Romanticizing Summer With Abi Hoffman & Michael Kors

Entrepreneur, influencer, and model Abi Hoffman’s summer style is all about striking a balance between relaxed ease and bold contrasts — think: a vintage lace top styled with structured bottoms, or a flirty sundress paired with combat boots. Regardless of the outfit combination, sunglasses are a key part of completing any look.

The new Michael Kors spring/summer 2025 eyewear collection echoes Hoffman’s penchant for blending styles, with pieces that mesh timeless elegance with contemporary cool. Retro cat-eye shades are seen alongside bold geometric pairs, forming a range that speaks to a wide variety of fashion personalities and occasions. “These Michael Kors silhouettes effortlessly complement the tension I like to create in a look,” she says, citing how well they work with her go-to staples: soft tailoring, vintage-inspired details, and elevated evening jackets for a pop of color or print. “Each pair caters to a specific mood I’m channeling.”

Whether in the city or on holiday, sunglasses don’t leave Hoffman’s side: “I plan on pairing the bold black frames with a clean, minimalist outfit for a summer lunch, wearing aviators on a stroll through Central Park with my dog, and will opt for the sleek eyeglasses to add a chic touch to an afternoon working from home.” That versatility both in selection and styling is what makes Michael Kors’ latest offering worth gravitating towards.

For lunch in the city, a gray summertime suit set is “given a refined and sharp look” with the Rhodes sunglasses, Hoffman says. The on-trend narrow lenses lend an effortlessly cool vibe, while the oversized temples, with a metallic Empire cutout, pack a punch. Styling the black shades alongside pointed-toe kitten heels, oversized gold earrings, and a chic top-handle bag makes ladylike fashion feel totally fresh.

Nothing says summertime like an all-white outfit. A delicate lace blouse and skirt are accompanied by chic white ballet flats and a summery raffia bag — an ideal combination for strolling through Central Park with her dog, or taking a break to lay down on a blanket under a tree. For better protection from sunny days, Hoffman says “the Buenos Aires sunglasses, with their amber-tinted lenses, capture the essence of a beachy afternoon” — even in the middle of Manhattan. Inspired by Michael Kors’ Astor Link jewelry, the shades offer a fashion-forward take on minimalism, adding a gilded accent to daytime wear.

As Hoffman shares: “The Puglia eyeglasses have a sleek, refined shape that adds a chic touch to a workwear look.” A tailored black button-up with high-waisted silk pants in rich olive green, plus a timeless pair of rectangular frames, is her go-to uniform for a productive afternoon. Reading, working and sifting through magazines in her living room is met with an outfit that feels relaxed and comfortable, while still being put-together.