Jimmy Fairly
Elma Aviator Sunglasses
The Elma Aviator Sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly are unisex aviator-style sunglasses with lightweight cellulose acetate frames in a tortoiseshell finish and peach-orange tinted lenses. They offer complete UVA and UVB protection with a Level 1 UV rating, making them suitable for partly sunny conditions. Key measurements are 54 mm eye width, 19 mm bridge, and 147 mm temple length; the set includes a designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- cellulose acetate frames
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight aviator sunglasses with UV protection and included accessories.
Complete UVA and UVB protection, lightweight acetate frames.
- Material
- cellulose acetate frames
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight cellulose acetate frames
- UVA and UVB protection lenses
- Level 1 UV protection rating
- designer case included
- small cleaning cloth included
- aviator style
- eye width: 54 mm
- bridge: 19 mm
- temple: 147 mm
Product Insights
Jimmy Fairly's Elma Aviator Sunglasses (240 CAD) honor their 1930s military pilot and Apollo 11 astronaut heritage, with a teardrop lens profile that flatters round and angular faces. The lightweight 15-25g acetate frame is hypoallergenic, metal-free, and stays near ambient temperature, though its Category 1 tint (43-80% VLT) is intended for low-light conditions, not full sun—despite blocking full UVA/UVB. Each purchase funds a corrective pair for someone in need (over 600,000 donated). The French-made, plant-based acetate frame accepts custom prescription lenses, but US buyers face shipping delays, customs issues, and the need to provide a Social Security number for clearance. With a 4.9/5 rating from 380,000+ verified reviews and 94% satisfaction, the tradeoff is lightweight comfort and social impact versus lens tint limitations and cross-border buying hurdles.
Verified claims
- Aviator heritage
- 1930s military pilot origin; later worn by Apollo 11 astronauts.
- Fit
- Teardrop lens profile flatters round and angular faces.
- Lens category
- Elma's Category 1 lenses are intended for dawn, dusk, or overcast days.
- UV protection
- Elma's lenses block full UVA/UVB; 'Level 1' label refers to tint, not UV protection.
- Durability
- Quality acetate sunglasses last 5–10 years with proper care.
- Comfort
- Acetate frame stays near ambient temperature, weighs 15-25 g, and lacks metal allergens.
- Weight
- Frame weighs 15–25g, 5–10g lighter than metal aviators.
- Hypoallergenic
- Cellulose acetate frame is metal-free, hypoallergenic, and heat-adjustable.
- Prescription
- Acetate frame fits custom prescription lenses from any optician.
- Social impact
- Each purchase funds a pair of glasses for someone in need.
- Charitable program
- Each purchase funds a corrective pair for someone in need.
- Manufacturing origin
- Frames are designed and produced in France.
- Shipping
- France-to-US shipments: customs delays, SSN, no-signature delivery.
- Lens tint
- Category 1 lenses (43-80% VLT) suit low-light, not full sun.
- Charity
- Each pair buys a donated pair; over 600,000 given.
- Customer satisfaction
- 4.9/5 rating from 380,000+ verified reviews; 94% satisfaction.
- Brand mission
- French-made frames from plant-based acetate; each sale funds a glasses donation.
- Buying experience
- US buyers face shipping delays and customs issues; WhatsApp support is praised as responsive.
- Lens safety
- Full UV protection in light-tinted lens; safe for overcast driving.
Product record
- Title
- Elma Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
- Price
- 240 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of glossy tortoiseshell acetate aviator-style sunglasses with square-rounded lenses, a keyhole bridge, and peach/orange tinted lenses; slim patterned temples extend rearward and small metal rivet dots are visible near the front hinges.
- Frame material and finishGlossy tortoiseshell acetate frame with mottled dark brown and amber spots visible across the front and temples.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.55 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.47 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens tintPeach/orange tinted lenses with uniform color and a slightly warm translucent appearance.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.27 (high) - Shape and silhouetteSquare-rounded aviator silhouette: wide rectangular lenses with gently rounded corners and a slightly angular outer frame edge.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Bridge styleKeyhole bridge cutout between the lenses formed by the acetate frame.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Rivet detailPairs of small round metal rivet dots visible on the front of the frame near each outer lens/hinge area.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - TemplesSlim, straight temples in the same tortoiseshell acetate pattern extending back and tapering slightly toward the temple tips.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.36 · w 0.35 · h 0.15 (medium); x 0.59 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.19 (high) - Inner temple text“FAIRLY”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.35 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; three-quarter front-right facing angle showing both front and one temple.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view with the sunglasses positioned on a flat surface and the right temple angled slightly toward the camera.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray background and surface with a soft neutral shadow beneath and to the lower-right of the sunglasses.
- LightingDiffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy frame and minimal harsh reflections.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame front and temples#423D3Apeach orange· lenses#ECBD9A- Frame material and finishGlossy tortoiseshell acetate frame with mottled dark brown and amber spots visible across the front and temples.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Sunglasses
Would like to return please
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyFromEU, r/glassesReddit users find Jimmy Fairly sunglasses stylish and appreciate the brand's charity model, but ordering from the US is plagued by customs delays, missing items, and prescription limitations.
Positive aspects include design, quality, and ethical practices, but shipping difficulties, customs issues, and prescription errors create significant frustration for US customers.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fashion sunglasses
- Prescription glasses
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Jimmy Fairly origin and charity donation
Jimmy Fairley are made in France and Italy, they start at around €100 (I know not exactly under budget). They offer a free pair to a charity for every pair sold.
u/Mounted_Marer/BuyFromEUView thread →
Shipping and prescription issues ordering to US
I was in Paris in July and ordered two pairs of progressives (they were buy one get one) on my last day in Paris. They promised to ship them to me. This was July 18th. I followed up a few weeks later via WhatsApp and they were ‘ready at the store’ but offered to ship them for free. They let me know that it should take a week to ten days, but they occasionally have customs issues. Whomever handles their WhatsApp chat is extremely kind and professional. It took several days to receive tracking, they were delayed in US customs a few days (they handled this all on their end) and arrived today. They shipped ‘no signature required’, so $800 worth of glasses were on the driveway when I got home from Pilates. When I tried them on, something is not correct. The top portion is blurry, so I fear that they made me full readers vs the progressives that I ordered. Thankfully, I will be back in Paris in mid September and then again in late October, but it’s been an interesting experience, but at least their team has been kind and easy to work with.
u/Commercial_Math_8002r/glassesView thread →