Spitfire
Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses
These Born To Loose aviator glasses from Spitfire at Simons feature a lightweight metal-acetate frame in gold with translucent brown/red temple tips and clear lenses. They include adjustable nose pads and a double bridge, and come with a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth. Dimensions: eye width 55 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple 145 mm.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Light and comfortable metal-acetate aviator glasses with translucent design from London label Spitfire.
Includes rigid designer case and cleaning cloth. Dimensions: eye 55mm, bridge 15mm, temple 145mm.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Metal-acetate frame
- Translucent design
- Aviator shape
- Includes rigid case and cleaning cloth
- Eye width 55mm
- Bridge width 15mm
- Temple length 145mm
Product Insights
Spitfire's Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses ($75 CAD) are lightweight metal-acetate frames with a teardrop curve that suits square, oval, and rectangular faces, providing a secure non-slip fit for narrow to medium faces via acetate temple tips and a 15mm bridge. They offer distortion-free UV400 lenses (not polarized) and a hard case with a designer feel, undercutting Quay High Key by roughly 35% with near-identical build and optical quality. The model nods to Johnny Thunders' punk anthem, reinforcing Spitfire's London heritage, but the acetate frames warp above 60°C and require professional adjustment, while the lack of polarization means no glare reduction.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- 55mm eye, 15mm bridge, 145mm temple — one size for narrow to medium faces.
- Comfort
- Acetate temple tips and lightweight metal reduce slipping and pressure for all-day wear.
- Face shape
- Teardrop curve and 55mm size complement square, oval, and rectangular faces.
- Punk heritage
- Model name deliberately references Johnny Thunders' punk anthem 'Born to Lose'.
- Price vs Quay
- 35% below Quay High Key with near-identical dimensions and a hard case.
- Build and lens quality
- Metal-acetate frame and near-identical dimensions deliver Quay High Key-level build, while the lenses are distortion-free with UV400 protection.
- Brand heritage
- Spitfire's London punk identity and Born To Loose name nod to Johnny Thunders.
- Weight
- Lightweight metal frame minimizes pressure on nose and temples.
- Fit
- Acetate temple tips and narrow 15mm bridge provide a secure, non-slip fit.
- Lens clarity
- Distortion-free lenses prevent eye strain during extended wear.
- Care
- Acetate frames can warp in heat; professional adjustment recommended.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate frames can warp if exposed to heat above about 60°C (140°F), such as a hot car dashboard.
- Cleaning
- Use only mild dish soap and lukewarm water; avoid alcohol and ammonia.
- Storage
- Always store in the included hard case when not worn.
- Adjustment
- An optician is the safest option for adjusting the metal-acetate hybrid frames because the mixed materials require controlled heat and hinge tools.
- Optical quality
- Distortion-free and blocks 100% of UVA and UVB.
- Polarization
- Not polarized, so these lenses do not provide the glare reduction of polarized sunglasses.
- Case quality
- Buyers report the hard case's satisfying clack feels designer-tier, unlike typical pouches.
- Case protection
- Hard case prevents scratches and dents on acetate frames.
- UV protection
- Full UV400 (UVA/UVB) protection despite not being polarized.
- Value
- At $75 CAD, closely matches Quay High Key frame for ~$30 less.
- Optical clarity
- Spitfire's distortion-free lenses provide clear vision across the entire lens.
- Included accessories
- The glasses ship with a rigid designer hard case and a cloth.
- Narrow-face fit
- The 55mm lens width matches the smallest Ray-Ban Aviator size, giving a fitted, less oversized look on narrower faces.
Product record
- Title
- Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses: Choose this if you want a light, comfortable aviator with a thin gold-toned metal-acetate frame, a double bridge, adjustable transparent nose pads, and translucent brown/red acetate temple tips in a Golden Yellow finish with large, nearly clear lenses (eye width 55 mm, bridge 15 mm, temple 145 mm). Spitfire describes its collection's lenses as distortion free and 100% UVA/UVB safe, though that listing excerpt does not name this specific model. A rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included, and it comes in a single ONE SIZE, so check the measurements against your fit.[1,2,3] | Orbital Retro Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable aviator-style look with a translucent tortoiseshell acetate frame, a cutout double bridge, and gradient brown lenses that are non-distorting and provide complete UVA and UVB protection. It comes in one size with a 55 millimetre eye width, 20 millimetre bridge, and 145 millimetre temples, and the nose section is molded into the frame with no separate adjustable nose pads, so fit depends on that built-in shape.[4,5,6] | Nailsea Clip-On Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a light, comfortable metal-acetate aviator with 100% UV protection from London label Spitfire, in a brown variant with slightly amber-tinted lenses, adjustable clear nose pads, and brown acetate temple tips. It comes in one size with a 55 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, so check those measurements against your fit. A rigid designer case and cleaning cloth are included, though the lenses show only a light, minimal tint in photos, so they may read more subtle than darker sunglasses.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of aviator-style glasses photographed from a slightly elevated front-right angle showing gold metal frames, clear/translucent lenses, adjustable nose pads, a double bridge, thin gold metal temples with translucent brown/red acetate temple tips, and printed text on the inner left temple.
- Frame material and finishThin gold-colored metal frame forming the lens rims, bridge, and temples with a polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Lens shape and styleLarge squared-oval aviator lenses with rounded corners and a subtle internal double-rim detail where an inner rim follows the outer rim shape.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Bridge constructionDouble bridge: a thin upper bar connecting the tops of the rims and a second curved bar above the nose pads.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads mounted on small gold metal pad arms.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Temple constructionThin gold metal temples that transition to thicker translucent brown/red acetate temple tips; the left temple tip curves slightly downward at the end.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens tintVery light translucent lenses that appear nearly clear with a faint pale green or bluish cast under the lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner left temple text“Printed white text on the inner side of the left temple includes the word SPITFIRE and additional characters including CHINA CE that are legible and other small symbols or letters that are partially visible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Temple tip text fragment“A short sequence of white characters near the inner end of the left temple appears as CHINA CE; the remainder of the small text and symbols is partially visible and not fully legible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background, photographed from a front-right elevated angle with soft shadows cast beneath the glasses; image is well lit with minimal reflections and no props visible.
- Shot compositionGlasses placed slightly angled with the right temple extending toward the right edge and left temple toward the upper-left, leaving ample negative space around the product.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and flat surface with a soft shadow beneath the glasses indicating diffuse lighting from above.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting that produces subtle specular highlights on the gold metal frame and minimal glare on the lenses.
Colors
polished gold· metal framevery pale green-blue· lensestranslucent amber brown· temple tipswhite· text on inner temple#EDF1EC- Frame material and finishThin gold-colored metal frame forming the lens rims, bridge, and temples with a polished reflective finish.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Spitfire
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