May 2026 Celebrity Sunglasses Roundup
Come what May… the peak of spring. While not officially dedicated to anything in particular, May remains one of the busiest months on the celebrity calendar. It began with the return of the Miami Grand Prix after April’s month-long hiatus following the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian legs, swiftly followed by the Met Gala on Monday evening (yes, we covered every notable eyewear moment from both occasions in separate blogs — so do click through).
May also ushers in the annual Cannes Film Festival and the French Open, meaning celebrities are already arriving with the month’s best sunglasses in tow. In cinema, May welcomes the long-awaited release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, while audiences also anticipate the premieres of Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie starring Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Bryan Cranston and Molly Gordon, alongside Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal and Jeremy Allen White. May the Fourth, indeed, be with you.
Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the sunglasses celebrities are wearing this month.
Week 1 & 2
Shay Mitchell hit the beach in Los Angeles on the first of May wearing Oakley Fives Squared OO9238 10 sunglasses in black with grey lenses.
On the same day in London, Mel C was spotted outside BBC Radio 2 wearing black Victoria Beckham VB7007/S 807IR visor sunglasses. Spice Girls really do spice up our life, and each other.
Meanwhile in New York City, Megan Thee Stallion was seen rushing through the city in Saint Laurent SL 628 001 sunglasses.
Back in Los Angeles, Glenn Close wore Oliver Peoples x Khaite 1994C round sunglasses during her hand and footprint ceremony honouring her career. This collaborative style is an exclusive piece to Oliver Peoples.
Rapper Big Boi performed in Austin, Texas alongside M.I.A. during the first weekend of May wearing DITA Decade Two DRX 2082 A 18K Gold 20th Anniversary Limited Edition sunglasses. One final piece remains available in-stock for collectors of this treasure.
Penélope Cruz attended the Ligue 1 McDonald’s match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Lorient in CHANEL 5414 C534/3 sunglasses in black outlined with beige — fittingly so for one of Chanel’s longest-standing ambassadors.
Back in New York City, Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK was spotted on 2 May, just days before the Met Gala, wearing black Ray-Ban RB 4335 601/71 wraparound sunglasses.
The morning after, on 3 May — just one day before the Met Gala — we spotted Rami Malek strolling through New York City wearing black Oliver Peoples N.03 OV5527U 1731 sunglasses featuring light blue-green lenses.
Teyana Taylor hosted The Dirty Rose Pre-Met Burlesque Experience ahead ot the Met Gala, where Natasha Lyonne paired her floral sequined ensemble with gold Loewe Signature LW40179U 30Y cat-eye sunglasses.
Rauw Alejandro also attended Teyana Taylor’s pre-Met Gala celebration, opting for Saint Laurent SL 798 Maxime 003 sunglasses in dark tortoiseshell with grey lenses.
Sam Smith attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s pre-Met Gala party wearing black Prada PR 10ZS 1AB5S0 square sunglasses.
Kris Jenner also attended the same event wearing her signature Alaïa AA0075S 001 sunglasses in black.
Be sure to check out our Met Gala blog for complete coverage of celebrity glasses and sunglasses, from the Met steps to the afterparties.
American businesswoman Savannah James, wife of basketball icon LeBron James, was spotted in New York City wearing Cartier Panthère CT0433S 002 diamond-shaped rimless sunglasses with brown gradient lenses.
On 4 May at noon, Jessica Chastain—sans her usual strawberry locks and notably absent from the Met Gala—was seen in New York City wearing the black Prada PR B18S 16K08Z Symbole sunglasses.
At the same time, before preparing for the Met Gala, Miranda Kerr was seen outside The Mark Hotel in New York City wearing DiorOmbre S1I 10A0 sunglasses in black from the Spring 2026 collection. This new style is available in limited quantities!
Following the Met Gala buzz, A$AP Rocky was seen in Tribeca wearing Ray-Ban Mega Wayfarer RB0840S 6826/J5 sunglasses from his Blacked Out collection, distinguished by its golden logo lettering.
The Quirinale ceremony was held in Rome ahead of the 71st David di Donatello Awards. Among the attendees was Italian television actress Silvia D’Amico, who wore the new Valentino Dauphin VG0009S cat-eye sunglasses from Spring 2026 collection in ivory white.
While we currently stock the Valentino Dauphin VG0009S in black in limited quantities, the exact colourway worn by Silvia D’Amico is available for pre-order by contacting our team.
From New York sightings to French Riviera chicness, May continues to prove itself as one of the most visually compelling months on the celebrity calendar. Whether understated optical frames, futuristic wraparounds, or archival-inspired statement sunglasses, eyewear is always central to how celebrities shape their public image both on and off the red carpet.
As always, Pretavoir remains your home of luxury eyewear and one of the most comprehensive destinations for discovering exactly what celebrities are wearing. Many of the styles featured are available to shop immediately or pre-order through our team — because the best frames rarely stay hidden for long!
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