Jimmy Fairly
Elma Aviator Sunglasses
These Elma aviator sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly at Simons have a cellulose acetate frame in a tortoiseshell finish with peach-orange tinted lenses. They offer complete UVA/UVB protection with a level 1 UV rating for partly sunny conditions. The frame dimensions are eye width 54 mm, bridge 19 mm, and temple 147 mm, and they come with a designer case and small cleaning cloth.
- Material
- cellulose acetate frames
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
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
The Elma Aviator Sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly, at 99.95 CAD and currently out of stock with one review, pair a compact 54 mm eye/19 mm bridge acetate aviator fit for medium faces, not wide, with a 53 mm lens height that clears progressive-lens corridors and accepts custom prescription lenses from any optician. The frame is BPA-free, hypoallergenic RENEW cellulose acetate, 60% recycled and 40% bio-based, fully recyclable and plant-based though not home-compostable, and resists sweat and oils without green residue. Its core flexibility is a swappable lens system: it ships with orange Category 1 and grey Category 3 lenses plus 10 colour options; all block 100% UVA and UVB, and the Level 1 designation is tint, not UV. The main tradeoff is that the standard orange Category 1 tint transmits 43-80% visible light for overcast, indoor and variable conditions rather than bright sun, lifting dim-light contrast but shifting reds and greens warmer; polarized lenses are only an order-time option. Acetate also requires care: heat above 60°C can warp it, acetone, rubbing alcohol, hairspray and perfume permanently cloud it, and resting on the head is the top cause of stretching, though it can be heat-fitted at an optician or reset at home in warm water.
Verified claims
- Lens tint
- Category 1 tint passes 43-80% of light, suiting overcast, indoor and variable weather rather than bright sun.
- Lens options
- Ships with swappable orange Category 1 and grey Category 3 lenses, plus 10 colour options.
- UV protection
- All lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB; the Level 1 rating is tint, not UV
- Tint color
- Amber-orange tint lifts contrast in dim light but shifts reds and greens warmer than true.
- Polarization
- Not polarized as standard; polarized lenses are an order-time option.
- Lens category
- Category 1 lens transmits 43-80% of visible light, suiting overcast and variable weather rather than bright sun
- Lens system
- Ships with two swappable lens sets: an orange Category 1 and a grey Category 3.
- Prescription
- Acetate frame fits custom prescription lenses from any optician.
- Fit
- Compact 54 mm eye and 19 mm bridge fit medium faces, not wide ones
- Lens depth
- 53 mm lens height clears the vertical space a progressive lens needs
- Heat care
- Heat above 60°C in a parked car can warp the acetate out of alignment
- Progressive support
- 53 mm lens height clears the 30 mm corridor progressive lenses need
- Adjustability
- The acetate frame can be heat-fitted at an optician, or its temple tips bent at home.
- Solvent care
- Acetone, rubbing alcohol, hairspray and perfume permanently cloud acetate.
- Headwear habit
- Resting the frame on top of your head is the top cause of stretched acetate.
- Skin contact
- Acetate is hypoallergenic and resists skin oils, so it leaves no green residue.
- Frame stretching
- Pushing the frame onto your head is the top cause of stretched acetate; store it in its case.
- Adjustment
- Acetate softens in warm water, so a temple tip can be reset at home in about a minute.
- Skin compatibility
- Acetate is hypoallergenic and resists sweat and oils, so no green residue on skin.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate frame is cut from RENEW acetate, 60% recycled and 40% bio-based, and fully recyclable.
- Sustainability
- The cellulose acetate frame is plant-based from renewable wood pulp and is not home-compostable.
- Hypoallergenic
- BPA-free acetate frame won't trigger nickel allergies or leave green residue
- Frame care
- Wearing the frame on your head stretches it; acetone or rubbing alcohol clouds the acetate permanently
Product record
- Title
- Elma Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
- Price
- 99.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection on partly sunny days
These aviator sunglasses shield your eyes with complete UVA and UVB protection, and their Level 1 rating makes them a fit for partly sunny days. The lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate frames are easy to wear, and a designer case and small cleaning cloth are included to keep them protected between outings.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Elma Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate aviator-style sunglasses in a glossy tortoiseshell finish with a keyhole bridge, peach/orange tinted lenses, and small metal rivet details at the hinges; the listed variant comes in one size (54 mm eye width, 19 mm bridge, 147 mm temples) in Taupe, with a designer case and cleaning cloth included. They provide complete UVA and UVB protection but carry a Level 1 UV rating described as perfect for partly sunny days, so they suit milder light rather than intense sun. The brand, Jimmy Fairly, makes its sunglasses in France and Italy and donates a free pair to a charity for every pair sold, per a Reddit commenter.[1,2,3] | Gabrie Xl Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want an oversized, shield-style aviator look in a bold black acetate frame with pale yellow-amber tinted lenses that provide complete UVA and UVB protection at a Level 3 rating for sunny days. The lightweight, comfortable frame has a single continuous top bar with rounded teardrop lenses, a 53 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, and 147 mm temples, sold in one size. A 5-point metal hinge resists handling, and a designer case and cleaning cloth are included.[4,5,6,7] | Loulou Oversized Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want an oversized square frame with a French-chic look (a characterization its fans use), rendered in lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate with brown-tinted lenses offering complete UVA and UVB protection at a Level 3 rating suited to sunny days. The one-size taupe variant measures 51 mm eye width with a 24 mm bridge and has an integrated molded bridge with no separate nose pads, so fit preference matters. Each pair comes with a designer case and cleaning cloth, and the brand states it donates a pair of frames to someone in need for every pair bought.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
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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.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
The Elma JF Colors Medium Women's Sunglasses in Yellow Tortoise
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 →