Dries Van Noten
Cat-Eye Sunglasses
These Dries Van Noten cat-eye sunglasses feature a glossy black acetate frame with dark grey tinted lenses. Made in Japan, the frame has generous dynamic curves and measures 54 mm in eye width, 21 mm in bridge, and 140 mm in temple length. Designed for sun protection, they offer a classic cat-eye silhouette with a modern twist.
- Material
- Acetate
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Acetate cat-eye sunglasses with tinted lenses, made in Japan.
Classic cat-eye silhouette with generous curves, acetate construction, tinted lenses.
- Material
- Acetate
- Style
- classic, retro
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Acetate frame
- Tinted lenses
- Cat-eye silhouette with generous and dynamic curves
- Made in Japan
- Eye width: 54 mm
- Bridge: 21 mm
- Temple length: 140 mm
- Narrative take on classic cat-eye design
Product Insights
Dries Van Noten's cat-eye sunglasses, priced at 525 CAD, are handcrafted in Japan from renewable, biodegradable Italian acetate in a 200-step process, offering an upswept silhouette that flatters square and oval male faces. The acetate frame is hypoallergenic, phthalate-free, and heat-adjustable for a bespoke fit, ensuring longevity without fading or chipping. While carrying a premium cost—about four times that of a Margiela cat-eye—this piece merges artistic heritage with sustainable craftsmanship, positioning it as a timeless accessory beyond transient trends.
Verified claims
- Design narrative
- The narrative take frames the cat-eye as an artistic heritage piece with face-flattering curves.
- Artisan quality
- Handcrafted in Japan from renewable, biodegradable Italian acetate with integrated color for lasting finish.
- Men's styling
- Upswept cat-eye complements square and oval male faces, fitting the men's cat-eye trend.
- Brand narrative
- Dries Van Noten's narrative framing elevates this cat-eye beyond transient trends.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Japan by Linda Farrow's workshop, involving 200 steps per frame.
- Face shape
- Upswept cat-eye flatters square and oval faces.
- Frame sizing
- Total frame width of 129 mm fits medium adult face widths.
- Frame width
- Using 54 mm lenses and a 21 mm bridge, total frame width is 129 mm.
- Adjustability
- Acetate frame can be heat-adjusted 5-10 mm at the temple ends and fully reshaped.
- Fit
- Optician can reshape temple tips and bridge width for a bespoke fit.
- Material properties
- Italian acetate is hypoallergenic, phthalate-free, and made from renewable plant fibers.
- Material sustainability
- Italian acetate from renewable plant fibers, biodegradable under proper disposal.
- Frame longevity
- Acetate frame won't fade or chip and can be heat-adjusted for a custom fit.
- Hypoallergenic
- High-grade acetate is naturally hypoallergenic and phthalate-free.
- Price positioning
- 525 CAD matches DVN's standard ~385 USD and is about four times a Margiela cat-eye.
Product record
- Title
- Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Dries Van Noten
- Price
- 525 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy black oval cat-eye style sunglasses shown from a low three-quarter front-left angle; thick rounded acetate frame with dark grey lenses and tapered temples that flare slightly at the ends.
- Frame shapeThick glossy black oval cat-eye shaped front with rounded rims and subtly upswept outer corners.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.53 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Lens appearanceUniform dark grey tinted lenses set inside the frame; lenses appear flat with a matte look compared with the glossy frame.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.59 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Temple constructionThick black temples that taper slightly and then flare near the curved temple tips; right temple visible in full length, left temple visible in part behind frame.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (medium) - Hinge detailPair of small round metallic dots on the outer face of each hinge area on the temples, visible on the right temple.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss polished finish on the frame and temples producing visible specular highlights and reflections.
- OcclusionLeft temple is partially occluded by the frame body; rightmost temple tip is cropped slightly by image edge.
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadow under the glasses; three-quarter front-left angle with even diffuse lighting and visible glossy reflections.
- Shot compositionGlasses positioned on a flat surface, oriented front-left so the front faces slightly toward the viewer and the right temple extends toward the top-right corner.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey backdrop and supporting surface with a soft diffuse shadow under and slightly to the lower-right of the glasses.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting creating bright specular highlights along the upper edges of the frame and temples and subtle reflections on the lens surfaces.
- Image qualitySharp product focus with fine detail visible on frame edges and temple contours; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
gloss black· framedark grey· lenses- Frame shapeThick glossy black oval cat-eye shaped front with rounded rims and subtly upswept outer corners.