CEOs and tech leaders are wearing these luxury sunglasses

Popular eyewear among the wealthy includes pairs up to nearly $500.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesHigh-powered execs sported luxury eyewear at the annual Sun Valley media and tech conference in July.These sunglasses highlight the style of billionaires like Larry Ellison and Sam Altman.Smart glasses are gaining traction with Meta's AI-powered eyewear, worn by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Summer is here, and high-powered execs are dodging the rays with some expensive eyewear.From classic Ray-Bans to more obscure choices, sunglasses are a must-have this season. They're one of the accessories of choice for many business leaders descending on Sun Valley, Idaho, this week for the annual Allen & Co. conference.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was photographed wearing a $410 pair of Vuarnet glasses at the event on Tuesday.During a summer event calendar packed with tennis tournaments, billionaire weddings, and more, these are the sunglasses CEOs and other business leaders are pairing with their looks.Ray-BanAndy Jassy wore a pair of Ray-Bans. A similar pair retails for $176.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesAmazon CEO Andy Jassy arrived at Sun Valley in a more casual get-up than his polo-wearing peers. The Amazon CEO paired a graphic tee with a button-down shirt that he left open. For his eyewear, it looks like a classic pair of RB4379D Ray-Bans with a clear frame.Price: $176Bob Iger wore a pair of Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses. A similar pair retails for $202.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesDisney CEO Bob Iger opted for a more vintage look, donning Ray-Ban aviators at Sun Valley.Price for a similar pair: $202Mark Zuckerberg's smart glassesMark Zuckerberg wore a pair of Meta AI Ray-Ban glasses, which start at $299.Mario Anzuoni/ReutersOn many occasions — both casual and formal — Mark Zuckerberg has sported his own company's AI-powered Meta smart glasses made in partnership with Ray-Ban.Price: up to $379Larry Ellison's OakleysLarry Ellison wore a pair of Oakley sunglasses. A similar pair retails for $233.Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesOracle cofounder and CTO Larry Ellison cycles through eyewear when he's courtside at tennis matches. He's been spotted wearing a pair of sporty Oakley glasses that resemble the Whisker model.Price: $233Ellison also wears GatorzAndy Jassy wore a pair of Gatorz sunglasses. A similar pair retails for $220.Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesAnother brand of choice for Ellison is Gatorz, a company that offers American-made eyewear, with marketing that shows off tactical use for eye protection. Ellison appears to be wearing the Marauder model.Price: $220Sam Altman's VuarnetsSam Altman wore a pair of Vuarnet glasses, which retail for $410.Kevin Dietsch via Getty ImagesOpenAI's Sam Altman spoke to the media at Sun Valley in July wearing a pair of Vuarnet glasses. The brand describes itself as a retailer for Alpine sunglasses made with mineral lenses. Altman wore the Altitude 03 pair.Price: $410Read the original article on Business Insider

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