Tom Ford
Xl Rhonda Aviator Sunglasses
These Tom Ford XL Rhonda Aviator Sunglasses are oversized aviator-style eyewear featuring a brown tortoiseshell acetate frame and gradient brown tinted lenses. They provide 100% UV protection for daily sun wear. Key specifications include 56 mm eye width, 14 mm bridge, 140 mm temple length, metallic temple accents, and they are made in Italy.
- Color
- Brown Turtleshell
- Material
- Acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, oversized, contemporary
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Oversized aviator sunglasses with brown turtleshell acetate frame, tinted lenses, and signature metallic temple details.
100% UV protection, tinted lenses, light acetate frame, signature metallic plate, case included.
- Color
- Brown Turtleshell · brown
- Material
- Acetate frame
- Style
- classic, oversized, contemporary
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- oversized aviator silhouette
- brown acetate frame with turtleshell finish
- 100% UV protection
- tinted lenses
- lightweight acetate construction
- signature metallic plate at temple tips
- rigid velvet designer case included
- cleaning cloth included
- made in Italy
- eye width 56 mm, bridge 14 mm, temple 140 mm
Product Insights
Tom Ford's Xl Rhonda Aviator Sunglasses reinterpret the classic pilot silhouette with a wide squared front and saddle bridge, replacing the traditional teardrop shape. The metal T-bar inlay on the temple serves as the brand's iconic eyewear signature. Crafted from ethical, plant-based acetate that is hypoallergenic and impact-resistant, the frame distributes weight evenly and eliminates pressure points via the saddle bridge. With 100% UV protection (UVA and UVB) and a tortoiseshell pattern that transitions from formal to casual, these non-polarized lenses prioritize style over functionality. At $785 CAD, they match the price of other Tom Ford full-acetate pilot frames, but the buyer must accept a 14mm bridge (3mm narrower) and 140mm temples (5mm shorter) than the Icon Pilot, along with the need to avoid heat above 60°C and solvent-based cleaners.
Verified claims
- Pilot silhouette
- Wide squared front with saddle bridge replaces aviator teardrop.
- T-bar signature
- Metal T inlay on temple is Tom Ford's undisputed eyewear icon.
- Tortoiseshell authenticity
- The frame's tortoiseshell pattern is an ethical acetate recreation of genuine tortoiseshell, which has been illegal under international law since 1973.
- Styling versatility
- Tortoiseshell pattern transitions from formal to casual settings.
- Price positioning
- At its official $620 USD retail price, this frame sits in the same tier as Tom Ford's other full-acetate pilot frames, such as the Icon Pilot and Jeffrey Pilot.
- Size
- Lens width (56mm) matches the Icon Pilot; bridge (14mm) is 3mm narrower and temple (140mm) is 5mm shorter.
- Design
- Squared front silhouette with saddle bridge and T logo, distinct from teardrop pilots.
- Face shape
- Suits oval, round, and heart-shaped faces; the large 56mm frame balances softer angles and may overwhelm small or very angular faces.
- Weight distribution
- The acetate frame weighs 5–10 grams more than an equivalent thin metal frame, but that mass is spread evenly across the nose and temples, so the oversized shape feels stable rather than front-heavy.
- Hypoallergenic
- Acetate frame is hypoallergenic, free of nickel and common metal allergens.
- Impact resistance
- Acetate bends under impact rather than snapping.
- Acetate material
- Acetate frame is an ethical, plant-based, hypoallergenic material.
- Pricing context
- At $620 USD ($785 CAD), the Rhonda is priced alongside other Tom Ford acetate pilots; the choice is silhouette preference.
- Acetate care
- Avoid heat above 60°C and solvent-based cleaners.
- Frame
- Opticians heat the frame to adjust fit and can also repair accidental bends.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection covers both UVA and UVB rays.
- Polarization
- Polarization is not listed in the product description; only tinted lenses with 100% UV protection are confirmed.
- Acetate cleaning
- To clean the acetate frame, use lukewarm water with a drop of mild, lotion-free hand soap and dry with a microfiber cloth.
Product record
- Title
- Xl Rhonda Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Tom Ford
- Price
- 785 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
Front three-quarter view of oversized aviator-style sunglasses with a glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame, gradient brown lenses, and metal T-shaped temple accents.
- Frame shapeOversized aviator-style frame with a single-piece browline that gently curves over both lenses and rounded lower rims; temples are wide and taper toward the earpieces.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy acetate or plastic appearance with a mottled tortoiseshell pattern of dark brown and amber flecks.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (high) - Lens appearanceRectangular-oval lenses with a brown gradient tint that is darker at the top and becomes lighter toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Temple accentsMetal T-shaped decorative inlay at each temple hinge area in a light metallic finish aligned horizontally into the temple arm.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand text on lens“TOM FORD”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.43 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Temple width and curvatureTemples are relatively wide where they meet the frame and curve smoothly down and back toward the earpieces with a slight inward bend at the tips.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high) - Finish detail at earpieceSmall rectangular metal plaque or accent visible near the outer edge of the right earpiece tip.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow beneath the sunglasses, and even soft lighting that produces subtle reflections on glossy surfaces.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface, slightly angled so the right temple extends toward the camera's right.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the product.
- Reflections and highlightsSoft specular highlights along the top edge of the frame and temples consistent with studio lighting; minor reflection visible on lens surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame#353533gradient brown· lenses#837463metallic light gold· metal temple accents#ABAA9E- Frame shapeOversized aviator-style frame with a single-piece browline that gently curves over both lenses and rounded lower rims; temples are wide and taper toward the earpieces.