Inspired by the Melbourne festival scene, Quay Australia sunglasses was founded in 2004 by the music loving Linda and Allen Hammond. The brand kept flourishing as everyone wanted a taste of the cool, affordable eyewear that suited their freethinking spirited clientele. In 2009, the brand launched in the international market and is today highly sought after worldwide The motto that Quay Australia goes by is “life is too short to fit in”, so you can expect to find their designs unique.
Quay sunglasses have come a long way since 2004, but their roots will always remain with them. Their inspiration from countless days at music festivals, Melbourne summers and life’s adventures will still be found in every pair of Quay Sunglasses. You can today find Quay Australia sunglasses worldwide and online at over 2000 retailers. They have made collaborations with well-known brands like ASOS and Urban Outfitters, and have also collaborated with huge stars like Kylie Jenner. Not only have festival-lovers fallen in love with this brand, but you can also spot many celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Gwen Stefani wearing it too.
Quay Australia arose from festival trends and started creating a line which stands for freethinking individuals. Their goal is to create affordable and fashion forward sunglasses. With unique, crazy frames and bold lenses, this sunglass company has been one of the biggest and most successful upcoming sunglasses brands. Each pair of shades is unique and inspired from today's current trends. If you are looking for a pair of sunnies to stand out from the crowd - whether you are at a festival or at the beach, this brand is the one you've been looking for.
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The Quay Australia wearer is a laid back person that has her own style, but is not afraid to take a risk if needed. This behavior is mirrored in the Quay Australia frames, traditional but with that extra touch of uniqueness that suits the person that is not afraid to turn heads. Quay Australia sunglasses have the strength of being fun and affordable. And if you are looking for a pair of designer sunglasses but at a great price, Quay Australia is the one for you. The collection consists of many different shapes and colors so it is not hard to find the best shades for you to complete your outfit. If you are looking for where to buy Quay sunglasses, you have come to the right place! SmartBuyGlasses has a wide range of Quay Australia sunglasses to choose from. One of the most popular frames is the Quay on the prowl sunglasses, a unisex plastic frame that comes in the elegant color combination of black and smoke grey. It is an oversized square frame that makes for a good statement piece. These pairs of sunglasses give you a heavier and sportier look with the thick black frames.
Quay Womens Sunglasses
Quay Australia’s women’s collection is very feminine with soft hues on the lenses and flattering shapes. One of the most sought after frames is the Quay cat eye sunglasses. There are various styles to choose from to find the one that best works for you. You can go for a more subtle cat eye look like the QW-000412, or make a fashion statement in QW-000514, or if you just want something bold we suggest the QW-000010. Another look people are craving is Quay mirrored sunglasses. QW-000723 has the perfect festival look. A cat eye frame with a rose pink frame color and a bold pink mirror lens. This pair will spice up all your outfits and will bring a happy tone that could put a smile on all people’s faces. If you have come to find a pair of Quay Vivienne sunglasses - look no further! This pair of Quay Vivienne sunglasses black are made with polycarbonate lenses and the grey color gives them an overall bold look. The Quay Australia Vivienne is a bigger pilot frame that gives an extra edge to them. The black frame and the grey lenses makes for a bold look. To jump from the bold look to a softer look, these Quay rose gold sunglasses are another popular pilot frame. The soft tinted rose pink on the lenses combined with the gold frames makes for a softer, more relaxed, look. The High-Key Mini are polarized sunglasses and are made from metal.
Quay Mens Sunglasses
The Quay Australia's men’s collection consists of bold and masculine style sunnies. You find a lot of darker hues and thick frame sizes. Some of our faves include:
Quay Aviator Sunglasses
There are lots of aviator styles to find in the Quay Australia collection for men. It is a classic look that will live on forever, so if you are looking for a piece that never ages - the aviator frame is for you. This style particularly suits those with a longer face shape. The QU-000607 is the most popular aviator frame from Quay Australia on SmartBuyGlasses. The tortoise frame color mixed with the faded lenses is a great modern addition to the traditional frame type. The QU-000607 is also available in two more color combinations, a classic black with a gradient grey lens with gold temples or the modern crystal clear frame with a gradient brown mirror lens.
Quay Round Sunglasses
Quay Australia round sunglasses is another popular choice in the men’s category. The QW-000411 FIREFLY is the most popular choice in this category, classic colors of the black frame, gradient brown lenses and gold temples. If you want to differentiate yourself a bit more from the crowd, go for the black frame with green lenses, this pair also comes with silver temples and has a more vintage look to them.
Quay Black Sunglasses
As mentioned above, the Quay Australia men’s collection features darker hues, and the black color is highly sought after. QM-000548 NEMESIS are on top of the list of black sunglasses, and is a pilot frame made of plastic. This pair of polarized sunglasses gives the look of an agent with the boldness of the shape and the black color frame with the smoke grey lens. This is a timeless piece that you can wear for a long time and the black works with every outfit. If you want to bring a little coolness to your everyday outfit, this pair is for you.
How to Buy
First off, take a look at our face shape guide to find what frame will compliment you best. SmartBuyGlasses also offers our Virtual Try-On tool so you can easily see online how the sunglasses fit you. We also have informative Optical Center articles as well as great fashion advice on our SmartBuyGlasses blog for any questions you might have!
Next, if you’re buying a pair of Quay Australia sunglasses but can’t remember your details, SmartBuyGlasses’ Lens Scanner tool is perfect for you. It allows you to get your current prescription straight from our Lens Scanner app. All you need is a smartphone, a card with a magnetic strip, a computer, and your current prescription glasses. You can then add your prescription to your Quay Australia eyeglasses and proceed to checkout.
All Quay Australia eyeglasses from SmartBuyGlasses come with a 24-month warranty, 100 day hassle free return policy, and the best price guarantee to ensure you get the best value possible, so with SmartBuyGlasses, there's no need to find a physical Quay Australia store.
