Tom Ford: iconic eyewear designer closes his fashion house

After a decade of setting the standard in haute couture, the fashion house Tom Ford has announced its farewell. Although it is sad news for those who like good style, the designer will close the doors of his brand in an emblematic way: relaunching the most iconic pieces created under his signature, which includes, of course, eyewear.

Do you want to know more about Tom Ford's farewell? At Óptica Bassol we tell you the details. In addition, we present you the most notable eyewear models that will include the latest collection of this brand available in our catalog. Keep reading!

Tom Ford's avant-garde legacy

Designer Tom Ford's label was born after he left Gucci in 2005. Since then, he has made great strides in the fashion industry for several reasons, including the unmistakable aesthetic of each collection, which continues to inspire other artists today.

Over the years, Tom Ford's brand has come up with new ideas that have reformulated men's fashion, with perfumes taking center stage. As for the trends of women's collections, the brand focused on giving shine to the outfits.

In addition, Tom Ford has stood out for the design of sunglasses, characterized by their extravagance regardless of the era in which they are shown to the public. For their part, the frames for prescription lenses of this fashion house are synonymous with elegance and comfort, but without ceasing to be risky.

Is this the end of the Tom Ford brand?

The Tom Ford brand was sold to Estée Lauder. After the purchase for 2.8 billion dollars, Lauder transferred the license to Ermenegildo Zegna. For representatives of the Lauder brand, this "will unlock further opportunities to strengthen Tom Ford Beauty's long-term growth".

The designer Tom Ford will continue to advise the collections. In addition, it is expected that these alliances will lead to the establishment of unprecedented sales rates for the perfume line. On the other hand, by keeping Tom Ford as one of the creative linchpins for the brand, new avant-garde collections are sure to follow.

In fact, in this 2024, from the official accounts of the Tom Ford house in social networks, several announcements were published about its closure. Among them, the relaunch of the most iconic collections was notified, with special attention to the one that was launched during the beginning of the firm.

Farewell: the relaunch of Tom Ford glasses

Although the women's eyewear chosen for this relaunch represents those from the 2011-2012 collection, they are still on trend in this 2024. As for the men's eyewear designs, they maintain the retro style that has been so characteristic of the brand.

Here are the most attractive and exuberant frames by designer Tom Ford that will be available in the farewell collection.

1. Meryl Sunglasses

These glasses feature a wide-framed square design and combine classic elements, such as the forehead bar, with extravagant geometry.

The crisscrossing on the frame is repeated in the aesthetics of other models in the collection, to remind us of the boldness they represented in terms of style at the time they were launched on the market.

Annabelle sunglasses

Tom Ford's round sunglasses are still relevant, and that's why they are still in the new collections. The Annabelle model is a symbol of elegance thanks to its frame, which takes center stage no matter what outfit you wear.

The large dimensions in glasses like these are a constant in the first proposals of the firm and are ideal accessories to stylize and give structure to different types of faces.

These Tom Ford glasses for women even in 2023 set trends in different parts of the world and will surely continue to do so in 2024.

3. Hugo sunglasses

Classic styles have always been a source of inspiration for Tom Ford as a designer. These sunglasses represent the iconic Aviator, but with the characteristic elements of the brand, for example: luxury.

The Hugo design was intended for the male audience who soon placed these sunglasses at the top of the style spectrum. The almost square lenses are a good alternative to the teardrop-shaped lenses designed by Ray-Ban.

4. Miranda Sunglasses

It is a model that expresses the avant-garde aesthetic that inspired the brand's collections. These glasses have a silhouette similar to the infinity symbol (lemniscata) that recreates the movement and curves of elegance. Another highlight of this design is the nose bridge, formed by the intersecting lines.

The frame is thin, yet it does not go unnoticed due to the shine of the metal and its impeccable edges. They are the perfect glasses for this summer because of their versatility, as they look good in elegant events and casual outings.

5. Jada Sunglasses

They are similar to the Miranda model, but the frame is made of injected acetate with lenses that cover the entire frame. The design is wide, without leaving aside the lightness and comfort to be able to wear them every day.

These Tom Ford glasses represent the character of the daring woman and reflect the strength that for more than a decade the brand has focused on expressing in its editions. Take a look at the Jada model in its different colors:

• White with pink lenses

• Carey

• Pink

Find Tom Ford sunglasses and prescription glasses at Óptica Bassol

In Optica Bassol you can find the models of glasses representative of the most influential brands in the world of fashion, including sunglasses and prescription glasses designed by Tom Ford that now more than ever are in trend.

You can buy your favorite glasses online, because we have shipping available all over the world and in the Peninsula in Spain you receive your order for free. We also have physical opticians, where we will be happy to assist and advise you. Schedule an appointment at the branch of your choice and try your favorite Tom Ford frames.