In honor of this exciting fashion fact (FYI, it’s Lam’s second season designing for les yeux, but his most recent batch of frames are chic enough to rival even the storied Ray Bans–a pretty impressive feat to say the least) , designer Derek Lam shares his top 5 favorite Sunglass-Wearing Style Icons:

…as well as a little sneak peek at his killer shades (approx. $320 each):

Snaps: Jackie O, Lolita, Dylan, Jack Nicholson, Warhol, and shades from the designer himself