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The 2024 Paris Olympics has unraveled a runway of head-turning fashion moments, from star-studded Opening Ceremony arrivals to A-listers lounging in the bleachers. Ariana Grande, for one, has earned gold for her sweet, 1960s-chic outfits that nod to starlets of the past. Her latest summer staple? Loewe’s retro-inspired round sunglasses.
On the second day of the Olympic Games, Grande sat in the stands for the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification with her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo, wearing a Loro Piana east-west straw bag and custom white belted shift dress by Thom Browne, the fashion designer also responsible for both actress’ very in-character Opening Ceremony ensembles. Grande matched her simply stylish look with recently released Loewe sunglasses that are reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn’s costumes in “How to Steal a Million” — adding yet another Swinging Sixties reference to her portfolio of outfits inspired by the decade.
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In fact, this isn’t the first time the pop star has directly referenced Hepburn’s iconic style. Take Grande’s Vera Wang wedding dress in 2021, for instance, which was sculpted in satin with an Empire waist, and pulled loose inspiration from Hepburn’s bridal gown in “Funny Face.” And, while Grande’s press tour style aesthetic leans into more elegant, ladylike silhouettes of the ’60s akin to Jackie Kennedy, Grande previously dedicated her entire “Positions” album musical era to “youthquake” fashion influences, complete with flapping Twiggy eyelashes, mod floral accessories, and similar boldly shaped sunnies. Not to mention, her cosmetics line R.e.m. beauty is entirely centered around mod-’60s glamour.
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There’s no denying the “cultural decade” has been a recurring source of style inspiration for Grande, whether she’s promoting her “Eternal Sunshine” album or her role as Glinda in “Wicked.” In the studio and off the red carpet, Grande’s style choices are just as aspirational in playful-yet-flattering mini dresses and miniskirts that create the illusion of longer legs. As for the shoes, Grande is partial to knee-high Go-go boots and white pumps, as well as T-strap Mary Jane Shoes seen in the “Yes, and?” music video).
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Grande’s Loewe acetate sunglasses beautifully balanced her angular bone structure, thanks to the circular frame shape (with 100 percent UVA/UVB protection lenses) and slim temples. Available in two fits for slim and wide face shapes, along with four colorway options, the fashionable designer sunglasses also flash shiny gold finishes. Whether you wear them in a mod and monochromatic look like the singer, pop them on for added pizazz in an outfit comprised of basics, or grab them while they’re still in stock for your upcoming summer getaway, these timeless shades are bound to be a centerpiece in your wardrobe from summer to fall.
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