French Kiwis
Charlotte Reading Glasses
The Charlotte Reading Glasses by French Kiwis are round, two-tone acetate frames designed for reading and computer use. They feature Mazzucchelli Italian acetate construction with a tortoiseshell upper rim and glossy black lower rim, anti-scratch blue light-blocking lenses, and side spring hinges. Specifications include eye width 45 mm, bridge 22 mm, temple 140 mm; includes designer case and cleaning cloth.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- Frame: Italian Mazzucchelli acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Charlotte Reading Glasses from French Kiwis are handcrafted in Montreal using Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, which provides high gloss and scratch resistance through its denser molecular structure. The compact 45 mm round lenses evoke 1960s beatnik style and suit square, heart, and diamond faces, but the non-adjustable saddle nose pads require precise bridge fit verification. Premium features include CR-39 optical polymer with double blue-light and anti-reflective coatings that increase reading speed and contrast without harming comprehension, OBE spring hinges that prevent stretching and self-adjust for long-wear comfort, and a 365-day product guarantee covering hinge defects. At $150 CAD, it offers 27% savings over the direct $150 USD price, costing five times a budget reader but delivering superior construction and materials for enhanced durability and performance.
Verified claims
- Acetate
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate has a denser molecular structure for higher gloss and less scratching.
- Value
- The $150 CAD price reflects Italian acetate and premium features absent in budget alternatives like Bolero Alvienne ($29).
- Durability
- Temples flex open beyond normal and spring back, preventing stretch.
- Adaptive comfort
- Temples self-adjust to head and hair changes during long reading sessions.
- Product guarantee
- 365-day product guarantee covers hinge defects with one-time replacement.
- Lens technology
- CR-39 optical polymer with double blue-light and anti-reflective coating.
- Reading performance
- Blue-blocking lenses increase reading speed and contrast without harming comprehension.
- Pricing advantage
- $150 CAD at Simons vs $150 USD direct—27% savings; 5× a budget reader but adds premium features
- Lens coating
- CR-39 optical lenses with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective, and blue-light-blocking coatings
- Warranty
- 365-day product guarantee covers material and workmanship defects
- Face shapes
- Suits square, heart, diamond faces; compact 45 mm eye for narrow faces.
- Spring hinges
- OBE spring hinges prevent frame stretching and self-adjust for long-wear comfort.
- Styling
- 45 mm round lenses recall 1960s beatnik French New Wave style.
- Bridge fit
- Non-adjustable saddle nose pads require verifying bridge fit before purchase.
- Design
- Bonded two-tone Mazzucchelli acetate avoids logos for a vintage-inspired look.
- Visual depth
- Tortoiseshell pattern shows three-dimensional depth from layered acetate tones.
- Craftsmanship
- Small-batch handcrafted in Montreal with individual quality inspection.
- Nose pads
- Saddle-bridge nose pads distribute weight evenly but lack adjustability.
- Lens coatings
- Anti-reflective and blue light coatings reduce glare and eye fatigue.
- Construction quality
- Charlotte's Italian acetate, OBE hinges, CR-39 lenses, and Montreal assembly outlast budget readers.
Product record
- Title
- Charlotte Reading Glasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of round reading glasses with a two-tone acetate frame: tortoiseshell pattern on the upper rims and temples and solid dark (near-black) lower rims and bridge. Clear round lenses and a small keyhole-style bridge are visible.
- Overall shapeSymmetrical front view showing fully framed round lenses with a continuous rim around each lens and a slight flattened top where the bridge meets the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper rim patternTortoiseshell patterned acetate visible on the upper half of both rims and extending to the outer temple ends; pattern shows brown and beige splotches.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower rim and bridge finishSolid dark near-black glossy acetate forms the lower halves of the rims and the full bridge area including the small keyhole-shaped notch at the top of the bridge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge detailSmall keyhole-style bridge with a narrow vertical cutout between the lenses.
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x 0.45 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - LensesClear lenses with faint reflections; no visible tint or printed markings on the lens surfaces in this view.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Temple endsShort, squared-off temple end pieces visible on both outer edges, continuing the tortoiseshell pattern.
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x 0.02 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing shot on a light neutral background with even lighting and a soft shadow beneath the glasses.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal product shot occupying the middle horizontal band of the image with even margins above and below.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface; the glasses cast a soft neutral-toned shadow directly beneath the frame.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffuse lighting with subtle reflections on the glossy frame and slight highlights on the lens surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown and beige· upper rim and temple endsglossy black· lower rim and bridge#2D2C2B- Overall shapeSymmetrical front view showing fully framed round lenses with a continuous rim around each lens and a slight flattened top where the bridge meets the frame.
- 02
Product
Round acetate eyeglass frame with a mottled tortoiseshell upper front transitioning to solid black lower front and temples; clear lenses; gold two-dot logo on the outer temple. Inner temple text partially visible.
- Frame shapeFull-rim round lens frame with a slightly pronounced upper brow and smoothly rounded lower rims.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Front color patternMottled tortoiseshell pattern concentrated on the upper half of the front frame and around the bridge, showing brown, amber and darker flecks.
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x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Lower front and temples finishSolid glossy black lower rims and full-length temples with a smooth, uniform finish.
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x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.54 · h 0.24 (high) - Logo on templeSmall metallic gold two-dot or stylized mark on the outer side of the right temple near the hinge.
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x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - LensesClear lenses with subtle reflections; lenses appear non-tinted and show faint highlights from lighting.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Inner temple text“Partial gold stamped text visible on the inner left temple: 'CHARLOTTE 46[obscured]22-140 CE'.”Partial
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (medium) - Bridge styleSlightly raised bridge area with a narrow keyhole-like dip between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a soft light gray background with soft shadows; three-quarter angled side view showing right temple extended toward viewer; even studio lighting producing soft highlights and cast shadows beneath the temples.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter angled side view with the frame placed on a flat surface, right temple closer to camera and left temple receding.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft directional lighting from above-left producing soft shadows beneath and to the right of the frame and subtle reflections on the glossy surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· upper front and bridge#7C7C7Cgloss black· lower front rims and templesmetallic gold· temple logo- Frame shapeFull-rim round lens frame with a slightly pronounced upper brow and smoothly rounded lower rims.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Great style
Just loved the look and a perfect pair of reading glasses.
Charlotte reading glasses
Beautiful and stylish glasses.
Love them
Unique style
Readers
Good quality and very study. For my earlier pair of readers, this was not the case. Thx