{"product_id":"sonnenbrille-charles-olive-combi-polarisiert-barner","title":"Sunglasses Charles – Olive Combi · Polarised | Barner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBARNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall frame, sharp thinking – the Charles is Barner’s most intellectual silhouette.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Charles is the one Barner model that doesn’t shout. With a 44.5 mm lens width, it’s notably smaller than most round frames on the market – a deliberate reference to the compact, precise eyewear of the 1960s Paris intellectual scene. The glossy TR-90 frame is light (around 25g), flexible without being fragile, and completely hypoallergenic. Polarised 7-layer TAC lenses in Category 3 cut glare from wet roads, water surfaces and car windscreens – making everything sharper, not just darker. Available in Crystal Combi, Lemonade and Ocean Combi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eSunglasses · Barner · Barcelona · Charles · Round · TR-90 · polarised · UV400 · Glossy\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eA gift for the person who already has good taste\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost round sunglasses go big and soft. The Charles goes the other way: 44.5 mm lenses and a 24 mm bridge (the widest in Barner’s round category) create a frame that sits close and precise – framing the face rather than covering it. That’s a real distinction. Crystal Combi is arguably the most original choice in the range: a transparent frame that nearly disappears and yet makes an unmistakeable impression. Lemonade carries a warm, yellow-tinged crystal glow. Ocean Combi reads as a blue-grey gradient – the colour of sunlit coastal water. The Charles is the ideal gift for someone who considers themselves a person of taste but wouldn’t choose something loud. Crystal Combi especially is that rare thing: a pair of sunglasses that draws compliments and makes people ask where they’re from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhy TR-90 makes a real difference every day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTR-90 is a thermoplastic polyamide – the kind of material that bends under pressure without snapping and springs back to its original shape without any white stress marks. That means the Charles survives being sat on, shoved in a bag, or dropped in a way that acetate frames simply don’t. At around 25g, the full frame is light enough to wear for hours without noticing it’s there. It’s also completely hypoallergenic: no nickel, no acetate plasticisers, no reactions even on sensitive skin. The glossy finish is a deliberate aesthetic choice – more structured and precise than matte, with a quality closer to acetate without the brittleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eHow polarised lenses actually work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard sunglasses darken everything equally. Polarised lenses do something more targeted: they filter out horizontally polarised light – which is exactly the kind of blinding glare that bounces off wet roads, rivers, car bonnets and glass buildings. The result isn’t a darker image but a sharper, more saturated one – like turning up the contrast without losing the brightness. The TAC lenses in the Charles are built in 7 layers, with a central polarisation filter that reduces light transmission by 82% (Category 3: 8–18% light transmittance). Full UV400 protection blocks all UVA and UVB radiation up to 400 nanometres. Safe and approved for driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCharles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e142 × 48 mm, TR-90 Glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLenses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e44.5 mm, TAC polarised, Category 3, UV400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTemple length\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e142 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Combi, Lemonade, Ocean Combi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNeoprene case, microfibre cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarcelona, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eAre 44.5 mm lenses very small – will they suit my face?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Charles is intentionally compact – smaller than most round frames, which typically sit between 48 and 52 mm. This makes it particularly well-suited to smaller or medium-sized faces, or to anyone who wants a precise, refined look rather than a statement oversized frame. If you prefer a larger round silhouette, the Andy (47 mm lenses, 144 mm frame width) offers more coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat exactly is Crystal Combi – is it completely see-through?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eCrystal Combi refers to a transparent or near-transparent frame, often with subtle colour accents at the temples or bridge. The frame itself is clear and light-transmitting – an architectural look that puts all the visual focus on the lenses. It’s a bold choice that looks unlike anything in the usual black-or-tortoiseshell range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I buy the Charles as a gift without knowing the exact size?