Traditional Polarized UV 400 Sunglasses

The Traditional are polarized acetate sunglasses built around a clean, slightly squared silhouette with softly clipped corners and a flat top line. Shot on the model in glossy brown with a rose-to-amber gradient lens, the frame reads warm and architectural at once. The black colorway sharpens the same shape into something more graphic, with smoke-grey lenses and a small gold D logo at the temple. Two finishes, one quietly confident shape.

The look

The front is wide and flat across the brow, with a low bridge and angled outer corners that give the frame a subtle cat-eye lift without committing to it. The temples are thick and tapered, finished in the same acetate as the front, with an embossed pattern visible on the inner side of the arm. On the brown pair, the lens fades from soft pink at the top to warm amber near the bottom — a tinted, not-quite-sunglasses look that pairs naturally with a slip dress, a blazer, or a ribbed tank. The black version with smoke lenses leans more classic and works with tailoring. If you like the proportions but want something narrower, the slim rectangle frames sit in the same family. As polarized acetate sunglasses, they cut glare without dulling the warmth of the tint.

Materials and lens technology

The frame is cut and polished from solid acetate — the same material used on the rest of our polarized line and on most $400 designer frames. Acetate is denser than injected plastic, holds color in depth rather than on the surface, and warms slightly to the skin. The lenses carry full UV400 protection, blocking 100% of UVA and UVB up to 400nm, and they are polarized to remove horizontal glare from car hoods, water, and pavement. Hinges are metal-pinned into the acetate for a clean, quiet open-and-close. Expect a comfortable weight — present, not heavy.

Who it suits

The flat-top square shape balances round, oval, and heart-shaped faces by adding structure across the brow. It reads feminine in the brown gradient and unisex in black. Use them for driving, long walks in bright cities, and patio afternoons — anywhere polarization actually matters. If you prefer a softer curve, the DeLuxe Cat Eye Polarized is the closest cousin in the line.

Frequently asked

Are these polarized? Yes. The Traditional is part of our polarized acetate line, so both colorways ship with true polarized UV400 lenses.

What size are these frames? No exact dimensions are listed for this style, but based on the flat-top square silhouette, expect roughly 54–56mm lens width with a medium bridge — a comfortable fit for most adult faces.

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

How do they compare to designer brands? Same acetate, same UV400 polarized lens technology, same factory tier — without the boutique markup. You're paying for the frame, not the storefront.

Why DeLuxe

We work directly with the eyewear ateliers that produce frames for houses retailing well above $300. By skipping wholesale and concession layers, we keep prices honest and let the materials speak. The Traditional sits inside a tightly edited sunglasses collection built on that same idea: premium acetate sunglasses affordable enough to own in more than one color.

If you'd like to see how this shape compares to other silhouettes in the family, browse the Wide Square or step into a softer profile with our newest releases.

Care and guarantee

Every DeLuxe lens is backed by our UV400 guarantee, with 30-day returns on unworn pairs and free shipping on orders over $100. Wipe with the included microfiber, store in the case, and the acetate will hold its gloss for years.