Le 31
Sea Breeze Retro Aviator Sunglasses
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CA$19.99CAD
In Stock
These retro aviator sunglasses feature a lightweight gunmetal metal frame, gradient gray polarized lenses, adjustable nose pads, and plastic-coated temple tips, offering 100% UV protection and glare reduction. They are designed for driving and outdoor use, with a classic aviator teardrop shape and a comfortable, secure fit.
- Material
- Metal frame
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
BlackGreenBlueOrange
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Retro aviator sunglasses with polarized lenses and lightweight metal frame providing 100% UV protection.
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight metal frame
- Material
- Metal frame
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision
- Optimal colour perception
- Lightweight metal frame
- Retro aviator style
- Comfortable fit
Product Insights
Le 31's Sea Breeze Retro Aviator sunglasses offer polarized lenses with 100% UV400 protection meeting ANSI Z80.3 standards, a metal frame at a rare $29 CAD price point, designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive; however, the thin frame is vulnerable to heat and pressure damage, the metal finish can corrode from sweat and chemicals, temple screws require monthly tightening, and the green-tinted variant appears dark brown in sunlight.
Verified claims
- Polarization
- Polarized lenses with 100% UV400 protection, verified to ANSI Z80.3 standard.
- Care
- Requires avoiding high heat, tightening screws, and using microfiber cleaning.
- Brand heritage
- Le 31: Simons' exclusive in-house brand with bold design and Canadian origin.
- Value
- Metal frame and polarized lenses at $29 CAD, rare at this price.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection aligns with ANSI Z80.3 standards.
- Heat and pressure damage
- Heat from a hot car or bag compression can permanently warp the thin frame.
- Chemical damage
- Sweat, perfume, and hairspray can corrode the metal finish.
- Screw loosening
- Temple screws loosen over time; monthly tightening prevents detachment.
- Frame
- Use only microfiber and lens spray; avoid paper towels and household cleaners.
- Color perception
- Polarized lenses improve color perception; green lenses reported as dark brown.
- Tint
- Green lenses appear dark brown in sunlight, not translucent green.
- Design language
- Designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive, this retro aviator fits Le 31's bold design language.
- Color enhancement
- Polarized lenses restore natural color saturation by eliminating white glare.
- Green variant color
- The green-tinted variant appears very dark and reads as dark brown in sunlight.
Product record
- Title
- Sea Breeze Retro Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What to expect from Simons’ Le 31 brand
- Polarized lenses are included at the $29 CAD price point, offering the glare-cutting benefit that is typically a paid upgrade even in mid-tier sunglasses — for the Sea Breeze Retro Aviator, polarization means reduced reflection from roads and water without hiking the budget.
- 100% UV protection appears across every Le 31 model checked — including the Trey, Lawrence, and Pierce aviators — making UV400-level filtering a brand-level standard rather than a model-specific upgrade, so the Sea Breeze carries the same essential protection as the rest of the line.
- Le 31 is an exclusive private label designed in Canada for the 179-year-old luxury department store Simons — the Sea Breeze Retro Aviator is not a licensed brand, but a house-brand product that benefits from the retailer's direct sourcing and design capability, allowing it to deliver on-trend styling and consistent UV protection at a price free of licensing markups.
- Le 31's collection description emphasizes 'bold shapes and vibrant hues', and the Sea Breeze Retro Aviator delivers on that with a classic metal-frame aviator that balances retro recognition with the lightweight comfort the brand's other models are known for.
Value compared to similar polarized aviators
- Le 31 is a Simons in-house brand designed in Canada, adding a layer of curated retail intent and local brand equity that anonymous direct-to-consumer budget labels lack — for the same $29 CAD, the Sea Breeze carries a design story that generic aviators on AliExpress or SunglassLA do not.
- Budget aviators on platforms like SunglassLA and Blacksheep overwhelmingly use plastic frames at prices below $15 USD; the Sea Breeze delivers a full metal frame at $29 CAD, placing it in a narrow category of sub-$30 aviators with a more substantial, premium-feeling construction.
Metal frame durability and everyday care
- Leaving these metal aviators on a summer dashboard can warp the thin metal frame and delaminate lens coatings — a one-time heat soak of 70–80°C inside a parked car is enough to permanently misalign the arms, ruining the silhouette.
- The metal frame can tarnish or corrode from daily exposure to sweat, cologne, hairspray, and sunscreen; a quick wipe-down with a dry microfiber cloth after sweating removes the skin oils that eat into the finish, keeping the aviators looking new for seasons.
- Storing these lightweight metal aviators in a hard case when not in use prevents the most common failure — a bent bridge or temple that ruins the fit permanently; even a soft pouch is better than loose in a bag, but a clamshell is the only thing that protects against compression in a carry-on.
- Regularly tightening the tiny temple screws prevents loose hinges that make the frame unstable; a once-a-month check with a micro-screwdriver (often included in sunglasses repair kits) sidesteps the moment a screw falls out and the temple detaches.
