Collection: Chloe Aviator Glasses

Chloe aviator glasses take one of the most enduring shapes in eyewear and reimagine it through the soft, romantic, unmistakably Parisian lens of the Chloe fashion house — and this collection at Ardor Eyewear gathers those genuine designer frames ready to be glazed to your prescription. Where the aviator began life as a functional pilot's frame, Chloe refines it into an elegant optical silhouette: gently teardrop lenses, a slim double or keyhole bridge, and delicate temples finished with subtle house detailing. This is a small, considered edit of around seven authentic frames, with prices typically between £220 and £250, led by models such as the CH0339O Pilot and the CH0131O Pilot in warm Havana, smoky grey, brown and orange tones. Every pair can carry your prescription, turning an iconic shape into glasses you will genuinely reach for every day.

What makes Chloe aviator glasses special

The aviator is a shape almost everyone recognises, but the way a fashion house interprets it is what gives it personality. Chloe, founded in Paris in 1952, has always designed for a woman who is feminine but never fussy — free-spirited, a little bohemian, effortlessly chic. That sensibility softens the aviator's masculine, aviation-born origins into something lighter and more graceful. The lenses are a touch rounder, the metalwork finer, the proportions scaled to flatter rather than dominate. The result is a frame that keeps the confident, face-framing presence of a classic aviator while feeling entirely contemporary and wearable.

As designer eyewear, these frames also carry the quiet markers of quality you would expect at this level: considered hinges, thoughtful finishing on the temple tips, and the kind of balance that only comes from a frame designed as a complete object rather than a generic shape stamped with a logo. As an authorised UK stockist, Ardor supplies only 100% authentic Chloe, so what arrives is exactly what the house intended.

The aviator shape and who it suits

Part of the enduring appeal of Chloe aviator glasses is how widely flattering the shape is. The gentle downward sweep of a teardrop lens draws the eye across the face and can soften a strong forehead or angular jaw. As a broad guide to fit:

• Heart-shaped faces are a classic match — the wider top of the aviator balances a narrower chin beautifully.
• Square faces benefit from the curved lower edge, which softens a defined jawline.
• Oval faces can wear the aviator in almost any size, from delicate to bold.
• Round faces often prefer a slightly more angular or squared-off aviator to add a little definition.

Because the aviator is a lightweight metal shape, it also lends itself to a barely-there look that many people find comfortable for long days of screen work and reading. If you like the silhouette but want to explore other feminine shapes, the Chloe cat-eye glasses and Chloe round glasses collections make natural companions.

Materials and construction

Chloe aviator glasses are built primarily from lightweight metal — typically a monel alloy or stainless steel — often paired with acetate detailing on the temples or a delicate browline. This combination keeps the frame feather-light on the face while giving the designer a canvas for colour and texture. Many models feature adjustable nose pads, which are a real advantage: an optician can fine-tune them to your bridge so the frame sits exactly where it should, without slipping or pinching.

The colour palette across this edit is quintessentially Chloe — warm Havana tortoiseshell, soft browns, smoky greys and the occasional playful orange. These tones are chosen to flatter a wide range of complexions and to pair effortlessly with the earthy, romantic palette the house is known for. Where acetate is used, it is often the premium cellulose type prized for its depth of colour and comfortable warmth against the skin.

Turning your Chloe aviators into prescription glasses

Every frame in this collection can be glazed with prescription lenses in our workshop, so you never have to choose between the style you want and the correction you need. The options include:

• Single vision for distance, intermediate or reading correction.
• Varifocal lenses that transition smoothly from near to far in a single lens — a popular choice for anyone over 40, and explained in more detail in our varifocal glasses collection.
• Bifocal lenses with a defined reading segment.
• Blue-light filtering for long hours in front of screens.
• Photochromic lenses that darken outdoors and clear indoors.

One point worth noting on aviators: because the teardrop shape has a fair amount of depth, it comfortably accommodates varifocal and bifocal lenses, which need room for their different zones. That makes this a genuinely practical shape as well as a stylish one. If you are still exploring which frame family suits you, our wider eyesight glasses frames range is a helpful place to browse.

Styling Chloe aviator glasses

The aviator has a natural affinity with a certain kind of easy, put-together style. A Havana or brown Chloe aviator glows against camel coats, cream knitwear and tan leather — the warm, tonal palette the house does so well. A grey or smoke frame leans cooler and more modern, sitting neatly with tailoring and monochrome. Because the shape reads as both classic and a little bohemian, it works just as happily with a floaty summer dress as with a sharp winter blazer.

These are frames that photograph beautifully and hold their own as an accessory in their own right, which is part of why designer aviators remain so popular. If you love the Chloe aesthetic and want a tinted version for bright days, browse the house's women's sunglasses and consider a photochromic lens in your optical frame to bridge the gap.

