / Suit **Acne Studios** (at **UNIVERS**) / Top **Jil Sander** (at **UNIVERS**)

Prada shades — Eyewear **Prada** (at **Vision Express**) / Suit **Jil Sander** (at **UNIVERS**) / Top **Rick Owens** (at **UNIVERS**)

The age-old debate over wearing sunglasses after dark has evolved from a fashion faux pas into a bold style statement, with celebrities and trendsetters increasingly embracing this rebellious aesthetic. From the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarers spotted on nightclub dance floors to sleek designer frames gracing evening red carpets, modern eyewear has transcended its practical daytime roots, becoming a powerful symbol of mystique and sophistication.

Saint Laurent frames — All clothing and accessories **Louis Vuitton**

Jacques Mari Mage frames — Eyewear **Jacques Marie Mage /** Top **Bode** (at **UNIVERS**)

Whether it’s maintaining an air of mystery at exclusive events or simply adding an extra layer of cool to a night-out ensemble, these carefully crafted accessories prove that sunglasses after dark are no longer just a reference to a Corey Hart song—they’re a legitimate fashion choice for those bold enough to break traditional style rules.

Balenciaga sunglasses — Eyewear **Balenciaga** (at **Vision Express**) / Suit **Louis Vuitton**

Loewe sunglasses — Eyewear **Loewe** (at **Sunglass Haven**) / Jacket **Rick Owens** (at **UNIVERS)**

Balenciaga eyewear — Eyewear **Balenciaga** (at **Vision Express**) / Top **Auralee** (at **UNIVERS**)

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Photography Dookie Ducay

Creative direction Patrick Ty

Fashion Roko Arceo

Grooming Angeline Dela Cruz

Hair Bryan Eusebio

Nails Luz Fortuno (Triple Luck Brow and Nail Salon)

Production Jones Palteng

Model Suraj Aku (Mercator)

Dayne Aduna

Associate Editor

Dayne Aduna is an Associate Editor at VMAN Southeast Asia, specializing in fashion, grooming, film, television, and contemporary pop culture. With a strong editorial focus on menswear, his work explores how style intersects with shifting cultural movements across Southeast Asia and beyond.

His expertise spans fashion journalism, celebrity profiling, grooming and skincare trends, fragrance, runway reporting, and cultural commentary, with a particular eye for emerging creatives and youth-driven style.

Dayne has written extensively on fashion houses, seasonal trends, designer collections, and the evolving image of the modern Southeast Asian man, bringing both editorial depth and cultural relevance to his coverage.

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