Josh Hartnett has long epitomised the brooding, off-the-radar cool that Hollywood doesn’t manufacture anymore. Rising to fame in the late '90s and early 2000s with cult hits like The Faculty and Pearl Harbor, Hartnett stepped away from blockbuster fame by choice—an act of rebellion that only deepened his mystique. Fast-forward to now, and he’s enjoying a major resurgence, thanks to roles in Oppenheimer (2023) and Black Mirror: Beyond the Sea.

Style-wise, Hartnett has mastered low-key sophistication. His eyewear choices reflect that ethos—never flashy, always considered. He gravitates towards timeless silhouettes: think classic black Wayfarers, aviators with gradient lenses, and softly angular tortoiseshell opticals. Brands like Oliver Peoples, Persol, and Ray-Ban suit his unpretentious, quietly luxe aesthetic. His frames tend to evoke a retro-modern sensibility—masculine and understated, often with subtle gold or matte finishes. Whether on the red carpet or candid in a pared-down tee and trench, his eyewear elevates the look without screaming for attention.

In an era of maximalism, Hartnett’s approach—on and off-screen—is refreshingly minimalist, quietly powerful, and enduringly cool.