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Times Sunglasses
Eyewear · 1950s acetate

Times Sunglasses

A mid-century AO shape revived with spearhead décor and hand-finished acetate presence.

$210 at American Optical

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Story & heritage

AO presents Times as an authentic revival of an iconic 1950s heritage design, recreated from original 1950s designs. Its spearhead décor is specifically called out by AO as a heritage symbol.

Where AO’s aviators are instrument-like, Times is the brand’s mid-century acetate counterpoint: bookish, compact and deliberately period-correct.

Materials & craft

The current Times is handcrafted from premium acetate, made in the USA from premium global components, and offered in 47 and 49 mm sizing with polarized or non-polarized lens options.

handcrafted acetateMade in USApolarized optionspearhead décor47 / 49 mmAOLite™ lens options

How to choose & style

Let Times stay small and precise. Tortoise is the natural archival choice, clear feels lighter and more optical, and a honey frame gives the 1950s shape a warmer summer read.

TortoiseHoneyClear47 mm49 mmpolarized
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