Tom Ford
Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Tom Ford Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses are a women's eyewear accessory featuring a glossy black acetate frame with gold T-shaped metal temple accents and pale green tinted lenses. They offer Level 2 UV protection for partly cloudy to sunny conditions and are made in Italy with measurements of 53 mm eye width, 16 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length. Note that user reviews indicate potential durability concerns over time.
- Material
- acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- retro, classic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Rectangular cat-eye sunglasses from Tom Ford with UV protection and acetate frame.
Level 2 UV protection, tinted lenses, light acetate frame, signature metallic plate, includes case and cloth.
- Material
- acetate
- Style
- retro, classic, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- rectangular cat-eye silhouette
- sleek design
- flawless construction
- level 2 UV protection
- tinted lenses
- light and comfortable acetate frame
- signature metallic plate at end of temples
- rigid velvet designer case included
- cleaning cloth included
- made in Italy
- eye width: 53 mm
- bridge: 16 mm
- temple: 145 mm
Product Insights
Tom Ford's Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses, currently out of stock at $625 CAD, offer a stylish design with a recognizable T-shaped metal logo that doubles as the hinge, made from Italian acetate that is hypoallergenic, breathable, and heat-moldable for a personalized fit; however, they are non-polarized and provide only basic Level 2 UV protection, matching inexpensive alternatives, and buyer feedback indicates a 2-3 year lifespan with build quality comparable to Ray-Ban, making the full retail price unjustified and the $249.95 sale price the fair entry point.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Buyers report frames lasting 2-3 years before hinge or frame failure.
- Value
- Not worth the $625 CAD full retail price; buyers recommend the $249.95 sale price as a fair entry point.
- UV protection
- Level 2 UV protection is the basic standard, also found in inexpensive sunglasses.
- Polarization
- Non-polarized lenses; the product description specifies only tinted lenses.
- Skin comfort
- The acetate frame is hypoallergenic, plant-based, and made with Italian craftsmanship.
- Care
- Clean with water and microfiber; avoid alcohol and disinfectants.
- Marcolin partnership
- Tom Ford eyewear produced by Marcolin since 2005.
- Metal T detail
- The T-shaped metal logo on the temple has painted and galvanized finishes that create depth and a refined edge.
- Hinge mechanism
- The frames use Tom Ford's signature T-shaped hinge, a distinctive design element that also enhances durability and style.
- Material
- Italian acetate is hypoallergenic and breathable, and less likely to cause skin irritation or pressure marks during all-day wear.
- Heat molding
- Acetate frames can be heat-molded at home for a personalized fit.
- Material origin
- The frames are sculpted from cellulose acetate, a bioplastic made from cotton and wood pulp rather than petroleum.
- Italian acetate craftsmanship
- The Made in Italy marking ties these frames to artisanal acetate workshops producing small-batch, slab-made cellulose acetate with denser pigmentation and a richer finish than mass-produced plastic.
Product record
- Title
- Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Tom Ford
- Price
- 625 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Glossy black cat-eye rectangular sunglasses with bright yellow-green lenses, gold T-shaped metal accents at the temples, and visible printed text on the inner temple and right lens.
- Frame shapeCat-eye influenced rectangular full-rim frame with a slight upsweep at the outer upper corners and a defined bridge between lenses.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material with reflective highlights along edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Lens colorBright yellow-green tinted lenses filling each lens opening.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Temple metal accentHorizontal gold T-shaped metal accent inset at the outer front of each temple near the hinge.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.49 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium) - Right lens engraving“Small raised or printed 'TOM FORD' text visible on the right lens inner surface near the upper outer edge.”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.51 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Inner temple printingWhite printed characters visible on the inner side of the left temple near the hinge area.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Temple shapeStraight temples that curve downward at the ends with rounded temple tips.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens edge detailLenses are set flush within the frame with a thin visible inner lip where lens meets frame.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.50 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath; three-quarter front view showing both front and visible inner left temple.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the right temple extended slightly back and left temple visible angled toward the camera.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow beneath the sunglasses.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing mild reflections on glossy frame surfaces and even illumination of lenses.
Colors
gloss black· frame#2B2C25yellow-green· lenses#D3E08Epolished gold· temple metal accents- Frame shapeCat-eye influenced rectangular full-rim frame with a slight upsweep at the outer upper corners and a defined bridge between lenses.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the front-right corner of glossy black acetate sunglasses showing a pale green tinted lens, a gold T-shaped metal hinge accent at the corner, and an inset gold stripe running along the temple.
- Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material with high-gloss reflective finish visible on the brow and temple surfaces.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.58 · h 0.50 (high) - Lens tint and shapeSingle pale lime-green tinted lens with a smooth curved inner edge and a squared lower outer corner consistent with a rectangular cat-eye outline.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.46 · h 0.50 (high) - Metal T hinge accentGold T-shaped metal accent embedded at the frame front-to-temple junction, with the horizontal bar of the T on the front and the vertical stem continuing into the temple as a narrow inset stripe.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Temple constructionWide black temple extending rearward from the hinge with a narrow gold metal inlay running longitudinally along its visible outer face.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens etching text“TOM FORD”
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up with even soft lighting on a very light gray background; slight soft shadow under the frame. Image tightly cropped around the right-front corner of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the right-front corner and temple hinge; left and lower edges of the lens are visible while most of the temple extends out of frame to the right.
- Background and lightingNeutral very light gray background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy frame and a faint shadow beneath the lens edge.
Colors
gloss black· frame#1C1D1Dwarm gold· metal accent (T and inlay)pale lime green· lens- Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid frame material with high-gloss reflective finish visible on the brow and temple surfaces.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/FashionReps, r/sunglasses, r/glassesReddit users appreciate Tom Ford's stylish designs but widely criticize the declining build quality and poor value, especially at full retail price.
While several users praise the aesthetic and some feel they are premium, a majority report durability issues like hinge breakage and material degradation, leading to an overall negative sentiment regarding quality and value.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fashion accessory and everyday wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Ray-Ban
Users feel Tom Ford sunglasses are comparable in quality to mass-produced brands like Ray-Ban, but with a higher price tag.
Source Threads
Positive replica review highlighting build quality and UV protection
First of all - they’re not flimsy at all, everything is well put together, temples hold their position even when i swing them in my hands
u/FederalCall6584r/FashionRepsView thread →
General sentiment on quality and value for the price
Quality wise, they’re just not worth their price. If you like the style, go ahead and get them. Don’t expect them to last longer than 2-3 years.
u/JimR84r/sunglassesView thread →
Sharp decline in quality over recent years
Not anymore. Their quality has been declining sharply the last three years.
u/luis-mercador/glassesView thread →
Comparison to mass-produced brands and overpricing
They're perfectly adequate if you like the designs, but the quality's comparable to any other mass-produced brand like Ray-Ban. (Yes, I know RB is Luxottica and Tom Ford is Marcolin; doesn't make the end product all that different.) Personally, I find them overpriced for what you get and would be happy to recommend an alternative if you had a particular design in mind.
u/the2ndsaintr/sunglassesView thread →
Hinge failure despite gentle handling
My first and last pair of TF glasses had a hinge separate for no reason in less than two years and I’m really gentle with them.
u/jransomtuckerr/glassesView thread →