Although those halcyon days of lounging in the sunshine are over for some of us, its never a bad time to invest in a pair of sunglasses and if you're feeling flush, we think these are awesome.

Premium eyewear maker Ralph Vaessen creates the world’s most luxurious sunglasses which are handmade in a small studio in Germany. These 'Joost Horn' ones are crafted out of natural horn, and the aviator-shaped frames are extremely lightweight, have elegant sleek lines, and quietly scream good taste.

Unique, one-of-a-kind pieces for real connoisseurs (bearing a prohibitively high price tag for most of us) but you do have all winter to save up.

Available from (where else?) the Temple of Cool that is Colette.