Dries Van Noten
Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
CA$495.00CAD
In Stock
Oversized aviator sunglasses by Dries Van Noten, available at Simons, feature a thick tortoiseshell acetate frame with dark gray solid lenses and gold rivet accents. They offer 100% UV protection and are made in Japan. Key dimensions include an eye width of 57 mm, bridge of 22 mm, and temple length of 145 mm.
- Material
- Acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- editorial, oversized, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Brown
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Editorial oversized aviator sunglasses by Dries Van Noten with acetate frame and generous curves.
Acetate frame, 100% UV protection, oversized aviator shape, made in Japan.
- Material
- Acetate frame
- Style
- editorial, oversized, modern
- Occasion
- vacation, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Oversized aviator shape
- Acetate frame construction
- Generous energized curves
- 100% UV protection
- Soft designer case included
- Small cleaning cloth included
- Signature storage box included
- Made in Japan
- Eye width: 57 mm
- Bridge: 22 mm
- Temple: 145 mm
Product Insights
These oversized aviator sunglasses from Dries Van Noten feature a dense, warp-resistant Japanese acetate frame with a glossy layered finish that creates nuanced, fade-resistant tortoiseshell depth. The frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom, secure fit, and included cleaning cloth and hard case help preserve the shape and high-gloss shine. An optician should verify prescription lens fit for these oversize frames.
Verified claims
- Fit adjustment
- Frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit.
- Craftsmanship
- Japanese acetate frame is dense, warp-resistant, with a glossy layered finish.
- Care
- Included cleaning cloth and case help maintain frame finish and shape.
- Durability
- Dense Japanese acetate resists warping; layered color resists fading and scuffs; included cloth and case protect the frame.
- Adjustability
- Frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit to prevent slipping.
- Custom fit
- Heat-adjustable acetate frame contours to the head for a secure, evenly weighted fit.
- Tortoiseshell depth
- Carved layered acetate sheets create three-dimensional tortoiseshell depth.
- Color longevity
- Japanese acetate construction resists fading and warping, preserving tortoiseshell depth.
- Shape retention
- Hard case and dense Japanese acetate maintain the bold curves season after season.
- Polish maintenance
- Included cloth lifts skin oils to preserve high-gloss shine.
- Color depth
- Layered acetate sheets keep the Brown colorway nuanced and fade-resistant.
- Comfort and fit
- Plant-based acetate can be optician-adjusted for a secure, comfortable fit.
- Prescription fit
- Optician should verify prescription lens fit for these oversized aviator frames.
Product record
- Title
- Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Dries Van Noten
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Acetate frames: feel, durability, and care
- Cellulose acetate can be gently heated and adjusted by an optician to precisely contour to the wearer’s head and nose bridge, beyond the listed dimensions — a critical advantage for an oversized design, ensuring the substantial frames stay secure without overtightening or slipping during movement.
- The included soft case and cleaning cloth directly support acetate’s longevity: the cloth lifts away oils that can cloud the finish, while storing the frames in the hard signature box shields them from heat that could warp the oversized curves — helping the silhouette stay precise season after season.
- Acetate is derived from cotton and wood pulp, making it a plant-based plastic that is inherently hypoallergenic and more comfortable against the skin than petroleum-based synthetics — ideal for extended wear or sensitive skin.
- Acetate accepts a high-luster polish that injection-molded materials cannot replicate, giving the frame a deep, glossy finish that resists fading and scuffs better than painted finishes — maintaining the editorial vibrancy of the design even with daily wear.
- Rather than surface-painted color, acetate achieves its hues by layering colored sheets that are carved and polished to reveal dynamic, three-dimensional depth — so the Brown colorway reads as nuanced and luminous, not flat, complementing the energized curves of the aviator shape.
- Made in Japan typically indicates the use of premium cellulose acetate from suppliers like Takiron, produced through a slow maturation process that yields a denser, more stable material — meaning this oversized frame is less prone to warping and holds its polished finish and bold shape for years longer than generic injection-molded plastic.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Thick tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses with oversized square-oval lenses and dark gray solid lenses; visible single-piece bridge and tapered temples with small gold rivet details.
- Frame shapeThick full-rim frame with an oversized square-oval silhouette and softly rounded corners; rims have a stepped or layered profile around each lens creating a raised inner bezel.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high) - Frame material and patternGlossy tortoiseshell acetate appearance with dark brown base and amber/burnt-orange mottling visible across frame front and temples.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - LensesSolid dark gray lenses with uniform tint and no visible gradient or pattern; lenses are inset slightly behind the raised inner bezel.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - BridgeSingle solid bridge integrated into the frame with a subtle keyhole-like inner contour where the nose would sit.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.51 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium) - Temples and temple tipsTapered temples in matching tortoiseshell acetate that curve downward at the tips; interior side of one temple shows lighter tortoiseshell mottling.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Hinge detailSmall round gold rivet or hinge pin visible on outer edge of each temple near the front frame.
2 regions
x 0.73 · y 0.50 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Printed interior text (illegible)Small white printed characters visible on the interior side of the left temple but too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a very light gray background with soft shadow below the sunglasses and even diffuse lighting; image composed at a shallow three-quarter front angle showing both lenses and temples.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with frame angled slightly to the right so both lenses and both temples are visible.
- BackgroundUniform very light gray background with no props or visible packaging.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly left of the sunglasses indicating even studio lighting from above; subtle specular highlights on glossy frame surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame front and temples#433B3Cdark gray· lenses#737A7Dmetallic gold· rivet/hinge pins- Frame shapeThick full-rim frame with an oversized square-oval silhouette and softly rounded corners; rims have a stepped or layered profile around each lens creating a raised inner bezel.
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Q&A
1 answered- Can prescription lenses be fitted into these frames?
- While the listing doesn't specify, acetate frames can often accommodate prescription lenses. We recommend visiting an optician to confirm compatibility with these specific frames.