Aviator Polarized UV 400 Sunglasses

The DeLuxe polarized aviator sunglasses are cut from solid acetate with a flat double-bridge profile and a soft teardrop lens shape. A small gold D plaque sits on the temple, the only visible branding. Three colorways carry the same silhouette: deep gloss black, warm tortoise with amber striations, and a translucent crystal that shows the metal hinge inside. Each pair arrives with dark grey lenses tuned for everyday glare.

The look

The shape is a modern reading of the classic 70s pilot — wider at the brow, slightly squared at the base, with a flat top bar that gives the face structure without weight. The crystal version, photographed on the model in front of a Soho-style facade, sits clean against the skin and lets the dark lens do the talking. Tortoise reads warmer and more editorial, while gloss black is the safest entry point. As premium acetate sunglasses, they hold their shape over time without the looseness you get from cheaper injection-molded frames.

Materials and lens technology

The frame is cell acetate — the same Italian-style sheet material used by houses charging four times the price. Lenses are polarized and rated UV400, which blocks 100% of UVA and UVB up to 400 nanometers. Polarization cuts horizontal glare from car hoods, water, and wet pavement, which is why drivers and anyone near reflective surfaces tend to prefer it. Metal hinges are pinned through the acetate at the temple, visible in the close-up shots, and tightened for a firm fold. The lens is a flat-base tint, dark enough for full sun without crushing contrast.

Who it suits

The flat-top aviator silhouette flatters oval, round, and heart-shaped faces by adding a defined upper line. It leans masculine in proportion but reads unisex in tortoise and crystal. Use them for driving, long flights, terrace lunches, and travel days where you want one pair that handles everything. If you prefer a more traditional teardrop, see the classic aviator UV400 instead.

Frequently asked

Are these polarized? Yes. Every pair in this style ships with polarized acetate lenses and full UV400 protection.

What size are these frames? Estimated lens width is 56–58mm with a 145mm temple, which is a medium-large fit. Confirm with the size guide if you usually wear narrow frames.

How is shipping and returns? Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100, with 30-day returns on unworn pairs.

How do they compare to designer brands? Same acetate, same polarized lens spec, same metal-pinned hinges. The difference is we sell direct, so the boutique markup is gone.

Why DeLuxe

We work with the eyewear factories that already produce frames for names you recognize on Madison Avenue. By skipping the wholesale layer and the licensing fee, the price lands at a fraction of what those names charge for an equivalent pair. The frame in your hand is the proof. Browse the wider DeLuxe sunglasses edit to compare silhouettes side by side.

Care and guarantee

Every lens carries a UV400 guarantee, and every order includes a microfiber pouch and protective case. Returns are open for 30 days, and shipping is free over $100.