Carrera 5001 Sunglasses Review

Carrera is a luxury brand that was founded in 1956.

The brand initially began as a luxury sporting and performance eyewear brand. Wilhelm Anger Werker, the founder of the brand, had a passion for sports; particularly racing cars. He initially specialized in designing ski goggles and eyewear for racing car drivers. He formed his brand and named it after the famous Carrera Panamericana auto race. The brand is now part of the Italian eyewear group Safilo and the distinct eyewear is way ahead of its time.

The new Carrera 5001 sunglasses are the latest Carrera craze. The model is inspired by the original SunJet collection and looks quirky and cool. Many celebrities including music star Rita Ora and model Cara Delevingne have been rocking the new Carrera 5001 model. They are a breath of fresh air as they complete any fashionistas outfit and make a bold fashion statement whilst being fashion forward.

The Carrera 5001 eyewear comes in a wide range of bright colour combinations making them the perfect fashion accessory. The multi-coloured lenses have a mirrored coating and the temples have a matte metallic finish. There are lots of different colours to choose from including transparent pinks and blues and a classic black colour option.

Carrera do have traditional and classic styles which relate back to the brand's heritage but more recently the brand have a taken an edgy, youthful feel. The bold shapes and strong colours set fashion trends and set them apart from other eyewear brands. The brand name is engraved on the hinge section and the interior of the temples have a pattern for an added fashion feature. The oversized style lenses are 100% UV protected and are of a high quality. They are an affordable designer fashion trend and there is a bound to be a style to fit you.

Another reason as to why they are so popular is because they are extremely comfortable to wear due to being lightweight. The temple tips have a distinctive curve to fit comfortably around the ears as well. The acetate used is durable so is guaranteed to last you a long time. Choosing the 5001 model is an investment as they will not break easily and they are this season’s perfect eyewear choice.