From a designer's archive to a revived brand

The brand's About Us page identifies Linda Farrow as a fashion designer and gives 1970 as the founding year. It records a return in 2003 led by her son Simon Jablon after he discovered a collection of her original designs. The initial revival used the name Linda Farrow Vintage before expanding into new eyewear designs.

Those are separate historical stages. A pair offered today under the LINDA FARROW label is not automatically a vintage original, an archive reissue or a particular collaboration. For a collection description, distinguish the brand's history from the identity and production period of the exact item.

Source: LINDA FARROW — About Us

The lens can define the entire front

The official Taylor aqua version demonstrates this idea at a small scale. Its rectangular, rimless lenses are described as 3 mm thick, with glossy edges and a temple setting that folds along the outer edge. The visible boundary is largely the lens itself, while the attachment becomes a decorative focal point.

In KUANGTU's LFL1131 photograph, dark rectangular lenses with rounded corners sit between a narrow bridge and slim temples. Paired metal-colored fittings appear at each outer edge. This image shows a different lens color from the official aqua reference; the official material and lens-thickness description cannot be transferred to the pictured goods.

Source: LINDA FARROW — Taylor Sunglasses in 22K Gold and Aqua

A rectangle and a continuous front serve different visual roles

The GARDEENRIA record offers a contrasting image. Its third catalogue photograph shows a broad grey front with a central nose opening, a pale perimeter and a horizontal upper edge. It reads as a continuous surface rather than the two distinct lens rectangles of LFL1131. The supplier's Aviator category is a broad filing label, not a complete description of that construction.

LFL1131 has a supplier size of 53 / 19 / 140 mm. GARDEENRIA has no numerical size confirmed in its record. A useful shortlist can therefore compare exposed lens edges and overall outline now, while leaving their relative physical size open. The photographs are not scaled to the same measurement and cannot establish which frame is wider on the wearer.

Build a shortlist around one visible difference

If your assortment needs a discreet rectangle, examine the bridge and edge fittings of LFL1131. If the intended role is a broad continuous front, request a straight-on photograph and measured width for GARDEENRIA. Keep those two purposes separate rather than treating a shared designer label as a reason to substitute one for the other.

Use the catalogue links below to retain the exact SKU in your enquiry. Request the complete model and color markings, current images of the offered pair, dimensions, quantity and destination. Confirm provenance, packaging and commercial terms independently; neither the historical story nor a branded box in a photograph supplies that evidence.

Catalogue references in this story

Supplier records below are separate from the official sources. Open an item to view its images, add it to your enquiry selection or ask about it on WhatsApp.

Sources and editorial scope

  • LINDA FARROW — About Us

    Brand account of its 1970 establishment and Simon Jablon's 2003 revival. Used for historical context, not current store counts or supplier affiliation. Source checked .

  • LINDA FARROW — Taylor Sunglasses in 22K Gold and Aqua

    Official LFL1131AC14SUN aqua version, 53/17/140 mm. Description of 3 mm lenses and edge setting applies only to this official version. Source checked .

Prepared with AI assistance from the cited public sources and KUANGTU’s supplier catalogue. Comparisons and buying questions are editorial analysis, not hands-on testing. Brand names identify references; this article does not establish affiliation, authorization or the provenance of offered goods.