KOMONO
Lionel Square Sunglasses
These Lionel Square sunglasses from KOMONO are designed for everyday outdoor use, featuring a lightweight bioplastic square frame in translucent beige/amber with brown-tinted, scratch-resistant lenses. They offer 100% UV protection (Level 3 rating) suitable for sunny days. The frame has a 49mm eye width, 15mm bridge, and 146mm temples, and includes a soft designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- Bioplastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight square sunglasses featuring scratch-resistant lenses and Level 3 UV protection, ideal for sunny days. Includes soft case and cleaning cloth.
Bioplastic frame, scratch-resistant lenses, 100% UV protection, Level 3 UV rating.
- Material
- Bioplastic frame
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight bioplastic frame
- scratch-resistant lenses
- 100% UV protection
- Level 3 UV protection rating for bright sunlight
- soft designer case included
- cleaning cloth included
- square frame shape
- comfortable fit
Product Insights
KOMONO's Lionel Square Sunglasses ($150 CAD) target narrow faces with a 113mm total width, 49mm lenses, 15mm bridge, and 146mm temples, part of the 2025 Odyssey collection inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The castor oil bio nylon frame, which biodegrades in about five years in landfill, features a slightly curved upper lensline for a soft edge. Category 3 lenses (8–18% light transmission) block 82–92% visible light and are legal for driving in UK/EU, undercutting premium brands by over half. However, the lenses are non-polarized (reducing brightness but not reflected glare) and flat (lacking 3D shaping for a two-dimensional appearance). One buyer reported six years of use with secure frame durability. Care requires the included case and cloth, avoiding paper tissues and direct sunlight.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Frame dimensions tailored for narrow faces: 113mm total width, 49mm lenses, 15mm bridge, 146mm temples.
- Design
- Part of the 2025 Odyssey collection, inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- Frame detail
- Slightly curved upper lensline adds a soft edge.
- Material
- Castor oil bio nylon frame — a bioplastic with minimal water and fertilizer needs.
- Biodegradability
- Frame biodegrades in about five years under landfill conditions.
- Value
- At $150 CAD, undercuts premium brands by over half with Category 3 lenses for driving.
- Level 3 rating
- Level 3 rating: 8–18% light transmission, natural colors, legal for driving.
- Polarization
- Not polarized; reduces brightness but not reflected glare.
- Lens curvature
- Flat lenses lack 3D shaping, appearing two-dimensional and less sculpted.
- Driving suitability
- Category 3, 8–18% VLT, non-polarized: preserves natural colors for legal driving.
- Care
- Use the included case and cloth; avoid paper tissues and direct sunlight.
- Frame durability
- One buyer reports 6-year use; frame stays secure, reducing wear from adjustments.
- Lenses
- Category 3 lenses block 82-92% visible light and are legal for driving in UK/EU.
Product record
- Title
- Lionel Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- KOMONO
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Square, translucent beige/amber acetate sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front-right angle with brown-tinted lenses and straight wide temples.
- Frame shapeThick square frame with slightly rounded inner corners and a pronounced, flat top rail visible across both lenses.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Frame material and finishTranslucent glossy acetate or plastic material in a warm beige/amber tone, allowing internal edge highlights and thickness to be seen.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Lens tintSolid brown-tinted lenses with uniform coloration and no visible gradient.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated solid bridge formed from the same translucent material as the frame, with a continuous top edge between lenses.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Temple styleStraight, relatively wide temples with a slight taper toward the curved temple tips; temples are the same translucent beige/amber material as the frame front.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.50 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Temple hinge detailVisible rectangular hinge barrels connecting the front frame to each temple, formed from the same translucent material and slightly darker where joined.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Lens edge profileLens pockets are slightly inset with a visible bevel along the inner frame edge that catches light and shows frame thickness.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Printed marking on lens“KOMONO”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Three-quarter front-right studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; even diffuse lighting highlights frame translucency.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right angle showing full front and both temples with the right temple extending toward the viewer and left temple receding.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray to off-white background and surface with a soft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the product.
- Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse studio lighting producing soft reflections on the glossy frame and subtle highlights along the top edges and inner bevels.
Colors
translucent warm beige· frame#C6A589medium brown· lenses#B28D73- Frame shapeThick square frame with slightly rounded inner corners and a pronounced, flat top rail visible across both lenses.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyFromEU, r/europeanmalefashionReddit users mention Komono as an affordable European brand with decent quality for the price, though some find them inferior to premium brands like Ray-Ban.
Some users report good durability and value, while others note inferior quality compared to higher-end brands.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday sunglasses
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban is seen as superior in quality, but Komono is a more affordable alternative.
Source Threads
Komono durability feedback
Had a pair lasted me for like 6 years. Lenses were actually made of glass i believe and a metal frame
u/photoinducedr/BuyFromEUView thread →
Komono Clements review
I own Komono Clements. Been happy with them. 40 euros, better than market tier, but Ray-Bans blow them out of the water though. But, they're 40 euros. The lenses aren't rounded or anything, thus they really don't have 3D shape. 3/5 would not buy again since I'm going to invest in a better pair but I'd recommend them.
u/genesisofpantheonr/europeanmalefashionView thread →