Black / Blue
Description
Serving as an ode to the extraordinary, The Empires are relentless in their pursuit of sophistication that never goes out of style. This pair of sunglasses connects robust frames through a subtle yet distinct bridge. The best clubmaster style sunglasses you'll ever buy!
Dimensions & Fit
Lifetime Warranty
We cover all damages for life. Exchange your damaged pair alongside a $49 processing fee to receive a brand-new pair.
Learn MoreWith our patented titanium design, you can take on the world.
We examined drill bits, knives, firearms, & F1 race car pistons to develop our own titanium protective coating. Our "Armour" is strong and scratch-resistent.
Each one of our titanium arms is laser engraved to ensure it stands the test of time. It's the details that matter, and we think it is the perfect finishing touch.
Twice the scratch resistance of glass lenses & amazing optical quality means you'll be seeing the world in HD. WP lenses weigh less than half of the weight of traditional glass lenses so they don't slide down your nose when you lean forward. Truly the world’s best lens.
Titanium frames & ultra light lenses greatly improve the center of balance, which makes for a comfortable fit & helps ensure the glasses stay planted on your beautiful face.
Made from the same materials used in Fighter Jets; they’re extremely strong, but also deceptively light.
Neutralize glare & reduce eye strain. Our Lifelong lenses go one step further integrating both polarizing & tint layers all the way through the lens so it will last forever.
Frame Shape
Round
Frame Fit
Medium
Lens Style
Black or Color Mirrored
Frame Finish
Matte/Gold
Options
Prescription Ready
Accessories
Hard Case & Cleaning Cloth
At William Painter, we were tired of all the compromises made in the products we used on daily basis. While other companies are racing to the bottom, we stand for something more.
We believe everyone deserves to have the best products, with solid customer service that treats you like family.
You live an active life, we make products that can keep up with your adventures. That's why we use the most durable materials and back it up with a lifetime warranty.
We truly believe that having trusted everyday accessories will enhance your life and inspire you to be more.
The first style sunglasses that are a new level of quality, durability, perfect balance and worry free - combined with the perfect fit allowing you to live your amazing life.
You are a person, who needs eyewear to keep up with style. The Empires are a vintage & timeless look re-engineered using state of the art materials. With our lifetime warranty, you never have to worry about taking them along for the adventure.
These sunglasses are made from the same materials used in a Fighter jet, F1 Race Car, Lamborghini, Bugatti Veyron and many ultra-luxury watches. The Empire are extremely strong, but also deceptively light. Titanium is also hypoallergenic, meaning it is perfectly safe for the human body.
You are an active person, who needs eyewear that can keep up. We examined drill bits, knives, firearms and F1 race car pistons. From this, we developed our own titanium protective coating.
Ever had sunglasses fall down your nose? We HATE that! Proper sunglass fitment is taken to heart. By using a thick titanium and ultralight lens, we are able to greatly improve the center of balance.
The Empire frames come with the highest quality Japanese nylon polarized lenses. They are light, durable, clear and are shatter and scratch resistant unlike glass or inferior acrylic lenses.
Lenses are taken VERY seriously around here. What's the point in making awesome sunglasses if the optics are crappy? We literally searched all around the world looking at various types of lenses. From Glass, Polycarbonate, CR39, Acrylic, and Nylon. Each one has its merits but we wanted something truly exceptional. We are extremely proud to introduce William Painter's Lifelong Lenses.
They are the lightest in the world, less than half the weight of traditional glass lenses. Our lenses are PREMIUM - they cost more to produce than an entire pair of “high end” brands.
Our LifeLong Lenses go one step further. We integrate both the polarizing and tint layers all the way through the lens, so it will last forever.
Polarized lenses neutralizes glare, clear up objects and reduce eye strain. They work especially well on car windshields, oceans or lakes and other high glare environments. Typically lenses have a polarizing and tint coating added to the top of the lens to achieve this effect. Over time, however, the polarizing and tint can bubble and flake off of the lens. Have you ever seen a bad tint job on a car? Same problem. With The Empire that problem is solved with LifeLong Lenses.
Our frames are made prescription ready. You can take them to your local optometrist and have your prescription put in with ease.
We want you to have only the very best, that's why we engrave a subtle reminder to "Live your Dream". It's the details that matter, and we think it is the perfect finishing touch.
We have worked really hard on making a high quality pair of glasses, but also a way to protect them. The William Painter hard case is custom built for The Empire. It fits snuggly and doesn't shake around when moving the case.
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I like the shades, they fit perfectly.I ordered them for my boyfriend and he loved it.
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I work a lot outdoors and it's refreshing to have a pair of glasses that don't slip off your face and something that can handle a beating. I even let my little nieces play with them without worrying if she is going to break them. Thanks william painter!
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I ordered these for my husband for Christmas and they were on back order. We received the glasses a couple of weeks ago and my husband absolutely loves them! Definitely worth the wait!
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Let me start this review off by saying that I've had The Empire sunglasses for close to 2 years now, and they've survived all sorts of travels/adventures: boat days, jet skis, hikes/climbs, longboarding, outdoor sports/events, you name it. Typically I store them in the protective box that's provided when I'm not wearing them, but if you're active like me, there are obviously still times when they get dropped, knocked onto the floor, or crushed inside of a bag, but even then the sunglasses weren't broken or damaged. These have been the best sunglasses I've ever owned by far, and for that reason, let me add more details below:
Aside from the paint being rubbed away from repeated use and exposure to either sweat or salt water, there are only small scratches on the lenses because of times they were left in the same pocket as something like car keys, but that's on me for not storing them in the case while on the move.
The nose pad also recently fell off after riding motorcycles and snorkeling in the Caribbean islands, most likely while it was being temporarily stored in my Camelbak without the case; however, I plan to order and install a replacement nose pad very soon so I can keep rocking these bad boys on another couple years of adventures! Might go ahead and buy another pair while I'm here so I have a backup and/or multiple options to choose from, because I know from experience that these sunglasses are worth every penny.
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I bought my son a pair for Christmas and he is absolutely thrilled. It's like they were meant for his face or something.
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$249 $299
Black
$249 $299
Black / Blue
$249 $299
Blue
$249 $299
Black-Black / Blue
$249 $299
Black/Black
$199 $249
Polarized / Black
$249 $299
Black
$149 $199
Black/Black
$349 $499
Black Gold
$349 $499
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