Max Mara Sunglasses: Shapes, Face Shape Fit and the Best Frames

Max Mara sunglasses come in seven main shapes: butterfly, cat-eye, oval, round, rectangular, geometric and mask. They are made in acetate and light metal, in the house colours of camel, black, tobacco brown and gold, with discreet logo details on the temples. On Coveti, Max Mara sunglasses and glasses cost from $390 to $550. Shop the edit at Max Mara at Coveti.

Key facts

• Range on Coveti: 27 Max Mara eyewear styles across 14 frame models, priced from $390 to $550.
• Materials: acetate for the bolder frames, light metal for the geometric and oval styles.
• Branding: logo details sit on the temples; the Brioso and Oboli styles carry a tonal M Monogram.
• Colours: camel, black, tawny bronze brown, gold, rust, white, pink and oil green.
• The house: Max Mara was founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and is still family owned.
• Glasses: four frames (Airone, Badia, Esedra and Fischio) are named glasses; check the product page for lens details before you order.

What Max Mara sunglasses shapes are there?

Max Mara eyewear follows the same rules as the clothes: neutral colours, clean lines and branding you have to look for. The shapes break down into seven families.

• Butterfly: Gamma and Fischio. Wide frames that lift at the outer edge, flattering the cheekbones.
• Cat-eye: Esedra. Lifted outer corners that wrap gently around the face.
• Oval: Gestro, a light metal oval, and Cicogna, a bold acetate oval with thick rims.
• Round: Badia, a round acetate frame with visible end pieces and a retro feel.
• Rectangular: Elodia, with thick acetate rims; Sarong, a light metal rectangle on nose pads; and Oboli, a wraparound acetate rectangle.
• Geometric and square metal: Elsa, Elsapetite and Elsav, with angular lines running through the frame, bridge and temples.
• Mask: Brioso, a square-fronted wraparound with chunky contoured temples.

How do you choose Max Mara sunglasses for your face shape?

The old rule still works: choose a frame that contrasts with the shape of your face. Width matters too. The frame should be about as wide as the widest part of your face, and your eyes should sit roughly in the centre of each lens.

If you are unsure, a soft oval such as Gestro is the safest shape, since it suits most faces. For a petite face, Elsapetite is the Elsa geometric frame scaled down for smaller features.

Acetate versus metal: which frame material?

Acetate is a plant-based plastic that takes colour well and gives a bold, solid frame. It suits strong shapes such as butterfly, cat-eye and mask frames, and it is the material for tortoiseshell-style tawny browns. Metal frames are lighter and finer, with adjustable nose pads that help them sit well on low and narrow bridges. If you wear sunglasses all day while travelling, a light metal frame such as Sarong and Gestro is the more comfortable choice. If you want the sunglasses to make a statement, choose acetate.

Which Max Mara sunglasses colour should you buy?

Camel and tawny bronze brown are the most Max Mara colours, and they work with every neutral in the wardrobe. Black is the sharpest choice and pairs with black tailoring and evening wear. Gold metal frames warm up the face and look best with camel coats, cream knits and summer linen. Rust, pink, white and oil green are the fashion colours of the range, best as a second pair.

Think about your wardrobe first. If your coat is camel and your bag is tan, camel frames finish the look. Our guide to Max Mara outfit ideas shows how the brand’s neutrals work together, and how to style a camel coat covers the colour pairings in detail.

Are Max Mara sunglasses worth it?

At $390 to $550, Max Mara sunglasses sit at the accessible end of the luxury eyewear market, below the price of most designer handbags and a fraction of a Max Mara coat. They are a good way to own a piece of the brand if a coat is not on the cards this season. For a fuller answer on the label’s value, read is Max Mara worth it, and for the brand’s place among Italian houses, see Italian luxury brands.

Sunglasses also finish a winter outfit, not just a summer one. A pair of tawny brown acetate frames with a camel coat, a cashmere scarf and leather gloves is the classic Max Mara street look. See our guides to womens leather gloves and Max Mara scarves for the rest of the accessories, and browse the full designer sunglasses, scarves and accessories edits.

How to care for Max Mara sunglasses

• Clean lenses with the cloth they come with and a lens spray, never a tissue, which can scratch.
• Store them in the case, lenses up, and never put them face down on a table.
• Take them off with both hands so the temples stay aligned.
• Keep acetate frames out of hot cars, where heat can soften and distort them.
• Have metal frames adjusted by an optician if they start to slip.

