With its timeless teardrop silhouette, the aviator style has transcended eras and generations, becoming an aesthetic symbol of real and imagined travel, as well as of social and youth revolutions and a sense of belonging to specific groups. It therefore comes as no surprise that it is constantly reinterpreted by different brands, each adding a contemporary twist or a distinctive detail to make the design unique.

Francis de Lara, for example, transforms the aviator into a true piece of jewellery, exaggerating its volumes and ennobling it through the use of gold-plated titanium. Completing the FDL Aviator model (as seen in the opening image), produced in a limited edition of just 300 pieces, are refined details such as the intricate “Telato” finish, which recreates the texture of linen, a poetic teardrop set with a precious stone, and a wavy temple inlaid with either a natural diamond or a sapphire.

Equally original and sculptural is Bottega Veneta’s interpretation, in which the temple tips are replaced by emblematic drops, becoming a strong decorative feature of the face in the BV1437 bicolour metal model. The GG2064S by Gucci, also crafted in metal with the classic double bridge, is immediately recognisable thanks to the bamboo detail on the bridge — a reference to the brand’s pioneering use of this natural material, particularly in accessories such as the iconic Bamboo 1947 bag.