Why buy Chloe aviator glasses from Ardor

Ardor Eyewear is an authorised stockist of genuine designer eyewear, so every Chloe aviator you see here is 100% authentic — never a replica or a grey-market import. UK delivery is free, prescription glazing is carried out in our own workshop, and our 14-day returns policy gives you time to be sure the frame is right (return postage is paid by the customer). Because this is a small, curated collection, stock can move quickly, so if a particular colourway catches your eye it is worth acting while it is available. For a broader view of the house, the full designer eyeglasses UK edit places Chloe alongside its peers.

Signature Chloe aviator glasses models to know

Although this is a compact collection, the models within it are worth knowing individually, because each brings a slightly different character to the aviator idea. The CH0339O Pilot is the anchor of the range — a refined, medium-sized teardrop with a classic double bridge, offered in warm Havana, smoky grey and soft brown around a 56mm lens. It is the most quintessentially aviator of the group and the easiest to wear day to day. The CH0131O Pilot, meanwhile, takes a slightly more playful direction, appearing in tones such as orange around 54mm for those who want the shape with a touch more personality and a marginally smaller scale.

What unites these Chloe aviator glasses is a consistent design language: fine metalwork, gently rounded teardrop lenses and a feminine reworking of a shape that began in aviation. Because the collection is small and curated rather than mass-produced, each model feels like a considered object rather than one option among hundreds. If a particular colourway speaks to you, it is worth choosing sooner rather than later, as designer stock in a limited edit does not always return once it sells through. For a sense of how these frames sit within the house's wider optical world, the Chloe rectangle glasses collection shows the same sensibility applied to a more structured everyday shape.

Sizing and fit for Chloe aviator glasses

Fit is what turns a beautiful frame into one you forget you are wearing. Every pair of Chloe aviator glasses carries three measurements inside the temple arm — lens width, bridge width and temple length, printed as something like 56–14–140. The lens width is the horizontal size of each lens, the bridge width is the gap that rests over your nose, and the temple length is the arm that reaches to your ear. The single most useful thing you can do before ordering is to find a pair of glasses that already fits you well and read off those three numbers as a benchmark.

Aviators have one particular quirk: because they are a lightweight metal shape with adjustable nose pads, the fit can be fine-tuned by an optician after purchase, which makes them more forgiving than many acetate frames. If the bridge sits a little high or low, the pads can be gently repositioned so the frame rests level and the lenses sit centrally over your eyes — important for both comfort and, in a prescription lens, clear vision. If you are ordering varifocals, that central positioning matters even more, so do share your measurements or any concerns with our team and we will help you get the fit right. For a broader look at how sizing works across shapes, our full glasses collection is a helpful reference point.

Lens choices that make the most of Chloe aviator glasses

Once you have chosen your frame, the lenses you pair with it shape how the finished glasses look and perform. Because the pilot shape carries a fair amount of lens area, thoughtful lens choices really pay off. For anything beyond a mild prescription, we usually recommend a thinner high-index lens: it keeps the edges slim inside the metal rim, reduces weight, and stops a stronger prescription from making the lenses look thick — important on a frame designed to feel light and elegant. An anti-reflective coating is worth adding too, as it cuts distracting glare from screens and headlights and lets people see your eyes rather than reflections in the glass, which matters on a face-framing shape like the aviator.

If you spend long days at a desk, a blue-light filter takes the edge off screen fatigue, while photochromic lenses give you a single pair that stays clear indoors and darkens in bright light — a neat solution for anyone who dislikes switching between optical and sun frames. Those who drive a lot often value a lightly tinted or polarised option, and you can explore the sun side of the house through our prescription sunglasses and designer sunglasses UK collections. Whatever combination you choose, every lens is cut and glazed to order for your specific Chloe frame, so the finished glasses are made entirely around you.

Frequently asked questions

Are Chloe aviator glasses suitable for a strong prescription?

Yes. The aviator's teardrop shape has good lens depth, which accommodates a wide range of prescriptions, including varifocals and bifocals. For very strong prescriptions we can also discuss thinner high-index lenses to keep the lenses light and flattering.

Do these frames come in different sizes?

Chloe offers aviator frames in several sizes, typically shown as three numbers inside the temple (lens width, bridge width and temple length). Models like the CH0339O are available around 56mm. Compare these figures with a pair that already fits you to find the right size.

Can men wear Chloe aviator glasses?

Chloe designs primarily with women in mind, and these frames have a refined, feminine character. The aviator is a broadly unisex shape, though, so it comes down to personal taste and fit rather than a strict rule.

What is Havana colouring?

Havana is a warm, mottled tortoiseshell finish that blends browns, ambers and darker tones. It is one of the most popular and flattering colourways in eyewear because it complements a huge range of complexions and wardrobes.

How long does glazing take?

Prescription orders take roughly 7–10 working days because each lens is cut and fitted to your chosen frame in our workshop. UK delivery is free of charge.

Are the lenses included in the price?

The listed price is for the frame. Prescription lenses are added during checkout so you can choose exactly the type and coatings you need, from single vision to varifocal, blue-light and photochromic.

Can I return them if the shape does not suit me?

Yes, our 14-day returns policy lets you check the fit and style at home. Return postage is paid by the customer, and please note prescription lenses are made to order.