Where can I buy Max Mara sunglasses in the US?

Coveti stocks Max Mara sunglasses and glasses alongside the brand’s coats, bags and accessories and ships to the US by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on delivery. Prices are shown in US dollars, and duties are usually payable on import. See the complete Max Mara collection.

The best Max Mara sunglasses on Coveti

1. Gestro Oval Sunglasses in Camel

A light metal oval on nose pads with thin temples. The soft shape suits most faces and stays comfortable through long days. From $520.

2. Elodia Rectangular Sunglasses in Black

Bold rectangular acetate with thick rims and logo details on the temples. The pair for round and oval faces. From $440.

3. Gamma Butterfly Sunglasses in Tawny Bronze Brown

Wraparound butterfly frames that lift at the edges and give good side coverage. The most affordable style in the range. From $390.

4. Esedra Acetate Cat-Eye Glasses in Black

Cat-eye acetate frames that wrap gently around the face, with thin temples that keep them light. From $530.

5. Elsa Geometric Sunglasses in Camel

Angular lines through the frame, bridge and temples, with nose pads for a secure fit. Crisp and modern without being loud. From $500.

6. Elsapetite Geometric Sunglasses in Brown

The Elsa frame scaled down for smaller faces, with fine lines and a matching bridge. From $480.

7. Brioso Mask Sunglasses in Beige Shaded

A square-fronted acetate mask with chunky contoured temples and a tonal M Monogram. The statement pair. From $500.

8. Cicogna Oval Sunglasses in Black

A bold acetate oval with thick rims and a retro mood that softens angular features. From $390.

9. Sarong Rectangular Sunglasses in Gold Brown

A light metal rectangle on nose pads, clean and understated, for all-day wear. From $480.

10. Elsav Square Metal Sunglasses in Gold

A new take on the Elsa with a thin bridge that runs back into the temples, finished with acetate tips. From $480.

11. Fischio Acetate Butterfly Glasses in Camel

Butterfly acetate frames lightened by a fine tubular bridge. The camel colour matches the house coats. From $550.

12. Badia Round Acetate Glasses in Camel

Round acetate frames with visible end pieces and a retro line that softens strong features. From $530.

More Max Mara guides

• Max Mara outfit ideas
• Max Mara scarves
• Max Mara bags
• Max Mara purses and wallets
• Womens leather gloves
• Who is Max Mara
• Where to buy Max Mara

Frequently asked questions

How much are Max Mara sunglasses?

On Coveti, Max Mara sunglasses and glasses cost from $390 to $550. The Gamma butterfly and Cicogna oval frames start at $390, the metal Sarong and Elsapetite styles at $480, and the acetate glasses frames such as Fischio, Esedra and Badia at $530 to $550.

Which Max Mara sunglasses suit a round face?

Choose angular frames that add structure. The Elodia and Sarong rectangular styles, the Elsa geometric frame and the Airone square frame all contrast with a round face. Avoid very round frames such as Badia, which repeat the curve.

Does Max Mara make glasses as well as sunglasses?

Max Mara eyewear on Coveti includes four frames named glasses: Airone, Badia, Esedra and Fischio. They sit in the same eyewear edit as the sunglasses. Check each product page for lens details, and ask an optician if you need prescription lenses fitted.

Are Max Mara sunglasses good for small faces?

Yes. The Elsapetite frame is the Elsa geometric style scaled down for smaller faces, and the light metal Sarong and Gestro frames sit on adjustable nose pads, which helps them stay in place on a narrow bridge.

Which Max Mara sunglasses are the most popular shape?

Butterfly and oval frames are the easiest Max Mara shapes to wear because they flatter most faces. Gamma and Fischio cover the butterfly look; Gestro and Cicogna cover the oval in metal and acetate.

Can I buy Max Mara sunglasses online and ship them to the UK and UAE?

Yes. Coveti ships Max Mara sunglasses worldwide, including the UK, Canada, Australia and the UAE, by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Prices are in US dollars and duties are usually payable on import.

The right pair of Max Mara sunglasses is the easiest way into the brand. Browse them all in the Max Mara collection at Coveti, then finish the look with our guides to Max Mara scarves and Max Mara bags.