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – the Charles comes in a single size, so no sizing decision is needed. Just choose a colour. Crystal Combi and Ocean Combi are particularly strong gift choices as they have strong character without being divisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I clean polarised lenses without damaging them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAlways use the included microfibre cloth – never a dry t-shirt, paper towel or rough fabric. Dry wiping with coarse materials can scratch the polarisation film. For stubborn marks, hold the lenses briefly under lukewarm water, then gently pat dry with the microfibre cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles – the compact round from Barcelona, for those who let their taste speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBARNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompact round frame, 7-layer polarisation – the Charles is Barner’s most precisely proportioned design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Charles sits at the formal opposite end of the round-frame spectrum: 44.5 mm lens width makes it notably compact against a category that has trended oversized. The 24 mm bridge – the widest in Barner’s round range – adds structural presence. Glossy TR-90 frame, 7-layer TAC polarised lenses, Category 3, UV400. Available in Crystal Combi, Lemonade and Ocean Combi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eRound · Glossy · TR-90 · TAC polarised · Category 3 · UV400 · 44.5 mm · Barcelona\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDesign: The compact round as architectural proposition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere most contemporary round sunglasses pursue generous proportions, the Charles makes the case for restraint. At 44.5 mm lens width across a 142 mm frame, it frames rather than covers – producing a considered, face-forward silhouette. The 24 mm bridge is unusual for this frame category and contributes both to fit stability and visual structure. The glossy finish sets the Charles apart within the Barner range, where matte finishes dominate: it gives the frame a slightly more formal, acetate-adjacent quality without acetate’s weight or brittleness. Crystal Combi directs all attention to the lenses by making the frame near-invisible. Ocean Combi reads as a blue-grey gradient. Lemonade carries a warm yellow-toned crystal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterials: TR-90 Glossy and 7-layer TAC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is TR-90, a thermoplastic polyamide with memory-flex properties: it deforms under pressure and returns to its original geometry without fracture or white stress lines. Compared to acetate, TR-90 is approximately 40% lighter and fully hypoallergenic – no nickel, no plasticisers. Total frame weight is approximately 25g. The lenses are 7-layer TAC (triacetate cellulose): base layer, UV filter, polarisation filter, tint layer, and protective coatings. The polarisation filter eliminates horizontally polarised reflected light from water, road surfaces and glass. Category 3 transmittance (8–18%) is approved for driving and all standard daylight conditions. UV400 protection is complete across the UVA and UVB spectrum. Each purchase plants one tree in the Barner Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCharles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e142 × 48 mm, TR-90 Glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLenses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e44.5 mm, TAC polarised, Category 3, UV400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTemple length\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e142 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Combi, Lemonade, Ocean Combi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNeoprene case, microfibre cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarcelona, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Charles differ from other round frames?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe primary distinction is scale: at 44.5 mm lens width, the Charles is smaller than the majority of round sunglasses currently on the market, which typically range from 48 to 52 mm. This creates a more contained, precise look. The glossy finish and 24 mm bridge further differentiate it within the round-frame category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs Category 3 safe for driving?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Category 3 (8–18% light transmittance) is explicitly approved for use while driving during daylight hours under standard EU regulations. Category 4 (below 8%) is not approved for road use. The Charles is suitable for all everyday driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the glossy finish require more maintenance than matte?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eGlossy surfaces show fingerprints and fine scratches more readily than matte finishes. The underlying material properties – flexibility, fracture resistance, hypoallergenicity – are identical. Regular cleaning with the included microfibre cloth maintains the surface quality over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the significance of the 24 mm bridge for fit?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eA wider bridge shifts the lens position further apart across the nose. The 24 mm bridge accommodates wider nose profiles that many frames with 15–18 mm bridges cannot comfortably serve. It also adds structural mass to the frame centre, contributing to the Charles’s distinctive proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles – a formally precise round frame from Barcelona, combining polarisation technology with Sixties-reference proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806940418316,"sku":"BRN_0007_OC_00","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/280268-barner-sonnenbrille-charles-olive-combi-olive-combi-freisteller-product-image-0.jpg?v=1779835729","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en-fr\/products\/sonnenbrille-charles-olive-combi-polarisiert-barner","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}