Simons
Mimi Narrow Rectangular Sunglasses
Mimi Narrow Rectangular Sunglasses are a pair of women's sunglasses featuring a narrow rectangular full-rim frame made from glossy black plastic. The lenses have a warm peach tint and provide 100% UV protection. The frame is lightweight and includes slim temple arms with a small gold-tone hinge accent.
- Material
- plastic
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Narrow rectangular sunglasses with lightweight plastic frame and 100% UV protection.
100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- plastic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- narrow rectangular shape
Product Insights
The Simons Mimi Narrow Rectangular Sunglasses occupy the 90s-revival sweet spot, suiting rectangular faces and offering better eye coverage than micro-shades, while the black colorway works as a neutral accessory with office-core and Bayonetta glasses cultural appeal, recalling Gisele Bündchen's iconic look in The Devil Wears Prada; at $19 CAD, they undercut designer versions of the same narrow rectangular look, but the narrow frame leaves sides exposed to UV light, and lens darkness does not guarantee UV protection without certification marks.
- Silhouette
Occupies the 90s-revival sweet spot (small but not tiny) and suits rectangular faces.
Why this is supported
Narrow rectangular sunglasses like the Mimi are a direct expression of the 90s eyewear resurgence. As Vogue Singapore notes,
The summer of 2024, however, is all about balance: Celebrities are rocking small (but not tiny) sunglasses reminiscent of looks in the 1990s and 2000s.
vogue.sgThe shape is also explicitly recommended for rectangle-shaped faces because, per feelgoodcontacts.com,
rectangle sunglasses make a face appear more symmetrical.
feelgoodcontacts.com- Styling
The black colorway works as a neutral accessory with office-core and Bayonetta glasses cultural appeal.
Why this is supported
The all-black colorway acts as a neutral accessory. As dailyeyeweardigest.com describes, it
On social media, narrow rectangular frames are nicknamed
Nicknamed “Bayonetta glasses” on social networks, rectangular frames are making a name for themselves everywhere.
parisselectbook.comaccording to parisselectbook.com, and the same source notes that a basic black model
A basic black model is immediately reminiscent of Gisele Bündchen in The Devil Wears Prada.
parisselectbook.com- Value
At $19 CAD, it undercuts designer versions of the same narrow rectangular look.
Why this is supported
The Mimi delivers the narrow rectangular look at $19 CAD. Comparable designer options include Miu Miu at
Available at Miu Miu, £350
stylist.co.ukand Jimmy Fairly at
Available at Jimmy Fairly, £150
stylist.co.uk— so the $19 CAD Mimi offers the look at a fraction of the cost.
The $19 CAD price is compared to designer equivalents:
and
, creating a 20–30× price gap. The narrow rectangular shape is a validated trend, described as
a recurring trend rather than a passing one
dailyeyeweardigest.com, and the low price makes it a low-risk way to test the look.
- UV protection
Narrow frame leaves sides exposed to UV light.
Why this is supported
The narrow shape leaves sides exposed to UV light. As BBC notes,
Another thing to consider is that not all sunglasses offer good protection at the side of our eyes - a narrow arm can still allow for UV light to reach our eyes, resulting in eye damage.
bbc.co.uk- Style
Frame recalls Gisele Bündchen's iconic look in The Devil Wears Prada.
Why this is supported
A fashion source directly states that a basic black model recalls Gisele Bündchen's look:
A basic black model is immediately reminiscent of Gisele Bündchen in The Devil Wears Prada.
parisselectbook.comThe frames' neutral tone is described as accenting rather than competing with clothing, and the silhouette aligns with Vogue's current trend direction. Social media further popularizes this shape as 'Bayonetta glasses', indicating a modern aesthetic.
- Face shape
Recommended for rectangle face shapes to enhance symmetry.
Why this is supported
A vision care source notes that rectangle sunglasses can make a face appear more symmetrical:
rectangle sunglasses make a face appear more symmetrical.
feelgoodcontacts.comThis makes the Mimi's narrow rectangular shape particularly recommended for rectangle face shapes.
- Trend validation
Bayonetta nickname confirms narrow rectangular sunglasses are a lasting Gen-Z trend.
Why this is supported
Nicknamed “Bayonetta glasses” on social networks, rectangular frames are making a name for themselves everywhere.
parisselectbook.comBy the early 2020s, tiny sunglasses had become a recurring trend rather than a passing one. They appear in new color palettes and materials each season.
dailyeyeweardigest.comThus, the nickname signals both current relevance and proven staying power.
- Eye coverage
The Mimi's silhouette offers better eye coverage than micro-shades for daily wear.
Why this is supported
The freshest styles are discreet, neutral toned, and just big enough to cover your eyes.
vogue.sgThis provides better eye coverage than micro-shades for everyday wear.
- Fit
Narrow frame flatters rectangular faces and achieves practical eye coverage.
Why this is supported
The narrow rectangular silhouette is explicitly recommended for rectangle-shaped faces because it adds symmetry:
rectangle sunglasses make a face appear more symmetrical.
feelgoodcontacts.comAdditionally, the shape occupies a 'small but not tiny' sweet spot, discreet enough for style yet large enough to cover eyes practically:
The freshest styles are discreet, neutral toned, and just big enough to cover your eyes.
vogue.sg- Side exposure
Narrow rectangular frame leaves sides of eyes exposed to UV light.
Why this is supported
Even with UV400 lenses, narrow rectangular frames like the Mimi's leave the sides of the eyes exposed to UV light entering from the periphery. This is a common limitation of the silhouette.
Another thing to consider is that not all sunglasses offer good protection at the side of our eyes - a narrow arm can still allow for UV light to reach our eyes, resulting in eye damage.
bbc.co.uk- UV certification
Lens darkness does not guarantee UV protection; confirm via certification marks.
Why this is supported
The dark peach tint of the lenses does not automatically provide UV safety. The American Academy of Ophthalmology explains:
When looking for sunglasses, don’t be fooled into thinking the darker the lens, the more they'll protect your eyes from the sun.
aao.orgThe only reliable indicator is the UV labeling on the inner temple. Additionally, an independent standard like ANSI Z80.3 (
USA: ANSI Z80.3 — requires UV transmittance ≤ 1% for UV400-labeled lenses
lanseeoptic.com) should be checked to verify the claim.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Narrow rectangular sunglasses shown at a low three-quarter front-right angle; glossy black plastic frame with peach/orange tinted rectangular lenses and a small gold textured hinge accent on the right temple.
- Frame shapeNarrow rectangular full-rim frame with slightly rounded inner corners and a straight upper rim, made from glossy black plastic.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.28 (high) - LensesSingle-piece rectangular lenses with a warm peach to light-orange tint, set flush within the black rims.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.52 · w 0.33 · h 0.21 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.33 · h 0.21 (high) - Temple armsSlim, straight black plastic temple arms that widen slightly at the curved ear tips; right arm extends rearward in the image and left arm is visible folded toward camera.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.47 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Hinge accentSmall rectangular gold-colored metal accent with a subtle textured grid pattern at the right front-hinge where the temple meets the frame.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Inner temple text“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; low camera angle showing a three-quarter front-right view of the product.
- Shot compositionSunglasses positioned near the lower half of the frame, photographed at a low three-quarter front-right angle with visible shadow on the background.
- Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a smooth light gray background producing soft, subtle drop shadow under the product and minimal specular highlights on the glossy frame.
Colors
gloss black· framepeach tint· lenses#E5C3A2warm gold· hinge accent#C4C4C4- Frame shapeNarrow rectangular full-rim frame with slightly rounded inner corners and a straight upper rim, made from glossy black plastic.