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With his '80s-inspired venetian-blind shades, Kanye West continues in the tradition of musicians whose sunglasses are as signature as their sounds. We'll pass on Kanye's particular style — a good thing, since the custom-ordered Alain Mikli design set him back $1,500, and he's ordered 150 more pairs — but take a look at these other rock & rollers' less radical rims, fit for mere mortals.
Bootsy Collins
This P-Funker sees stars through his intergalactic eye shields. Back on
our planet, try these bitsy étoile-accented frames instead (Marc by Marc
Jacobs, $85, Macy's).
Elton John
He was (Rocket) man enough to don lady-style shades back in the early
'70s, and soon the glam-rock squads followed the fetish (Dolce &
Gabbana, $300, Sunglass Hut).
Bono
Be as fly as the rocker once called the Fly. His Emporio Armani (RED)
frames go for $170, but ours travel at a lower elevation (Lacoste, $125,
Nordstrom).
Elvis Costello
His Buddy Holly frames are synonymous with nerd chic, alternative tunes,
and, of course, Buddy Holly. Donning a pair of the perennially groovy
Wayfarers somehow makes everyone instantly cool (Ray-Ban, $130, Sunglass
Hut).
Yoko Ono
You have to love an oversize-safety-goggle look that says ''I am a
Fluxus-movement visual artist'' while also serving as a subtle reminder
to get screened for glaucoma (Miu Miu, $165, Miu Miu boutiques).
