When British designers are back in the conversation, the accessories that travel furthest are the ones with a point of view. Erdem sunglasses are exactly that: frames from a label known for experimental textiles, vibrant prints and detailed craftsmanship, in cat-eye, oversized and aviator shapes that make a dark autumn coat look intentional.

GR8 stocks the Erdem collection from £55 a pair, with every pair made in Japan. Below you'll find who Erdem is, what makes the eyewear distinctive, four frames worth a closer look, colours to pair with an autumn wardrobe, and fit advice for different face shapes.

• Erdem in a nutshell
• What makes it distinctive
• Best styles
• Autumn colours
• How to wear them
• Fit guide
• More designers
• FAQ

Erdem in a nutshell: the London label known for romantic prints

Erdem is the label of designer Erdem Moralioglu, who is introduced on every GR8 product page as a Canadian designer known for experimental textiles, vibrant prints and detailed craftsmanship. The brand is based in London, which is why it is so closely tied to British fashion, and the same page notes it is sold at over 170 retailers.

That textile-first thinking is the key to understanding the eyewear. If a designer is famous for print, pattern and colour, the sunglasses become a small, wearable version of the same idea.

From florals to frames: what makes Erdem eyewear distinctive

• Colour and pattern, not logos. The current range includes transparent burgundy, green and blue, burnt orange, red marble and a black and purple stingray pattern, alongside tortoise shell and black.
• Metal detailing. Frames are acetate with stainless steel, often trimmed in gold, light gold, rose gold or silver tones.
• A genuine collaboration. Product pages describe the Erdem range as an exclusive collaboration with Linda Farrow, made in Japan.
• Lens quality. Lenses are nylon, which the product pages describe as shock-resistant and very light, in Category 2 or 3 tints depending on the pair.

If you like to read around the subject, our Jimmy Choo style and fit guide and Furla sunglasses review cover two other women's designer names we stock.

The best Erdem styles in the GR8 collection

The collection has 40 Erdem styles, and 28 of them showed as available when we last checked. Cat eye is by far the biggest family, followed by oversized and aviator frames. You can filter by frame colour, material, shape and lens colour on the Erdem collection page. These four are a good first look, because each one is a different shape and colour:

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  EDM17C4SUN · Cat eye · Burgundy

  Cat Eye Transparent Burgundy and Gold

  • Acetate and stainless steel
  • Size 53-21-140 · Maroon Category 3 nylon lenses
  • Made in Japan

  Sale price £55.00 Regular price £325.00

  View EDM17C4SUN

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  EDM3C4SUN · Cat eye · Green and blue

  Cat Eye Green and Blue

  • Acetate with stainless steel
  • Size 50-22-130 · Blue mirror Category 2 nylon lenses
  • Made in Japan

  Sale price £55.00 Regular price £325.00

  View EDM3C4SUN

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  EDM34C4SUN · Oversized · Burnt orange

  Oversized Burnt Orange and Grey

  • Acetate and stainless steel, rose gold trim
  • Size 61-16-145 · Grey Category 3 nylon lenses
  • Made in Japan

  Sale price £65.00 Regular price £275.00

  View EDM34C4SUN

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  EDM25C4SUN · Aviator · Tortoise shell

  Aviator Black Gold Tortoise Shell

  • Acetate with stainless steel trim
  • Size 59-18-135 · Grey Category 3 nylon lenses
  • Made in Japan

  Sale price £55.00 Regular price £325.00

  View EDM25C4SUN

Measurements are lens width, bridge width and temple length in millimetres. Prices and availability checked on 29 October 2026 and can change quickly.

Want something more patterned? The collection also includes an aviator in red marble with blue lenses and an aviator with a black and purple stingray pattern. If you love round shapes in particular, read the round sunglasses style guide.

