Collection: Chloe Havana Glasses

Our chloe havana glasses collection brings together 40 genuine Chloé optical frames finished in Havana, the warm tortoiseshell acetate that has quietly become the most flattering, most versatile colourway in eyewear. Havana is the traditional name for tortoiseshell: a mottled blend of amber, caramel, honey, cognac and deep chocolate brown, swirled through the acetate so that no two frames are ever quite identical. It is the shade that behaves like a neutral yet reads as far richer than plain black, borrowing warmth from your skin and echoing the tones already present in most hair colours. This is the largest single-colour edit we carry for the house of Chloé, which means the breadth of choice here — from soft round frames to sculpted cat-eyes and elegant pilots — is genuinely unusual. Every frame is prescription-ready and every frame is 100% authentic, supplied through Ardor Eyewear as a UK authorised stockist.

Whether you are searching for your first pair of designer optical frames or refining a collection you have built over years, this page is designed to help you understand what makes chloe havana glasses special: the craft behind the acetate, the shapes that suit different faces, the lens options we can fit, and the small styling decisions that make tortoiseshell feel effortless all year round. Prices across the collection range from £205 to £255, and UK shipping is free on every order.

What are chloe havana glasses? Understanding Havana and tortoiseshell

The word "Havana" can confuse first-time buyers, so it is worth being clear from the outset. Havana and tortoiseshell describe the same family of finish: a translucent or semi-translucent acetate patterned with irregular flecks and streaks of brown, amber and gold. The name originates from the rich, layered tones once associated with genuine tortoise shell — a material the industry abandoned long ago in favour of sustainable, cruelty-free acetate. Today, "Havana" is simply the poetic shorthand luxury eyewear houses use for that unmistakable mottled brown effect. So when you browse our chloe havana glasses, you are looking at Chloé tortoiseshell glasses: prescription optical frames, not sunglasses, crafted in richly patterned acetate.

Within Havana there is enormous variation. Some frames lean pale and golden, almost honey-toned, with plenty of translucency that lets light pass through. Others are darker and denser, closer to espresso with amber highlights, reading nearly as deep as black from a distance but far softer up close. A few sit in between — a classic balanced tortoiseshell with equal measures of caramel and cocoa. This range is exactly why Havana acetate frames flatter such a wide spread of colouring: there is a tone to complement warm and cool complexions, blonde through to black hair, and everything in between.

Because these are optical frames, each pair is built to hold prescription lenses. If you also love the aesthetic in eyewear you can wear in the sun, you can explore our Chloé sunglasses collection, but the frames on this page are designed first and foremost for everyday vision correction and can be glazed to your exact prescription.

The craft of acetate: why every Havana pattern is unique

To appreciate chloe havana glasses fully, it helps to understand how the material is made. Acetate is a plant-based plastic, derived from cotton and wood pulp, prized in premium eyewear for its depth of colour, its gentle warmth against the skin, and the way it can be polished to a lustrous, almost glass-like shine. Unlike injection-moulded frames, which are pressed from a single flat colour, luxury acetate begins as large sheets built up from layers of coloured material. For tortoiseshell, sheets of amber, brown, honey and translucent acetate are layered, blocked and sliced so that the pattern runs right through the thickness of the material rather than sitting only on the surface.

This is the reason every Havana frame is a one-off. When the acetate sheet is cut into individual frame fronts, each blank captures a slightly different slice of the swirling pattern. One frame might carry a dramatic dark streak across the brow; the next might be lighter and more evenly speckled. The mottling around the temples rarely mirrors the mottling at the bridge. In other words, the tortoiseshell you receive is unique to your frame — a small piece of genuine craftsmanship, not a printed imitation. For many wearers this is part of the pleasure of choosing Havana over a flat colour: you own a pattern nobody else has in exactly that arrangement.

