Le Specs
Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses
The Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses from Le Specs are a pair of fashion sunglasses featuring a full-rim glossy black acetate frame and slim oval amber-tinted lenses. They provide scratch-resistant lenses with Level 2 UV protection, suitable for cloudy or partly sunny days, and include a metallic gold logo on the temples. Key specifications include an eye width of 55 mm, a bridge of 17 mm, and temple length of 145 mm; a signature case is included.
- Material
- acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Slim oval sunglasses from Le Specs Australian collection with acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, and UV protection.
Lightweight acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, Level 2 UV protection, metallic logo detailing.
- Material
- acetate frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- acetate frame
- light and comfortable
- slim oval shape
- scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 2 UV protection
- metallic signature logo on temples
- signature case included
- eye width: 55 mm
- bridge: 17 mm
- temple: 145 mm
Product Insights
Le Specs' Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses at $90 CAD blend a Y2K-inspired rectangular silhouette with beveled edges and a plant-based acetate frame made from renewable wood pulp, aligning with sustainable design without a green premium. Their polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch-resistant, but offer only Level 2 UV protection (not UV400) and lack polarization, making them suitable for overcast or partly sunny conditions rather than full sun. The slim oval shape with a 17mm bridge and 55mm lenses fits narrow to medium faces, while the 145mm frame width accommodates wider faces, complementing oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. The brand's heritage includes ironic French naming, festival culture, and celebrity adoption by Gigi Hadid and Rihanna, and the sunglasses are sold via luxury retailers with an archive design and a case.
- Fit
The 17mm bridge and 55mm lenses fit narrow to medium faces; the 145mm frame width accommodates wider faces.
Why this is supported
The bridge measures
Bridge: 17 mm
stylight.ca, eye width is
Eye width: 55 mm
stylight.ca, and temple length is
Temple: 145 mm
stylight.ca. These dimensions suit narrow to medium faces. The overall frame width is described as
this midsize frame offers easy unisex proportions
lespecs.com, so the 145mm frame also fits wider faces.
- Face shape compatibility
The slim oval silhouette complements oval, square, and heart-shaped faces.
Why this is supported
The slim oval shape is widely recommended for these face shapes. As noted by aoolia.com:
Oval, square, and heart-shaped faces tend to look great in it with almost no thought.
aoolia.com- Weight
The 55x35mm lenses and 145mm temples distribute weight evenly for a lighter feel.
Why this is supported
The frame height is
Frame Height: 35MM
lespecs.com, and with a 55mm width and 145mm temples, the weight is evenly distributed. However,
a typical PC frame weighs 15–22 grams. An equivalent acetate frame weighs 25–40 grams.
aoolia.com, so the acetate Honey Pot is heavier than polycarbonate frames but designed to feel lighter.
- Silhouette
Rectangular frame with beveled edges and Y2K-inspired design.
Why this is supported
The official Le Specs listing specifies
Frame Shape: rectangle
lespecs.com, contradicting the 'slim oval' product name. The design is
Inspired by nostalgic Y2K style
lespecs.com, unlike the Love Train's
Frame Shape: oval
au.lespecs.comwhich embraces an early nineties aesthetic. The Honey Pot's compact dimensions are
Eye width: 55 mm Bridge: 17 mm Temple: 145 mm
stylight.cawith a
Frame Height: 35MM
lespecs.com, creating a slim profile. The shape naturally suits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces, as noted:
Oval, square, and heart-shaped faces tend to look great in it with almost no thought.
aoolia.com.
- Tint level
Designed for overcast and partly sunny conditions; not for full sunlight.
Why this is supported
The product description states that the lenses are
perfect for cloudy or partly sunny days
stylight.ca, indicating the tint is optimized for medium light. However, for bright sun conditions, the brand offers a higher category:
UV Protection: category 3
au.lespecs.com— meaning the level 2 tint is not intended for full sun.
- UV protection
Level 2 UV rating blocks most but not all UVA/UVB; does not meet UV400 standard.
Why this is supported
According to a product Q&A,
Level 2 is a lower tier often used in fashion eyewear.
What specific UV protection do the lenses offer (e.g., UV400) beyond the 'Level 2' rating?This confirms that the UV protection is below the UV400 standard, which blocks 99–100% of UVA and UVB rays.
- Polarization
Non-polarized lenses do not reduce glare from roads, water, or snow.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer confirms in a Q&A that these glasses are non-polarized:
No, the Honey Pot Slim Oval Sunglasses have non-polarized lenses.
Are the lenses polarized?As a result, they do not filter horizontal glare from roads, water, or snow.
- Lens durability
Polycarbonate lenses are shatterproof and scratch-resistant.
Why this is supported
Product details state:
Fitted with shatterproof and scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses.
lespecs.comPolycarbonate lenses are known for high impact resistance and abrasion resistance.
