Paul Costelloe Sun 96

Paul Costelloe Sun 96 Prescription Sunglasses

Rectangular glasses add a little structure to the face without any fuss. The Paul Costelloe Sun 96 is a pair of unisex full-rim rectangular sunglasses, sized 53-17-140, in Matt Black, Matt Brown Mottle or Matt Navy. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It belongs to the Paul Costelloe Collection.

Choosing your Paul Costelloe Sun 96 colour

Matt Black. Matt Black is a soft, non-shiny black. It is shown with grey lenses. It defines the eyes and goes with every outfit you own.

Matt Brown Mottle. Matt Brown Mottle is a soft, mottled brown. It flatters warm and olive skin and works with almost any outfit.

Matt Navy. Matt Navy is a soft, non-shiny navy. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

About the Paul Costelloe Sun 96 design

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition.

Keep the Paul Costelloe Sun 96 in the car, take it to the beach or wear it on your lunch break; it is made for bright Australian days.

Wearing it every day

Easy to wear with almost anything, from beachwear to a smart jacket.

Frame size and fit

At 53mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 17mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 123mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Prescription lenses for the Paul Costelloe Sun 96

The Paul Costelloe Sun 96 can be made with any of these lens types:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

The 35mm lens depth works with single vision, bifocal and many progressive lenses. If your prescription is on the stronger side, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges neat, and an anti-reflective coating means fewer distracting reflections on screens and at night.

Before you order

Check that your prescription is current; an eye test every couple of years is a good habit, and your optometrist will tell you how often you need one. You will also need your PD, which tells the lab where to centre the lenses so you look through the right spot. With those two things in hand, ordering takes just a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Paul Costelloe Sun 96 and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Clean the lenses with lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before you put them down, and keep them in a hard case when they are not on your face. Our guide to caring for your lenses covers the rest.

Questions we often get

Can I get the Paul Costelloe Sun 96 with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, progressive, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe Sun 96?

Yes. The 35mm lens depth gives progressive lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

What size is it?

It is size 53-17-140: 53mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

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