French Kiwis
Mila Narrow Oval Sunglasses
The Mila Narrow Oval Sunglasses are lightweight sunglasses from French Kiwis, featuring a glossy black Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame with brown-tinted oval lenses and a gold logo accent. They offer 100% UV protection and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant lenses, with key measurements of 48 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, and 143 mm temples. Designed and assembled in Montreal, they come with a soft case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Narrow oval sunglasses featuring a lightweight Italian acetate frame with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant lenses offering 100% UV protection.
Lightweight Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant lenses, UV protection, soft case and cleaning cloth included.
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and comfortable Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame
- Anti-reflective lenses
- Scratch-resistant lenses
- 100% UV protection
- Soft case and small cleaning cloth included
- Designed and assembled in Montreal
- French Kiwis, a Canadian label at Simons
- Narrow oval silhouette
- Eye width: 48 mm
- Bridge: 20 mm
- Temples: 143 mm
Product Insights
Mila Narrow Oval Sunglasses by French Kiwis ($150) blend brand heritage as a fashion alternative to pharmacy readers with hand-layered pigments and multi-week curing since 1849 for three-dimensional color and tactile warmth. Made from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate (plant-based, petroleum-free, hypoallergenic), the narrow 48mm frame suits petite, heart, and diamond faces. Flexible OBE hinges, heat-adjustable fit, and Montreal assembly keep break rate under 1% and allow professional polishing. The same acetate as frames above $400, non-polarized lenses preserve black ice detection and screen readability for GPS and dashboards while reducing rear glare and blocking 100% of UVA/UVB, backed by a 365-day guarantee. The tradeoff: acetate can warp in heat, so store in a case.
Verified claims
- Warranty
- Mazzucchelli acetate frames have a break rate under 1% in regular use and can be professionally polished back to their original gloss.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-layered pigments and multi-week curing since 1849 give three-dimensional color and tactile warmth.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate can warp in heat; store in case.
- Brand heritage
- Brand created as a fashion alternative to pharmacy readers; the Mila's shape reflects that pivot.
- Winter driving safety
- Preserves black ice detection and depth perception for safer winter driving.
- Screen readability
- Does not darken LCD screens, making GPS and dashboards readable.
- Build quality
- Flexible OBE hinges and Montreal assembly reduce breakage risk.
- Fit
- Heat-adjustable for custom fit; frame is initially narrow (48mm lens, 20mm bridge).
- Hinges
- Flexible OBE spring hinges let the temples flex under stress rather than snapping, reducing temple breakage.
- Hypoallergenic
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate is plant-based and petroleum-free, with embedded hinges that limit metal skin contact.
- Pattern uniqueness
- Layered acetate creates three-dimensional colour depth and unique patterns.
- Lens
- Mila uses the same acetate as frames above $400 but costs $150.
- Assembly
- Montreal assembly ensures precise fit and aligned hinges, rare at $150.
- Face shape
- Narrow oval at 48mm suits petite, heart, and diamond face shapes.
- Guarantee
- A 365-day guarantee covers a one-time replacement for material or workmanship defects.
- Rear glare reduction
- The anti-reflective lens coating cuts reflections that hit the eye from behind, reducing glare discomfort while driving.
- UV protection
- Blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
- Non-polarized benefits
- Non-polarized lenses keep LCD screens readable and preserve the reflective cues that reveal black ice and wet surfaces; the anti-reflective coating cuts rear glare.
- Frame weight
- The Mila's acetate frame falls within the typical Mazzucchelli range of 18–30 grams, which is lighter than injection-molded plastic frames.
- Face width fit
- The 48 mm eye width sits below the typical 50–60 mm range and suits narrow or petite facial features.
Product record
- Title
- Mila Narrow Oval Sunglasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection in a lightweight frame
Slip these on for time outdoors when you want full coverage from UVA and UVB rays, with 100% UV protection in the lenses. The lightweight Italian acetate frame and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant lenses are made for comfortable all-day wear. A soft case and small cleaning cloth are included for stowing them between outings.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mila Narrow Oval Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable pair of narrow oval sunglasses with full sun protection: the Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame is backed by 100% UVA and UVB protection and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses. They are designed and assembled in Montreal, come in Black or Burgundy, and include a soft case and cleaning cloth, with a one-time replacement within 12 months under the brand's 365-day guarantee for material or workmanship defects. Note they are offered in one size only (48 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, 143 mm temples), and the flexible OBE hinges are described by the brand as unbreakable for fit, though that is the manufacturer's characterization.[1,3] | Zoe Polarized Stretched Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a stretched rectangular acetate frame with polarized lenses offering 100% UV protection, scratch resistance, and even brown tinting. This translucent tortoiseshell brown glossy variant (also offered in Black and Taupe) is made in Canada from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, with flexible temples intended to give a perfect fit, a gold accent on the right temple, and a soft designer case plus cleaning cloth included. It comes in ONE SIZE only, sized with a 55 mm eye width, 18 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, so check those measurements suit your face.[4,5,6] | Charlotte Polarized Oversized Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want oversized square sunglasses with polarized, brown-tinted lenses that provide 100% UV protection and scratch resistance, set in an Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame with flexible temples and durable OBE flex hinges. It suits shoppers drawn to a glossy tortoiseshell look in a one-size fit (eye width 50 mm, bridge 20 mm, temple length 145 mm), backed by a soft case, cleaning cloth, and the brand's 365-day guarantee for one-time replacement if material or workmanship defects are found within 12 months. Note that it comes only in one size, so the fixed dimensions are worth checking against your fit needs.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of narrow oval sunglasses shown from a three-quarter front view; glossy black plastic frame with brown-tinted oval lenses and a small gold logo on the right temple.
- Frame shapeNarrow, low-profile oval frame with rounded rims and a short, slightly curved bridge; frame appears to be a single-piece glossy plastic surrounding both lenses.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens shape and tintTwo narrow oval lenses with uniform brown tint, set flush inside the glossy black rims.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Temple constructionStraight, slightly tapering temples in the same glossy black plastic as the rims; temples curve down at the ends.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (medium) - Temple logoSmall gold decorative mark or logo located on the outer face of the right temple near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Surface finishHigh-gloss, reflective plastic finish on frame and temples with visible highlights along rim edges.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.24 (high) - Fine-print inside templeNarrow line of gold-colored characters printed on the inner left temple that is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; three-quarter front angle, even diffuse lighting, minimal reflections.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the sunglasses placed slightly right of center and oriented so the right temple points toward the right edge of the image.
- Background and surfaceUniform light-gray background and flat surface; sunglasses cast a soft diffuse shadow on the surface beneath them.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the glossy frame and minimal harsh reflections on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesbrown tint· lenses#B28E7Bmetallic gold· temple logo- Frame shapeNarrow, low-profile oval frame with rounded rims and a short, slightly curved bridge; frame appears to be a single-piece glossy plastic surrounding both lenses.
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