Frame Profile and Silhouette

The Marc Jacobs MARC 845 black gold navigator men’s eyeglasses present a bold, full-rim silhouette built around a squared aviator-style shape. The flat top bar and double bridge construction define the front immediately. Moreover, the thick acetate rims and wide lens aperture give this frame a strong visual presence without relying on surface decoration. The overall profile reads as structured and directional.

Colour and Lens Appearance

The frame front and temples run in a deep gloss black acetate finish throughout. The colour reads clean and consistent across all surfaces with no gradient or two-tone variation on the exterior. Gold hardware at the bridge and temple hinge area introduces contrast against the black base. The lenses are clear demo lenses as supplied — no tint or coating applied. The product images confirm “ACETATE FRONT” on the demo lens panel.

Temple and Hardware Detailing

The temples run in gloss black acetate from hinge to tip. At the hinge junction, a two-bar gold stripe detail appears — two parallel horizontal bars in gold tone, sitting flush against the black temple surface. The “MARC JACOBS” name appears in clean lettering directly on the outer temple. Additionally, a gold-tone metal bridge bar connects the two lens sections at mid-frame, visible clearly in the front-facing image. The bridge itself sits as a dual-bar construction — one acetate bar at the top of the frame and one metal connector bar below it. Temple tips finish in gloss black acetate. Nose pads integrate into the acetate front construction.

Size and Fit Reference

The MARC 845 in size M measures 55mm lens width, 16mm bridge, and 145mm temple length. A 55mm lens width places this squarely in the medium-to-large range for men’s optical frames. The lens height measures 44mm. The overall frame width at size M sits at approximately 130mm. A size L variant also exists at 57mm lens width and 136mm frame width, with the same bridge and temple measurements. Buyers can use these figures directly to compare against frames they already own.

Everyday Use

The MARC 845 suits a range of daily settings where a defined, structured frame reads well. It works equally across office environments, city commuting, weekend outings, and travel. Because the colourway is gloss black with gold hardware, it coordinates with most wardrobe choices without conflict. Furthermore, the navigator shape gives this frame a slightly retro-forward character that distinguishes it from standard rectangular men’s optical frames. Buyers comparing men’s frame options can also browse our men’s eyeglasses collection for additional styles across multiple categories.

Those also considering sunglasses alongside optical frames can explore our full sunglasses range for men and women.

The Marc Jacobs MARC 845 in 2M2 Black Gold is a full-rim acetate navigator eyeglasses frame for men, sized at 55-16-145.