Every September, the Toronto International Film Festival transforms Canada’s cultural capital into a global stage for cinema. With its mix of red-carpet glamour and world-premiere screenings, TIFF has become a launchpad for award-season contenders and a magnet for Hollywood A-listers, international auteurs, and fashion insiders alike. The festival is more than just a showcase of film—it’s a moment where artistry, personality, and style converge, and where eyewear has quietly become one of the most expressive accessories to grace the carpets.

The 2025 edition has been no exception. With buzzy premieres like Motor City and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the festival has delivered both cinematic spectacle and sartorial moments. The red carpet dazzled with bold eyewear statements, while stars and filmmakers alike carried their frames into screenings—proving that sunglasses have become integral not only to personal style but also to the ritual of filmgoing. At TIFF this year, eyewear didn’t just shield—it stole the show.

Rami Malek pulled off Cartier CT0439S 004 hexagonal rimless sunglasses perfectly, leaving us green with envy.

Ben Foster channelled retro cool in a brand-new tortoiseshell David Beckham DB 7151/S EX4HO aviator from our August 2025 drop.

Shailene Woodley wowed in the classic tortoiseshell Persol 0649 24/31 aviator.

Jacob Elordi wore Jacques Marie Mage Richard, which you can steal with a similar silhouette from our Celine 3 Dots CL40298I 01A.

An optical wearer himself, Dan Levy shone in black Givenchy GV Day GV50079I 001 eyeglasses...

... before switching to black Celine CL40233I 01A sunglasses to shield from the sun.

Rapper M.I.A. amped the beat with brand-new black Prada PR B54S 1AB5Z1 polarised rectangular sunglasses.

Taiwanese model and actress Shu Qi brought a touch of glamour to her cosy ensemble with black Tom Ford Esme TF1157 01A sunglasses.

Ethan Hawke stepped out in Bottega Veneta BV1012S 003 aviator with retro brown lenses.

Edward Norton joined the retro aviator trend in tortoiseshell Gucci GG2052S with gold horsebit detailing from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection. Stay tuned, coming soon on Pretavoir!

Andrew Scott stole the street attention with brown Paul Smith Glover PSSN089 003 sunglasses with blue lenses—we currently stock this model in black and transparent light brown with green lenses.

For the Canadian premiere of Nouvelle Vague, French director Guillaume Marbeck wore tortoiseshell Zegna EZ0270/S 55E sunglasses (subtle in the dimly lit photo) similar to the pair he sported earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival.

Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, a true Miu Miu fan, wore newly arrived pale gold Miu Miu MU A53S ZVN60O with light blue lenses on 7 September…

... before debuting the black Miu Miu MU 11ZS 16K01O “Regard” rectangular sunglasses with purple lenses from the Summer 2025 drop the following day.

Actor Corey Hawkins was spotted in tortoiseshell Giorgio Armani AR8146 S round frames—feel free to reach out to us if you’re after this specific model.

Rising actress Myha’la Herrold proved that, after years, Prada PR 17WS 1AB5S0 "Symbole" sunglasses remain a timeless staple that works for any occasion.

Art investment and luxury consultant Yuki Zhao was seen wearing black and beige CHANEL 5416 C534/3 cat-eye sunglasses, which are unfortunately sold out at Pretavoir, but we stock them in black and yellow as well as black and pink.

As TIFF 2025 has shown, eyewear is now inseparable from red-carpet fashion. Sunglasses frame the personality of their wearer as much as their outfit, shaping how stars are seen both on and off the screen. With this year’s festival delivering unforgettable style moments, it’s clear that the right pair of sunglasses is more than an accessory—it’s a signature.

Au revoir, 
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