Le Specs
Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses
The Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses from Le Specs are lightweight acetate eyewear featuring scratch-resistant lenses with Level 2 UV protection, suitable for partly sunny conditions. They have a slim oval full-rim design, metallic signature logo on the temples, and include a signature case. Key measurements are 55 mm eye width, 17 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length.
- Material
- acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Slim oval sunglasses from Le Specs Australian collection with acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, and UV protection.
Lightweight acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, Level 2 UV protection, metallic logo detailing.
- Material
- acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- acetate frame
- light and comfortable
- slim oval shape
- scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 2 UV protection
- metallic signature logo on temples
- signature case included
- eye width: 55 mm
- bridge: 17 mm
- temple: 145 mm
Product Insights
Le Specs' Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses at $90 CAD blend a Y2K-inspired rectangular silhouette with beveled edges and a plant-based acetate frame made from renewable wood pulp, aligning with sustainable design without a green premium. Their polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch-resistant, but offer only Level 2 UV protection (not UV400) and lack polarization, making them suitable for overcast or partly sunny conditions rather than full sun. The slim oval shape with a 17mm bridge and 55mm lenses fits narrow to medium faces, while the 145mm frame width accommodates wider faces, complementing oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. The brand's heritage includes ironic French naming, festival culture, and celebrity adoption by Gigi Hadid and Rihanna, and the sunglasses are sold via luxury retailers with an archive design and a case.
Verified claims
- Fit
- At 55 mm per lens with a 17 mm bridge and 145 mm temples, the front runs roughly 140 mm+ across, a medium-to-large fit that suits medium to wide faces more than narrow ones; the 17 mm bridge also helps the frame sit higher on lower nose bridges.
- Face shape compatibility
- The slim oval silhouette complements oval, square, and heart-shaped faces.
- Weight
- The 55mm lens width and 35mm height create a slim front that, combined with the 145mm temple length, balances front-heavy weight distribution so the Honey Pot wears lighter on the nose.
- Silhouette
- Slim oval full-rim silhouette with metallic signature logo on the temples, softly beveled edges, and Y2K-inspired styling.
- Tint level
- Category 2 UV lenses are designed for overcast and partly sunny conditions; not for bright, direct sunlight.
- UV protection
- Level 2 UV rating blocks most but not all UVA/UVB; does not meet UV400 standard.
- Polarization
- Non-polarized lenses do not reduce glare from roads, water, or snow.
- Lens durability
- Polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch-resistant.
- Brand heritage
- Australian eyewear brand founded in 1979 and relaunched in 2005, known for ironic French naming, festival culture, and organic celebrity adoption (Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Lady Gaga); Honey Pot's slim oval shape draws from that revived archive.
- Pricing
- At $90, Honey Pot is mid-range in Le Specs' accessible luxury line ($49-$129).
- Value
- At $90 CAD, the plant-based frame avoids a green premium for sustainable design.
- Sustainability
- The plant-based acetate frame is derived from renewable wood pulp and is biodegradable under proper conditions.
- Lens features
- Polycarbonate lenses with scratch-resistant and shatterproof properties provide Category 2 UV protection for overcast and partly sunny conditions; the lenses are non-polarized.
- All-day weight
- The acetate frame is not ultralight — typical acetate sunglass frames land in the 25–40g range — but the slim front and 145mm temple length balance the weight so it wears lighter on the nose than its material density suggests.
- Case
- A soft, spring-close Le Specs pouch with a debossed logo is included, along with a microfiber cleaning cloth.
- Adjustability
- Because the frame is acetate, an optician can heat and hand-shape the temples and bridge to improve fit — fixing common issues like sliding down the nose or pinching behind the ears without returning the pair.
- Lens durability
- The polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch-resistant, and absorb impact far better than glass, so they hold up to drops and everyday abrasion.
- Lens tint
- On the black frame, the lenses are a mono brown tint; Category 2 is a medium shade, so they read a touch lighter in person than studio photos suggest.
- Lens coating
- No backside anti-reflective coating is specified on the polycarbonate lenses, which is uncommon on fashion sunglasses at this price point.
Product record
- Title
- Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le Specs
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Everyday sun protection on cloudy or partly sunny days
These slim oval sunglasses carry a category 2 UV protection rating, which the product listings describe as a good match for cloudy or partly sunny days. The lightweight acetate frame is designed to sit comfortably, and the polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch resistant. The midsize frame comes in easy unisex proportions.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable acetate frame with a Y2K-inspired, slim oval look in glossy black with light brown tinted lenses and a small gold temple logo. It is sold in one size with easy unisex proportions, measuring 55 millimetres across the eyes, a 17 millimetre bridge and 145 millimetre temples, and it comes with a signature case. Note the category 2 UV protection and scratch-resistant, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses are described as best suited to cloudy or partly sunny days rather than bright sun.[1,2,3,4] | Slinky Narrow Oval Sunglasses: Choose these if you want a lightweight, rimless narrow oval style with brown-tinted polycarbonate lenses, adjustable clear nose pads, and a recycled metal frame. They carry a Level 2 UV protection rating that Le Specs describes as ideal for cloudy or partly sunny days, so they may not suit brighter sun exposure. Offered in one size (62 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, 130 mm temples), with a soft case and cleaning cloth included.[5,6] | Icicle Narrow Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable pair with a recycled metal frame, gold rims, tortoiseshell acetate temple tips, and clear adjustable nose pads. The polycarbonate lenses are scratch-resistant and brown-tinted, with a Level 2 UV protection rating that the merchant describes as suited to cloudy or partly sunny days rather than full-sun wear. It comes in one size (55 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, 135 mm temples) with a soft case and cleaning cloth included.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Slim glossy black plastic sunglasses shown from a three-quarter front angle; slim oval brown-tinted lenses set in a continuous full-rim frame with thin straight temples and a small gold rectangular logo on the right temple.
- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible across front and temples with smooth polished surface and rounded edges
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens shapeSlim oval lenses with gently rounded horizontal corners, both lenses set symmetrically in the front frame
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens tintUniform light brown / amber tinted lenses visible in both eyes
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated molded bridge formed from same black plastic as the frame, smoothly contoured between the lenses
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - TemplesStraight, slim black plastic temples that taper slightly toward the curved earpieces; right temple shown extending toward image right and left temple folded back toward image left
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - Temple logo accentSmall gold rectangular triple-stripe decorative detail applied to the outer side of the right temple near the hinge
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.63 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Hinge areaVisible metal hinge area where temples meet front frame on both sides, set flush with surrounding plastic
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Inner temple text areaSmall printed text and symbols located on the inner side of the left temple near the hinge, not legible at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (low)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; three-quarter front angle and even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionSunglasses arranged on a flat light-gray surface with a soft shadow cast below and to the right, photographed from a slightly above three-quarter front angle
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with even diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy frame and gentle soft shadow beneath the product
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with fine detail visible on frame edges; no visible noise or motion blur
Colors
gloss black· frameamber brown· lensesmetallic gold· temple accent- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible across front and temples with smooth polished surface and rounded edges