Mixing timeless elegance with a modern aesthetic, the new Fall/Winter 2022 eyewear and sunglasses collection celebrates Cartier’s savoir-faire, playing with materials while still honoring the Maison’s heritage. Inspired by the famous wristwatch crafted for aviator Santos Dumont, an emblematic series of men’s and women’s Cartier Eyewear styles elevate the Maison’s visual codes with a daring yet effortless approach. Consistent with the Santos core aesthetic, frames are characterized by confident shapes in metal, all luxuriously finished with signature screws and geometrical temple tips referencing the original elements of the watch.

The female styles, launched for the first time within the Santos theme, feature lightweight profiles with beautifully nuanced gradient lenses that turn each model into a true object of desire conceived for contemporary women drawn towards a highly recognizable and sophisticated design. Cartier Eyewear is produced with the highest level of know-how and expertise. Creations featuring noble materials such as wood and horn, as well as metal styles showcasing jewelry techniques, are created at the Manufacture Cartier Lunettes in Sucy-en-Brie, France. Acetate styles are created in Italy, while Titanium styles are fabricated in Japan. Global expertise that results in masterful creations.

The Eyewear collections reflect Cartier’s most emblematic styles, balancing the Maison’s values of elegance and savoir-faire with its focus on modern design. Each model is enhanced with motifs borrowed from jewelry and watchmaking creations, such as the iconic Panthère, the three interlaced bands of the Trinity, and the screws of the Santos. Noble materials such as wood, horn, leather, or gold enhance the beauty of the frames, while the Maison’s unique craftsmanship ensures an unparalleled commitment to quality.

 

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