The making does not stop at cutting. Chloé frames are tumbled and polished over long cycles to develop their signature depth and shine, then fitted with metal core wires through the temples for durability and adjustment. Hinges are set, nose pads or moulded bridges are refined, and the brand's detailing — often a nod to Chloé's romantic, Parisian sensibility — is applied. The result is a frame that feels substantial and considered in the hand, and that ages gracefully with proper care. If you enjoy this level of make, you may also want to browse our wider designer eyeglasses collection to see how other houses approach acetate craft.

Signature Chloé Havana shapes: pilot, cat-eye, round and more

One of the reasons this is our biggest colour collection is the sheer range of silhouettes rendered in Havana. Chloé's optical line spans classic and contemporary shapes, and tortoiseshell suits nearly all of them. Below are the signature families you will find among our chloe havana glasses, with notes on who tends to suit each.

Pilot Havana frames

The pilot — sometimes called aviator in its optical form — is a slightly squared-teardrop shape with a gentle downward sweep at the outer edge. In Havana acetate it takes on a softer, warmer character than the metal versions most people picture. The Chloé CH0339O is a fine example: a pilot silhouette in Havana with a generous 56mm lens width, giving a relaxed, easy-wearing frame that flatters oval and heart-shaped faces particularly well. Pilot Havana frames read as quietly confident rather than fashion-forward, which makes them a strong everyday choice.

Cat-eye Havana glasses

The cat-eye is arguably the shape most associated with Chloé's feminine, romantic identity. Its upswept outer corners lift the eye and add structure to the cheekbones, and in tortoiseshell the effect is elegant rather than theatrical — the warm brown softens the drama of the shape. The Chloé CH0241O demonstrates this beautifully: a cat-eye in Havana with a 53mm lens width, a size that suits many face widths without overwhelming smaller features. Cat-eye Havana glasses are especially flattering on round and square faces, where the angled top line adds contrast and definition.

Round Havana frames

Round frames bring a considered, intellectual charm, and they balance angular faces beautifully. In Havana they feel warm and approachable rather than austere. Round shapes tend to suit square and rectangular faces best, softening a strong jaw or broad forehead, though a slightly larger round frame can also work on oval faces looking for a distinctive, characterful look.

Rectangle, geometric and oversized

Beyond the three signatures, the collection includes rectangular frames — a tidy, professional shape that flatters round faces — along with geometric and oversized designs for those who want a stronger fashion statement. The Chloé CH0172O sits within this broader Havana line-up, showing how the house translates its aesthetic across a variety of frame fronts. Oversized Havana frames make a generous, glamorous statement while still keeping the softness that tortoiseshell lends; geometric styles bring a modern, architectural edge. With 40 frames to compare, you can weigh several shapes side by side before deciding. For a broader shape education you might also look at how similar silhouettes appear in our round shape and cat-eye shape edits.

How to choose chloe havana glasses for your colouring and face shape

Choosing well comes down to two questions: which Havana tone flatters your colouring, and which shape balances your face. Take them in turn.

Matching Havana tone to colouring. Because tortoiseshell spans honey through to espresso, you can fine-tune the shade to your hair and skin. As a general guide, lighter, golden Havana tends to lift fair and warm complexions and pairs naturally with blonde, light brown and auburn hair. Classic mid-brown tortoiseshell is the great all-rounder, working across most skin tones and hair colours. Darker, espresso-leaning Havana gives contrast and definition to deeper skin tones and dark hair, and offers a softer alternative to black for those who find black too stark. The table below summarises these pairings.

Havana tone	Character	Flatters
Golden / honey Havana	Light, translucent, warm	Fair and warm skin; blonde, light brown, auburn hair
Classic mid-brown tortoiseshell	Balanced caramel and cocoa	Almost all skin tones and hair colours — the versatile all-rounder
Dark / espresso Havana	Deep, dense, amber-flecked	Deeper skin tones and dark hair; a softer alternative to black

Matching shape to face. The guiding principle is contrast. Angular shapes (rectangle, geometric) balance round faces; curved shapes (round, oval) soften square and rectangular faces; the cat-eye adds lift and structure to round and square faces; and the pilot's balanced form suits oval and heart shapes. Oval faces are the most adaptable and can carry almost any silhouette. If you are unsure, a classic mid-brown tortoiseshell in a medium cat-eye or pilot is the safest, most universally flattering starting point among all our chloe havana glasses.

