
The Al Dark Tort/Purple
The AL in Dark Tort/Purple by Thistles is a voluminous rectangular frame, soft at the curve, bold at the edge. A modern nod to the oversized glamour, with a touch of 90s attitude. This silhouette can sit high across the brow or rest lower on the nose for a more relaxed feel. Confident, refined, and endlessly wearable. Crafted from premium cellulose acetate, a plant-based material made from cotton and wood pulp, with durable five-barrel hinges and CR-39 lenses offering full UV protection. Each pair is handcrafted with care.
- Shell - 100% acetate
- Sizing 50-19-140
- Overall width 148.5mm
- Dark tortoise frame
- Purple lens
Please contact us here should you have any inquiries about the product.
Founded by New Zealand-born stylist and photographer Thistle Brown, Thistles is based in New York and produces small-batch eyewear with a focus on clean lines and enduring design. Each frame draws from vintage references while maintaining a quiet, modern sensibility. Thistles create functional eyewear made to last, with a pared-back attitude that feels both timeless and contemporary.
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The Al Dark Tort/Purple
The AL in Dark Tort/Purple by Thistles is a voluminous rectangular frame, soft at the curve, bold at the edge. A modern nod to the oversized glamour, with a touch of 90s attitude. This silhouette can sit high across the brow or rest lower on the nose for a more relaxed feel. Confident, refined, and endlessly wearable. Crafted from premium cellulose acetate, a plant-based material made from cotton and wood pulp, with durable five-barrel hinges and CR-39 lenses offering full UV protection. Each pair is handcrafted with care.
- Shell - 100% acetate
- Sizing 50-19-140
- Overall width 148.5mm
- Dark tortoise frame
- Purple lens
Please contact us here should you have any inquiries about the product.
Founded by New Zealand-born stylist and photographer Thistle Brown, Thistles is based in New York and produces small-batch eyewear with a focus on clean lines and enduring design. Each frame draws from vintage references while maintaining a quiet, modern sensibility. Thistles create functional eyewear made to last, with a pared-back attitude that feels both timeless and contemporary.
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The AL in Dark Tort/Purple by Thistles is a voluminous rectangular frame, soft at the curve, bold at the edge. A modern nod to the oversized glamour, with a touch of 90s attitude. This silhouette can sit high across the brow or rest lower on the nose for a more relaxed feel. Confident, refined, and endlessly wearable. Crafted from premium cellulose acetate, a plant-based material made from cotton and wood pulp, with durable five-barrel hinges and CR-39 lenses offering full UV protection. Each pair is handcrafted with care.
- Shell - 100% acetate
- Sizing 50-19-140
- Overall width 148.5mm
- Dark tortoise frame
- Purple lens
Please contact us here should you have any inquiries about the product.
Founded by New Zealand-born stylist and photographer Thistle Brown, Thistles is based in New York and produces small-batch eyewear with a focus on clean lines and enduring design. Each frame draws from vintage references while maintaining a quiet, modern sensibility. Thistles create functional eyewear made to last, with a pared-back attitude that feels both timeless and contemporary.























