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The Hook Cerakote: Limited Edition Cerakote Titanium Sunglasses | William Painter
LIMITED EDITION

The Hook Cerakote: Limited Edition Cerakote Titanium Sunglasses

The Hook Cerakote is the original Hook wearing one of the toughest finishes in the world. We worked with Deadlock Coatings, a...

Jul 22, 2025 · 2 min read
The Wrap: ANSI Z87.1 Wraparound Sunglasses | William Painter
SAFETY

The Wrap: ANSI Z87.1 Wraparound Sunglasses

Most wraparound sunglasses look rugged. The Wrap actually is. These frames are ANSI Z87.1 certified, the recognized standard for impact-resistant safety eyewear,...

Feb 11, 2025 · 2 min read
The Level Acetate: Lightweight Acetate Sunglasses | William Painter
ACETATE

The Level Acetate: Lightweight Acetate Sunglasses

The Level Acetate takes the classic Level silhouette and re-engineers it to be even lighter on your face. The trick is the...

Sep 9, 2024 · 2 min read
Are Titanium Sunglasses Hypoallergenic? The Nickel Problem
GUIDES

Are Titanium Sunglasses Hypoallergenic? The Nickel Problem

Titanium is one of the most hypoallergenic frame materials you can wear, which is exactly why surgeons use it for implants that...

May 7, 2024 · 4 min read
Why Quality Sunglasses Cost More: Where the Money Actually Goes
GUIDES

Why Quality Sunglasses Cost More: Where the Money Actually Goes

With a lot of expensive sunglasses, you are paying for a logo. With a well-made pair, you are paying for the materials...

Feb 20, 2024 · 4 min read
The Blue Light Blocking Frames | William Painter
BLUE LIGHT

The Blue Light Blocking Frames

If your day runs on screens, your eyes pay for it. The Blue Light Blocking Frames are built to take that load...

Oct 3, 2023 · 2 min read
How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance) at Home
GUIDES

How to Measure Your PD (Pupillary Distance) at Home

Your pupillary distance, or PD, is the gap in millimeters between the centers of your two pupils. It is the one number...

Aug 15, 2023 · 5 min read
The Gold Level: Gold Titanium Sunglasses | William Painter
SPOTLIGHT

The Gold Level: Gold Titanium Sunglasses

The Gold Level takes the everyday Level shape and flanks it with golden titanium arms, the combination of clean styling and standout...

Jun 18, 2023 · 2 min read
Can I Put a Prescription in The Hook? | William Painter
GUIDES

Can I Put a Prescription in The Hook? | William Painter

Yes, you can. If you already own The Hook, or any William Painter titanium frame, send it in and we will fit...

Mar 21, 2023 · 5 min read
The Lume: Distinctive Titanium Sunglasses | William Painter
SPOTLIGHT

The Lume: Distinctive Titanium Sunglasses

The Lume is for people who want their sunglasses to have a point of view. Its rigid, well-defined shape and unusual bridge...

Jan 26, 2023 · 2 min read
Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything (He Will Use)
GIFTS

Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything (He Will Use)

The man who has everything is not impossible to shop for. He is just done with clutter. He already owns the gadgets,...

Nov 29, 2022 · 4 min read
The Epoch: Round Retro Sunglasses | William Painter
RETRO

The Epoch: Round Retro Sunglasses

The round teashade is the shape that defined an era. The Epoch is our revival of it, a nod to the late...

Aug 27, 2022 · 2 min read