Tom Ford Goes Super-Retro with the TF 5116 Eyeglass Frame

In the fashion industry, Tom Ford has built a name for himself as a designer who pushes boundaries, whether in his runway fashions at Gucci or in the racy promotional campaigns for Tom Ford Eyewear that got his advertising banned in Italy.

So it’s a bit surprising to see the former lead-designer at Gucci and now award-winning director of the critically-acclaimed movie “A Single Man” introduce so many retro-inspired eyeglasses into the current Tom Ford Eyewear collection.

Or maybe not.

Vintage-inspired fashion continues to be a major theme in spring and fall collections from Chanel, Lanvin, YSL and Dior, and Ford himself just finished directing a period-piece, so retro and vintage style eyewear is probably top of mind for Tom Ford.

Which brings us to our designer eyeglass of the week: The Tom Ford TF 5116.

This is another one of those Tom Ford eyeglasses that is screaming for the right face shape and attitude.

The TF 5116 is a round acetate frame with a thick temple that honestly won’t work on everyone. But if you do have a face that it meshes with, it’s an awesome eyeglass — especially for someone who wants to make a bold statement with their eyewear.

It’s less trendy than it is unique, in the same way that genuine vintage eyewear can express individuality and still not look so edgy that it hurts.

While this is officially a men’s eyeglass frame,  it can work on women as well.

If you have the right facial structure, this frame can be amazing. It’s actually a very classic design, and depending on what you wear with it, it will either look down-to-business (with a suit) or funky (with jeans and a leather coat.)

It is available in four different colors, including brown, slate, black and tortoise.

With the right face and personal style, the TF 5116 will bring you compliments, wealth and confidence.

Yes, this frame could change your life.

Well, maybe not your life (although there is always that chance), but definitely your look.

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