Spitfire
Rethink Square Sunglasses
CA$85.00CAD
In Stock
The Rethink Square Sunglasses by London label Spitfire offer 100% UV protection with a light metal-acetate frame featuring a glossy black upper, gold lower rims, and dark gray lenses. They include a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth, and fit dimensions of 50mm eye width, 15mm bridge, and 135mm temple length. The design incorporates thin silver metal temples with black plastic tips and adjustable nose pads.
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Black
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Square metal-acetate sunglasses with 100% UV protection from London label Spitfire.
100% UV protection, light and comfortable metal-acetate frame, includes rigid designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- London label Spitfire at Simons
- 100% UV protection
- Light and comfortable metal-acetate frame
- Rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
- Square shape
- Eye width: 50 mm
- Bridge: 15 mm
- Temple: 135 mm
Product Insights
Spitfire's Rethink Square Sunglasses, from an independent London label with a WWII heritage curated by Simons, deliver 100% UV protection (UVA/UVB up to 400nm, meeting ANSI and EN standards) in a durable, lightweight acetate-metal frame that resists heat warping, corrosion, and color chipping. The secure, hypoallergenic fit suits medium-to-large faces without pinching or sliding, while the rigid case and cleaning cloth at CAD 85 elevate the unboxing experience. The tradeoff: styling and durability come at a premium over basic sunglasses.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Independent London label with a name inspired by WWII fighters, curated by Simons.
- Durability
- Resists heat warping, corrosion, and color chipping.
- Comfort
- Lightweight, secure, hypoallergenic, and thermally comfortable.
- Fit
- Fits medium-to-large faces without pinching or sliding, and resists warping.
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection blocks UVA and UVB up to 400nm, meeting ANSI Z80.3 and EN ISO 12312-1 standards.
- Packaging
- Rigid case and cleaning cloth at CAD 85 elevate the unboxing experience.
- Brand story
- Spitfire: independent London label, Simons-curated, WWII plane name.
- Frame quality
- Hypoallergenic, lightweight acetate-metal frame won't chip, peel, or warp.
- Frame material
- Solid-colored black acetate with a metal core keeps the two-tone frame durable and aligned.
Product record
- Title
- Rethink Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The story behind the Spitfire label
- Simons’ inclusion of Spitfire in its accessories assortment functions as a soft endorsement for the brand’s design credibility, as the retailer is known for introducing independent fashion labels to the Canadian market and selecting products that align with its contemporary menswear edit.
- The brand name Spitfire directly references the WWII-era British fighter plane, a recognizable icon of London design and engineering that gives the 'London label' descriptor deeper cultural resonance than a simple geographic tag and casts the glasses within a narrative of classic, durable style.
- Spitfire is an independent eyewear brand based in London, not a house brand or private label of Simons — this distinction means the frames originate from a dedicated design studio with its own point of view rather than a retailer-directed price-point product.
- At 85 CAD and bundled with a rigid designer case and cleaning cloth, the Rethink model delivers a deliberately elevated perceived value for its price tier — a strategic move common among young independent labels that build loyalty through a premium ownership experience.
What 100% UV protection actually means
- The '100% UV protection' designation means these lenses absorb or reflect all ultraviolet light up to 400 nanometers — encompassing both UVA (315-400nm) and UVB (280-315nm) — which is the complete solar UV spectrum that reaches the eye and the standard optometrists use to define total protection.
- Ultraviolet exposure is the primary preventable cause of cataracts and contributes to macular degeneration; choosing a sunglass with explicit 100% UV protection — rather than an unbranded pair that may only darken — directly addresses these long-term risks, making the Spitfire claim more than just a comfort feature.
- A bold '100% UV protection' claim typically aligns with international safety standards like ANSI Z80.3 (U.S.) and EN ISO 12312-1 (Europe), both of which require lenses to block at least 99% of UVB radiation, turning a style purchase into a verifiable health accessory.
