Le 31
Slim Rectangular Sunglasses
These are slim rectangular sunglasses with medium brown-tinted lenses and a thin gold metal frame. They offer 100% UV protection and include adjustable clear nose pads, a double-bridge design, and tortoiseshell-patterned temple tips for a secure and comfortable fit. The lightweight metal construction makes them suitable for daily use.
- Material
- Light and comfortable metal frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Slim rectangular sunglasses with lightweight metal frame and UV protection.
100% UV protection, lightweight metal construction
- Material
- Light and comfortable metal frame
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight metal frame
- slim rectangular shape
Product Insights
The Slim Rectangular Sunglasses by Le 31, Simons' in-house brand with 50 designers and 60 years of heritage, deliver 100% UV protection in an all-metal frame that bends under impact rather than cracking, outlasting plastic alternatives at $29—this direct-to-consumer house-brand pricing enables metal construction but requires sacrificing polarization, a tradeoff present in the Dino model comparison.
- UV protection
100% UV protection meets the AAO's only safety requirement for sunglasses.
Why this is supported
The 100% UV protection label indicates these lenses block virtually all UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nm, meeting the American Academy of Ophthalmology's safety standard.
Look for a sticker or tag that promises 100% UV protection from all types of UV light. Some labels say “UV absorption up to 400nm,” which is also acceptable.
aao.orgDark-tinted lenses without UV protection are more harmful because the tint dilates pupils, but the Slim's UV coating eliminates that risk.
wearing dark sunglasses that lack certified UV protection is more harmful than wearing no sunglasses at all. The dark tint causes your pupils to dilate, or open wider, to let in more light. If the lenses don't block UV rays, this dilation allows a flood of unfiltered radiation to enter the deeper parts of your eye, accelerating potential damage.
lensmartonline.comHealth Canada notes that effective UV protection does not demand expensive glasses.
For most people, a low-cost pair of sunglasses with UVB and UVA protection will do the job.
canada.caThe AAO similarly states that drugstore glasses with 100% UV protection are preferable to designer ones without.
- Brand credibility
Le 31 is Simons' in-house brand with 50 designers and heritage since the 1960s.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is Simons' original house brand, backed by 50 in-house technological designers and a heritage dating to the 1960s.
At Simons we have 50 technological designers and the know-how to produce anything.
wwd.comThis institutional backing adds credibility to the 100% UV protection claim.
Le 31 is a Simons house brand, designed in Canada (
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com), with menswear heritage dating to the 1960s. As noted,
During the 1960s, under the leadership of Donald Simons, the store launched its primary in-house fashion brands
thecanadianencyclopedia.caincluding
Twik (aimed at women aged 16 to 25), Contemporaine (for women aged 30 to 40) and Le 31 (menswear)
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. The brand employs 50 technological designers (
).
- Frame
All-metal frame bends rather than cracks under impact, outlasting plastic-framed alternatives at this price.
Why this is supported
The metal frame is structurally superior to plastic:
A disadvantage of plastic frames is that they break more easily than metal frames.
aao.orgAmong Le 31's $29 rectangular options, the Slim is the only all-metal model—data show it is the most drop-resistant.
Light and comfortable metal frame
stylight.caThe Slim omits polarization to keep the metal frame at this price; the polarized Dino uses plastic.
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
lyst.com- Quality assurance
Designed by Simons' 50-person in-house team and backed by over 60 years of Le 31 menswear heritage.
Why this is supported
The frame's engineering is supported by Simons' in-house design team:
At Simons we have 50 technological designers and the know-how to produce anything.
wwd.comThis team's oversight reduces the risk of hinge or bridge failures, even at $29.
Le 31 (menswear)
thecanadianencyclopedia.cahas been Simons' core menswear line since the 1960s, staking the brand's reputation on frame quality.
- House brand
Leverages 50 in-house designers and private label pricing for $29 quality.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is Simons' private label, described as
an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.comand launched as part of Simons' original in-house fashion lines, including
Le 31 (menswear)
thecanadianencyclopedia.caTo deliver quality at $29, Simons harnesses
50 technological designers and the know-how to produce anything
wwd.comThis in-house infrastructure cuts out middlemen and directly controls design and quality.
- Polarization
Not polarized, enabling the all-metal frame at $29.
