French Kiwis
Charlotte Reading Glasses
The Charlotte Reading Glasses are round, two-tone reading glasses available at Simons, designed for reading and digital screen use with blue light-blocking, anti-scratch lenses. They have a Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame in a tortoiseshell-and-black colorway, side spring hinges for a comfortable fit, and dimensions of 45 mm eye width, 22 mm bridge, and 140 mm temples. The glasses are designed and assembled in Montreal and come with a designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
- Material
- Frame: Italian Mazzucchelli acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
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.
- 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
- Handmade in Montreal through small-batch assembly, bypassing high-volume production.
- Lens coatings
- Anti-reflective and blue light coatings reduce glare and improve clarity during extended reading.
- Construction quality
- Charlotte's Italian acetate, OBE hinges, CR-39 lenses, and Montreal assembly outlast budget readers.
- Total frame width
- Simons does not list total front frame width for the Charlotte, but it can be estimated at roughly 112 mm using the 45 mm eye width and 22 mm bridge.
- Hypoallergenic material
- Mazzucchelli acetate is hypoallergenic and non-toxic, reducing the risk of skin irritation during all-day wear.
- Frame scratch resistance
- The frame's Mazzucchelli acetate has a denser molecular structure that resists surface micro-scratching and keeps the polished finish fresher through daily pocket or purse wear.
- Pricing comparison
- Simons lists the Charlotte at $150 CAD while French Kiwis' own site lists the same frame at $150 USD, a currency-driven gap that works out to about a 27% discount for Canadian buyers.
Product record
- Title
- Charlotte Reading Glasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Everyday reading with comfortable, protected lenses
For reading and close-up tasks, these round readers pair clear lenses with blue light-blocking and anti-reflective coatings, per the merchant and brand pages. The brand also notes scratch-resistant, optical-grade lenses and flexible OBE spring hinges meant to keep the fit comfortable over time, and a soft case plus cleaning cloth are included for storage and upkeep.[1,3,4,5]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Charlotte Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want round, two-tone reading glasses with a tortoiseshell upper brow, solid black lower rims, and a small keyhole-style bridge, made from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate and designed and assembled in Montreal. The lenses are clear CR-39 with blue light-blocking, scratch-resistant, and anti-reflective coatings, set in a full-rim frame with side spring OBE flex hinges that are intended to retain a comfortable fit, and a soft case and cleaning cloth are included. They come in 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 magnification strengths in Black, plus a 2.0 Baby Blue option, and are backed by the brand's 365-day one-time replacement guarantee for material or workmanship defects; fit is a stated purpose of the hinges rather than a verified outcome, so check the 45 millimetre eye width, 22 millimetre bridge, and 140 millimetre temples against your measurements.[1,2,3,5,6] | Lou Rectangular Reading Glasses: Choose these if you want full-rim rectangular readers in a glossy brown tortoiseshell acetate with clear lenses and a subtle metallic three-dot inlay near the hinge. They come in 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 magnification strengths in Taupe, with a Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame, flexible hinges, a molded bridge with no separate nose pads, and temples measuring 143 mm. Designed and assembled in Montreal, each pair includes a soft case and small cleaning cloth.[7,8,9] | Mila Narrow Oval Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want a narrow-fit, narrow oval full-rim reader in glossy black or burgundy, built from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate and designed and assembled in Montreal. It comes in magnification sizes 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 (per the retailer listing), with clear lenses the brand describes as acrylic with scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings—standard across its reader frames—plus flexible OBE hinges and 48-20-143 mm measurements. A soft case and cleaning cloth are included.[10,11,12,13] |
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.
2 regions
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.
1 region
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.
1 region
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.
1 region
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.
1 region
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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- French Kiwis
Charlotte Clear Grey & Onyx Reading Glasses
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Charlotte reading glasses
Beautiful and stylish glasses.
Great style
Just loved the look and a perfect pair of reading glasses.
Readers
Good quality and very study. For my earlier pair of readers, this was not the case. Thx
Love them
Unique style