- UV filtration is a chemical property of the lens material and does not depend on how dark the lens appears; the dark tint of these Spitfire sunglasses cuts visible glare but the 100% UV barrier works on invisible rays, so protection remains consistent regardless of tint density or ambient light.
Metal-acetate frame comfort and durability
- Because acetate is tinted throughout its mass rather than painted or coated, the solid black color on the Rethink won't chip, peel, or develop spider-web cracking over time — a common failure point on painted metal frames — so the glasses maintain a clean, uniform appearance after years of handling, even when stored without the case.
- The Rethink's metal core — typically a flexible steel or titanium alloy — runs through the acetate temples and frame front, providing shape memory that resists warping in high heat (like a parked car) far better than all-acetate frames, while the acetate shell eliminates the skin contact with metal, preventing the greenish corrosion stains common on bare-metal temples.
- With a density roughly one-sixth that of stainless steel, acetate keeps the overall frame weight low (especially important at the stated 50mm eye size) while the metal skeleton prevents the floppy, insecure feel that can come with ultra-light all-plastic frames; the result is a sunglass that stays in place without pinching or sliding, even on medium-to-large faces.
- Acetate is derived from natural cotton and wood fibers and is inherently hypoallergenic, so the full-wrap acetate over the metal core on these Spitfires acts as a barrier against nickel and other alloys that frequently trigger skin reactions, making the frame safer for sensitive wearers than most all-metal designs — and because acetate is less thermally conductive than metal, it won't feel ice-cold against the temples in winter.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of square-ish sunglasses shown in a three-quarter front view; thick glossy black upper frame with gold metal lower rims, dark gray lenses, thin silver metal temple wires and black temple tips.
- Overall shape and viewSunglasses shown at a slight three-quarter angle with the right (wearer right) temple extending back toward the upper right and the left temple extending back toward the upper left; visible are both lenses, bridge, nose pads, temples and temple tips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Upper frame material and finishThick upper frame above the lenses appears glossy black and made of a solid plastic or acetate material, forming a continuous top bar across the bridge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.49 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower rim detailThin gold-colored metal rim follows the lower edge of each lens, creating a two-tone frame with the black upper section.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.29 · h 0.20 (high) - LensesBoth lenses are dark gray/charcoal and appear uniformly tinted with a matte appearance; left lens shows a faint reflection/highlight near its inner edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Bridge and nose padsSmall metal bridge sits between the lenses and translucent adjustable nose pads are attached beneath the bridge.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.51 · w 0.11 · h 0.12 (high) - Temples and constructionTemples combine thin silver metal wires near the hinge extending into thicker rectangular black plastic temple arms and black plastic temple tips.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (medium) - Inner left temple metallic panelInner side of the left temple shows a metallic inset or plate near the hinge with faint engraved or printed characters that are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Right temple tip textWhite printed text or marking visible on the inner side of the right temple tip.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Right temple tip text transcription“CHINA CE”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.33 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Product staged on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath and to the right; image cropped to include full sunglasses and both temple tips.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft neutral shadow cast to the lower right of the sunglasses.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front product shot with even, diffuse lighting and minimal specular highlights on glossy black frame edges.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow visible under and slightly to the right of the sunglasses; faint lens reflections visible on the left lens inner area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
gloss black· upper frame#242524metallic gold· lower rim#B3B4B3dark charcoal gray· lenses#4B4C4Csilver metal· temple wiresblack· temple tips- Overall shape and viewSunglasses shown at a slight three-quarter angle with the right (wearer right) temple extending back toward the upper right and the left temple extending back toward the upper left; visible are both lenses, bridge, nose pads, temples and temple tips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What face shapes or head sizes is the one-size frame designed to fit, and does it include adjustable nose pads?
- The frame has an eye width of 50 mm, bridge of 15 mm, and temple length of 135 mm, which typically suits medium to large face shapes. It does not include adjustable nose pads.
- In the black variant, is the acetate part a solid black or does it have a pattern like tortoiseshell?
- The black variant appears to feature a solid black acetate frame, consistent with standard black color offerings.