When it comes to premium, polarised lenses, few brands can stand up to Maui Jim. With hundreds of designs to choose from, we’ve cherry-picked a selection of their coolest shades for women.
Maui Jim Sugar Beach (Photo: Maui Jim)
Founded in 1980 on the west coast of Maui in Lahaina, Maui Jim has since grown to become the third-largest sunglasses producer in the world. Renowned for combining high-quality craftsmanship with stylish design, every pair of shades features polarised Plus 2 technology, which eliminates glare and augments colour for unrivalled visual acuity, contrast and colour. From aviator-inspired lenses to low-bridge frames, there’s a wide variety of styles and colours to choose from. To help make the decision a little easier, we’ve selected seven of the coolest Maui Jim sunglasses for women based on design, price, customer feedback and editorial opinion.
Maui Jim Sugar Beach
Named after the pristine white sands of Sugar Beach, these polarized rimless sunglasses offer brilliant clarity of vision and colour. The simple rimless frames are perfect for those who prefer unobtrusive frames and are particularly flattering on round and heart-shaped faces. This range is available in black with a black and silver lens or brown with a copper lens. The understated gold emblem on the lens is a stylish touch too. The frames are lightweight and feature a fixed saddle-style design with non-slip rubber nose pads, so there’s no danger of unsightly lumps and bumps either. From $169.99.
Buy at SunglassesHut.com
Maui Jim Akau
Maui Jim Akau (Photo: Maui Jim)
Maui Jim’s Akau range is both bold and barely there. The rimless frames are feather-light and ultra-flexible, which makes for an extremely comfortable pair of shades. The lenses are made with MauiPure® LT, the brand’s thinnest and most lightweight lens material that is both scratch and impact resistant. Like most Maui Jim glasses, the Akau is enhanced with PolarizedPlus2 technology too. The total weight of the shades is 10 grams, so you’ll hardly notice they’re there. Frames are available in black, transparent, brown and grey, while lenses are available in a vibrant green or blue, or a more subdued brown or grey. From $189.99.
Buy at SunglassesHut.com
Maui Jim Red Sands
This stylish pair of shades is named after Red Sand Beach on Kaihalulu Bay, one of the only red sand beaches of its kind in the world. According to Maui Jim, these polarized glasses are one of a kind too. The rectangular shape will give an edge to any outfit and suits most face shapes, particularly round, oval and heart-shaped faces. The dark lenses transition well between the outdoors and indoors, which means no stumbling around if you need to pick up a bottle of water from the store either. For added comfort, there’s an adjustable nose pad on the saddle style bridge too.
From $199. Buy at SunglassesHut.com
Maui Jim Mavericks
Maui Jim Mavericks (Photo: Maui Jim)
These retro aviator-inspired shades feature a classic teardrop silhouette that will never go out of style. The full-rim frame is constructed from super-strong and featherweight titanium, so you can guarantee they’ll last a long time too. The ergonomic temple socks curve behind the ear for added comfort and a snug fit. Polarized lenses cut the glare and are available in a handful of colours, including rose, gold and grey. Frames are available in silver and gold. If you purchase a pair from Frames Direct, you can get prescription lenses too. From $219.
Buy at FramesDirect.com
Maui Jim Stingray
Those looking for the ultimate eye protection needn’t forgo style. Maui Jim’s Stingray range offers wrap-around eye protection and superior coverage, stylishly. They’re versatile enough to be worn for both outdoor activities and everyday wear, available in black and grey or brown and tortoiseshell. The rectangular frame design will suit all faces and offer a sturdy, highly comfortable fit. The anti-corrosive nickel-silver metal hinge is a plus too. The lenses are fully tinted, composed from SuperThin glass and patented PolarizedPlus2 technology. They also offer the highest level of UV protection, blocking 99.9% glare and 100% of UV rays. From $236.17.
Buy at FashionEyewear.com
Maui Jim Ocean
Maui Jim Ocean (Photo: Maui Jim)
These retro-inspired shades are packed with personality and vintage charm Featuring a cat-eye design and a lightweight nylon frame, they’re available in three colours, including the ever-stylish tortoiseshell. The embedded rubber nose pads provide additional comfort and longer wear time, while the polarized lenses offer a warm tint. The wider curved shape will suit most face shapes but are an excellent option for those with squarer faces. From $250.
Buy at SolsticeSunglasses.com
Maui Jim Kami Aviator
The eye-catching Kami Aviator range will add oomph to any outfit. The oversized aviators are available with mirror colours of gold-to-silver, blue-to-silver and silver-to-grey, each offset with a complementing frontal trim colour on the frame. The powerful PolarizedPlus2 lenses will protect your view while ramping up the colour too. The double bridge design features adjustable, non-slip silicone nose pads too. You can opt for a gloss or matte finishing treatment to complete the look too. From $330
Buy at SolsticeSunglasses.com