Chartreux Noir | The cat's-eye silhouette is a tale of timeless allure, tracing its lineage back to the silver screen goddesses of the '50s and '60s.Among the myriad of reinterpretations, few can claim the distinction of true uniqueness that the Chartreux embodies.
This batch, limited to an exclusive 100 individually numbered pieces, draws its inspiration from the poised and serene Chartreux, the venerable feline companion to the Carthusian Monks. The sunglasses reflect the cat's muscular grace in their sculpted acetate frame, robust yet elegant, commanding yet serene. Each pair is a confluence of heritage and innovation, adorned with bespoke luxury metal hardware that glimmers with a whisper of mystery.
Premium 7 barrel COMOTEC Italian engineered hinges
Custom VX capped hinge detail
Materials
Cellulose acetate
Cut from hard density cellulose acetate, a plant based material made from cotton and wood pulp. Each sheet is dried for 72 hours before it is shaped, so it takes a deep, high gloss polish and holds its form.
Acetate
Noir
Available in
CR39 lens
CR39 is an optical grade resin, made in Japan. It is around half the weight of glass and far more resistant to impact, while keeping a clarity close to glass.
CR39
Optical grade resin, made in Japan
½the weight of glass
100%UVA and UVB
Gold and titanium
Beta Titanium is a light, strong alloy that springs back to shape. Plated in 24K gold, it sits as a wire core through each temple and is set on bespoke COMOTEC hinges.
COMOTEC hinge
7 barrel, Italian engineered
Size
Temple
145 mm
Exclusivity
50
Numbered piecesin Noir, never made again once sold
Individually numbered
Every frame carries its own laser etched number.
Never repeated
When a colour sells out, it is not made again.
Certificate of Authenticity
Supplied with every frame, to record its number and colour.
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