Description
The aviator silhouette has endured for nearly a century because it is simply correct — proportioned by function, refined by time, and flattering on every face that wears it. The Aquila takes that timeless foundation and makes it unmistakably its own through a single material decision: ebony wood veneer temples that transform a classic silhouette into a statement of natural craft.
The gloss black acetate frame front is substantial and confident — thicker than a typical metal aviator, with a presence that reads as contemporary rather than purely vintage. The classic double brow bar sits cleanly above the rounded teardrop lenses, its horizontal line providing the frame’s defining architectural detail. The deep rounded lens shape fills the frame generously, offering excellent eye coverage and the broad, face-framing presence that makes the aviator silhouette so inherently flattering. The matte black rubber tip at the temple end provides a secure, comfortable fit behind the ear — a practical detail that anchors the natural wood against the skin without slipping.
At the hinge, the material story shifts entirely. Full ebony wood veneer temples extend from frame to ear in a distinctive grey-toned dark wood — a denser, more graphite-inflected grain than warm walnut or golden bamboo, sitting tonally close to the black frame while introducing unmistakable natural texture and warmth. The ebony grain runs the full length of each temple, its subtle linear pattern catching light differently as the angle changes — at times reading almost as dark stone, at others revealing the warm organic depth of genuine wood. The branded logo hardware at the temple mid-point is the sole metal detail, identifying the frame without interrupting the wood’s character. Spring hinges at the join flex outward under gentle pressure and return precisely — ensuring a consistently comfortable, secure fit across every head shape and through the longest days of wear.
Grey polarized 1.1mm lenses sit within the black frame in seamless tonal unity — deep smoke that eliminates horizontal glare from water, road, and reflective surfaces with complete distortion-free optical clarity. Full UVA/UVB protection delivers serious eye defence through extended outdoor wear. The grey tint renders colour faithfully and naturally — the world as it is, simply better protected.
At 58mm the lens is generously proportioned for a full, face-commanding aviator presence — a 20mm bridge balances securely across the nose, and 145mm ebony temples extend comfortably to the ear.
Every pair arrives in a complimentary handcrafted bamboo hard case — sustainably finished and gift-ready — accompanied by a soft microfibre cleaning pouch.
Timeless shape. Natural material. Zero compromise.
