French Kiwis
Collin Square Sunglasses
CA$39.95CAD
Out of Stock
These square sunglasses from the Montreal French Kiwis label feature a translucent brown-olive acetate frame by Mazzucchelli, with flat bluish-gray lenses that offer 100% UV protection and are scratch-resistant with an anti-reflective coating. Designed and assembled in Montreal, they measure 52 mm eye width, 19 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, and come presented in a designer box with a rigid case and cleaning cloth included.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Square sunglasses with 100% UV protection, made from Italian acetate with scratch-resistant lenses.
100% UV protection, scratch-resistant anti-reflective lenses, Italian acetate frame
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- 100% UV protection
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame
- scratch-resistant lenses with anti-reflective coating
- presented in a designer box
- rigid designer case and cleaning cloth included
- designed and assembled in Montreal
- square shape
- eye width 52mm
- bridge 19mm
- temples 145mm
Product Insights
The Collin Square Sunglasses from French Kiwis deliver high-end craftsmanship—hand-assembled in Montreal with German OBE hinges and Italian Mazzucchelli acetate—for $150 CAD, offering features typical of $280+ frames. They provide CR-39 lenses with 100% UV protection and scratch resistance, but are not polarized, trading glare reduction for optical clarity. The square shape flatters round and oval faces, while flexible 145mm temples and spring-loaded hinges ensure a durable fit for larger heads. The frame is prescription-ready and hypoallergenic, with rigid case and cloth included. The main tradeoff is the lack of stock polarization, though prescription lenses can add it.
Verified claims
- Lens quality
- Stock lenses provide 100% UV protection and are scratch-resistant, impact-resistant, and anti-reflective.
- Polarization
- Not polarized; the stock lenses do not include polarization.
- Prescription compatibility
- Frame can be fitted with prescription lenses by an optician.
- Fit
- 145mm temples with flexible hinges fit larger heads and retain shape
- Face shape compatibility
- Square form flatters round and oval faces by adding structure; on already-angular square faces it may exaggerate the jawline.
- Durability
- Spring-loaded OBE hinges resist over-extension and frame damage.
- Value
- German OBE hinges, a $200+ frame feature, are included at $150 CAD.
- Build quality
- The frame combines Mazzucchelli acetate and German OBE hinges, both premium components typical of more expensive eyewear.
- Accessories
- Designer box, rigid case, and cleaning cloth are included at no extra cost.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-assembled by a 3-person studio in Montreal with German OBE hinges.
- Prescription readiness
- Standard 52-19-145 frame with Italian acetate and OBE hinges fits Rx lenses at $150.
- Lens features
- Stock lenses are not polarized but have an anti-reflective coating; prescription lenses can be fitted.
- Hypoallergenic
- The Mazzucchelli acetate used in the frame comes from an OEKO-TEX certified supply chain and uses pharmaceutical-grade cotton linter, reducing the risk of skin reactions.
- Local assembly
- Designed and assembled in Montreal by a small boutique studio
- Acetate quality
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate is hypoallergenic and fade-resistant, used by luxury brands like Persol.
- Temple adjustability
- The temples are fixed at 145 mm and are not adjustable, but flexible OBE hinges provide some give for a comfortable fit.
- Large head fit
- The 145 mm temple length falls in the large temple range (141–150 mm), giving the frame enough reach to sit comfortably on larger heads and a relaxed fit on average heads.
- Nose bridge fit
- The 19 mm bridge width sits above the typical adult average of 16–18 mm, so the frame sits securely on higher or wider nose bridges without pinching.
- Frame shape retention
- The acetate frame resists warping from heat exposure and retains its 52-19-145 alignment better than cheaper frames.
- Color longevity
- The acetate formula is more resistant to UV-induced yellowing and color degradation, keeping the tortoiseshell pattern crisp over several summers.
- Hinge heritage
- OBE, the hinge supplier, has supplied precision hinges to the eyewear industry for over 50 years and holds 200 patents in hinge design.
Product record
- Title
- Collin Square Sunglasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Collin Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want square acetate sunglasses with full sun protection — the polycarbonate lenses offer 100% UV protection plus scratch resistance and an anti-reflective coating, set in a glossy translucent brown-olive Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame with bluish-gray lenses and OBE flexible hinges. Designed and assembled in Montreal, they come in one size with a 52 mm eye width, 19 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, and include a rigid designer case, cleaning cloth, and designer box. Note that the frame's brown listing appears as a translucent brown-olive tone in product images, so check the photos if you expect a solid dark brown.[1,2,3] | Oscar Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a square acetate sunglass with full sun protection: the listing states 100% UV protection and an anti-reflective coating, in a glossy tortoiseshell Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame with square, slightly rounded lenses in a medium-dark grey tint and a keyhole bridge. It's designed and assembled in Montreal and offered in Light Brown and Green, each in a one-size fit (48 mm eye width, 22 mm bridge, 145 mm temples), so check those dimensions against your fit. Note the hinges are described only as appearing to be a standard embedded construction with a small visible gap, so the hinge hardware isn't a confirmed premium feature.[4,5,6] | Henri Angular Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold angular square frame made of 100% Mazzucchelli Italian acetate, with 100% UV protection and scratch-resistant lenses that carry an anti-reflective coating. Product imagery shows blue gradient lenses that are darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom on a thick tortoiseshell-look frame, and the pair comes in Oxford and Green one-size variants sized 54 mm eye width, 21 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples. It is designed and assembled in Montreal, and includes a rigid designer case, cleaning cloth, and designer box.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Three-quarter front view of a pair of square sunglasses with a translucent brown/olive glossy acetate frame and bluish-gray rectangular lenses; thick rims, prominent bridge and tapered temples with a small metallic logo accent near the hinge.
- Frame material and finishTranslucent brown-olive glossy acetate frame visible across rims, bridge and temples.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.42 (high) - Lens shape and colorFlat-front rectangular/square lenses with slightly rounded inner corners in a muted bluish-gray tint.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.27 (high) - Bridge and nose areaWide single-piece bridge integrated into the acetate frame with a shallow keyhole-like contour where the lenses meet.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Temple designRelatively thick, straight temples tapering slightly toward the curved temple tips; same translucent material and finish as frame front.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.19 (medium) - Hinge and accentSmall metallic inlay or logo composed of two small rectangular/round light-reflective elements near the outer front hinge on the right temple.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium) - Finish and edge detailEdges of the frame are smooth and slightly faceted at corners, with internal darker inner rim visible through the translucent material.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Small printed marking (illegible)Very small printed text on the outer side of the right temple close to the hinge; characters not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background showing a three-quarter front view of the sunglasses with a soft shadow beneath; even diffuse lighting highlights gloss and translucency.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front perspective with the right temple angled toward the camera and the left temple extending back, product centered lower in the frame.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and flat surface with a soft, diffuse shadow under the sunglasses.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle highlights along the top edges of the frame and gentle reflections on the lenses.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses indicating a light source above and slightly left.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
translucent brown-olive· frame (rims, bridge, temples)#A58C6Cbluish gray· lenses#7C838Dsilver reflective· metallic hinge/logo accent#A4A3A2- Frame material and finishTranslucent brown-olive glossy acetate frame visible across rims, bridge and temples.