Le 31
Higgins Rectangular Sunglasses
These Higgins rectangular sunglasses from Le 31 by Simons feature a lightweight metal and plastic frame with dark gray lenses that provide 100% UV protection. Designed in Canada, they include adjustable nose pads, a glossy black finish on the thin metal rims and temples, and temple tips that curve for a secure fit. Ideal for everyday sun protection, they are marked with CE certification and are manufactured in China.
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Rectangular sunglasses with 100% UV protection and a lightweight metal and plastic frame.
100% UV protection, lightweight construction
- Material
- Metal, plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Lightweight metal and plastic frame
- Rectangular shape
Product Insights
The Higgins Rectangular Sunglasses from Le 31 are a $29 impulse buy with 100% UV protection confirmed by AAO, but lack polarization. Their rectangular frames are recommended for round faces as a top pick, yet may be too narrow for rectangular faces. As Simons' exclusive in-house brand with Canadian creative direction, they offer a style-consistent value at the cost of polarized lenses.
- UV protection
AAO confirms 100% UV protection is effective at any price.
Why this is supported
The 100% UV Protection marking on the temple uses the exact wording the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends:
Look for a sticker or tag that promises 100% UV protection from all types of UV light.
aao.orgThe AAO also notes that protection quality is independent of price:
Sunglasses don't have to be expensive to be safe and effective. Drugstore sunglasses labeled as 100% UV-blocking are a better choice than designer sunglasses with no protection.
aao.orgThis is because UV protection comes from a colorless absorber, not the frame material. The AAO also accepts 'UV absorption up to 400nm' as equivalent, affirming the Higgins label is complete. While the lenses are not polarized, UV blocking remains unaffected.
- Polarization vs UV
100% UV protection without polarization.
Why this is supported
The Higgins Rectangular Sunglasses provide 100% UV protection, as confirmed by AAO guidelines.
No, the Higgins Rectangular Sunglasses are not polarized.
Are the lenses polarized?UV protection is built into the lens material via a colorless absorber, while polarization is a separate filter not included in this model.
Sunglasses don't have to be expensive to be safe and effective.
aao.orgThe $19.99 sale price does not compromise eye safety. For casual daily wear, the UV protection is sufficient; however, for activities near water, snow, or driving, the lack of polarization is a limitation. As a Simons in-house brand designed in Canada, the product targets the fashion market rather than performance eyewear.
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com- Face shape
Rectangular frames suit round faces; narrow frames may elongate rectangular faces.
Why this is supported
These rectangular metal-frame glasses are stylists' top recommendation for round faces, as they elongate and add structure.
Rectangular glasses will look great on you – play it safe with metal styles, or go bold with colourful, fun-shaped acetate.
cosmopolitan.comHowever, men with rectangular faces should ensure the frames are not too small or narrow, which can further lengthen the face.
- Round face
Higgins rectangular sunglasses are a top pick for round faces.
Why this is supported
Style editors at Cosmopolitan recommend rectangular frames for round faces, noting that:
Rectangular glasses will look great on you – play it safe with metal styles, or go bold with colourful, fun-shaped acetate.
cosmopolitan.comThe Higgins narrow rectangular metal frame aligns with this recommendation.
- Rectangular face
One-size rectangular frame may be too narrow for rectangular faces.
Why this is supported
Styling advice cautions that for rectangular faces,
if the frames are too small or narrow, they can make a rectangular face look even longer.
aoeyewear.comThe Higgins one-size frame may be too narrow for some rectangular faces, potentially exaggerating length.
- Canadian design
Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house brand with Canadian creative direction.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that Le 31 is described as Simons' exclusive in-house brand designed in Canada, a claim corroborated by its listing on lyst.com stating
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com, and the brand further supports an accessible price point, with its retail price of $29 appearing on stylight.ca as
from $29.00
stylight.ca. Finally, the UV protection claim is backed by AAO's recommended wording:
Look for a sticker or tag that promises 100% UV protection
aao.org. This combination establishes the Canadian identity and the safety standard.
- Value proposition
A $29 impulse buy with exclusive Canadian design, despite lacking polarization.
Why this is supported
The price listed as
from $29.00
stylight.caand described as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com. The lenses are not polarized—
No, the Higgins Rectangular Sunglasses are not polarized.
Are the lenses polarized?—keeping the cost low for a fashion-first impulse buy.
- Style guidance
Rectangular shape is recommended for round faces.
Why this is supported
Style editors recommend rectangular frames for round faces:
Rectangular glasses will look great on you – play it safe with metal styles, or go bold with colourful, fun-shaped acetate.
cosmopolitan.comThe Higgins' rectangular shape fits this prescription, making it a style-savvy experimental pick.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular metal-frame sunglasses shown in a three-quarter front view, with thin black temples, inset nose pads, and dark gray rectangular lenses with slightly rounded corners.
- Overall shapeRectangular lenses with slightly rounded corners housed in a thin full-rim metal frame; frame sits in a three-quarter front orientation with temples open.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Frame material and finishThin metal frame and temples with a glossy black finish visible along the rims and temple exterior.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens appearanceFlat dark gray tinted lenses with uniform tint and slight reflections visible on the surface.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.54 · w 0.28 · h 0.21 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.54 · w 0.28 · h 0.21 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads mounted on small metal pad arms between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.09 (high) - Temple tipsTemple ends curve downward and outward with a glossy black coated tip finish.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.53 · w 0.25 · h 0.24 (high) - Left inner temple text“100% UV Protection CE”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - Right temple small text“CHINA”Partial
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; product is centered lower half of frame and image shows slight highlight reflections on lenses and frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the image.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow directly under and slightly to the right of the sunglasses indicating top-left lighting; subtle specular highlights on the frame and lenses.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front perspective with temples open, product positioned toward the lower center of the canvas leaving ample empty space above.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesdark gray· lensesclear· nose pads#7A7B7D- Overall shapeRectangular lenses with slightly rounded corners housed in a thin full-rim metal frame; frame sits in a three-quarter front orientation with temples open.