Discover the Panthère de Cartier eyewear collection

As the promise of escape lingers in the air, now is the time to invest in a pair of elegant Cartier frames that capture the essence of long, languid summer days, glamorous poolside hangouts and warmer climes. Cartier has long been recognizable for its elegant simplicity; its jewelry and eyewear collections are worn by those who love fine design that is restrained rather than flash. For SS18, Cartier’s latest eyewear collection showcases retro cat-eye glasses, aviators and tortoiseshell frames, which all reflect the refined, elegant esthetic of the maison’s emblematic panther. Developed in the early 20th century by Cartier’s director of jewelry, Jeanne Toussaint, this iconic panther symbol has become the badge of style and status for fashion leaders across the globe. Since then, the feline has inspired a rich mélange of Cartier creations, from jewelry to bags, and perfume flacons to eyewear.

Launched in 1983, Cartier’s coveted eyewear line is created with the same meticulous attention to detail that defines its iconic jewelry and watches. Each frame is flawlessly handcrafted with exquisite materials such as lightweight titanium, yellow gold and tortoiseshell acetate. The sunglasses are even finished with the house’s signature emblems, including the iconic Panthère de Cartier sculpture. The new styles offer a modern, abstract distillation of the power, spirit and prowess of the feline, composed of sleek linear shapes, versatile frames and intricate design details. The styles boast a light and flexible structure that feature the emblematic Panthère de Cartier head on both sides of the lenses, while the Cartier logo is engraved on both temples and is available in either platinum-finish with silver lenses, or tortoiseshell and gold.

Sweep back your hair and create some drama with the Panthère de Cartier rounded pillar-style frames, which have long been admired for their pared-back esthetic, comprising rose-gold lenses in a round half-rim shape. Prefer high-octane glamour? Make a bold statement with the new rimless shield-style glasses – available in ruthenium with a platinum finish and silver lenses, they’re the epitome of architectural purity and sculptural design. Or for classic elegance, Panthère de Cartier offers a modern take on classic cat-eye frames with its oversized tortoiseshell shades in acetate. Thoroughly modern, unapologetically luxurious and cool, it’s difficult not to fall in love with the Panthère de Cartier eyewear collection.