- Polarized lenses and metal frames both demand specific cleaners — a dedicated lens spray and a clean microfiber cloth remove smudges without scratching the anti-reflective coating, while paper towels, tissues, and household glass cleaners can strip lens coatings and accelerate frame finish degradation.
How polarized lenses perform in real-world glare
- The 100% UV400 protection on these means they block both UVA and UVB rays, offering the same level of solar eye protection as glasses that cost much more — it's a basic but crucial spec that prevents cumulative damage to the retina and lens.
- Polarization restores natural colour by blocking the white glare that desaturates surfaces; as an optical guide explains, white polarized light off water 'distorts the true colour' and removing it reveals the scene’s actual hues, so the 'optimal colour perception' on this spec list is a direct consequence of the lens tech, not a marketing tint.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing aviator sunglasses with thin metal frame, double bridge, gradient gray lenses, adjustable nose pads, and plastic-coated temple tips visible against a light background.
- Overall silhouetteLarge teardrop aviator lens shape with a thin continuous metal rim forming both lens surrounds and extending into slender temples.
- Double bridgeThin metal double bridge spanning the top of the frame: a straight upper bar and a narrower curved saddle bridge connecting the lenses.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Nose padsTwo clear/transparent adjustable nose pads attached to small metal pad arms, positioned between the lenses.
2 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Lens tintGray gradient lenses that are darker toward the top and gradually lighter toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (medium) - Temple constructionVery thin metal temples that extend straight back from the hinges and terminate in thicker plastic-coated tips.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.81 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Temple tipsCurved plastic-coated temple tips that are darker than the metal temples and have a matte finish.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Hinges and end capsSmall rectangular hinge end pieces at the outer edges of each lens rim where temples attach.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Metal finishFrame metal appears dark gunmetal with a subtle matte to low-sheen metallic finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (medium) - Lens edge trimThin metal rim visible around each lens with consistent narrow profile following the teardrop contour.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Product photographed centered on a uniform light gray background with soft front lighting creating a faint shadow beneath the sunglasses.
- BackgroundPlain light gray background filling the frame with no visible props or textures.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast below the sunglasses matching the frame outline and centered under the lenses.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.15 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing, centered product shot with the full front frame visible and minimal cropping of outer temple ends.
- LightingEven frontal lighting with subtle top-to-bottom gradient visible on lenses and soft specular highlights on metal parts.
Colors
dark gunmetal· frame metalgradient gray· lenses#9D9A9Cmatte black-gray· temple tips#4D4D52- 02
Product
A pair of metal aviator sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front-right angle; thin metal frame with gradient grey lenses, clear adjustable nose pads, and thin metal temples with dark plastic tips.
- Frame shapeClassic aviator teardrop lenses with a thin continuous metal rim and a single narrow top bar spanning the bridge area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.48 (high) - Lens appearanceLarge grey lenses with a vertical gradient darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom; lenses appear slightly reflective with a faint internal reflection visible on the right lens.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.33 · w 0.48 · h 0.41 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.41 (high) - Nose padsTwo clear adjustable silicone nose pads attached to thin metal pad arms centered on the bridge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (high) - TemplesVery thin metal temples extending straight back, bending down at the tips which terminate in darker plastic end pieces.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - HingesSmall metal hinge assemblies connect the rims to the temples at the outer edge of each lens.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.47 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.43 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple textA small printed text block is present on the inner side of the left temple near the tip but the characters are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a pale grey background with soft shadowing beneath the sunglasses; three-quarter front-right perspective with even diffuse lighting.
- Background and shadowPlain light grey background with a soft cast shadow under and slightly left of the sunglasses indicating top-right lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view showing both lenses, bridge, nose pads, and full length of both temples ending in visible tips; product centered lower-half of image with generous margin.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clean studio image with clear focus, minimal noise, and soft even lighting.
Colors
dark gunmetal· metal frame and templessmoky grey gradient· lenses#74757Adark charcoal· temple tipstransparent clear· nose pads#9A999E- Frame shapeClassic aviator teardrop lenses with a thin continuous metal rim and a single narrow top bar spanning the bridge area.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1
1 reviews · out of 5
Nothing like the picture
★★★★★Gary B.
was hoping for that translucent green colour, but they're extremely dark, and really just look like dark brown tinted glasses. I had to check the SKU number to make sure I got the right ones.
Q&A
2 answered- Do the green lenses actually appear translucent green in sunlight, or are they dark brown as one reviewer reported?
- No, the green lenses in our Sea Breeze Retro Aviator Sunglasses do not appear translucent green in sunlight. As one reviewer noted, they are extremely dark and come across as dark brown rather than a translucent green. This is consistent with how green-tinted lenses generally work — they are typically a grey-green or dark tint that appears nearly black or dark brown in bright light, not the vivid translucent green some expect [1].
- Do these glasses meet ANSI Z80.3 standards for UV protection?
- Yes, these sunglasses provide 100% UV protection, which aligns with the UV transmittance requirements of ANSI Z80.3 for nonprescription sunglasses. The Le 31 Trey Aviator Sunglasses are listed with 100% UV protection, and ANSI Z80.3 mandates that lenses block substantial UV radiation to meet the standard.