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 1960s and 1970s counterculture and the musicians who made the look famous, from John Lennon to Mick Jagger to Ozzy Osbourne. It captures that easy, rebellious character and backs it with optics and a warranty those original pairs never had.
The look
The Epoch runs with the classic teashade: a slim, round frame and a low-key profile that signals you are not following the crowd. It is a statement shape without being loud, the kind of pair that finishes an outfit and starts a conversation.
The build
Vintage looks, modern engineering. The Epoch uses polarized lenses that cut glare and block harmful UV, so you get genuine eye protection alongside the retro styling. And it carries the same lifetime warranty as the rest of the William Painter line, which means the throwback look comes with a thoroughly current promise: if it breaks, we replace it.
Who it is for
The Epoch is for anyone with a bit of artist in them, music lovers, free spirits, and anyone who wants a round retro frame that stands apart from the sea of identical aviators and wayfarers.
Frequently asked questions
What style are The Epoch sunglasses? The Epoch is a round teashade frame inspired by the 1960s and 1970s, the look popularized by musicians like John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne.
Are the lenses polarized? Yes. The Epoch pairs its retro shape with polarized lenses and full UV protection.
Do they come with a warranty? Yes. Like every William Painter frame, The Epoch is covered by our lifetime, no-questions-asked warranty.
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