Le 31
Declan Metallic-Accent Round Sunglasses
5/5 (1)
CA$29.00CAD
In Stock
These Declan round sunglasses feature a full-rim translucent olive-green acetate frame with thin metallic gold temples and olive-green temple tips. The grey gradient lenses are polarized and provide 100% UV protection for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception. Designed for outdoor use, the lightweight metal and plastic frame offers a comfortable fit.
- Material
- metal and plastic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
BlackPatterned EcruBrownGolden Yellow
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Round sunglasses with polarized lenses and metallic accents.
100% UV protection, polarized lenses, lightweight metal and plastic frame
- Material
- metal and plastic
- Secondary
- plastic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- round frame shape
- metallic accents on temples
- 100% UV protection
- polarized lenses for glare-free vision
- lightweight metal and plastic frame
- comfortable fit
Product Insights
Le 31's Declan Metallic-Accent Round Sunglasses combine a lightweight plastic-and-metal frame with structural metallic accents for a classic aesthetic, offering all-day comfort and reduced slipping on low nose bridges and oily skin. Polarized grey lenses reduce glare while maintaining true-to-life colors, and the round silhouette suits heart and square faces. At $29, they provide a metal-plastic alternative to sub-$15 rounds and are lighter than all-metal frames at this price, available in four colorways.
Verified claims
- Face shape guidance
- Round silhouette traditionally recommended for heart and square faces.
- Slipping resistance
- Lightweight frame reduces slipping on low nose bridges and oily skin.
- Metallic accents
- Plastic and metal frame with structural metal accents, not paint or plating.
- Competitive positioning
- Lightweight hybrid frame offers a more classic aesthetic than all-plastic alternatives.
- Color options
- Four colorways at $29: Black, Brown, Golden Yellow, Patterned Ecru
- Competitive value
- The $29 price buys a metal-plastic frame with metallic accents, unlike sub-$15 rounds.
- Lens quality
- Grey lenses reduce glare while maintaining true-to-life colors.
- Lens performance
- Polarized grey lenses reduce glare from reflective surfaces while maintaining true colors.
- Frame comfort
- Lightweight metal-and-plastic frame minimizes nose pressure and slipping, enhancing all-day comfort.
- Color rendering
- Gray-tinted lenses provide neutral, true-to-life color perception.
- Weight
- Lighter than all-metal round frames at this price tier.
Product record
- Title
- Declan Metallic-Accent Round Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit guide for round frames
- Round sunglasses like the Declan are traditionally flattering on heart-shaped faces by balancing a broader forehead, and on square faces by softening angular jawlines—making the frame a targeted fit for buyers with these face structures, rather than a universal solution.
- The Declan's combination of metal accents and a plastic core results in a notably light frame that minimizes nose-bridge pressure and slipping during casual wear—an advantage over heavier all-metal designs at this price tier.
How they compare to other $30 polarized sunglasses
- Beyond the standard black and brown, the Declan adds Golden Yellow and Patterned Ecru to its lineup — all at the same $29 — giving it a fashion-forward palette that is uncommon in the sub-$30 polarized round segment and making it easier to coordinate with different outfits.
- At essentially the same price ($28 versus $29), the Declan swaps the square polycarbonate frame and matte finish of the Day Trips for a round metal-plastic hybrid with metallic accents, positioning it as the dressier choice for buyers who want a classic silhouette over a sporty, active look, while both provide polarized UV400 and impact-resistant lenses.
- The Declan’s $29 price tag is roughly double that of the Wirecutter-recommended Sungait Vintage Round (~$15), a premium that upgrades the buyer from a basic round shape to a more deliberately designed metal-and-plastic hybrid frame with metallic accents, justifying the extra spend for those who want a more refined, less generic-looking pair.
Real-world lens performance and glare reduction
- Polarized lenses in this price band have proven capable: similarly priced Goodr shades are recognized for their capacity to 'reduce glare off of reflective surfaces like water or the hood of your car,' so the Declan can be expected to deliver the core anti-glare benefit without a premium markup.
- The product description's explicit 'optimal colour perception' language points to a grey-tinted lens, the go-to for neutral color rendering that avoids the warm or cool shift of amber, brown, or blue tints, so the Declan keeps greens, reds, and blues looking natural rather than tint-shifted.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of round sunglasses with a translucent olive-green full-rim frame, round gradient blue-gray lenses, and partially visible temple arms behind the lenses.
- Overall geometryFull-rim round frame with two evenly sized circular lens openings connected by a narrow keyhole-style bridge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.34 (medium) - Frame material and finishTranslucent glossy plastic or acetate frame in an olive-green tone with visible surface highlights.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (medium) - Lenses shape and tintRound lenses with a vertical gradient tint, darker at the top and fading to lighter toward the bottom, blue-gray in appearance.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.33 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.33 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Bridge detailNarrow, slightly recessed keyhole-style bridge centered between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Temple arms (partial)Temple arms are visible behind the lenses, appearing darker and narrower than the front frame and angled toward the rear.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (low); x 0.78 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (low) - Reflections and highlightsSmall specular highlights on the upper rim and near lens edges indicating a glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high) - Lens rim detailThin inner rim or liner visible at the lens edge, slightly darker than the outer frame.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.33 · w 0.74 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral background with a soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; image crops include full front of frame and some empty space above and below.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft, diffuse drop shadow directly below the sunglasses consistent with a single overhead light source.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.55 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, symmetrical front-facing composition with the sunglasses aligned horizontally in the middle of the image.
Colors
translucent olive green· frame#65737Cgradient blue-gray· lenses#7D8991dark brown-gray· temple arms#413D3B- Overall geometryFull-rim round frame with two evenly sized circular lens openings connected by a narrow keyhole-style bridge.
- 02
Product
Round sunglasses shown at a three-quarter angle with translucent olive-acetate front, thin metallic gold temples, and grey gradient round lenses.
- Frame front shapeRounded full-rim front with a subtle keyhole bridge and slightly angled upper corners; front appears to be one continuous piece across both lenses.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.51 · h 0.35 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent olive-green acetate or plastic with a glossy finish visible on front edges and inner rims.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.51 · h 0.35 (high) - Temples constructionVery thin metallic gold wire temples attached via a small rectangular metal hinge accent at the outer edge of the front frame, extending into acetate-covered temple tips.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Temple tipsOlive-green acetate temple tips that match the front color and flare slightly at the ends.
2 regions
x 0.80 · y 0.55 · w 0.11 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.11 · h 0.14 (medium) - LensesRound grey gradient lenses darker at the top and fading lighter toward the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.29 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high) - Hinge accentSmall rectangular metallic accent located where temple meets frame front on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.57 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.53 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - Inner temple textShort printed text on the inner side of the right temple, too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows under the sunglasses indicating a light source from above-left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view slightly tilted so the left lens is closer to the camera; full product visible with space above and to the right.
- BackgroundEven pale grey or off-white seamless background occupying entire frame.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses consistent with a light source above-left; subtle highlights on glossy surfaces.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
translucent olive green· frame front#7B848Bmetallic gold· temples (metal)#C3C3C3olive green· temple tipsgrey gradient· lenses#949494- Frame front shapeRounded full-rim front with a subtle keyhole bridge and slightly angled upper corners; front appears to be one continuous piece across both lenses.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Lovely!
★★★★★Sharon r.
Great price, light weight
Q&A
2 answered- Are the lenses made of glass or plastic?
- The lenses are made of plastic, which is standard for polarized sunglasses at this price point.
- Is the metallic accent on the frame actually metal or just paint?
- The frame is described as a light, comfortable metal and plastic frame, so the metallic accents are part of the metal structure, not just paint.