Joey Square Sunglasses

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Manufacturing

Made in Italy by Marcolin with multi-point quality controls and tumbled polish.

Value

Priced at 495 CAD ($370 USD), it costs $60 less than the Caine Square.

Face shape

Square silhouette adds definition to round faces and structure to oval ones.

Face width

51mm lens width fits medium face widths (131–140mm) for a balanced look.

Fit

Requires medium-to-wide nose bridge; narrow noses may slip.

Adjustability

Acetate frame can be custom-molded by opticians for a precise fit.

Material

Acetate and metal frame with color infused and hypoallergenic.

Care

Clean with mild soap and water, and avoid solvents, heat, and headband storage.

Tint and protection

UV400 and Category 3 tint, maximum for driving.

Photochromic option

Available in Natural colorway with photochromic lenses.

Design

Geometric vintage-glam frame; sharper silhouette than thick squares; design parity with Caine.

Craftsmanship

Integral-color acetate with tumbled polish; made by Marcolin with rigorous quality controls.

Aesthetic

Joey's design offers a vintage-glam aesthetic distinct from other Tom Ford squares.

Lens

Joey's standard lenses are category 3; the Natural variant has photochromic lenses.

Product record

Title

Joey Square Sunglasses

Brand

Tom Ford

Price

495 CAD

Availability

In stock

Lens tint and photochromic capabilities

• The Joey's lenses are category 3 — the highest tint category allowed for driving — which cuts glare harshly and is intended for full sun, beach, or mountain conditions, where consistent protection matters most.

Competeing square frames from other luxury brands

• Tom Ford's own description of the Joey — 'a silhouette designed to surprise and destined to redefine the perception of elegance' — positions it as a fashion-forward piece that melds retro cues with contemporary glamour. This differentiates it from the purely heritage-driven square shapes of Persol while remaining more wearable than Tom Ford's eyebrow-raising oversized frames, giving the Joey a distinct role as a 'statement with restraint' option in the luxury square category.
• At least one variant of the Joey (in Natural) ships with photochromic lenses that adapt to light, as confirmed by a specialty retailer — a functional upgrade that many luxury square frames in the same price tier, including most Persol classics, lack as a standard option. This means that even though the black colorway comes with tinted lenses, the model's lens technology ceiling is higher, making it a more versatile platform for those who need adaptive light protection.

How the 51mm frame fits different face shapes

• The Joey's 51mm lens width falls within the medium-size range recommended for face widths of 131–140mm, so it reads as balanced and proportional on average facial proportions rather than intentionally oversized or undersized.
• The fixed 20mm acetate bridge places the Joey squarely in medium-to-wide nose-bridge territory; acetate frames lack adjustable nose pads, so the 20mm measurement needs to match the wearer’s bridge precisely — someone with a narrow nose will likely experience constant slippage.
• The geometric square lens shape works to sharpen and define round face contours, giving softer features a more angular, striking structure — this makes the Joey a particularly flattering choice for buyers with fuller cheeks or a softer jawline.

Acetate frame feel and everyday care

• The high-gloss black acetate on the Joey can be permanently marred by a single contact with alcohol, acetone, or heavy perfumes — these chemicals strip the plasticizers and leave an unfixable cloudy white film; a simple cleaning routine of lukewarm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a microfiber cloth is all that's needed to maintain the mirror-like finish for years.
• Leaving the Joey in a hot car — where dashboard temperatures easily surpass 60°C (140°F) — can permanently warp the acetate out of optical alignment; the frame should always be stored in its included rigid velvet case and never left on a sun-exposed surface if the crisp 51 mm eye width and straight temples are to be preserved.
• Because acetate is made from cotton fibres and wood pulp rather than petroleum, it is inherently hypoallergenic — the Joey's full-acetate temples won't provoke the kind of contact redness or allergic reaction that metal nose pads or cheap synthetic frames can, making it safe for all-day wear even on sensitive skin.
• Pushing sunglasses up onto the head is the most common way acetate frames get stretched out, because the head is wider than the temples and the habit gradually opens up the front curve; storing the Joey in its hard case instead of perching it on the head protects the precise 51-20-145 geometry and avoids a costly professional reshaping.
• The Joey's deep black gloss is not a surface coating but the color of the acetate itself, infused with dye during sheet production — after CNC cutting, the frame undergoes a 48-to-76-hour tumbling with beech and birch wood chips that buffs every edge to a silky smoothness, giving it a rich, almost ceramic feel that cheap painted plastic can't replicate.
• Acetate is a thermoplastic, meaning it softens under controlled warmth and can be custom-molded to the wearer's face by an optician; for the Joey's 145 mm temples, this allows a precise fit that eliminates slipping or pressure points — a level of personalization that rigid injection-molded plastic frames simply cannot offer.

Italian manufacturing and the Marcolin connection

• Marcolin manufactures eyewear for a portfolio that includes Zegna, Bally, Max Mara, and Tod’s — so the Joey sunglasses inherit manufacturing standards shared with a stable of other high-end fashion houses, not an isolated entry-level production line.
• Marcolin’s headquarters and production plants are in Longarone, near Belluno — the exact epicenter of Italian eyewear craftsmanship — so the Joey sunglasses emerge from a concentrated ecosystem of local expertise that has defined high-end eyewear for decades, rather than a dispersed supply chain.
• According to Marcolin’s own profile, every frame undergoes rigorous multi-point controls that integrate artisan hand-finishing with advanced technology — so the Joey sunglasses’ acetate surfaces, temple alignment, and metal T-logo application are subject to a vetting process designed for luxury durability, not just initial presentation.
• Founded in 1961 in Italy's Veneto eyewear district, Marcolin brings over six decades of specialized manufacturing to the Joey sunglasses, an institutional depth that underpins the frame's acetate molding, hinge precision, and finishing with generational craft know-how rather than generic contract production.
• Tom Ford has entrusted its eyewear production to Marcolin, a global leader in the sector, since the brand's launch in 2005 — meaning the Joey sunglasses are made by the same manufacturer that has defined the Tom Ford eyewear identity for nearly two decades, with the accumulated expertise that entails.
• In 2023, Marcolin secured a perpetual licensing agreement for Tom Ford eyewear — moving beyond a renewable contract — which signals a permanent investment in the brand's manufacturing quality and ensures that standards applied to the Joey sunglasses are backed by a supplier with an indefinite stake in Tom Ford's optical reputation.