Le Specs
Pilferer Sunglasses
The Pilferer Sunglasses by Le Specs are rectangular acetate sunglasses providing Level 3 UV protection for outdoor use in bright conditions. Key specs include 53 mm eye width, 19 mm bridge, 145 mm temple length, and a light, comfortable acetate frame. The sunglasses come with a designer case and cleaning cloth; the version shown features a glossy black frame and green-tinted lenses.
- Material
- acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Stylish sunglasses from the Le Specs Australian collection with level 3 UV protection and lightweight acetate frame.
Level 3 UV protection, lightweight acetate frame, includes soft designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- acetate
- Occasion
- vacation, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Level 3 UV protection
- Lightweight acetate frame
- Includes soft designer case and small cleaning cloth
- Eye width: 53 mm
- Bridge: 19 mm
- Temple: 145 mm
- From the Le Specs Australian collection at Simons
Product Insights
The Pilferer Sunglasses by Le Specs modernize the Y2K narrow silhouette with a 53mm shrunken rectangular acetate frame for a unisex fit, offering all-day comfort through a featherlight design and pressure-distributing arms. They provide Category 3 UV protection (82–92% visible light blocking), legal for driving, with shatterproof and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses. However, the non-polarized lenses prioritize clear digital screen viewing over glare reduction, and the acetate frame is heat-sensitive—warping from extreme heat—requiring careful handling like using two hands and storing in a case, though it can be heat-adjusted by an optician for a custom fit.
Verified claims
- Comfort
- Featherlight acetate frame with pressure-distributing arms for all-day comfort.
- Material
- Acetate frame with polycarbonate lenses; heat-bendable for custom fit, but avoid extreme heat.
- UV protection
- Category 3 lenses under EN ISO 12312-1:2022 block 82–92% of visible light, remain legal for driving, and pass standardized tests for optical clarity, impact resistance, and full UVA/UVB filtering.
- Durability
- Shatterproof and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses.
- Polarization
- The Pilferer sunglasses are non-polarized; polarization is not listed in the specifications.
- Frame shape
- 53mm shrunken rectangular frame modernizes Y2K narrow silhouette for unisex fit.
- Frame care
- Mitigate heat warping of acetate frame by using two hands and storing in case.
- Adjustability
- Acetate frame can be heat-adjusted by an optician for custom fit.
- Heat sensitivity
- The acetate frame can warp if exposed to extreme heat or direct sunlight for long periods; avoid heat to keep them holding up well against regular use.
- Visual match
- The black acetate frame has a glossy finish that matches the product photos well; the in-person gloss is subtle and the silhouette is true to the images.
Product record
- Title
- Pilferer Sunglasses
- Brand
- Le Specs
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Sunny-day wear with UV protection
For time outdoors on bright days, these sunglasses offer a Level 3 UV protection rating, which the merchant describes as perfect for sunny days. The light, comfortable acetate frame is designed for easy all-day wear.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pilferer Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a shrunken rectangular frame with narrow proportions and a unisex fit, offered in one size (53 millimetre lens width, 19 millimetre bridge, 145 millimetre temples) in glossy black with flat green-tinted lenses. It pairs an acetate frame the merchant describes as light and comfortable with shatterproof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses rated Level 3 for UV protection, which the merchant calls perfect for sunny days. A soft designer case and cleaning cloth are included.[1,2,3] | Impossible Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a unisex square frame with a glossy tortoiseshell acetate look, dark gray rectangular polycarbonate lenses that are shatterproof and scratch resistant, and a light, comfortable build with a one-size fit (51 millimeter lens, 22 millimeter bridge, 145 millimeter temple). It suits wearers who prefer a frame made partly from plant biomass (Ecozen T110 with 10 percent plant biomass), and it comes with a soft designer case, cleaning cloth, and a 6-month warranty. Note that the Level 2 UV protection rating is described by the merchant as perfect for cloudy or partly sunny days, so it may not be the pick for intense sun.[4,5,6,7] | Offside Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a glossy black square-frame pair with polarized lenses for glare-free vision and Level 3 UV protection suited to sunny days. The biosourced acetate (bioplastic) frame is described by the retailer as light and comfortable, and it comes in one size with a 57 mm eye width, 17 mm bridge, and 145 mm temples, plus a soft case and cleaning cloth. Note the lenses are cellulose triacetate and the comfort claim comes from the retailer rather than reported wearer experience.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Glossy black rectangular sunglasses shown at a three-quarter front angle with green-tinted rectangular lenses and a small square metal inset on each temple.
- Frame shapeRectangular, slightly rounded-corner full-rim frame with a continuous eyebrow line and a shallow key bridge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Frame material and finishHigh-gloss black plastic/acrylic appearance across front frame and temples with visible highlights and reflections.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - LensesFlat green-tinted rectangular lenses with uniform color and faint surface reflections; lenses sit flush within the rim.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - TemplesStraight temples that taper slightly toward curved ear tips; temples are the same glossy black as the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Metal inset detailSmall square metallic inset set near the hinge on the outer face of each temple.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Inner temple text“PILFERER /// 2352104”Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - Regulatory mark“CE”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.59 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral gray background with soft shadows under the sunglasses; three-quarter front perspective with even diffuse lighting and subtle reflections on the frame and lenses.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral gray background with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.73 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionSunglasses placed in lower half of frame at a three-quarter angle showing front and inner temples.
- Reflections and highlightsSpecular highlights visible along top edges of frame and faint reflections on lens surfaces from studio lights.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
gloss black· framesmoky green· lensespolished silver· temple inset- Frame shapeRectangular, slightly rounded-corner full-rim frame with a continuous eyebrow line and a shallow key bridge.