French Kiwis
Lou Rectangular Sunglasses
The Lou Rectangular Sunglasses are rectangular-style sunglasses with a glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame and flat green-tinted lenses. They are designed for UV protection, offering 100% UV protection and featuring scratch-resistant lenses with an anti-reflective coating. Key specifications include a Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame, eye width of 52 mm, bridge of 17 mm, temple length of 143 mm, and they are designed and assembled in Montreal and come with a designer box, case, and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Rectangular acetate sunglasses with UV protection and anti-reflective coating.
100% UV protection, scratch-resistant lenses with anti-reflective coating, Italian acetate frame.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 52x17x143 mm
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame
- Scratch-resistant lenses with anti-reflective coating
- Presented in a designer box
- Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
- Designed and assembled in Montreal
- Eye width: 52 mm
- Bridge: 17 mm
- Temples: 143 mm
Product Insights
The Lou Rectangular Sunglasses by French Kiwis, priced at $150, are crafted from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate sourced from a mill operating since 1849, offering a repolishable frame that can be refinished by an optician to restore its gleam. This heritage material provides lasting color and justifies the cost, but the acetate frame is sensitive to heat above 50°C, which can cause permanent warping, and is vulnerable to damage from chemicals like ammonia, alcohol, and certain sunscreens. The sunglasses feature UV400/AR lenses with polarization optional at some retailers, and their rectangular shape adds angular contrast to round and oval faces while softening square faces. Daily care requires using only the supplied microfiber cloth to avoid micro-scratches, and the rigid case protects the frame from heat and direct sunlight.
Verified claims
- Polarization
- UV400/AR lenses; polarization optional at some retailers.
- Face shape
- Adds angular contrast to round and oval faces; also softens square faces.
- Heat warp
- Acetate frame can soften and warp if left in a hot car, altering fit.
- Repolishing
- Mazzucchelli acetate can be refinished by optician to restore gleam.
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate from a mill operating since 1849, layered for lasting color and repolishable.
- Care instructions
- Protect from heat >50°C, chemicals; use only microfiber; case shields from sun.
- Value
- $150 price justified by heritage Italian acetate from 1849 mill; repolishable for extended life.
- Heat and sunlight
- The frame needs the rigid case to avoid damage from heat above 50°C and direct sunlight.
- Chemical damage
- Ammonia, alcohol, and some sunscreens cause acetate crazing.
- Cleaning method
- During daily cleaning, only the microfiber cloth should touch the frame.
- Cleaning cloth
- Only the supplied microfiber cloth should be used; other fabrics cause micro-scratches.
- Restoration
- Lou's Mazzucchelli acetate frame can be professionally repolished.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate frame softens above 50°C, causing permanent distortion.
Product record
- Title
- Lou Rectangular Sunglasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to care for acetate sunglasses
- Acetate frames begin to soften around 50°C (122°F), a temperature easily reached inside a parked car; leaving the Lou on the dash can cause irreversible temple splay even inside the case — a five-minute errand is enough on a hot day.
- Unlike thermo-injected frames, Mazzucchelli acetate can be refinished by an optician using a buffer and wax, restoring the original gleam — a repolishing service effectively gives the Lou a second life when surface wear accumulates.
- Ammonia-based glass cleaners, alcohol-heavy hand sanitizers, and some sunscreens can attack the plasticizers in acetate, causing a fine network of cracks called crazing; wiping the Lou down with a damp cloth after exposure prevents permanent damage.
- The supplied microfiber cloth is the only safe tool for daily cleaning: cotton t-shirts, paper towels, or synthetic wipes can embed micro-scratches in the acetate's high-gloss surface, dulling its polished look within months.
- Mazzucchelli Varese has been producing cellulose acetate since 1849, and their modern sheets are layered for rich color depth that holds up for decades — but only if shielded from prolonged direct sunlight, which is why the Lou's rigid case matters as more than just packaging.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses shown front three-quarter; green-tinted rectangular lenses; slim temples with small metallic logo near right hinge; glossy finish and visible molded bridge.
- Frame material and finishSingle-piece glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame visible across front and temples with mottled brown and amber pattern.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (medium) - Lens shape and tintFlat rectangular lenses with softly rounded inner corners and a muted green tint.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Bridge constructionLow-profile molded bridge integrated into the acetate front with slight inward bevel at the nose area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Temple shapeSlim straight temples that taper slightly toward the curved temple tips; temples follow the same tortoiseshell pattern as the front.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (medium) - Temple logoSmall metallic two-part logo stamped on the outer face of the right temple near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.57 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Lens reflectionsSoft studio reflections visible on lens surfaces, more prominent on the left lens (viewer right), indicating glossy lens coating.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft overhead lighting and subtle shadow below the sunglasses; image shows a front three-quarter angle with slight rightward rotation.
- Shot compositionSunglasses centered in lower half of image, photographed at a front three-quarter angle so both lenses and temples are visible.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray to off-white seamless background and surface with a faint cast shadow beneath the product.
- LightingSoft diffuse studio lighting from above and slightly left, producing gentle highlights on frame edges and mild lens reflections.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear edges and visible surface texture on the acetate.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and templesmuted green· lensesmetallic gold· temple logo- Frame material and finishSingle-piece glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame visible across front and temples with mottled brown and amber pattern.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Are the lenses polarized?
- The lenses are not polarized; they come with 100% UV protection and anti-reflective coating, but polarization is an optional upgrade available in some retailers.
- What face shapes does this frame best suit?
- Rectangular frames like the Lou are best suited for round and oval face shapes, as they add angular contrast. They may also work for square faces to soften angles, but the brand recommends them for round and oval.