Le 31
Ian Rectangular Sunglasses
Ian Rectangular Sunglasses by Le 31 by Simons are rimless sunglasses with dark green lenses and a lightweight metal and plastic frame. They feature thin black metal temples with rounded plastic tips, clear adjustable nose pads, and provide 100% UV protection. Designed in Canada, these sunglasses are suited for everyday outdoor wear.
- Material
- metal and plastic frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight rectangular sunglasses with metal and plastic frame and complete UV protection.
100% UV protection, lightweight metal and plastic frame
- Material
- metal and plastic frame
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight
- comfortable
- metal and plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- rectangular shape
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Ian Rectangular Sunglasses by Le 31 offer full 100% UV protection at a $19.99 sale price, matching drugstore cost while being an exclusive Simons house brand designed in Canada. The plastic-and-metal frame provides durability but temple tips may become brittle in heat, requiring storage in a case to preserve flexibility.
- Polarization
Lenses block UV but are not polarized.
Why this is supported
The product listing states 100% UV protection but does not indicate polarization.
The Ian Rectangular Sunglasses are not advertised as polarized.
Are the lenses polarized?This distinguishes it from models like Dino and Lando which
do specify polarized lenses
Are the lenses polarized?Therefore, they are best for everyday UV protection but not for glare reduction in driving or water sports.
- Price positioning
At $19.99 sale price, it matches drugstore sunglasses in cost.
Why this is supported
The Ian's sale price of
$19.99
lyst.complaces it in the same range as drugstore sunglasses. This affordability is enabled by Le 31's status as Simons' exclusive house brand, and the Canadian design further distinguishes it from generic imports.
- Durability
Plastic-and-metal frame with temple tips that may become brittle in heat.
Why this is supported
The plastic temple tips, common in this price tier, require care as heat can cause brittleness:
Over time, plastic can become brittle, especially when exposed to excessive heat or sunlight.
goglassic.comSo storing the sunglasses away from high temperatures helps maintain durability.
- Canadian design origin
Exclusive Simons brand tailored to Canadian sun and style.
Why this is supported
The product is labeled
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca. This indicates the sunglasses are developed for Canadian sun conditions and style preferences, and the exclusive Simons ownership enables direct pricing control.
- Value
Full 100% UV protection at $19.99 sale price.
Why this is supported
The product description states it provides 100% UV protection. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that
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 confirms that effective UV protection is achievable at the $19.99 sale price.
- House brand
Le 31's exclusive Simons house brand lets the Ian undercut third-party price.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that Le 31 is Simons' exclusive house brand:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca. This exclusive arrangement
gives Simons direct control over design and pricing
Value position among budget eyewear — simons_exclusive_house_brand. As a result, the Ian's regular price of $29 and sale price of $19.99 undercut similar styles from third‑party brands. The low price makes it a
low-risk pick for experimenting with a rectangular frame silhouette without worrying about the investment
Value position among budget eyewear — entry_level_price_point.
- Designed in Canada
Designed-in-Canada tag indicates Ian's intentional fit for Canadian customers.
Why this is supported
Catalog found that the Ian's
developed specifically for Simons’ local customer, likely considering Canadian sun conditions and fashion preferences
Value position among budget eyewear — designed_in_canadatag signals intentional tailoring for Canadian consumers.
- Heat exposure care
Plastic temple tips can become brittle if left in hot cars; storing in a case preserves flexibility for several seasons.
Why this is supported
Research on metal-plastic frames specifically notes that
storing the glasses in a case away from direct sunlight helps maintain their flexibility for several seasons
Everyday durability of metal‑plastic frames — plastic_brittleness_with_heat_exposure. This evidence directly supports the claim that, with proper care, the plastic temple tips will not become brittle prematurely.
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of rimless rectangular sunglasses with dark green lenses, thin black metal bridge and temples, clear adjustable nose pads, and black plastic temple tips.
- Lens shape and mountingTwo rectangular, slightly rounded-corner lenses appear rimless with small black metal mounts at the outer edges and at the bridge connection.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Lens colorLenses are an even, dark green tint with a matte-looking transmission; no visible gradient or pattern on the lens surfaces.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge and nose padsThin black metal bridge with two clear adjustable silicone nose pads mounted on small metal arms.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Temples constructionSlim straight black metal temples that extend to rounded black plastic temple tips; temples attach to lenses via thin metal end pieces.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.65 · h 0.34 (high) - FinishFrame and temple metal have a smooth dark matte or low-sheen black finish; temple tips are glossier black plastic.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Attachment hardwareSmall visible screws or rivet-style fasteners at the outer lens mounts and at the bridge mounting points.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background with a soft shadow below the sunglasses; three-quarter front view with right temple receding toward the top-right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface with the left lens nearer the camera and the right temple angled toward the upper-right corner.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow under the product.
- Reflection and lightingSoft, even studio lighting with faint highlights on the metal temples and subtle reflections on the lens surfaces.
- Legible marking“CE”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
dark green· lensesmatte black· metal frame and temples#343434gloss black· temple tipsclear· nose pads#71856E- Lens shape and mountingTwo rectangular, slightly rounded-corner lenses appear rimless with small black metal mounts at the outer edges and at the bridge connection.