The Billie

Orlebar Brown

£295

6mm thick frame front Custom signature hardware detailing Custom tooled five-barrel hinges Hand painted ‘4 stripe’ enamel detail on hinges Adjustable temples Handmade in Italy Box measurements: 54x19x145mm Item No. 281461 The Billie has round lenses drawn from the golden age of mid-century style, reimagined with a softer line and a modern finish. It doesn’t chase trends - it honours them. These are sunglasses that remember. Worn not to stand out, but to belong - to yourself, to the moment, to the story you’re still writing. Framed by time, worn like memory. Feel Summer.

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as ORLEBAR BROWN LIMITED, number 05502027. Checked 2026-08-29.
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UK operations
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British-owned
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Where it is made
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