A bolder expression of colour, volume and decorative detail
Ultra Limited expands its women’s sunwear offering with two new designs that bring a more decorative and expressive energy to the collection. Carloforte sunglasses and sunglasses style Torcello introduce a bolder visual language, shaped by sculptural acetate, layered colour and jewellery-inspired detailing.
While remaining grounded in the handcrafted Italian approach that defines Ultra Limited, both new styles introduce a more expressive interpretation of silhouette and construction. Here, the material does more than serve a structural purpose: it helps define the rhythm, presence and identity of each frame. The result is a sunwear direction that feels more ornamental and visually assertive, while still retaining the balance and clarity that define the brand’s aesthetic.
Carloforte sunglasses reinterpret the butterfly silhouette through generous proportions and a softer, more fluid front. The shape feels poised and expressive without becoming predictable, with broad surfaces that allow colour and volume to emerge with clarity. Contrasting colour insertions along the upper profile and bridge create movement and depth, reinforcing the frame’s visual lightness and individuality.
A more structured geometry shapes the sunglass model Torcello. Its bold square front is built around thick acetate volumes and a strong architectural outline, giving the frame immediate graphic presence. The proportions feel compact yet powerful, while the overall structure reveals a distinctly sculptural quality, particularly in profile.
A decorative metal detail at the temple introduces a jewellery-inspired accent across both models. Enriched with refined detailing, it adds a jewellery-like note that elevates the silhouette without overpowering it. Rather than functioning as ornament alone, it is fully integrated into the design and contributes to the collection’s more distinctive sunwear identity.
Across both styles, colour remains central to Ultra Limited’s design vocabulary. Transparent tones, saturated finishes, tortoiseshell effects and layered tonal combinations are used to enhance the personality of each frame, allowing shape and surface to interact with greater intensity. Each variation reinforces the expressive potential of the design while preserving the coherence and recognisability of the collection.
Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the new sunglass models Carloforte and Torcello reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to material research, precision and artisanal quality. From the shaping of each frame to the integration of decorative detail, every element is approached with the same attention to finish and construction. Through shape, colour and detail, the two new styles introduce a more decorative yet still highly controlled expression of the Ultra Limited aesthetic.
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