Aviator UV 400 Sunglasses

The shape is a modernised aviator: squared at the bottom, lifted at the brow, with a flat top bar that gives the face structure without overpowering it. The polished gold metalwork stays narrow at the rim so the lens colour does the talking — particularly visible in the rose and blue gradients, which fade from saturated at the top to almost clear at the cheekbone. The textured engraving on the brow bar and temple tips is the kind of finish you usually see on the DeLuxe sunglasses collection's higher-priced styles. It sits flat against the temple, balanced on adjustable silicone nose pads. As a piece of luxury sunglasses for less, the visual weight punches well above $40.

The frame is lightweight gold-tone metal with black acetate temple tips for grip. Lenses are tinted polycarbonate with full UV400 protection, blocking 100% of UVA and UVB up to 400 nanometres. The black variant runs a flat smoke tint; the blue, sky and rose variants are gradient lenses, darker at the top to cut overhead glare and lighter at the bottom for a softer everyday feel. These aviators are not polarized — for polarized acetate construction, see the Aviator Polarized in our acetate line. Adjustable nose pads and slim metal temples make the fit easy to dial in.

The squared aviator silhouette flatters oval, round and heart-shaped faces by adding angularity through the lower lens edge. It reads unisex — masculine in smoke black, softer in rose gradient, and modern in the two blues. Good for driving (the gradient lenses cut sun without darkening the dashboard), city wear, summer travel and longer days outdoors. If you want something heavier and more architectural, the Wide Square Polarized is a natural step up.

Are these polarized? No. This pair is UV400 protected but not polarized. For polarized lenses, choose from the acetate Polarized line.

What size are these frames? Estimated lens width is around 58–60mm with a bridge near 16mm, typical for a medium-large aviator. Treat as an estimate based on the silhouette.

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

How do they compare to designer brands? The metalwork, lens tinting and finishing come from the same factory tier as designer aviators retailing $300 and up. The difference is no boutique markup.

We work with the same Italian and Asian manufacturing partners that supply established eyewear houses, then ship direct. No wholesalers, no department-store margin, no licensing fee baked into the sticker. That is how an aviator sunglasses premium build lands at this price.

UV400 protection is guaranteed for the life of the lens; wipe only with a microfibre cloth and store in the included pouch. Free shipping over $100, 30-day returns, simple exchanges.