French Kiwis
Oscar Square Sunglasses
5/5 (1)
CA$150.00CAD
In Stock
The Oscar Square Sunglasses are a pair of square-frame sunglasses offering 100% UV protection and anti-reflective coating for eye safety in bright conditions. The frame is made of Mazzucchelli Italian acetate and the product is designed and assembled in Montreal. Key specifications include an eye width of 48 mm, bridge of 22 mm, and temple length of 145 mm.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Light BrownGreen
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Square monochrome sunglasses with UV protection and Italian acetate frame.
100% UV protection, anti-reflective coating, square frame design.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- square monochrome frame
- 100% UV protection
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate construction
- anti-reflective coating
- designed and assembled in Montreal
- eye width: 48mm, bridge: 22mm, temples: 145mm
Product Insights
Oscar Square Sunglasses by French Kiwis are hand-assembled in Montreal from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, a 170-year-old plant-based polymer that retains color and shape. At $150 CAD, they undercut Warby Parker and Ray-Ban by $50–$100 while including the same materials and anti-reflective coating. The 48-22-145 mm medium frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit and accepts prescription lenses, offering a durable, affordable alternative with direct quality control.
Verified claims
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate: a 170-year-old plant-based polymer that retains color and shape for years.
- Price comparison
- At $150 CAD, undercuts Warby Parker and Ray-Ban by $50–$100 with same materials and AR coating.
- Production origin
- Designed and hand-assembled in Montreal for tighter quality control.
- Fit
- An optician can heat and adjust the frame for a custom fit.
- Hand-assembly
- Montreal hand-assembly yields tighter quality control and direct warranty support.
- Anti-reflective coating
- AR coating standard at $150 CAD, $50–$100 below Ray-Ban equivalents.
- Sizing
- 48-22-145 mm dimensions provide a medium, universal fit.
- Adjustability
- Acetate frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit.
- Prescription compatibility
- Opticians can fit prescription lenses into the Mazzucchelli acetate frames.
Product record
- Title
- Oscar Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What Mazzucchelli Italian acetate means for these frames
- Acetate frames can be heated and subtly reshaped by an optician for a personalized fit around the nose and temples, meaning the fixed bridge on the Oscar can still be fine-tuned for comfort without adjustable nose pads — a hidden benefit that extends the fit potential of a non-adjustable frame.
- The frames use cellulose acetate from Mazzucchelli, an Italian company founded in 1849 that has supplied sheet acetate to luxury eyewear houses for over 170 years — at $150 CAD, the Oscar frames deliver a material pedigree typically found in glasses costing significantly more.
- Unlike surface-painted plastics, Mazzucchelli's layered sheet acetate embeds color throughout the material, so the Light Brown and Green variants retain depth and richness even if the frames get surface scratches over time — the hue is integral, not a coating that peels.
- Mazzucchelli acetate is derived from natural cotton fibers, producing a plant-based polymer that is hypoallergenic, lighter than metal, and notably comfortable for all-day wear — a practical advantage for anyone with sensitive skin or who wears frames for extended periods.
- Mazzucchelli acetate resists deformation and retains its shape over years of daily use better than many injection-molded plastics, and it is also more resistant to stress cracking — important for a square frame where clean lines define the silhouette.
How these compare to other acetate sunglasses under 200 CAD
- Instead of being fully manufactured in overseas factories like most $150 glasses, the Oscar is designed and hand-assembled in Montreal, which means tighter quality control and a more direct brand-to-consumer relationship — a different purchase for those wanting local production over import anonymity.
- A 48 mm lens, 22 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple yield a medium, non-polarizing fit that suits a broad range of face sizes — avoiding the ultra-narrow '90s trend that leaves many men without a viable off-the-shelf option, making this a safer buy for those unable to try in person.
- The light brown and green colorways are cut from solid, through-color acetate rather than painted or laminated, so scratches from daily use don't reveal a different underlayer — a longevity advantage that keeps the frames looking fresh longer than patterned or surface-colored alternatives.
- Most acetate sunglasses near $150 CAD use unbranded cellulose acetate; the Oscar explicitly uses Mazzucchelli — the same Italian mill that supplies Oliver Peoples, Cutler and Gross, and Jacques Marie Mage — for a denser, more color-rich and deformation-resistant frame that outlasts generic alternatives through years of wear.
