French Kiwis
Lou Rectangular Sunglasses
The Lou Rectangular Sunglasses feature a lightweight Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame in translucent amber-brown with blue gradient lenses. Designed and assembled in Montreal, they offer 100% UV protection, anti-reflective and scratch-resistant lenses. Measurements: eye width 52 mm, bridge 17 mm, temples 143 mm; soft case and cleaning cloth included.
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Lightweight rectangular sunglasses with UV protection and scratch-resistant lenses
Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant lenses, 100% UV protection, Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame, includes soft case and cleaning cloth
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame
- Style
- classic, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame
- Anti-reflective lenses
- Scratch-resistant lenses
- 100% UV protection
- Includes soft case and cleaning cloth
- Designed and assembled in Montreal
- Rectangular shape
- Eye width 52mm
- Bridge 17mm
- Temples 143mm
- French Kiwis Canadian label
Product Insights
The Lou Rectangular Sunglasses by French Kiwis use Italian Mazzucchelli acetate from $300+ frames, with a block-layered copper/rust color that resists scratch reveal and a multi-day tumbled gloss finish that withstands smudges and sunscreen. The anti-reflective back coating and UV400 lens package, typical of prescription optics, reduce eyestrain, while the heat-adjustable acetate frame is hand-assembled in Montreal. At $150, they offer premium craftsmanship and materials, but the 52mm eye width prioritizes a proportional fit over oversized trends.
Verified claims
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate: natural-fiber, hypoallergenic, used in $300+ frames.
- Color depth
- The translucent amber-brown frame uses block-layered acetate color to create marbled, internally luminous depth.
- Finish
- Multi-day tumbled gloss finish resists smudges and micro-scratches, avoids sunscreen degradation.
- Lens quality
- Includes an anti-reflective back coating, a comfort upgrade rarely found in sub-$100 acetate sunglasses.
- Lens package
- Anti-reflective back coating and UV400 protection, inclusion typical of prescription optics.
- Included accessories
- Includes a soft case and cleaning cloth with no hidden add-on costs.
- Sizing value
- 52 mm eye width offers a proportionate fit for average faces, avoiding the oversized frame trend.
- Fit
- Acetate frame is heat-adjustable by an optician without stress marks or breakage.
- AR coating
- Anti-reflective coating blocks rear reflections, reducing eyestrain during prolonged wear.
- Assembly
- Assembled in Montreal under Canadian quality oversight, reducing out-of-box frame alignment issues.
- Design
- UV400/anti-reflective lenses chosen for Canadian light conditions; Quebec-led styling.
- Provenance
- French Kiwis is an exclusive brand for Simons, the Quebec department store founded in 1840.
- Color durability
- Scratches and daily abrasion won't reveal a different base color on the translucent amber-brown frame.
- Lightweight construction
- The Lou's acetate frame is lightweight, giving a lighter presence on the face for all-day comfort.
- Fit
- The Lou avoids the oversized 54–56 mm trend that dominates acetate rectangle frames, offering a proportionate fit for average adult faces.
Product record
- Title
- Lou Rectangular Sunglasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Lou Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable everyday sunglasses with a translucent amber-brown (Copper/Rust) rectangular acetate frame, blue gradient lenses, and 100% UV protection. The anti-reflective, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses and slim tapered temples suit daily wear, and it comes in one size with a 52 mm eye width, 17 mm bridge, and 143 mm temples to check against your fit. A soft case and cleaning cloth are included, and the pair is designed and assembled in Montreal.[1,2] | Zoe Polarized Stretched Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized lenses with 100% UV protection and scratch-resistant coating in a glossy stretched-rectangular acetate frame with slightly upswept corners. The frame is made of Italian Mazzucchelli acetate with flexible temples, measures 55 mm eye width, an 18 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, and comes in one size in Black or Taupe with a soft case and cleaning cloth included. The sunglasses are made in Canada (designed and assembled in Montreal, per the product page), though the temple fit is a stated design intent rather than a reported user experience.[3,4,5,6] | Charlotte Polarized Oversized Square Sunglasses: Choose this for oversized square frames in glossy tortoiseshell with brown-tinted lenses if you want polarized lenses with 100% UV protection and scratch resistance. It's made from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate with flexible temples and durable OBE flex hinges, comes in one size in Taupe or Khaki/Sage/Olive, and includes a soft designer case and cleaning cloth. The brand backs it with a 365-day guarantee, though that covers only a one-time replacement within 12 months for defects in material or workmanship.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular sunglasses shown at a shallow three-quarter angle with a translucent amber-brown acetate frame and blue gradient lenses. Thin temples extend rearward; a small metallic logo is visible on the right temple near the hinge.
- Frame material and shapeTranslucent amber-brown acetate frame with a rectangular lens outline and slightly rounded inner corners; visible bridge connects the two lenses.
3 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Lens appearanceBlue gradient lenses that are darker at the top and fade lighter toward the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.55 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.55 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Temple designSlim tapered temples in the same translucent amber-brown acetate, extending backward with slight outward curve at the temple tips.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metallic temple detailSmall metallic emblem or logo applied to the outer face of the right temple near the hinge; appears as two small vertical rectangular shapes in gold tone.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.03 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle cast shadow beneath the sunglasses; image shows the product at a low front three-quarter angle.
- Shot compositionSunglasses placed on a flat surface photographed from a low front three-quarter viewpoint, showing both lenses and temples receding to the rear.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow under and slightly to the right of the glasses.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with minimal noise; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
translucent amber brown· frameblue gradient· lenses#9DBCD3metallic gold· metallic logo- Frame material and shapeTranslucent amber-brown acetate frame with a rectangular lens outline and slightly rounded inner corners; visible bridge connects the two lenses.
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