Tom Ford FT1030-52F Sunglasses

We present the Tom Ford FT1030-52F, a sunglass proposal that embodies the signature of quiet American luxury resolved with Italian craftsmanship. The cat eye shape is resolved in acetate with a glossy finish on the front and brown temples, a combination that brings presence without resorting to opulence. The 53 mm lens width with 15 mm bridge and 140 mm temple positions the model in size M (medium), a balanced proportion that sits without invading the face and respects the oval features it is meant to accompany.

The lens is the functional heart of this reference. Tom Ford has opted for a a curved base in polycarbonate with brown tinting. Its category 2 filter (medium sun) is designed for medium-intensity sunlight. The surface incorporates a hard coat treatment, and UV400 protection is guaranteed by filtering the entirety of the UVA and UVB spectrum. It is neither polarised nor mirrored: the code here is subtlety, not effect.

The signature detail is on the temples. Over the material appears the T plaque engraved in gold, silent signature of the maison since 2005, accompanied on the inside by the TOM FORD inscription 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 glossy finish on the front catches occasional reflections while the brown temples bring just the right contrast without being invasive.

Tom Ford launched his eyewear line in 2005, three years after founding the American maison that bears his name. Texan-born and trained in architecture and fashion, Ford refined his aesthetic language at the helm of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent before establishing his own: a quiet luxury where every detail weighs more than any ostentatious gesture. The T plaque engraved in gold on the temple is his silent signature. Italian production in hand-polished acetates and precision-calibrated metals guarantees the level of finish that justifies the brand's positioning. Tom Ford eyewear does not compete to be seen: it imposes itself on those worthy of noticing.

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 Tom Ford 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: FT1030-52F-53
Model: FT1030
Lens width: 53 mm
Bridge: 15 mm
Temple: 140 mm
Size: M (medium)
Shape: Cat eye
Frame material: acetate
Front colour: brown
Temple colour: brown
Lens colour: brown
Lens base: a curved base
Lens material: polycarbonate
Coating: hard coat
Filter category: 2 (moderate light)
UV protection: UV400
Polarised: No
Mirrored: No
Photochromic: No
Bridge type: standard with adjustable nose pads
Gender: women
Recommended face shape: oval
Collection: Tom Ford Eyewear
Made in: Italy

In the box

Official Tom Ford rigid case + microfibre cloth + certificate of authenticity + international warranty