When shaping a movie character, no detail is too trivial—whether it’s Doomsday paranoia, rare seed hoarding, or a pair of eyeglasses. Ring any ‘Big Short’ bells? In this 2015 financial meltdown drama movie, Brad Pitt offers us another iconic style moment with the Silhouette Titan Dynamics Nylor 5281 6051. These sleek, ultralight minimalist aviators perfectly align with his character, the withdrawn, distrustful, no-nonsense trading genius in retirement, Ben Rickert.
With their gold-polished frame, ethereally graceful semi-rim design, and soft brown accents on the temples, the Titan Dynamics Nylor suggests a degree of sophistication while staying distinctively practical. Crafted from Silhouette’s signature High-Tech Titanium material, these glasses weigh a mere 2 grams feeling barely present at all. They’re flexible, hypoallergenic, and resistant to deformation, with no hinges or screws to disrupt their perfect flow—a nod to Rickert’s own streamlined and efficient mindset.
Throughout the movie, Pitt’s character hardly ever parts with his Nylors, whether he’s brooding over a cup of coffee, taking his dog for an unhurried walk, or giving his young protégés a cold dose of the housing market reality. Whenever there is a scene with Rickert, the glasses are right there to give his contradictory yet surely compelling persona that subtle Wall Street guru polish. And we are only too happy to be swept into his quirky orbit.
Although Pitt isn’t much of a Silhouette wearer, the Nylor brought just the right touch to his character in ‘The Big Short.’ With their aerodynamic luxury and handcrafted allure, it’s the kind of look we’d definitely love to see more often on our favorite actor. These days, the model is not so easy to find, with prices starting at around $500 for an original pair, as it has been discontinued since the movie’s release. However, Silhouette still offers a range of other models from the Titan Dynamics collection, each showcasing the same air-sleek, discreetly upscale style.
Channel Ben Rickert’s financial whiz charisma by getting your hands on these stunning aviators or pick a similar pair of Silhouette glasses in the brand’s official store.
Frame Specifications:
Model: Titan Dynamics Nylor 5281 6051
Size: 55-17-140
Color: Gold Brown
Frame Material: High-Tech Titanium
Shape: Aviators
Frame Type: Semi Rim
Lenses: Demo Lenses
Type: Prescription Eyeglasses
Gender: Unisex
Style: Casual
Manufacturer: Silhouette
We’ve got plenty more iconic eyewear moments of Brad Pitt coming your way. Stay tuned as we keep exploring his standout glasses, both on-screen and off!