"The day of the obvious, of-the-moment accessory, like the instantly recognizable sunglass frame or handbag, is long over.
Sophisticated clients want design that is beautiful, modern, and valuable, without screaming the season or brand. The person wearing the sunglasses should become memorable-or maybe even iconic-not the glasses themselves" says Ford.
Sophisticated clients want design that is beautiful, modern, and valuable, without screaming the season or brand. The person wearing the sunglasses should become memorable-or maybe even iconic-not the glasses themselves" says Ford.
To this end, the collection offers nine new frames for men. They share
the TOM FORD sensibility of confident and worldly masculinity, but
differ in silhouette and size. They are headlined by a new version of
one of Ford's most successful eyewear designs, the slim metal aviator.
Called the Peter [TF142], it takes the classic parallel double bar on
the front of the frame and curves it into arching, crisscross lines.
Shaped in cool metallic tones and matched with blue, brown, grey, or
green lenses, the Peter frame makes a subtle but head-turning statement
and is showcased in the new TOM FORD EYEWEAR campaign.
Similar to, but slightly more subdued than the Peter,
the Claude and Alessandro [TF145 and TF146] are thin metal frames with
a hint of 1950s cool, an unusual rounded bar at the front and gradient
smoke, light blue, green or light rose lenses. The Martine and Miguel
[TF147 and TF148] modify the slim metal frame by sheathing most of it
in clear acetate and leaving the bridge uncovered for contrast. Unusual
combinations of materials like shiny ruthenium metal, matt white
acetate, and smoke blue lenses make an eye-catching statement. The
vintage-chic Ramone and Sophien [TF149 and TF150] feature slightly
thicker plastic frames with a thin metal bar at the bridge.
