JULIUS TART OPTICAL GLASSES

Julius Tart Optical glasses revive the designs of Tart Optical Enterprises, the New York company founded by optician Julius Tart. Today's brand was born in 2016 together with Richard Tart, the founder's nephew, and the frames are made in Japan, in cellulose acetate.

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The brand

Julius Tart Optical Glasses

History and workshop

Tart Optical had its own factory in Manhattan and made its name with well-designed celluloid frames at a time when metal dominated. The revival starts from family documents and drawings; the collections look to New York style from the 1950s to the early 1970s. To find your way among Japanese acetates: Japanese glasses: why they're different and which to choose. More Japanese archive eyewear: Sauvage.

Lines and models

The AR is the reissue of the Arnel, one of the best-known vintage frames: lens 44 or 46, bridge 22 or 24. The FDR comes in 46 and 48 with a 24 bridge; the Harold in 43, 45 and 47. The OCCHIO! selection includes AR in Amber, Tokyo Tortoise, Sunshine, Demi Amber, Flesh Pink and Red Brown Gold; FDR in Black, Amber, Sunshine, Champagne/Pink and Light Brown Sasa; Harold in Black and Amber; and the Seafare sunglasses, in Crystal with G45 lenses. Every shape can take optical or sun lenses.

How to choose

These are small sizes, as in the 1950s: between 44 and 48 mm, with 145 mm temples. AR 44 suits narrow faces, 46 is the most requested size; the 22 bridge is for a narrower nose, the 24 for a wider one. Harold 45 (bridge 23) is the model's medium size; FDR 46/24 is wider at the same lens size. The Seafare, 51/22, is the largest in the selection.

Julius Tart Optical: frequently asked questions

Are Julius Tart Optical and Tart Optical the same company?

Julius Tart Optical is the brand launched in 2016 with Richard Tart, the founder's nephew, on the designs of Tart Optical Enterprises.

Where are Julius Tart Optical glasses made?

In Japan, in cellulose acetate.

What is the difference between AR 44 and AR 46?

Two millimetres of lens per side. The 44 suits narrow faces, the 46 is the most common size. You can try both in the boutique.

Can prescription lenses be fitted?

Yes, at the OCCHIO! boutique in Crema or by your own optician.

Where can I try Julius Tart Optical glasses?

At OCCHIO!, in Crema, 40 minutes from Milan and Bergamo, and online.

Do you ship Julius Tart Optical to Dubai, the UAE and Israel?

Yes. Every frame ships from Crema, Italy, by tracked express courier to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates, to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, and to Israel. Import duties and taxes are calculated and paid at checkout, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery.

Do you ship Julius Tart Optical to the United States, the UK and the rest of Europe?

Yes. From Crema we ship by tracked express courier to the United States (free over 200 €), to the United Kingdom and Switzerland (free over 299 €) and to every EU country and Norway (15 €, free over 150 €, no customs duties within the EU). See our pages for the US, the UK and Scandinavia.

OCCHIO! · Crema, Italy

A Julius Tart Optical Glasses makes sense on the face.

OCCHIO! is in Crema, forty minutes from Milan and Bergamo. If you are travelling, write first: the frame will be waiting.

  • Try it in the boutique

    In Crema, 40 minutes from Milan and Bergamo.

    Book a fitting

  • Shipping

    Free from €150 in Italy and the EU, from €299 worldwide. Dispatched within 24–48 hours, express delivery in 2–3 working days.

  • Pay in instalments

    With Klarna or PayPal at checkout, where available.

  • 14-day returns

    From delivery. The refund is issued once the parcel reaches Crema.