Spitfire
Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses
These are aviator-style glasses from Spitfire at Simons, featuring a combination metal and acetate frame with gold-tone metal rims and translucent brown-red acetate temple tips. The lenses are nearly clear with a subtle green-blue tint, and the frame includes adjustable nose pads and a double bridge. Key dimensions are 55 mm lens width, 15 mm bridge, and 145 mm temple length; a rigid case and cleaning cloth are included.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Light and comfortable metal-acetate aviator glasses with translucent design from London label Spitfire.
Includes rigid designer case and cleaning cloth. Dimensions: eye 55mm, bridge 15mm, temple 145mm.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Metal-acetate
- Secondary
- metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Metal-acetate frame
- Translucent design
- Aviator shape
- Includes rigid case and cleaning cloth
- Eye width 55mm
- Bridge width 15mm
- Temple length 145mm
Product Insights
Spitfire's Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses ($75 CAD) are lightweight metal-acetate frames with a teardrop curve that suits square, oval, and rectangular faces, providing a secure non-slip fit for narrow to medium faces via acetate temple tips and a 15mm bridge. They offer distortion-free UV400 lenses (not polarized) and a hard case with a designer feel, undercutting Quay High Key by roughly 35% with near-identical build and optical quality. The model nods to Johnny Thunders' punk anthem, reinforcing Spitfire's London heritage, but the acetate frames warp above 60°C and require professional adjustment, while the lack of polarization means no glare reduction.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- 55mm eye, 15mm bridge, 145mm temple — one size for narrow to medium faces.
- Comfort
- Acetate temple tips and lightweight metal reduce slipping and pressure for all-day wear.
- Face shape
- Teardrop curve and 55mm size complement square, oval, and rectangular faces.
- Punk heritage
- Model name deliberately references Johnny Thunders' punk anthem 'Born to Lose'.
- Price vs Quay
- 35% below Quay High Key with near-identical dimensions and a hard case.
- Build and lens quality
- Metal-acetate frame and distortion-free UV400 lenses mirror Quay's build.
- Brand heritage
- Spitfire's London punk identity and Born To Loose name nod to Johnny Thunders.
- Weight
- Lightweight metal frame minimizes pressure on nose and temples.
- Fit
- Acetate temple tips and narrow 15mm bridge provide a secure, non-slip fit.
- Lens clarity
- Distortion-free lenses prevent eye strain during extended wear.
- Care
- Acetate frames can warp in heat; professional adjustment recommended.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate frames warp above 60°C (140°F).
- Cleaning
- Use only mild dish soap and lukewarm water; avoid alcohol and ammonia.
- Storage
- Always store in the included hard case when not worn.
- Adjustment
- Only an optician can safely adjust the metal-acetate hybrid frames.
- Optical quality
- Distortion-free and blocks 100% of UVA and UVB.
- Polarization
- Not polarized — LCD-compatible but does not reduce glare.
- Case quality
- Buyers report the hard case's satisfying clack feels designer-tier, unlike typical pouches.
- Case protection
- Hard case prevents scratches and dents on acetate frames.
- UV protection
- Full UV400 (UVA/UVB) protection despite not being polarized.
- Value
- At $75 CAD, closely matches Quay High Key frame for ~$30 less.
- Optical clarity
- Spitfire's distortion-free lenses provide clear vision across the entire lens.
Product record
- Title
- Born To Loose Translucent Aviator Glasses
- Brand
- Spitfire
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of aviator-style glasses photographed from a slightly elevated front-right angle showing gold metal frames, clear/translucent lenses, adjustable nose pads, a double bridge, thin gold metal temples with translucent brown/red acetate temple tips, and printed text on the inner left temple.
- Frame material and finishThin gold-colored metal frame forming the lens rims, bridge, and temples with a polished reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Lens shape and styleLarge squared-oval aviator lenses with rounded corners and a subtle internal double-rim detail where an inner rim follows the outer rim shape.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Bridge constructionDouble bridge: a thin upper bar connecting the tops of the rims and a second curved bar above the nose pads.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Nose padsTransparent adjustable nose pads mounted on small gold metal pad arms.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Temple constructionThin gold metal temples that transition to thicker translucent brown/red acetate temple tips; the left temple tip curves slightly downward at the end.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens tintVery light translucent lenses that appear nearly clear with a faint pale green or bluish cast under the lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner left temple text“Printed white text on the inner side of the left temple includes the word SPITFIRE and additional characters including CHINA CE that are legible and other small symbols or letters that are partially visible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Temple tip text fragment“A short sequence of white characters near the inner end of the left temple appears as CHINA CE; the remainder of the small text and symbols is partially visible and not fully legible.”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background, photographed from a front-right elevated angle with soft shadows cast beneath the glasses; image is well lit with minimal reflections and no props visible.
- Shot compositionGlasses placed slightly angled with the right temple extending toward the right edge and left temple toward the upper-left, leaving ample negative space around the product.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and flat surface with a soft shadow beneath the glasses indicating diffuse lighting from above.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting that produces subtle specular highlights on the gold metal frame and minimal glare on the lenses.
Colors
polished gold· metal framevery pale green-blue· lensestranslucent amber brown· temple tipswhite· text on inner temple#EDF1EC- Frame material and finishThin gold-colored metal frame forming the lens rims, bridge, and temples with a polished reflective finish.