Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I Sunglasses

Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I Sunglasses

The Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I sunglasses are a distinctive piece in the world of luxury eyewear. Their design principle is simple to describe but difficult to execute: two layered frames, one inside the other, creating an effect of depth and volume that classic frames cannot replicate. In tortoiseshell, with a cateye silhouette, these women’s sunglasses stand out for all the right reasons.

The Double Frame collection: eyewear as sculpture

Loewe’s Double Frame collection begins with a design question: what more can a frame do than simply hold lenses? Loewe’s answer is architectural: layering two acetate frames to create a structure with depth, volume, and a visual presence that single-frame designs cannot achieve.

On the LW40119I glasses, this principle is applied to a cateye silhouette: the outer frame defines the overall shape of the eyewear, while the inner frame precisely surrounds the lenses. The space between the two creates shadow and depth that change depending on the viewing angle and light. This frame does not look the same from the front, three-quarter view, and profile.

The cateye silhouette: femininity and an uplifted gaze

The cateye shape is one of the most feminine and expressive in eyewear. Its raised upper corners create an upward line that lifts the gaze, enhances the cheekbones, and adds a touch of retro glamour. On the Loewe glasses Cateye Double Frame LW40119I, this silhouette is amplified by the double frame: the two levels of the frame accentuate the lifting effect and give the pair an even stronger visual presence.

The cateye shape works particularly well on round and square faces, to which its upward line brings lightness and femininity. On an oval face, it blends in effortlessly. Our qualified opticians can advise you before purchase based on your face shape.

Double-frame tortoiseshell: the material that reveals the structure

The Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I glasses are available in tortoiseshell only. This choice is not insignificant: tortoiseshell acetate, worked from solid material, has natural nuances that vary with the light, making the layering of the two frames even more visible and interesting. The shadow created between the outer and inner frames plays differently depending on the lighting, creating a lively, ever-changing effect. A solid color would not achieve the same result.

Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier: your Loewe eyewear specialist

At Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier, all the Loewe sunglasses we offer are authentic, new, and delivered in their original packaging with their accessories. Our qualified opticians are available to advise you on this model, help you determine whether it suits your face shape, or assess the feasibility of fitting it with your prescription lenses. The frame can be fitted with prescription lenses: contact us with your prescription before placing your order.

Your questions about the Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I sunglasses

How does the double frame work on these glasses?

The double frame consists of two layered acetate frames: an outer frame that defines the overall silhouette of the eyewear, and an inner frame that surrounds the lenses. The space between the two creates an effect of depth and volume that changes depending on the viewing angle and light. It is an architectural design principle that gives the frame a unique visual presence.

Is the double-frame cateye shape comfortable to wear?

Yes. Despite the visual complexity of the double frame, the eyewear is well balanced and comfortable to wear. Loewe designs its frames so that the weight is evenly distributed across the nose and ears. With precise adjustments made by our qualified opticians, the frame adapts perfectly to your face.

Do these sunglasses offer good UV protection?

Yes. Like all the sunglasses we offer, the Loewe Cateye Double Frame LW40119I are fitted with lenses providing UV400 protection, filtering 100% of UVA and UVB rays.