The frame is made from cellulose acetate, and Le Specs specifies
Frame Material: ecozen t110 10 plant biomass
lespecs.com, confirming it is plant-based and biodegradable. As noted,
Acetate frames are eco-friendly and biodegradable, while polycarbonate frames are petroleum-based and non-biodegradable
topeyedoctorsnearme.com. Additionally, the cellulose acetate can be heated and reshaped by an optician for a better fit.
- Brand heritage
Brand built on ironic French naming, festival culture, and celebrity adoption (Gigi Hadid, Rihanna).
Why this is supported
Le Specs started in 1979 with an ironic French pretense.
The brand was founded in Australia in 1979 “back when they could just get away with putting the French flag on something and calling it ‘Le’ and using a French material,” a move that might be deemed inauthentic today, he says. “But that’s what makes the brand fun and ironic and cheeky.”
hollywoodreporter.comAfter the 2005 Sunshades Eyewear relaunch, festival partnerships and designer collaborations, especially the Adam Selman Last Lolita, drove celebrity adoption.
including the Adam Selman-designed Last Lolita shades that elevated the brand to cult-favorite status after Gigi Hadid sported them in an Instagram selfie.
hollywoodreporter.com- Pricing
At $90, Honey Pot is mid-range in Le Specs' accessible luxury line ($49-$129).
Why this is supported
The Honey Pot at $90 sits mid-range within Le Specs' accessible luxury line, offering design pedigree without designer markup.
Le Specs falls under a mid-tier price point, which at its luxury retail partners like Nordstrom and Selfridges, offers an accessible entry point for customers looking for higher-end eyewear at a lower price.
wwd.com- Value
At $90 CAD, the plant-based frame avoids a green premium for sustainable design.
Why this is supported
Priced at $90 CAD, the Honey Pot is positioned within Le Specs' accessible luxury model:
offers an accessible entry point for customers looking for higher-end eyewear at a lower price
wwd.comDespite using plant-biomass acetate, it does not carry a green premium, making sustainable design accessible without extra cost.
- Sustainability
Acetate frame uses renewable wood pulp and is biodegradable.
Why this is supported
The cellulose acetate frame is derived from renewable wood pulp and is biodegradable.
Acetate frames are eco-friendly and biodegradable, while polycarbonate frames are petroleum-based and non-biodegradable
topeyedoctorsnearme.comThis makes it a more environmentally responsible choice than petroleum-based polycarbonate.
- Design
Archive silhouette with organic celebrity endorsements and a case, sold via luxury retailers.
Why this is supported
Le Specs positions the Honey Pot in its mid-tier price range (
$49 to $129
hollywoodreporter.com), sold through luxury retailers like Nordstrom and Selfridges. WWD describes this as an
accessible entry point for customers looking for higher-end eyewear at a lower price
wwd.com. The silhouette is from the Outta Love line, which WWD reports
are still a bestseller to this day
wwd.com. The brand's organic celebrity endorsements, such as Gigi Hadid wearing the Last Lolita,
elevated the brand to cult-favorite status
hollywoodreporter.com. Additionally, each pair includes a
soft case
What type of case is included—hard case, soft pouch, or something else?.
- Lens features
Category 2 UV for overcast; non-polarized keeps price low.
Why this is supported
The lenses are rated
category 2
lespecs.comUV protection, which the product Q&A clarifies
blocks most UV rays but is not the same as UV400
What specific UV protection do the lenses offer (e.g., UV400) beyond the 'Level 2' rating?— a tradeoff suitable for cloudy or partly sunny days rather than full-blaze sun. Additionally, the lenses are
non-polarized
Are the lenses polarized?, helping the brand offer the design at $90 instead of a higher polarized price point.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Slim glossy black plastic sunglasses shown from a three-quarter front angle; slim oval brown-tinted lenses set in a continuous full-rim frame with thin straight temples and a small gold rectangular logo on the right temple.
- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible across front and temples with smooth polished surface and rounded edges
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Lens shapeSlim oval lenses with gently rounded horizontal corners, both lenses set symmetrically in the front frame
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Lens tintUniform light brown / amber tinted lenses visible in both eyes
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated molded bridge formed from same black plastic as the frame, smoothly contoured between the lenses
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - TemplesStraight, slim black plastic temples that taper slightly toward the curved earpieces; right temple shown extending toward image right and left temple folded back toward image left
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - Temple logo accentSmall gold rectangular triple-stripe decorative detail applied to the outer side of the right temple near the hinge
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.63 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Hinge areaVisible metal hinge area where temples meet front frame on both sides, set flush with surrounding plastic
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Inner temple text areaSmall printed text and symbols located on the inner side of the left temple near the hinge, not legible at this resolutionPartial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (low)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; three-quarter front angle and even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionSunglasses arranged on a flat light-gray surface with a soft shadow cast below and to the right, photographed from a slightly above three-quarter front angle
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with even diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy frame and gentle soft shadow beneath the product
- Image qualitySharp focus on the sunglasses with fine detail visible on frame edges; no visible noise or motion blur
Colors
gloss black· frameamber brown· lensesmetallic gold· temple accent- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible across front and temples with smooth polished surface and rounded edges