Autumn colour pairing: burgundy, green and burnt orange

Autumn colour trends lean towards deep, warm tones and jewellery-like detail, and several Erdem frames already sit in that palette. Here is how to match them:

• Burgundy

  The transparent burgundy cat eye (EDM17C4SUN) works with camel, grey wool and black. It is the quietest way to wear colour, because the frame reads as a soft wine tone rather than a bold block.

• Green and blue

  The EDM3C4SUN pairs green and blue frames with blue mirror lenses. Try it with navy knitwear, olive or dark denim, where the cooler tones feel at home.

• Burnt orange

  The EDM34C4SUN oversized frame is the statement piece. Keep the outfit simple, in black, cream or charcoal, and let the frame do the work.

• Tortoise shell and black

  If you want the autumn mood without the colour, the black, gold and tortoise shell aviator (EDM25C4SUN) goes with almost everything, from leather jackets to tailoring.

How to wear statement sunglasses in the UK autumn light

British autumn light is low and often flat, so statement sunglasses work best when you treat them as part of the outfit, not as something you only need on the sunniest days.

• Let the frame be the accessory. A bold frame can replace earrings or a scarf. The oversized burnt orange pair needs very little else.
• Match lens depth to the light. Category 3 is a dark tint, while Category 2, as on the EDM3C4SUN, is a medium tint. On a grey day the lighter tint can feel easier to wear for longer.
• Repeat a colour once. Echo the frame in a bag, scarf or lipstick rather than in the whole outfit.
• Keep classics for contrast. If your wardrobe is mostly neutral, the shapes in our guide to classic sunglasses styles sit well with a bolder frame on top.

Fit guide: which frames suit which faces

A good rule is contrast: angular frames soften a round face, and curved frames soften an angular one. Your frame should also be about as wide as your face at the temples, with the top edge near your brow line. Every listing shows three numbers, for example 53-21-140. They are lens width, bridge width and temple length in millimetres, so compare them with a pair you already own and love.

• Round faces and round heads

  The best sunglasses for a round face shape add structure. A cat eye with an upswept line or an aviator, such as the EDM25C4SUN, gives angles that balance soft curves. Sunglasses for round heads follow the same logic, so check temple length too: the four frames above range from 130 to 145mm. Our guide to which sunglasses suit your face covers every shape.

• Long and narrow faces

  Glasses for a long face need width and depth to break up the length. The 61mm oversized EDM34C4SUN is a good example of a wide front. Avoid narrow, shallow lenses. Our guide to the best glasses for a long narrow face goes into more detail.

Shopping for him? The Erdem collection on GR8 is women's only, but the same fit rules apply to men's frames. The best sunglasses for bald men tend to have some weight at the brow and a front that does not look undersized, and for deeper skin tones, warm metals and rich brown or tortoise tones tend to work well in sunglasses for dark men. Browse mens sunglasses for designer sunglasses for men, or read our guide to classic sunglasses.

Shopping the collection: women's, budget and best brands

• Womens sunglasses. Erdem is one of the designer names in our womens sunglasses collection, so it is a good place to compare designer sunglasses for women across brands.
• On a budget. Erdem pairs are listed from £55, which makes them a way into cheap sunglasses for women that still carry a designer name. For more, see the Over 70% Off collection. At the time of writing, a second pair is 30% off with code 30PERCENT.
• Comparing brands. Browse all brands on GR8 to compare the best sunglasses brands side by side.

Every product page shows an Authenticity Guarantee next to a 60-day return window. For general checks that apply to any brand, read How to Spot Fake Sunglasses.

If you like Erdem, look at these

Two other womens designer collections carry a good range of stock:

• Oscar de la Renta

  Described on the site as a fashion legend known for ingenious design and impressive colourways. The collection has 73 styles, including the oversized dandelion and grey ODLR47C5SUN.

• Prabal Gurung

  Described on the site as eyewear with an edge, in cat-eye, oversized and aviator shapes. The collection has 56 styles, including the round black and grey PG15C1SUN.

Erdem sunglasses: frequently asked questions