Salt. Hancock

SALT. Hancock is the 1970s acetate aviator: Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, polarized optical-grade glass or CR-39 already in the chassis. SALT. writes the acetate aviators of the 1970s — music, film, pop-culture heritage — then pays homage to the soft lines and definitive style, with an emphasis on optics. We sell it as a 52 mm acetate aviator with a 17 mm bridge, not a wrap.

Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, polarized optical-grade glass and CR-39, plus AR, hydrophobic, and oleophobic coatings. Designed in California. Handcrafted in Japan. $520.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants a 1970s acetate aviator, not a wrap. 52 mm eye, 17 mm bridge, 145 mm temples, 42 mm depth. The 17 mm bridge is the narrower aviator bridge — come in and check it. Not a wrap.

Shape. Aviator (sun). Manufacturer tags the shape as aviator and describes the acetate aviators of the 1970s, with soft lines and definitive style and an emphasis on optics so the next generation of icons have a go-to pair.

Material. Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry. Polarized optical-grade glass and CR-39 (colorways below list the lens SALT. currently pairs). Coatings: AR, hydrophobic, oleophobic.

Origin. Designed in California. 100% made in Japan.

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 52 mm
• B (lens height): 42 mm
• DBL (bridge): 17 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 53 mm
• Temple: 145 mm
• Common written size: 52–17–145

Colorways at SALT. (sun):

• Antique Leaves — Polarized CR-39 Brown Gradient
• Coastal Fog — Polarized Glass Denim
• Evergreen — Polarized CR-39 Grey Gradient
• Whiskey — Polarized Glass G-15