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.
Verified claims
- Polarization
- Lenses block UV but are not polarized.
- Price positioning
- At $19.99 sale price, it matches drugstore sunglasses in cost.
- Durability
- Plastic-and-metal frame with temple tips that may become brittle in heat.
- Canadian design origin
- Exclusive Simons brand tailored to Canadian sun and style.
- Value
- Full 100% UV protection at $19.99 sale price.
- House brand
- Le 31's exclusive Simons house brand lets the Ian undercut third-party price.
- Designed in Canada
- Designed-in-Canada tag indicates Ian's intentional fit for Canadian customers.
- Heat exposure care
- Plastic temple tips can become brittle if left in hot cars; storing in a case preserves flexibility for several seasons.
Product record
- Title
- Ian Rectangular Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value position among budget eyewear
- The 'designed in Canada' tag signals that the line was developed specifically for Simons’ local customer, likely considering Canadian sun conditions and fashion preferences — this gives Le 31 a slightly more intentional feel than generic import sunglasses at the same price point, and can be a subtle differentiator for Canadian shoppers.
- The Ian sunglasses regularly retail at $29 CAD and are frequently marked down to $19.99 — that puts them in the same cost tier as drugstore and fast-fashion accessories, making them a low-risk pick for experimenting with a rectangular frame silhouette without worrying about the investment.
- Le 31 is owned and sold only by Simons, a Canadian department store, meaning the sunglasses aren't available through other channels — that exclusivity gives Simons direct control over design and pricing, which helps explain how the line consistently undercuts third-party brands while maintaining a wide range of on-trend silhouettes.
What 100% UV protection actually means
- At its sale price of $19.99 CAD, the Ian proves that full-spectrum UV blocking doesn't require expensive lenses—the American Academy of Ophthalmology emphasizes that 'sunglasses don't have to be expensive to be safe and effective,' and correctly labeled drugstore sunglasses are a better choice than designer glasses lacking a UV rating.
Everyday durability of metal‑plastic frames
- Prolonged exposure to high heat (e.g., leaving the sunglasses in a hot car) can accelerate plastic embrittlement, a failure mode where the temple arm eventually cracks at a stress point — storing the glasses in a case away from direct sunlight helps maintain their flexibility for several seasons.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
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.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Are the lenses polarized?
- The Ian Rectangular Sunglasses are not advertised as polarized. The product description lists '100% UV protection' but does not mention polarization, unlike some other Le 31 models (e.g., Dino, Lando) which do specify polarized lenses.