Getting the size right. Fit matters as much as shape. Eyewear measurements are usually printed on the inside of the temple in the format lens width–bridge width–temple length, for example 53–17–140. Lens width (roughly 48–58mm across this collection) sets how large the frame reads on your face; bridge width governs how the frame sits on your nose; and temple length determines the reach to your ears. If you have a frame that already fits well, matching those numbers is the quickest route to a comfortable pair. Chloé Havana frames in this collection generally suit small to medium face widths, with a few oversized options for larger frames or a bolder look.

Prescription and lens options at Ardor

Every frame in the chloe havana glasses collection is designed to be glazed with prescription lenses, and most take the full range of lens types we offer. When you order, you can specify:

• Single vision — for distance, intermediate or reading correction, the most common prescription lens.
• Varifocal — progressive lenses that blend distance, intermediate and near vision seamlessly in one lens, with no visible line. Explore more in our varifocal glasses collection.
• Bifocal — two distinct zones for distance and near, with a visible segment.
• Blue-light filtering — helps reduce glare from screens for those who spend long hours at computers and devices.
• Tinted — a solid colour tint if you would like your Havana frames to double as a lighter sun frame.
• Photochromic — lenses that darken in sunlight and clear indoors, giving you one pair for both settings.

If your primary need is close work, some wearers prefer to keep a dedicated pair for the desk or the armchair; our reading glasses and women's reading glasses edits are worth a look, though any Chloé Havana frame here can equally be glazed as a reading pair to your prescription. Prescription orders take approximately 7–10 working days for glazing before dispatch, because each lens is cut and fitted to your specification. Frames ordered without a prescription (for example, if you plan to have them glazed by your own optician) ship more quickly.

To place a prescription order, you will need an up-to-date prescription from a registered optician, including your pupillary distance (PD) for accurate lens centring. If you are shopping specifically for a woman's fit and style, our dedicated women's prescription glasses collection gathers frames chosen with that in mind, and the Chloé Havana line sits comfortably within it.

Why chloe havana glasses are the most versatile frames you can own

There is a reason tortoiseshell endures season after season while trend colours come and go. Havana is a chameleon. Because its palette is drawn from natural browns and ambers — the same tones found in hair, freckles, tanned skin, wood, leather and autumn light — it harmonises with almost everything you already wear. Black frames can feel severe against a warm outfit or a soft complexion; bright colours date quickly and clash easily. Havana does neither. It is smart enough for the office, warm enough for the weekend, and rich enough to feel considered rather than default.

This versatility is amplified when the frames are women's Havana Chloé frames, because the house pairs that warmth with genuinely feminine shaping — the lift of a cat-eye, the softness of a round, the balance of a slim pilot. The effect is polished without being fussy. A single pair of chloe havana glasses can carry you from a client meeting to a lunch to an evening out without ever looking out of place, which is exactly what you want from an everyday frame you will wear more than almost anything else you own.

Styling Havana frames year-round

In autumn and winter, Havana sits naturally alongside camel coats, cream knits, tan boots, gold jewellery and rich burgundy or forest tones — the frame becomes part of a warm, layered palette. In spring and summer, the same frame lightens the look against linen, denim, white cotton and soft pastels, its amber flecks catching the sun. If you wear warm-toned gold jewellery, Havana is a natural partner; if you favour silver, choose a lighter, more translucent tortoiseshell to keep the contrast gentle. For make-up, earthy tones — bronze, terracotta, warm brown — echo the frame beautifully, though a classic red lip against tortoiseshell is a timeless combination. The key point is that you rarely have to think about whether Havana "goes" with an outfit; it almost always does.

