On June 7, 2026, the paddock of the Monaco Grand Prix became an unexpected showcase for Gucci Eyewear. Kim Kardashian appeared wearing two models from the Spring-Summer 2026 collection — two distinct silhouettes, two design philosophies, and a single consistent thread running through both.
GG2174S — Rimless Oversize as a Statement
The first choice of the day: the GG2174S, from the La Famiglia collection. An oversized rimless frame where the lens appears to float, anchored only by metallic half-Horsebit hardware — one of the House's most enduring equestrian references. Injected temples complete the structure with studied restraint. The result is a pair of sunglasses that commands attention without announcing itself.
The GG2174S distills a tension that has long defined Gucci: the pull between heritage craft and contemporary reduction. Worn beneath red Ferrari ear defenders on the Monaco circuit, the frame felt entirely at home.
GG2276S — Architectural Geometry in Violet
The second appearance brought a different vocabulary. The GG2276S, from the Primavera collection, trades heritage weight for architectural precision: a sharp flat-top silhouette, ultra-slim metal temples engraved with the Gucci logo, and mauve-tinted lenses that introduce colour as a design element rather than an afterthought.
This frame reflects the direction Gucci Eyewear has taken for SS26 — geometric conviction, unconventional colour, a presence that doesn't borrow from classical luxury codes. These are sunglasses that speak first.
La Famiglia and Primavera: Two Lines, One Language
The choice to wear both collections in a single day is worth noting. La Famiglia reaches inward — toward lineage, saddlery, objects handed down — while Primavera looks outward, toward colour and seasonal renewal. Together, they map the full range of Gucci's visual grammar in two clean acts.
For a deeper look at the season's design intentions, our Gucci Spring-Summer 2026 collection analysis covers the forms, materials and aesthetic direction in full.
