Frequently asked questions

Every sized piece has a size guide on its product page — chest and waist in inches and centimetres. Measurements are body measurements, not garment measurements; if you sit between two sizes, take the larger one.

Piece-specific care notes are on each product page. As a rule: gentle handling, no harsh detergents, and keep things out of prolonged direct sun. Anything that needs more than that says so on its page.

We work in small runs, so some pieces don’t return once they’re gone. If something you wanted has sold through, email us — if it’s coming back, we’ll tell you when.

Yes. Every George Andelli frame ships with polarised CR-39 lenses and 100% UVA/UVB protection as standard — no tiering, no lens upcharge. It's the single biggest difference between a $30 pair and ours.

Our frames are cut from layered cellulose acetate and finished in the acetate-craft tradition descending from the Cadore framing region of northeast Italy — hand-polished fronts, aged-gold five-barrel hinges, material depth you can see into. It describes the design lineage and the standard the frames are built to.

Every frame's product page lists the measured fit — lens, bridge and temple in millimetres — plus a one-line note on which faces the shape suits. Check the numbers printed inside the temple of a pair that already fits you; most men wear a 50–57 mm lens.

They're sun-only frames — we don't sell Rx lenses. Most of our acetate silhouettes can be refitted with prescription sun lenses by any good optician if you'd like to.

Yes — acetate temples can be warmed and adjusted by any optician in about two minutes, usually free. Wire frames (The Procida) adjust even more easily.

Wipe with the included cloth, rinse salt spray with fresh water, and keep them in the case. Acetate's one enemy is sustained heat — don't leave them on a dashboard in July.

Shipping is a flat $3.99 and tracked on every U.S. order. Allow 5–10 business days door to door — 1–2 days processing, the rest in transit. You'll get a tracking link the moment it dispatches.

Not yet. We currently ship within the United States only.

Use the tracking link in your dispatch email, or the Track Order page. Tracking can take up to 24 hours to show its first scan.

Thirty days from delivery, in original condition with all original packaging. For change-of-mind returns you cover return postage; if anything is faulty or incorrect, we cover it. Full detail on the Returns & Refunds page.

Of course — trying a piece in the mirror is what the 30 days are for. Keep it unworn beyond that, with tags, cases and packaging intact, and the refund is full.

Email support@georgeandelli.com within 14 days with a photo and your order number. We'll send a prepaid return label and a replacement or full refund — your choice.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Shop Pay — processed securely through Shopify Payments.

Email support@georgeandelli.com, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET. A real person replies within one business day.