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Published:
May 13 2025

Cynthia Rowley x illesteva

We teamed up with iconic New York designer Cynthia Rowley on a limited-edition eyewear collection. The 70s-inspired aviator silhouette is a nod to Cynthia’s love of surfing—reimagined in three bold colors that reflect her signature sporty-meets-feminine style.

WHY CHOOSE POLARIZED LENSES

Polarized lenses selectively filter light to eliminate glare while maintaining true color perception and visual clarity.

Eliminate Glare

Illesteva's polarized lenses reduce glare by up to 99% while blocking 100% of UV rays, making driving safer and outdoor activities more enjoyable.

Perfect for driving, aquatics, pickleball, tennis, and more!

Enhanced Visual Clarity

Experience the world in high definition. Polarized lenses:

  • Sharpen contrast for better depth perception
  • Reduce eye strain during extended outdoor activities
  • Preserve natural colors without the "washed out" look of cheap sunglasses
  • Improve reaction time by eliminating visual distractions

Fashion and Function

Transform any of our premium sunglasses into polarized masterpieces. Custom polarized lenses are available for most Illesteva sunglass frames, including:

  • Classic acetate frames
  • Metal aviator styles
  • Oversized fashion frames
  • Sport-inspired designs

HOW POLARIZATION WORKS

Think of polarized lenses as horizontal blinds for your eyes.

Light waves vibrate in all directions, but when they bounce off flat surfaces, they become horizontal, creating blinding glare.

Polarized lenses contain a special filter oriented vertically, blocking these horizontal light waves while allowing vertical light through.

PREMIUM CUSTOM POLARIZED LENSES

+$180 USD

JUST SELECT YOUR LENSES

POLARIZE OUR BEST SELLERS

Memphis Sunglasses

Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Havana/Blue Gradient See Through Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Havana/Taupe Gradient Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Black/Blue Gradient See Through Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Black/Grey Gradient Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Black/Plum See Through Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Bordeaux/Brown Front view of Memphis Sunglasses in Flame/Honey See Through

€214,95

Portugal Sunglasses

Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Black/Grey Flat Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Havana/Grey Flat Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Black/Gold/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in White/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Tortoise/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Cashmere/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Eclipse/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Celeste/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Monte Rosa/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Portugal Sunglasses in Thistle/Brown Flat Gradient

€232,95

Leonard Sunglasses

Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Cream/Brown Gradient Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Clear/Olive Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Mercury/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Tortoise/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Tortoise/Blue Mirror Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Cobalt/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Black/Blue Gradient See Through Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Black/Bordeaux See Through Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Berry Tortoise/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Flame/Honey See Through Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Bordeaux/Grey Front view of Leonard Sunglasses in Teak/Olive

€196,95

Lisbon Sunglasses

Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Havana/Grey Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Black/Grey Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Hibiscus/Grey Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Cherry Blossom/Brown Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Amber/Brown Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Stardust/Blue Gradient See Through Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in Monte Rosa/Grey Gradient Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in H/H Maple Bone/Grey Gradient Front view of Lisbon Sunglasses in H/H Rum Raisin Bone/Grey

€214,95

Pamela Sunglasses

Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Black/Grey Flat Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Havana/Grey Flat Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Aperol/Grey Flat Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Tortoise/Grey Flat Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Split Champagne Lilac/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Pamela Sunglasses in Cream/Brown Flat Gradient

€232,95

Eldridge Sunglasses

Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Mercury/Grey Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Clear/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Black/Grey Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Black/Plum Flat See Through Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Havana/Dark Olive Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Citrine/Grey Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Champagne/Olive Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Flame/Brown Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Matte Tortoise/Grey Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Honey Gold/Olive Flat Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Green/Olive Flat Gradient Front view of Eldridge Sunglasses in Matte Black/Grey Flat

€232,95

Donna Sunglasses

Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Navy/Grey Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Havana/Plum See Through Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Black/Grey Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Cream/Brown Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Thistle/Brown Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Green Aurora/Grey Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Bordeaux/Grey Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Mulberry/Grey Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Cider/White Tortoise/Brown Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Cider/Grey Gradient Front view of Donna Sunglasses in Cider/Brown Gradient

€223,95

Leonard II E Sunglasses

Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Navy/Grey Gradient Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Black/Grey Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Amber/Brown Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Tortoise/Grey Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Thistle/Brown Gradient Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Champagne/Brown Gradient Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Pine/Grey Front view of Leonard II E Sunglasses in Cobalt/Grey

€232,95

Los Feliz Sunglasses

Front view of Los Feliz Sunglasses in Tortoise/Grey Front view of Los Feliz Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Front view of Los Feliz Sunglasses in Half/Half Tortoise/Grey

€174,95

Wilson Sunglasses

Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Black/Grey Flat Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Black/Honey Flat See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Black/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Black/Purple Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Amber/Honey Flat See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Amber/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Tortoise/Grey Flat Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Tortoise/Dusty Pink Flat See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in White Tortoise/Grey Flat Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Mulberry/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Red Havana/White/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Cobalt/Red Havana/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Purple Aurora/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Dusty Peach/Brown Flat Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Havana/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Navy/Sky Flat See Through Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Red Havana/Grey Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Cream/Brown Flat Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Thistle/Brown Flat Gradient Front view of Wilson Sunglasses in Neon Pink/Neon Pink Flat See Through

€223,95

Washington Sunglasses

Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Black/Gold/Blue Flat Gradient See Through Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Black/Bordeaux Flat See Through Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Black/Grey Flat Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Havana/Grey Flat Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Star Tortoise/Brown Flat Front view of Washington Sunglasses in Pine/Grey Flat

€250,95

Catania Sunglasses

Front view of Catania Sunglasses in Champagne/Olive Flat Front view of Catania Sunglasses in Citrine/Brown Flat

€214,95

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Each pair is handcrafted from acetate in a small artisanal factory in Italy, made to last with premium quality and attention to detail.

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Cynthia Rowley x illesteva

Cream / Brown

€250,95

Cynthia Rowley x illesteva

Tortoise / Bordeaux See Through

€250,95

Cynthia Rowley x illesteva

Mulberry / Grey Gradient

€250,95

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