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Tom Ford Eyewear is the ultimate in high-function chic. The iconic designer offers a range of sunglasses featuring photochromatic lenses that self-adjust for degrees of darkness, depending upon the light conditions. The lineup, with styles for both men and women, reinterprets vintage concepts with contemporary allure. The frames feature sleek lines and distinctive details, such as the signature “T” logo, while the lenses come in a variety of colors.

With his creativity and exacting eye, Mr. Ford brings an elevated sensibility to his eyewear, realized in innovative materials that utilize the latest technology. This unique combination ensures superior performance along with high style and the signature provocative Tom Ford attitude.

The eyewear is designed, manufactured, and distributed worldwide by Marcolin and will be available at select opticians and TOM FORD boutiques.

TOM FORD In April 2005, Tom Ford announced the creation of the TOM FORD brand. Ford was joined in this venture by former Gucci Group President and Chief Executive Officer Domenico De Sole, who serves as Chairman of the company. In that same year, Ford announced his partnership with Marcolin to produce and distribute optical frames and sunglasses, as well as an alliance with Estee Lauder to create the TOM FORD beauty brand. In April 2007, his first directly owned flagship store opened in New York on Madison Avenue and coincided with the debut of the TOM FORD menswear and accessory collections. In September 2010, during an intimate presentation at his Madison Avenue flagship, Ford presented his much-anticipated womenswear collection. In February 2018, Ford debuted TOM FORD timepieces and the much-anticipated underwear collection for the first time on the runway. Today, the brand offers a complete collection of Menswear, Womenswear, Accessories, Eyewear, Beauty, and most recently underwear and timepieces. Presently there are over 100 freestanding TOM FORD stores and shop-in-shops in locations such as: London, Milan, Zurich, Munich, New York, Toronto, Beverly Hills, Puerto Banus, Moscow, Osaka, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Baku, Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul, Montreal, San Francisco, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Delhi, Macau, Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Doha, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Sydney.

MARCOLIN is a worldwide leading company in the eyewear industry founded in 1961 in the heart of the Veneto district. It stands out for its unique ability to combine craftsmanship with advanced technologies through the constant pursuit of excellence and continuous innovation. The brand portfolio includes TOM FORD, Guess, adidas Sport, adidas Originals, Bally, Moncler, Max Mara, Sportmax, Zegna, Longines, OMEGA, GCDS, Barton Perreira, Tod’s, Pucci, BMW, Swarovski, MAX&Co., Kenneth Cole, Timberland, GANT, Harley-Davidson, Marciano, Skechers and Candie’s. Among the house brands: WEB Eyewear, Marcolin, and Viva. Through its own direct network and global partners, Marcolin distributes its products in more than 125 countries. www.marcolin.com 

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