I’ve been obsessed with vintage sunglasses for years—I have this pair of vintage Gucci shields that I wear constantly and get asked about every single time. I wanted to create a collection with that same energy: frames that feel like you found them at a flea market in Paris, but they’re actually well-made, polarized, and under $130. The whole collection is named after NYC neighborhoods because that felt right—these are city girl glasses.

The Downtown in olive crystal. It’s giving main character. It’s a shield, so it covers half your face, the silver flash lens is really unexpected, and it goes with literally everything. I’ve been wearing it with a white tee and jeans, and it makes the whole outfit look intentional.

Because the ones I love are either $500 or they fall apart in two weeks. I wanted that in-between—something that actually looks expensive, has polarized lenses, fits well, and I don’t have a panic attack if I lose them at dinner. Also, DIFF donates a pair of reading glasses for every pair sold, which mattered to me, as I didn’t want this to just be a cash grab collab.

The frames came first. The Brooklyn is very clean and minimal, so she goes with everything tailored. The Tribeca is a little more attitude—that’s your going-out-in-a-slip-dress frame. The Downtown is the statement piece. I styled the whole campaign thinking about how a real person would actually wear these, not just how they look on a white background.

The Brooklyn in black. It’s the most versatile, it’s polarized, and the shape is flattering on literally every face. It’s the one you’ll wear five days a week and get compliments every time. Then, once you’re hooked, come back for The Downtown because you will want her.