Why this is supported
While the similarly priced Dino model features
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
lyst.com, the Slim instead offers
100% UV protection
stylight.caand is explicitly
not advertised as polarized
Are the lenses polarized?This trade-off allows the all-metal frame at $29.
- In-house design
Le 31 products are developed by 50 in-house technological designers at Simons.
Why this is supported
The Slim's design comes from a dedicated internal team.
At Simons we have 50 technological designers and the know-how to produce anything.
wwd.comThis in-house capability suggests intentional design rather than generic sourcing.
- Model comparison
Slim's metal frame sacrifices polarization offered on the Dino model.
Why this is supported
The Slim is described as having a
Light and comfortable metal frame
stylight.ca, while the Dino offers
Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
lyst.com. This indicates that the Slim gives up polarization for a metal-oriented build.
- Pricing model
$29 price is a result of Simons' direct-to-consumer house-brand model.
Why this is supported
The $29 price point is consistent with Simons' vertical integration. The brand is described as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com, which suggests lower markups typical of house-brand direct-to-consumer sales.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular sunglasses with flat brown lenses mounted on a thin gold metal double-bridge and narrow gold temples; adjustable clear nose pads and small visible corner screws attach lenses to metal fittings.
- Lens shapeTwo slim rectangular flat lenses with slightly rounded corners and uniform tint across each lens.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high) - Lens color and finishMedium brown tinted lenses with a smooth, slightly reflective finish.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high) - Bridge constructionThin gold metal double-bridge: a narrow top bar above a secondary thinner bar connecting the lenses.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Frame fittings and screwsSmall round metal screw fittings visible near the outer corner of each lens securing the lens to minimal metal posts.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.48 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads attached to small gold pad arms positioned between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Temples and earpiecesThin gold metal temples extend straight back from latch points with darker brown or tortoiseshell-colored earpiece tips visible at each end.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.42 · w 0.15 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.85 · y 0.42 · w 0.15 · h 0.28 (medium) - Lens rim detailVery narrow dark outline edge around each lens giving the appearance of a thin rim.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.45 · w 0.37 · h 0.23 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing front view of sunglasses centered on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath; even studio lighting with minimal reflections.
- Shot compositionFront-on, centered composition with sunglasses placed near the lower half of the frame and large empty background above.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a subtle drop shadow under the sunglasses.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting producing mild highlights on the metal bridge and faint reflections on lens surfaces.
Colors
medium brown· lenses#8A674Bpolished gold· metal frame and double-bridge#A58162dark brown· temple tips and lens rim- Lens shapeTwo slim rectangular flat lenses with slightly rounded corners and uniform tint across each lens.
- 02
Product
Slim rectangular sunglasses shown at a three-quarter angle with visible rectangular brown-tinted lenses, thin gold metal frame and temples, clear adjustable nose pads, and tortoiseshell-patterned plastic temple tips.
- Lens shapeFlat rectangular single-piece lenses with slightly rounded corners and full-coverage visible surface.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Lens tintUniform medium brown tint across both lenses.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Rim and fastenersVery thin dark rim or trim bordering the outer edge of each lens with small visible metal screw fasteners near the upper outer corners.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Nose pads and bridgeClear adjustable nose pads attached to a slim metal bridge; bridge has a thin horizontal bar visible above the nose pads.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - TemplesSlim straight metal temples in a warm metallic finish that extend backward from the hinges toward the temple tips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (medium) - Temple tipsCurved plastic temple tips with a tortoiseshell-like mottled dark red and brown pattern on both ends of the temples.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Finish and materialsCombination of glossy transparent plastic (nose pads and temple tips), medium-reflective metal (frame and temples), and smooth tinted lens surfaces.
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow cast to the right; three-quarter frontal composition showing both lenses and full temple length.
- Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a pale neutral backdrop producing a soft drop shadow underneath and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter angled view with the sunglasses placed low-center in the frame and temples extended, leaving large empty space above.
- ShadowDiscrete soft shadow beneath and slightly right of the frame and temples consistent with a single diffuse light source.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with no visible motion blur and high detail on small hardware.
Colors
medium brown· lenseslight gold· metal frame and temples#937154tortoiseshell dark red-brown· temple tips- Lens shapeFlat rectangular single-piece lenses with slightly rounded corners and full-coverage visible surface.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Slim rectangular sunglasses
Everybody wants to know where I got them. . definitely a fun wear. . an eye catcher excuse the pun. .