Jimmy Fairly
Loulou Oversized Square Sunglasses
These Loulou oversized square sunglasses from Jimmy Fairly feature a glossy tortoiseshell cellulose acetate frame with brown-tinted lenses and gold rivet details, offering complete UVA/UVB protection (Level 3). The frame measures 51 mm eye width, 24 mm bridge, and 142 mm temple length, and the set includes a designer case and cleaning cloth. Known for high-quality frame construction, this style can also be fitted with prescription lenses.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Oversized square sunglasses with lightweight cellulose acetate frames and complete UV protection.
Lightweight acetate frames, level 3 UV protection, includes designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Style
- oversized
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight cellulose acetate frames
- Complete UVA and UVB protection
- Level 3 UV protection rating
- Designer case included
- Small cleaning cloth included
- Oversized square shape
- Eye width: 51 mm
- Bridge: 24 mm
- Temple: 142 mm
Product Insights
Jimmy Fairly's Loulou oversized square sunglasses are a bestselling signature aligned with the 70s revival, made in Paris from Italian cellulose acetate with a 7-point metal hinge, UV400 protection, and nickel-free construction. Retailing at $148 USD, half the price of luxury frames due to vertical integration, each pair funds a donation through Buy One Give One, reaching over one million people. The frames suit round faces and average-to-wide widths, offer durability and comfort via heat-adjustable fit and weight distribution, and accept prescription lenses. However, they lack polarization, some users report nose-bridge pressure, and international direct orders frequently suffer from lost shipments, delays, or incorrect prescription lenses, making in-store purchase at NYC Soho the reliable alternative.
Verified claims
- Cultural status
- Bestselling signature silhouette aligned with 70s revival trend.
- Social mission
- Each purchase donates a pair of glasses; over one million donated.
- Trend positioning
- The Loulou is Jimmy Fairly's bestseller and the 70s revival's definitive oversized square, designed in Paris from Italian luxury acetate.
- Styling
- Suits round faces and works as a neutral statement piece for versatile styling from beach to city.
- Brand model
- Vertically integrated optician-brand eliminates wholesale markups.
- Value
- Priced at $148 USD (half of $400–$600 luxury frames), the bestseller funds a donated pair via Buy One Give One reaching 1M people.
- Material
- Cellulose acetate frame (plant-based, Italian Mazzucchelli), 7-point hinge, through-color, UV400, nickel-free.
- Customer experience
- In-store Soho service is warm, but international shipping often results in lost orders and delays.
- Giveback program
- Each purchase donates a pair; program has reached 1 million people.
- Face shape and width
- Square frames balance round faces and fit average to slightly wider face shapes.
- Hinge stability
- 7-point metal hinge maintains temple tension and alignment over time.
- Prescription lenses
- Standard acetate frame accepts prescription lenses; high-index recommended for myopia over -3.00.
- Durability
- Deep-colored acetate hides scratches; 7-point hinge adds durability.
- Comfort
- Nickel-free acetate prevents irritation; heat-adjustable for custom fit; some buyers report nose-bridge pressure from the weight.
- Prescription ready
- Standard acetate frame can be fitted with prescription lenses by any optician.
- Weight distribution
- Wider bridge and 7-point hinge evenly distribute weight to prevent pressure and slipping.
- UV protection
- Complete UVA/UVB protection (UV400) and Level 3 rating for bright sun.
- Polarization
- Lenses are not polarized.
- Prescription lens compatibility
- Local opticians can fit prescription lenses into this acetate frame.
- Fit
- Acetate frame adjustable by optician; wider bridge provides balanced extended wear.
- Brand credential
- The Loulou is Jimmy Fairly's best-selling style and frequently sells out.
- US direct shipping
- US buyers report frequent lost, delayed, or incomplete direct orders.
- Prescription lens ordering
- Buyers report receiving wrong prescription lenses in direct orders.
- In-store alternative
- In-store purchase at NYC Soho is a reliable alternative to direct ordering.
Product record
- Title
- Loulou Oversized Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
- Price
- 240 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Oversized square sunglasses with glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame, brown tinted lenses, and small gold rivet details near the hinges; shown in a three-quarter front view resting on a flat surface.
- Frame shapeProminent oversized square front with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a flat top edge; frame fronts are thick and form a continuous rim around each lens.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.45 · w 0.62 · h 0.37 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy, polished acetate or plastic appearance with a tortoiseshell mottled brown and amber pattern visible across the entire frame and temples.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Lens tintBrown-tinted lenses with even coloration and low reflection, filling the square openings of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.24 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.50 · w 0.24 · h 0.27 (high) - Temple designStraight, moderately thick temples continuing the tortoiseshell pattern; temples angle slightly outward then curve downward at the tips.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high) - Rivet detailClusters of three small round metallic rivets visible on each front near the hinge area and continuing onto the temple side, arranged triangularly.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.57 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.57 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high) - Bridge and nose areaIntegrated molded bridge with no separate nose pads; the bridge area is part of the continuous acetate frame and sits flat between lenses.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Three-quarter front product shot on a very light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow beneath and to the right of the glasses.
- Shot compositionGlasses photographed at a low three-quarter angle, left lens slightly closer to camera than right lens, placed on a flat surface.
- BackgroundSolid, even light gray background with no props or packaging visible.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft cast shadow visible beneath and to the right of the sunglasses; subtle glossy reflections on the frame edges and lenses.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.15 (medium)
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and temples#4C4442brown· lenses#936D5Bmetallic gold· rivet details- Frame shapeProminent oversized square front with slightly rounded inner lens corners and a flat top edge; frame fronts are thick and form a continuous rim around each lens.
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Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/NYCbitcheswithtaste, r/BuyFromEU, r/glasses, r/sunglassesReddit users have mixed experiences with Jimmy Fairly, praising frame quality and style but consistently warning about unreliable international shipping and prescription fulfillment, while the Loulou model receives a positive in-store mention.
While the frames are frequently described as high quality and fashion-forward, substantial reports of lost orders, customs hassles, and incorrect prescriptions create a cautious, mixed sentiment leaning slightly negative due to fulfillment risks.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fashion frame purchased separately for local prescription lens installation
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Jimmy Fairly US launch and frame quality
The frames are super fashion forward and very high quality
u/Lexapronounsr/NYCbitcheswithtasteView thread →
Jimmy Fairly manufacturing origin
Jimmy Fairley are made in France and Italy
u/Mounted_Marer/BuyFromEUView thread →
Positive in-store experience and Loulou frame purchase
I went to the NYC location in Soho and had a wonderful experience. They don't take insurance so I only purchase the frame and will use my local eye doctor who takes my insurance. The frames were a great quality. I went with LouLou.
u/Sure-Ad-2044r/glassesView thread →
Shipping and order fulfillment warning
don't do it. I've been waiting for my order since April 26th and they managed to lose it, twice
u/ann932r/sunglassesView thread →