By now, you’ve either watched HBO’s The Idol (and have *opinions*), or you’ve heard of it. Hard not to, if you go anywhere near the internet tbh. Starring Lily-Rose Depp as troubled pop star Jocelyn and Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye as self-help guru, club owner and cult leader Tedros, The Idol already has viewers divided. But one thing we can all agree on? The costume department know their way around an epic pair of sunglasses.

From Jocelyn’s sultry cat-eye frames to Tedros’ signature aviators, episode 1 was bursting with eyewear inspo. Let’s recap…

The Idol, HBO, 2023
Rectangle Sunglasses
Clean-lined and classic, rectangle sunglasses are one of those shapes that never go out of style. Case in point? Jocelyn’s co-manager Chaim (Hank Azaria, if you’re wondering why he looked familiar) sports not one, but two pairs of rectangle shades in the first ep: a pair of thick-framed black sunglasses in one scene, and then slender gold frames the next. The guy’s got range, what can we say?
Rectangle Sunglasses


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The Idol, HBO, 2023
Cat-Eye Sunglasses
It’s little wonder why Jocelyn’s eyewear of choice seems to be the cat-eye frame: femme, fierce, feline… The F adjectives go on. Whether she’s sitting on the sidelines during a music video rehearsal, or breadcrumbing her way through a Vanity Fair interview, Jocelyn’s cat-eye frames are her armour. Invest in a pair of Prada or Saint Laurent sunglasses to recreate the look (black bikinis and micro minis optional).
Cat-Eye Sunglasses


The Idol, HBO, 2023
Aviator Sunglasses
Between brazen record label exec Nikki Katz (Jane Adams) and The Weeknd’s Tedros, pilot sunglasses were a popular pick. Ray-Ban’s signature gold aviators are a timeless choice (cc: any quiet luxury starter pack), while everyone from Versace to Poppy Lissiman and Le Specs are putting their own stamp on the shape.
Aviator Sunglasses


The Idol, HBO, 2023
Sepia Tones
If you detected a hint of 70s hedonism, you’re not alone – we blame all the brown sunglasses. From deep tortoiseshell to molten amber, frames and lenses alike copped the sepia-toned treatment. Whether you vibe the gradient brown lenses (spotted on both Hari Nef and Eli Roth), or Dan Levy’s muted camel moment, it’s safe to say that if you’re on The Idol’s call sheet, you’ll be donning a pair of brown shades at some point.
Sepia Tones

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