- An anti-reflective (AR) coating on the lens back eliminates glare from light entering behind the wearer — a comfort feature that brands like Ray-Ban often reserve for $200+ models or premium polarization packages, but is standard here, adding daily usability without an upcharge.
- Warby Parker acetate sunglasses (e.g., Felix) begin near $200 CAD, and Ray-Ban acetate frames sit between $200–$250 CAD; at $150 CAD, the Oscar undercuts these by $50–$100 while delivering the same Mazzucchelli acetate and adding anti-reflective coating as standard, making it a value pick for material-conscious buyers.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a thick glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame, square-with-rounded-corners lenses, a small keyhole bridge, and dark gray tinted lenses. Temples are visible receding toward the rear and cast faint shadows on the background.
- Frame shapeThick, full-rim square frame with softened rounded outer corners and a narrow notched keyhole bridge at center.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishGlassy, polished acetate-like surface with a glossy finish showing specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame patternTortoiseshell mottled pattern with darker brown and amber flecks distributed across the frame front and temples.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.43 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.43 · h 0.36 (high) - Lens shapeSquare lenses with rounded inner corners matching the frame silhouette.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.50 · w 0.62 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens color and tintUniform dark gray-brown tinted lenses with low reflectance.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.50 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.25 · h 0.22 (high) - Temples visibleTemple arms are visible behind the lenses, angling back and partially obscured by lens reflections; ends not shown in full.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.15 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.73 · y 0.48 · w 0.15 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; centered composition and even frontal lighting.
- Background and compositionSunglasses centered horizontally against a uniform light gray background with generous top margin.
- ShadowSoft, diffuse shadow directly beneath the frame consistent with even overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.71 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (medium) - LightingEven frontal lighting with small specular highlights on the glossy frame edges; no strong directional harsh shadows.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown with amber flecks· frame (tortoiseshell)#342C2Adark gray-brown· lenses#83746D- Frame shapeThick, full-rim square frame with softened rounded outer corners and a narrow notched keyhole bridge at center.
- 02
Product
Square-framed sunglasses with glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame, grey tinted square lenses, and a small gold decorative logo on the right temple.
- Frame material and finishOne-piece glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame visible across front and temples with mottled dark and lighter brown patches.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Lens shape and tintSquare lenses with slightly rounded corners; lenses are a medium-dark grey tint with even coloration and a subtle top-to-bottom gradient.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Temple profileStraight, flat-profile temples made from the same tortoiseshell acetate; temples widen slightly near the ear tip and have a consistent thickness along most of their length.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high) - Decorative metal logoSmall gold metallic two-part emblem set into the outer side of the right temple near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Temple interior print“Legible printed text 'OSCAR' on the interior of the left temple near the hinge.”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.37 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Hinge detailInset hinge area where the temple meets the front frame is visible and appears to be a standard embedded hinge construction with a small visible gap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Three-quarter front-right product shot on a light grey background with soft shadows and even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionSunglasses photographed at a slightly elevated three-quarter front-right angle so both lenses and both temples are visible.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light grey background and surface with a soft shadow cast beneath and to the lower right of the sunglasses.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting from above-left producing soft highlights on the glossy frame and minimal specular reflections on the lenses.
- Image qualityCrisp focus on the sunglasses with no visible motion blur; minor shadowing from product on surface.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame#746463smoke grey· lenses#9B8C85metallic gold· temple logo#BBBBBB- Frame material and finishOne-piece glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame visible across front and temples with mottled dark and lighter brown patches.
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Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Lunettes Oscar de French Kiwi
★★★★★Will V.
Très belles lunettes, bon matériel, avec un look exceptionnel et pensé. Je les recommande
Q&A
2 answered- Can an optician fit prescription lenses into these frames?
- Yes, an optician can typically fit prescription lenses into these frames. The Oscar Square frames are made from sturdy Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, which is well-suited for holding prescription lenses securely [1]. We recommend consulting with a professional optician to confirm compatibility with your specific prescription.
- Does the frame have adjustable nose pads?
- The Oscar Square frames do not have adjustable nose pads. They feature a fixed bridge typical of acetate frame construction, meaning the nose pads are integrated into the frame and not adjustable.