Simons
Athena Square Sunglasses
The Athena Square Sunglasses are oversized square-frame sunglasses made from lightweight plastic, featuring 100% UV protection. Their one-size design fits most adults, though some wearers report a snug fit. Available in black and red colourways with gradient-tinted lenses.
- Material
- Plastic
- Gender
- female
- Style
- glam, oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Chic oversized square sunglasses with 100% UV protection and lightweight plastic frame.
100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame, oversized design.
- Material
- Plastic
- Style
- glam, oversized
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- oversized square frame
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight plastic frame
- glamourous style
- feminine design
- elegant look
- chic appearance
- comfortable fit
Product Insights
Athena Square Sunglasses by Simons offer affordable, AAO-gold-standard 100% UV protection with an oversized frame that shields from brows to cheekbones, blocking peripheral UV, wind, and debris. The $29 price delivers professional-grade eye safety at a fraction of the cost of luxury frames, but trade-offs include a tight fit for average-to-larger heads without spring hinges, heat-prone warping, easily scratched lenses, and a gradient fashion tint without polarization. Plastic construction is lightweight and shatter-resistant, while the square shape complements round and oval faces but can exaggerate strong jawlines. Minimalist styling lets the bold silhouette stand out, and multiple color purchases are common for versatility, though proper care—cleaning with microfiber and storing in a hard case away from heat—is essential to maintain the frame.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection blocks all UVA and UVB, meeting AAO gold standard.
- Coverage
- Oversized frame shields delicate eye skin and blocks peripheral UV rays.
- Value
- Certified 100% UV at $29 equals eye safety of costly frames.
- Fit
- Tight on sides for average-to-larger heads, no spring hinges; heat can warp frame.
- Periocular protection
- Covers from brows to cheekbones to block UV, wind, and debris.
- Face shape
- Square frames complement round faces and minimalist looks.
- Material
- Plastic frame is lightweight for comfort and shatter-resistant for safety.
- Styling
- Minimalist outfits let the Athena’s bold silhouette be the hero while the coverage adds sun protection and drama.
- Color coordination
- Buyers report buying multiple pairs in black and red to match different outfits.
- Cleaning
- Clean with mild soap and a microfiber cloth to protect the finish.
- Storage
- Store in a hard case away from heat to prevent warping.
- Replacement cost
- At $29 CAD, replacement costs less than a single designer lens.
- Care
- Lenses scratch easily; only microfiber cloth should be used.
- Round face
- Squared-off oversized shape balances round face curves.
- Oval face
- Oversized square frame suits oval faces by adding structured definition.
- Square face
- Square frames can exaggerate strong jawlines on square face shapes.
- Frame proportion
- Oversized frame covers eyebrows to cheekbones for balanced coverage.
- Tint and polarization
- Lenses have a gradient fashion tint of unspecified darkness and lack polarization.
- Shatter resistance
- Plastic lenses are shatter-resistant for safe active wear.
Product record
- Title
- Athena Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.6 stars, 5 reviews, scale 5
Shipping & Returns
- Pickup
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Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing oversized square sunglasses with a thick glossy black frame and gradient purple-tinted lenses visible straight-on.
- Overall frame shapeOversized square frame with subtly rounded inner corners and slightly upturned outer upper corners, seen from the front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Frame material and finishThick glossy hard plastic or acetate appearance with reflective highlights on the top rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens tintLenses show a top-to-bottom gradient tint, darker near the top in a purple-gray hue fading to much lighter near the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Nose bridge detailNarrow curved bridge with a small inward dip at the top center connecting the two lenses.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible templesInner sections of the temples are visible through the lenses and beyond the frame, showing the same dark color and a tapered shape toward the ends.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.42 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Lower inner frame rimThin inner rim visible around each lens where the plastic meets the lens, creating a subtle recessed edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Product photographed head-on on a plain white background with soft shadow beneath; centered composition and even studio lighting.
- Shot compositionSunglasses centered horizontally and shown straight-on at eye level.
- BackgroundUniform white background occupying the full image outside the product.
- Cast shadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the sunglasses centered under the bridge and lower rims.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.64 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (medium) - Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting with small specular highlights on the upper frame surfaces and faint reflections on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· frame#141314purple-gray gradient· lenses#6C4A54- Overall frame shapeOversized square frame with subtly rounded inner corners and slightly upturned outer upper corners, seen from the front.
- 02
Product
Oversized square sunglasses shown in a three-quarter angled side view with thick glossy black frame and pink-to-gray gradient lenses; temples are wide at the hinge and taper toward the tips with a visible thin metallic trim at the temple front.
- Frame shapeProminent oversized square front with thick, rounded-corner rims and a slightly inward-curved bridge area
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black rigid material, reflective surface highlights visible on front and temples
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.38 (high) - Lens appearanceSingle-piece lenses with a vertical gradient from pale pink at the top to light gray near the bottom
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.33 (high) - Temple designWide temples at the hinge that taper smoothly toward rounded temple tips; inner temple visible with legible markings
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.55 · h 0.34 (high) - Metal trim at hingeThin metallic trim or accent where the front frame meets the temple on each side
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Inner temple markings“Small printed characters visible on inner right temple including 'CE' and a short adjacent word or abbreviation”Partial
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Shadow and reflectionSoft drop shadow cast to the lower right and specular reflections on glossy surfaces indicating studio lighting from upper left
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on plain white background with three-quarter side angle; image is well lit with subtle shadowing under product; no props or packaging present.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter angled side view showing front and both temples, product centered toward lower half of frame with ample white space above
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background with even lighting and no visible props
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on frames and lenses and minimal noise
Colors
gloss black· frame#0E0E0Epale rose gradient· lens toplight gray gradient· lens bottom#949494warm metallic trim· temple trim#A4A4A4- Frame shapeProminent oversized square front with thick, rounded-corner rims and a slightly inward-curved bridge area
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Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Fun sunglasses
The glasses fit perfectly, and look fine. I'm quite happy with them.
Lunettes de soleil
Superbe
Chic!
Les 3 paires de lunettes sont très différentes mais tellement classe et rigolote.
Cute but tight
These are a little smaller than I expected, so they don’t give as cool of an oversize look than I was hoping for. They are quite tight on the sides ( I would say I have an average-larger head) so not super comfy to wear.
Love these, excellent quality and
Love these, excellent quality and great style.