Polo Ralph Lauren Sunglasses PH4222U-500383

We present the Polo Ralph Lauren PH4222U-500383, a sunglass proposal that embodies American preppy elegance translated into optics with Italian craftsmanship. The round shape is resolved in injected nylon and propionate with a polished finish on the front and habana dark glossy temples, a combination that brings presence without resorting to opulence. The 52 mm lens width with 20 mm bridge and 145 mm temple positions the model in size L (large), a balanced proportion that sits without invading the face and respects the oval-heart-square features it is meant to accompany.

The lens is the functional heart of this reference. Polo Ralph Lauren has chosen a curved base in polycarbonate with brown polarised dark colouring. Its category 3 filter (intense sun) is designed for strong outdoor sunlight. The surface incorporates a hard coat treatment, and UV400 protection is guaranteed by filtering the entire UVA and UVB spectrum. The polarised lens eliminates direct reflections from bright surfaces, improving contrast and comfort while driving or facing the sea.

The signature detail is on the temples. Over the material appears the embroidered polo player, emblem of the maison since 1967, accompanied on the inside by the POLO signature printed in discreet contrast. The bridge carries adjustable nose pads to optimise support on the septum without pressing, and the hinges are standard type with precise opening that maintains geometry after months of use. The polished finish on the front catches occasional reflections while the habana dark glossy temples bring just the right contrast without being invasive.

Polo Ralph Lauren was born in New York in 1967 when Ralph Lauren, a young salesman from the Bronx with an instinct for transatlantic elegance, launched a wide-tie collection under a name borrowed from the East Coast's most aristocratic sport. The galloping polo player installed itself as crest from day one and has presided over every piece for nearly six decades. Polo Ralph Lauren eyewear translates that preppy DNA into optics: clean lines inherited from the Ivy League, premium materials polished in Italy, a notion of elegance that travels from New England to the Côte d'Azur without losing coherence. The classic American tone, campus, lodge, Newport regatta, coexists with the Italian craftsmanship that defines the frame's quality.

Shopping at TicTacArea.com means accessing a business founded in 1993 as a brick-and-mortar jewellery store and moved online in 1999, one of the first European digital boutiques in fashion and accessories. Every pair arrives factory-new with the official Polo Ralph Lauren rigid case, microfibre cloth, certificate of authenticity and the manufacturer's international warranty. Shipping is insured and dispatched from our own warehouse in Europe.

Technical Specifications

Reference: PH4222U-500383-52
Model: PH4222U
Lens width: 52 mm
Bridge: 20 mm
Temple: 145 mm
Size: L (large)
Shape: Round
Frame material: injected nylon and propionate
Front colour: habana dark glossy
Temple colour: habana dark glossy
Lens colour: brown polarised dark
Lens base: base 6
Lens material: polycarbonate
Coating: hard coat
UV protection: UV400
Polarised: Yes
Mirrored: No
Photochromic: No
Bridge type: key bridge
Gender: men
Recommended face shape: oval-heart-square
Collection: Polo Ralph Lauren Sun
Made in: Italy

In the box

Official Polo Ralph Lauren rigid case + microfibre cloth + certificate of authenticity + international warranty