Le 31
Seth Retro Sunglasses
The Seth Retro Sunglasses are a pair of unisex sunglasses with a translucent dark brown acetate frame and brown-tinted lenses. They feature polarized lenses that provide 100% UV protection and reduce glare for clear vision, making them suitable for everyday outdoor activities. The lightweight plastic frame includes metal rivet accents, a keyhole bridge, and CE marking for compliance with European safety standards.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Style
- retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Retro-style sunglasses with polarized lenses and 100% UV protection
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- plastic frame
- Style
- retro
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
- Light and comfortable plastic frame
- Retro style design
Product Insights
The Seth Retro Sunglasses by Le 31 offer polarized lenses that reduce glare and maintain color perception, in a round frame mimicking Dior and Tom Ford designs, at a sale price of $19.99—94% less than a comparable Dior frame. The plastic frame is lighter than premium acetate or metal but sacrifices impact resistance and flexibility for the low price.
- Value
Sale price $19.99 – 94% less than comparable Dior frame ($555).
Why this is supported
Stylight pairs the Seth's round silhouette with designer frames like the
Dior CD Link A1U round sunglasses Silver $555.00
stylight.caand the
Tom Ford Holt round sunglasses Brown $326.00 $465.00
stylight.ca. At $19.99 sale price, this undercuts those models by 94-96%. Unlike multi-brand retail,
Buy at Simons
stylight.caconfirms direct distribution, explaining the price gap.
- Polarized function
Polarized lenses reduce glare for driving.
Why this is supported
The polarized lens functionality is confirmed for driving:
Yes, the polarized lenses are designed for glare-free vision and optimal color perception, making them effective for driving and reducing glare from wet roads.
Is the polarization effective enough for driving and reducing glare from wet roads?.
- Material tradeoff
Plastic frame is lighter but less premium than designer acetate/metal.
Why this is supported
The round silhouette and polarized lenses match luxury aesthetics, but the plastic frame is a tradeoff for the low price. For comparison, designer frames like the
Dior CD Link A1U round sunglasses Silver $555.00
stylight.cause acetate or metal, while the Seth uses plastic to stay under $20. Despite this, the polarized lenses provide the same functional benefit:
Yes, the polarized lenses are designed for glare-free vision and optimal color perception, making them effective for driving and reducing glare from wet roads.
Is the polarization effective enough for driving and reducing glare from wet roads?.
- Durability tradeoff
Plastic frame trades impact resistance and flexibility for low price
Why this is supported
While the Seth undercuts the KastKing Skidaway on price, the Skidaway's impact-resistant TAC lenses and flexible Grilamid frames add durability for active use. The Seth's plastic frame and direct distribution price it as a fashion accessory, trading utility for lower cost in the daily-wear segment.
KEY FEATURES - Polarized lenses reduce glare - Impact resistant TAC lenses protect your eyes from flying objects - Block 100% of the harmful UVA and UVB rays
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kastking.com- Polarization
Q&A confirms polarized lenses reduce glare and maintain color perception
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms that the polarization in the Seth is effective for driving, reducing glare from wet roads and preserving natural color perception. Simons' direct-priced model delivers genuine functional performance, not a cosmetic imitation.
Yes, the polarized lenses are designed for glare-free vision and optimal color perception, making them effective for driving and reducing glare from wet roads.
Is the polarization effective enough for driving and reducing glare from wet roads?The lenses are designed for optimal color perception, so they should not distort colors or have a tint that significantly alters natural color perception.
Do the lenses distort colors or have a tint that alters natural color perception?- Design
Round frame matches Dior ($555) and Tom Ford ($326) designs at $19.99 CAD.
Why this is supported
The round frame mirrors the shape of luxury models such as
Dior CD Link A1U round sunglasses Silver $555.00
stylight.caand
Tom Ford Holt round sunglasses Brown $326.00 $465.00
stylight.ca, offering the same aesthetic at a fraction of the price.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a rounded browline frame in translucent reddish-brown acetate, brown-tinted roundish lenses, and visible small metal rivets at the outer upper corners.
- Overall geometryFull-frontal view showing a rounded, slightly keyhole-style bridge and near-symmetrical round-oval lenses set in a continuous single-piece front frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent glossy acetate or plastic front frame with a warm reddish-brown/tortoiseshell appearance and smooth reflective highlights along the upper rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - LensesBrown-tinted lenses with an even uniform tint and subtle reflections visible; lenses fill most of the frame openings.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.34 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Bridge detailSmall rounded keyhole-like bridge with the same translucent frame material and a slight inward curve above the nose area.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.37 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Nose pads areaBlack inner nose pad sections visible at the inner top of each lens opening contrasting with the outer frame color.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.42 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Corner rivetsSmall circular metal rivets set into the outer upper corners of the frame on both sides, two visible on each outer corner area.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.33 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.33 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Inner temple tipsInner faces of the temples visible behind the lenses are matte black and extend inward from the frame shadowed area.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with a soft shadow cast beneath the sunglasses; image is front-centered and well lit.
- BackgroundEven light gray neutral background occupying the full image behind the product.
- ShadowSoft, slightly elongated shadow directly beneath and following the frame contour, darker near the frame and fading outward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, straight-on frontal composition with the sunglasses parallel to the image plane and evenly illuminated from above.
Colors
translucent reddish brown· front framebrown tint· lenses#94765Ematte black· inner temple/nose pad sections#4C4343metallic silver· corner rivets- Overall geometryFull-frontal view showing a rounded, slightly keyhole-style bridge and near-symmetrical round-oval lenses set in a continuous single-piece front frame.
- 02
Product
Translucent dark brown rounded sunglasses shown at a three-quarter side angle, with full front frame, bridge, nose pads area, and both temples visible.
- Frame shapeRound-to-slightly-oval full-rim acetate frame with a defined bridge and slight keyhole curve at the nose area, shown at a three-quarter angle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material appearanceTranslucent glossy plastic frame with a warm dark brown / tortoiseshell appearance and visible internal color variation.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (high) - TemplesStraight temples with a gentle outward curve near the tips; both temples are the same translucent dark brown plastic as the frame.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (medium) - Hinges and metal rivetsSmall circular metal rivet details at the front end of the temples near the hinges on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.50 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - LensesSingle-piece brown-tinted lenses with a warm medium-brown tint; no visible gradient or mirrored coating.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner temple marking“White printed mark 'CE' on the inner surface of the left temple near the hinge.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.19 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (medium) - Additional inner-temple text“Short white printed text on the inner left temple that is partially legible and mostly obscured by angle and shadow.”Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.09 (low)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left, producing soft shadows beneath and to the right of the sunglasses.
- BackgroundEven light grey or off-white seamless background occupying the full frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow cast by the sunglasses extending downwards and to the right, matching the product position and indicating a single primary light source.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front side view centered slightly left-of-center; full product visible with some negative space above.
Colors
translucent dark brown· frame and temples#444343medium brown tint· lenses#737373white· inner temple text#EDEDED- Frame shapeRound-to-slightly-oval full-rim acetate frame with a defined bridge and slight keyhole curve at the nose area, shown at a three-quarter angle.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
One size is too small.
While the glasses are good the size is too small and the listing has no size specifications. This means when ordering online you're pretty much blind and can't assume that the glasses will be on the large side. . Product is good, listing is not.