Catch The Wave: Ollie Quinn Debuts The “Ripple” SS26 Collection (Win!)

Independent eyewear brand Ollie Quinn is making a splash this season with the unveiling of Ripple, its Spring/Summer 2026 sunglasses collection. This limited release is a poetic tribute to the rhythm of water, designed to capture the “quiet power” and effortless calm of sunlit coastal days.

Fluid Design & Coastal Hues

The Ripple collection features ten new frames, each named after natural water movements to evoke a sense of motion and summer ease. The silhouettes range from sculptural drama to minimalist chic:

• Cove: A refined oval silhouette featuring a keyhole bridge in expressive colors like Kingfisher and Edamame.
• Wave: A confident, oversized square profile made for making a statement.
• Swell: A striking cat-eye that perfectly balances “sculptural drama with wearable elegance”.
• Flow & Ebb: Minimalist and slim retro-inspired metal frames for a contemporary, refined look.
• River & Rip: Bold, structured takes on classic Navigator and square silhouettes.

The color palette is a direct love letter to coastal landscapes, featuring organic textures like Molasses, Whale, Kelp, Chestnut, and Citrine. These are paired with sun-washed lens tints in Sepia, Smoke, and Olive Gradient for a warm, nostalgic aesthetic.

Craftsmanship with a Conscious

Staying true to Ollie Quinn’s mission of accessible, independent design, every frame in the Ripple line is crafted from bio-acetate and lightweight metals. Each pair features high-performance details including:

• Polarized lenses with UV protection and anti-reflective coatings for maximum clarity.
• Signature hand-polished finishes and wire core temples for durability.
• Concentric temple tip detailing and chamfered edges for a touch of refined craftsmanship.

“With Ripple, we wanted to capture the feeling of summer near the water—relaxed, reflective, and quietly powerful,” says the Ollie Quinn design team.

Where to Shop

Ready to find your summer shade? The Ripple Spring/Summer 2026 Collection will be available in Ollie Quinn boutiques and online beginning in Spring 2026. —Noa Nichol

Win! 2 Pairs of Ollie Quinn Sunglasses!

Congrats Ayo D. of Orangeville, ON, who will receive two pairs of Ollie Quinn sunglasses from the Ripple SS26 collection ($550 value)! Please note: if you are the winner, you will receive a DM (direct message) in Instagram directly from @vitadailymedia. Please be wary of fake accounts, which often use similar handles with an extra or missing letter, number or symbol. We will never ask for a payment or for your credit card number, and we will never ask you to click through a link. If you are unsure whether you have been contacted, via Instagram, by us or a fake account, email us before responding. Full contest rules/regulations here.