Tom Ford
Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
CA$399.95CAD
In Stock
These Tom Ford sunglasses feature a rectangular cat-eye silhouette in glossy black acetate with tinted dark gray lenses and gold-tone metal accents. They provide Level 3 UV protection, making them suitable for bright sunny days. The frame measures 53 mm eye width, 16 mm bridge, and 147 mm temple length, and includes a rigid velvet case and cleaning cloths. Made in Italy.
- Material
- Acetate frame with metal details
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Rectangular cat-eye sunglasses with UV protection, acetate frame, and designer case.
Level 3 UV protection, tinted lenses, light acetate frame, signature metallic temple plate, rigid velvet case.
- Material
- Acetate frame with metal details
- Style
- classic, minimal, modern
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Level 3 UV protection rating
- Tinted lenses
- Light and comfortable acetate frame
- Signature metallic plate at the end of the temples
- Rigid velvet designer case included
- Small cleaning cloths included
- Made in Italy
- Rectangular cat-eye silhouette
- Sleek design
- Flawless construction
- Eye width: 53 mm, Bridge: 16 mm, Temple: 147 mm
Product Insights
Tom Ford's Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses, handcrafted by Marcolin in Italy since 2005, continue the brand's signature cat-eye shape from Spring 2011. The plant-based cellulose acetate frame is hypoallergenic, warm to the touch, and impact-resistant with color infused throughout. While the frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit, the integrated nose pads are fixed and non-adjustable. Solid acetate construction and hand assembly ensure a secure nose fit over time.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted by Marcolin in Italy's Veneto district since 2005.
- Frame fitting
- Acetate temples and bridge can be heat-bent for custom fit; nose pads are fixed.
- Design heritage
- Cat-eye shape is a Tom Ford brand signature, first featured in Spring 2011 campaign.
- Material
- Plant-based cellulose acetate frame, hypoallergenic and warm to the touch.
- Durability
- Black color infused throughout acetate; impact-resistant due to solid-sheet construction.
- Custom fit
- The acetate frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit.
- Nose pad adjustability
- The nose pads are integrated into the acetate frame and not adjustable.
- Cat-eye heritage
- Rectangular cat-eye is an evolved Tom Ford signature, enabled by acetate's sculptability.
- Hypoallergenic
- Acetate nose pads are hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin.
- Frame fit stability
- Solid acetate and hand assembly maintain a secure nose fit over time.
Product record
- Title
- Rectangular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Tom Ford
- Price
- 625 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The Italian craftsmanship behind Tom Ford eyewear
- Each pair is handcrafted, with the entire frame—from lens insertion to hinge alignment—adjusted by hand rather than relying solely on automated lines, so the fit and finish reflect a human touch that mass-produced fashion eyewear often lacks.
- Marcolin double-downed on its Italian in-house production in 2014 by acquiring a second facility in Longarone, the epicenter of the eyewear district, ensuring that capacity expansion did not mean outsourcing—these sunglasses are made in the same region as the company's original factory.
- Tom Ford's creative team collaborates deeply with Marcolin's artisans during development, so the cat-eye silhouette and acetate thickness are engineered for both aesthetic impact and structural durability—a fusion that keeps the frame from feeling flimsy despite its lightweight acetate claim.
- Tom Ford eyewear has been manufactured exclusively by Marcolin since the brand's launch in 2005, meaning every pair, including this cat-eye, is built by artisans who have internalized the label's design grammar over two decades rather than by a revolving third-party supplier.
- Marcolin was founded in 1961 in Veneto, the heartland of Italian eyewear manufacturing, so these sunglasses carry the DNA of a region that has specialized in spectacle-making for over a century, not just a generic 'Made in Italy' assembly.
- In 2023 Marcolin secured a perpetual licensing agreement for Tom Ford Eyewear—an uncommon pledge in licensed luxury that signals an enduring commitment to Italian manufacturing and quality consistency for the long haul.
Why acetate makes a premium frame
- The deep black hue is not a surface paint but is pressed into the acetate layers during sheet production, so it resists chipping, peeling, and fading even with daily wear — a durability of colour that keeps the frame looking new far longer than spray-painted plastics.
- Acetate’s thermoplastic property allows an optician to gently warm and bend the temples and bridge to precisely match your facial contours, eliminating pressure points and preventing slippage — a bespoke adjustment capability that most off-the-shelf plastic frames lack entirely.
- The frame is made from cellulose acetate — a material derived from natural wood pulp and cotton fibers rather than petroleum — giving it a warmer, more organic hand-feel and a sustainable-material story that aligns with modern luxury preferences.
- Because acetate is plant-based and free of reactive metals like nickel, these frames are inherently hypoallergenic, allowing comfortable all-day wear for those with metal sensitivities — a meaningful advantage for skin that reacts to typical fashion jewelry or metal-frame sunglasses.
- Tom Ford specifically chooses acetate for its ability to hold the sharp, sculpted geometry of designs like this rectangular cat-eye silhouette — the material’s rigidity and depth allow for the bold, architectural lines that are a signature of the brand’s eyewear, without the bulky thickness that inferior plastics would require.
- Unlike the injection-molded pellets that produce brittle, disposable frames, acetate is carved from solid, cured sheets, giving it a dense, impact-resistant structure that maintains its integrity through drops and everyday stress — a durability that explains why high-end brands like Tom Ford build their frames to last seasons, not months.
Tom Ford’s modern take on the cat-eye silhouette
- Tom Ford cast Abbey Lee Kershaw in cat-eye eyeglasses for the Spring 2011 campaign, cementing the silhouette as a cornerstone of the brand’s feminine identity—so this rectangular iteration isn’t a one-off, but rather the latest chapter in a design dialogue that’s been underway for over a decade.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy black acetate rectangular cat-eye sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front-right angle with dark gray lenses and gold metal 'T' logo accents on the temples. Inner temple text is visible on the left arm.
- Frame material and finishThick glossy black acetate frame with tapered cat-eye upper corners and a squared lower lens edge.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens color and finishDark gray tinted lenses with a uniform matte appearance in front-facing view.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Temple logo detailGold metal 'T' shaped logo inlaid on the outer edge of each temple near the hinge area.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.60 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Temple tip hardwareSmall gold oval or square metal detail visible on the end tip of the right temple.
1 region
x 0.88 · y 0.62 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Inner temple text“TOM FORD MADE IN ITALY CE”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (medium) - Lens emboss“TOM FORD”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses. The image shows a three-quarter front-right angle, well lit with minimal reflections and slight shadowing under the right temple tip.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right perspective showing front of frame and both temples receding toward the back left of the image.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft drop shadow beneath the glasses following the right temple toward the lower right.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing low specular highlights on the glossy black frame and minimal glare on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· frame#343433dark gray· lenses#3B3B3Bwarm gold· metal logo and hardware#BCBCBC- Frame material and finishThick glossy black acetate frame with tapered cat-eye upper corners and a squared lower lens edge.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Are the nose pads adjustable?
- These Tom Ford sunglasses feature an acetate frame, which typically means the nose pads are integrated into the frame and are not adjustable.