Sunglasses seldom get a scene to themselves, and these did not need one. The Tom Ford Henry sunglasses worn by Daniel Craig’s Bond in Morocco are a plain idea well made: dark Havana acetate, a rounded vintage shape and a thin line of gunmetal. They ask little of the face, which is why they carry over so easily into an ordinary life.
In the film
Bond wears the Henry in a Morocco sequence of Spectre (2015), as part of the brown suit outfit and again with a more casual Morocco look. The same pair appears in the trailer, in the promotional images and in the video for Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s On The Wall’. Madeleine Swann, played by Léa Seydoux, wears Persol sunglasses in the same scene. Bond wears a second Tom Ford pair, the Snowdon, elsewhere in the film.
The pair on screen is the Henry in colour 52A. At the time of the film it was listed as the Henry Vintage Wayfarer; the maker’s page now calls it simply the Henry.
The details of the Tom Ford Henry sunglasses
Dark Havana acetate. The front and temples are shiny dark Havana acetate, a tortoiseshell that reads as deep brown rather than black. We think it kinder to the face than black, and it sits naturally with the earth colours of Bond’s Morocco wardrobe.
A gunmetal insert. A metal insert in gunmetal gives the frame a fine, slightly technical line against the acetate. The signature T sits on the temples, and the Tom Ford name is laser-etched there too: a discreet mark rather than a badge across the front.
A shape of its own. Tom Ford describes a vintage-style round frame; retailers file it as round, browline or rectangle. It is a full-rim design with a soft, slightly weightier top line. The old Vintage Wayfarer name hints at a family resemblance, though the shape is its own.
Size and fit. The listed size is 51mm lens width, 20mm bridge and 145mm temples, with a lens height of 44mm. Adjustable nose pads mean an optician can settle the frame properly on the nose, which matters more than any number on a spec sheet.
The lenses. They are smoke-coloured and non-polarised, with UV Category 3 protection. That is general-purpose sun protection, so not the lens for driving at dusk or after dark.
Made in Italy. The frame is made in Italy, and SmartBuyGlasses lists Marcolin as the manufacturer.
Wearing it now
These suit a man who dresses simply: open-collar shirts, stone and tan cotton or linen suits, navy knitwear, a field jacket. Brown acetate belongs with the same earth tones Bond wears in Morocco, and it is quiet enough to sit alongside a tailored jacket on a terrace. We would not keep them for holidays.
Choosing the colour. The Henry is made in other colours, including a black frame with green lenses (05N). For the pair from Spectre, look for colour code 52A and check it on the listing before you buy.
Prescription. Retailers can glaze the frame with prescription lenses. SmartBuyGlasses lists a range of -8.00 to +7.00 sphere and -4.00 to +4.00 cylinder, so check yours against it.
Where to buy. Prices vary considerably between retailers. We would buy from Tom Ford directly or from an authorised reseller, and compare before committing.
Specifications
| Reference | FT0248 (FT0248/S), colour code 52A |
|---|---|
| Frame | Shiny dark Havana acetate front and temples, gunmetal metal insert, full rim |
| Size | 51-20-145mm (lens width, bridge, temple); lens height 44mm |
| Lenses | Smoke, non-polarised, UV Category 3 |
| Details | Adjustable nose pads, signature T on the temples, Tom Ford name laser-etched on the temples |
| Made in | Italy |
| Price | Set by the retailer; see the current listing |
Full details are on Tom Ford’s own page for the Henry.
Questions
Are these the sunglasses Bond wears in Spectre?
Yes. Bond wears the Tom Ford Henry in colour 52A in a Morocco scene. He wears a second Tom Ford pair, the Snowdon, in other scenes.
What colour are the Tom Ford Henry sunglasses in Spectre?
Dark Havana acetate with a gunmetal insert, colour code 52A. The lenses are smoke.
Is the Vintage Wayfarer the same as the Henry?
Yes. Vintage Wayfarer was the name the model carried when Spectre came out. The maker’s page now lists it simply as the Henry, FT0248, so you may find either name on a listing.
Can you still buy the Tom Ford Henry?
Yes. Tom Ford still lists the Henry, and authorised retailers stock the 52A, though sizes and availability vary from one to the next.
More of Bond’s eyewear is gathered in our eyewear section.
