Aviator sunglasses from Corlin
Aviator sunglasses have been a classic since the pilots of the 1930s, with their teardrop shape and wide lenses. We make them both in thin metal, the way the original was built, and in thick acetate for a bolder, more modern look. You can also browse all sunglasses.
Metal aviator sunglasses
- Belmondo – the classic aviator, with a gold or silver frame and a handcrafted stainless steel nose bridge. With black, brown or blue lenses.
- Chase – inspired by pilot sunglasses but drawn with an angular line, in a flexible metal frame that is easy to adjust.
- Nicki – an aviator with a slim crossbar and a more rectangular silhouette, in gold or black.
- Ibiza – an aviator with no nose bridge, for a sleek, minimal look. In black, or in gold with pink lenses.
See all our metal sunglasses.
Acetate aviator sunglasses
- Gelo – an aviator with a crossbar across the top, cut in acetate rather than metal, which makes the shape read heavier and more modern.
- Sonney – an acetate aviator with a softly rounded top bar and a lower edge that drops gently away.
- Bernard – a sculptural aviator with rounded contours, cut thick in bio-acetate, with gradient lenses that are darkest at the top. See also tinted sunglasses.
- Frederic – an angular aviator drawn from 1960s geometry, with a front that reads more triangular than teardrop.
- Sam – a slim aviator with a crossbar, in a black frame with blue lenses.
- Kyle – a lightweight aviator in white with brown gradient lenses.
Oversized aviator sunglasses
Gelo is our oversized aviator, with lenses up to 47 mm deep. It comes in black, brown and tortoise, with blue lenses, and with see-through green or cinnamon lenses that lighten a frame of this size.
Black aviator sunglasses
For an all-dark aviator, choose Gelo, Sonney, Bernard and Ibiza in black. See all black sunglasses.
Who do aviator sunglasses suit?
The teardrop shape is wider at the top than at the bottom, which balances a strong jaw and works especially well on square, oval and heart-shaped faces. On a round face, an angular aviator like Chase or Frederic adds more contrast than a soft, rounded one.
What are Corlin aviator sunglasses made of?
Gelo and Sonney have fronts in Mazzucchelli acetate from Italy and German OBE hinges. Bernard is made of bio-acetate. Belmondo, Chase, Nicki and Ibiza have metal frames, and Belmondo has a handcrafted stainless steel nose bridge.
Aviator sunglasses for men and women
Aviators started out as men's sunglasses, but today they are worn by everyone, and most of ours are unisex. Gelo and Sonney are among our men's sunglasses, and Gelo is also part of our women's sunglasses.
Can you return aviator sunglasses from Corlin?
Yes. Shipping is free, and you have 30 days to return sunglasses from Corlin, so you can order two pairs and compare them at home.
