Collection: Chloe Acetate Sunglasses

Rich, tactile and full of colour, our Chloe acetate sunglasses collection celebrates the material that designer eyewear does best. Acetate is the reason Chloe frames can glow in deep Havana marbles, translucent honeys and layered tones that a moulded plastic frame could never achieve — and this 74-strong edit gathers the house's finest examples in one place. Every pair is a genuine Chloe design, supplied by an authorised UK stockist, with prices spanning a broad £90 to £275. Highlights include the pilot CH0289S in classic and brown, the CH0362S and CH0357S, and the CC0004S and CC0019S.

What makes acetate the eyewear material of choice

Acetate — more precisely cellulose acetate — is a plant-derived material made from cotton and wood fibres. Unlike cheap injection-moulded plastic, quality acetate is cut and polished from solid sheets, which gives it several advantages that matter every day. It carries colour through its whole thickness, so tones look deep and three-dimensional rather than printed on the surface. It is warm and comfortable against the skin, becoming supple enough to adjust for a precise, personal fit. And it is durable and hypoallergenic, making it kind to sensitive skin. When you handle a genuine Chloe acetate frame, you can feel the density and finish that set it apart.

Because acetate can be layered and marbled, it is the ideal canvas for the maison's romantic, feminine aesthetic. This collection shows the full spectrum: timeless Havana tortoiseshell, warm caramels and browns, smoky translucents and bolder colour blends, across pilots, rounds, squares and cat-eyes.

Choosing your Chloe acetate sunglasses

With 74 frames on offer, it helps to narrow down by two things — shape and colour:

• Shape for your face: pilots and rounds soften angular faces; squares and rectangles add structure to rounder faces; cat-eyes lift the cheekbones and flatter almost everyone.
• Colour for your colouring: warm Havana and caramel tones complement warm skin and brown or auburn hair; cooler smoky and grey acetates suit cooler complexions and monochrome wardrobes.

For fit, make sure the frame sits level, the lenses cover your eyes with a little room above the brow, and the arms hold gently. This edit spans a wide price range too, from accessible entry points around £90 to premium designs near £275, so there is a genuine acetate Chloe frame for most budgets. To compare acetate against slimmer options, see our Chloe sunglasses range.

UV protection, tints and prescription

Every acetate frame provides full UV protection, and many pair the rich acetate front with gradient or solid tints that flatter as they shade. For glare-heavy conditions such as driving or bright water, polarised lenses make a real difference — explore the benefits in our polarised sunglasses edit. Most acetate frames can also be glazed as prescription sunglasses in single vision or varifocal, tinted to your chosen strength, in our UK lab. Prescription orders take around 7–10 working days to glaze before dispatch, with free UK delivery.

Why acetate suits the Chloe aesthetic

Chloe has always been about warmth, romance and effortless femininity, and acetate is the material that best expresses it. A honey Havana pilot brings holiday ease; a smoky round frame adds quiet sophistication; a bold two-tone cat-eye becomes a genuine style signature. Because acetate holds colour so beautifully, these are sunglasses you choose as much for their looks as their function — a considered accessory rather than a throwaway one. Browse the wider women's sunglasses collection or our designer sunglasses UK hub for more inspiration.

How acetate frames are made

Understanding the craft behind acetate helps explain why these frames feel so different from ordinary plastic sunglasses. Sheets of cellulose acetate are produced in a huge range of colours and patterns, then cut into frame fronts and temples. Each piece is shaped, layered where a marbled or two-tone effect is wanted, and polished by hand and machine through several stages until it reaches that deep, glossy finish. Metal cores are set into the temples for strength and to allow adjustment. It is a labour-intensive process, and it is precisely this hand-finishing that gives a genuine Chloe acetate frame its quality feel and its rich, three-dimensional colour — qualities that a quick moulded frame simply cannot reproduce.

Caring for acetate frames

Acetate rewards a little care. Clean the lenses and frame with a microfibre cloth and lens spray or mild soapy water — avoid dry tissues, which scratch. Store your sunglasses in the supplied case, keep them away from prolonged heat such as a hot car dashboard (excessive heat can, over time, affect any acetate), and bring them in for a free adjustment if the fit relaxes. Looked after well, acetate keeps its depth of colour and comfortable fit for many years.

Why buy from Ardor Eyewear

We are an authorised UK stockist of genuine designer eyewear, so every Chloe acetate frame is 100% authentic and supplied with its official case and documentation. Enjoy free UK shipping, optional in-house prescription glazing and a 14-day returns policy (return postage covered by you). It is everything you need to buy a premium acetate frame with confidence.

Chloe acetate sunglasses FAQ

What is acetate and why is it better than plastic?

Acetate is a plant-based material cut from solid sheets. Compared with cheap moulded plastic, it carries colour through its full thickness for a richer look, feels warmer and more comfortable, can be adjusted for a precise fit, and is durable and hypoallergenic.

Do acetate sunglasses offer UV protection?

Yes — every pair in this collection provides full UV protection for your eyes.

Can I get acetate frames with my prescription?

Most acetate frames can be glazed as prescription sunglasses in single vision or varifocal, tinted to your chosen strength, in our UK lab.

Are these genuine Chloe frames?

Yes. As an authorised stockist, every pair is authentic Chloe, supplied with the maker's case and paperwork.

How much do they cost?

This collection spans a wide range, generally from about £90 to £275, before any prescription lens options — so there is an acetate Chloe frame for most budgets.

How should I care for acetate frames?

Clean with a microfibre cloth and lens spray or mild soapy water, store in the case, and keep them out of prolonged heat. Bring them in for a free adjustment any time the fit loosens.