Value, authenticity and why buy your chloe havana glasses from Ardor

Every pair in this collection is 100% authentic Chloé, supplied through Ardor Eyewear as a UK authorised stockist. That authorisation matters: it means the frames are genuine, sourced through official channels, and come with the make and quality you are paying for — never counterfeit or grey-market stock. With chloe havana glasses priced between £205 and £255, you are buying into genuine luxury acetate craftsmanship at a considered price point, with the reassurance of authenticity behind every frame.

We also make ownership straightforward. UK shipping is free on every order. Prescription orders are glazed in approximately 7–10 working days before dispatch, and we offer a 14-day returns window (please note that return postage is paid by the customer). Because these are prescription-ready optical frames, we recommend having your current prescription and pupillary distance to hand before you order so your lenses can be cut precisely.

If you are comparing houses before you commit, it is easy to see how Chloé's romantic, feminine take on Havana differs from other designers. You might contrast these frames with our Gucci glasses or Tom Ford glasses collections, or browse the full glasses range to see everything we carry. Whichever route you take, the 40 frames on this page represent the deepest, most considered selection of Chloé tortoiseshell optical frames we stock.

Caring for your Havana acetate frames

Acetate rewards a little care with years of good looks. Clean your frames with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild soap, then dry with a soft microfibre cloth — avoid alcohol-based cleaners, which can dull the polish over time. Keep frames in a hard case when not worn to protect against scratches and pressure. Try not to leave acetate frames on a hot windowsill, dashboard or radiator for long periods, as prolonged heat can very slowly affect the material and any adjustments. If the fit loosens or the frame needs realigning, a quick visit to any optician will have your Chloé Havana frames sitting comfortably again in minutes.

Frequently asked questions about chloe havana glasses

What does "Havana" mean, and is it the same as tortoiseshell?

Yes. "Havana" is the luxury-eyewear term for tortoiseshell — a mottled acetate finish blending amber, honey, caramel and deep brown. The name recalls the rich tones once associated with genuine tortoise shell, a material the industry replaced long ago with sustainable, cruelty-free acetate. So chloe havana glasses are simply Chloé optical frames in tortoiseshell acetate.

Can these frames take my prescription lenses?

Almost all of them can. Every frame in this collection is prescription-ready and can be glazed with single vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light, tinted or photochromic lenses. You will need an up-to-date prescription from a registered optician, including your pupillary distance (PD), so we can cut and centre your lenses accurately.

How long does delivery take?

UK shipping is free on every order. Prescription orders take approximately 7–10 working days for glazing before they are dispatched, because each lens is made to your specification. Frames ordered without prescription lenses ship more quickly.

What is your returns policy?

We offer a 14-day returns window. Please note that return postage is paid by the customer. If you are returning a prescription order, do get in touch so we can guide you through the process.

Are these genuine Chloé frames?

Yes — 100% authentic. Ardor Eyewear is a UK authorised stockist of genuine designer eyewear, so every pair of chloe havana glasses on this page is real Chloé, sourced through official channels, never counterfeit or grey-market stock.

How do I choose the right size?

Check the measurements printed inside the temple arm, given as lens width–bridge width–temple length (for example 53–17–140). Lens widths across this collection sit roughly between 48mm and 58mm. The easiest method is to match the numbers of a frame you already find comfortable; if you are unsure, a medium size in a cat-eye or pilot is a safe, widely flattering starting point.

Does every Havana frame look the same?

No — and that is part of the appeal. Because tortoiseshell acetate is layered and cut from patterned sheets, each frame captures a slightly different slice of the swirling amber-and-brown pattern. Two frames of the same model will have subtly different mottling, so your Havana pattern is effectively unique to your pair.

Can I wear Havana frames as sunglasses?

These are optical frames, but you have options. You can choose photochromic lenses that darken outdoors and clear indoors, or a solid tint, so a single pair works in more settings. If you specifically want sun-ready styles, browse our Chloé sunglasses and wider designer sunglasses collections instead.