Elegance isn’t always quiet. Sometimes, it shines.
The Vanderbilt family helped shape not just infrastructure, but the image of American elegance. Their name still carries a sense of heritage. They are not dusty or nostalgic, but vibrant, bold, and undeniably stylish. That same spirit lives on in Vanderbilt New York’s sunglasses.
These aren’t just frames. They’re expressions of character. Each collection is inspired by places, moods, and icons of New York. They blend legacy with modern edge, echoing the family’s ability to stay rooted while evolving with time.
Here’s how each VDB sunglass collection reflects a different piece of the Vanderbilt New York story.
1. Beverly Hills
Though far from NYC, Beverly Hills captures the kind of old-Hollywood glamour that once lit up the Vanderbilt ballrooms. These sunglasses nod to that timeless luxury in their polished metal finishes, smooth silhouettes, and quiet confidence.
This collection is for modern icons who prefer to understate their fame, not their style.
2. Texas Collection
Bold, assertive, and slightly rugged. The Texas collection reflects the Vanderbilt spirit of expansion and frontier leadership. These frames are strong-lined and structured, designed for trailblazers who wear ambition like a signature scent.
They speak not only to American grit, but to the kind of polished dominance that built empires.
3. Seattle Collection
Calm, cerebral, and cool in the most effortless way, Seattle draws from the introspective side of modern luxury. The Vanderbilts weren’t just builders; they were thinkers, patrons, and quiet powerhouses.
These frames are soft-edged and smart, making them ideal for writers, creators, and everyday urban philosophers.
4. Brooklyn Collection
If any collection reflects the artistic pulse of today’s New York, it’s Brooklyn. With raw design energy and subtle edge, these sunglasses represent the cultural shift from uptown formality to downtown originality.
It’s a tribute to the evolution of taste from oil paintings to street art, grand salons to co-working cafés.
5. Miami Collection
Flashier, sunnier, and not afraid to be noticed, the Miami collection channels the playfulness of the Vanderbilt family’s resort roots. Think weekend escapes, poolside charm, and confidence that wears color well.
This is the collection for modern jet-setters who know that elegance and fun don’t have to be opposites.
6. Las Vegas Collection
A little more daring, a little more dramatic. The Las Vegas collection leans into showmanship, but never loses its sense of polish. These sunglasses are for the bold ones who turn heads, on purpose.
A nod to the Vanderbilt parties of the past, where glamour had no curfew.
7. Phoenix Collection
Rising, radiant, and designed for movement, Phoenix reflects the reinvention that defined both New York and the Vanderbilt legacy. The silhouettes are classic, but the colours are fresh like vintage cars with electric engines.
This is for those who appreciate the past but don’t live in it.
8. New York Collection
The city’s namesake collection had to strike a balance between statement and staple. These frames capture the Vanderbilt essence best: confident, cosmopolitan, and grounded in purpose.
Designed for everyday wear, but never average.
9. San Francisco Collection
Sleek and versatile, the San Francisco collection mirrors the Vanderbilt family’s westward curiosity, making them a blend of intellect and style, heritage and horizon.
Ideal for the modern professional who knows their angles and their architecture.
10. Atlanta Collection
Warm, expressive, and a touch unexpected, Atlanta brings Southern charm into a Northern-born brand. It’s about personal flair with curves, colour, and a healthy respect for individuality.
If Vanderbilt hosted a garden party in 2025, these are the frames that would be passed around the lawn.
A Legacy That Reflects
From uptown soirées to downtown sidewalks, the Vanderbilt name has always adapted to the rhythm of its surroundings. These sunglass collections do the same, not by chasing trends, but by translating history into wearability.
Because true legacy doesn’t live in vaults. It lives in pieces that move with you, shield your eyes, and remind the world: elegance evolves.