Saint Laurent
Translucent Sleek Sunglasses
These Saint Laurent sunglasses feature a translucent acetate frame with a rectangular silhouette, complemented by tinted lenses offering UVA and UVB protection. The dual-material temples incorporate metal details and the signature brand text. Key dimensions include an eye width of 54 mm, bridge of 18 mm, temple length of 145 mm, and frame height of 36 mm; crafted in Italy with a leather case and cleaning cloth included.
- Color
- Translucent
- Material
- Acetate and metal
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- vintage, retro, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Prestigious Saint Laurent sunglasses with a 90s-inspired tapered square acetate frame and tinted lenses.
Dual-material temples, UVA/UVB protection, signature logo, leather case included
- Color
- Translucent · white
- Material
- Acetate and metal
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- vintage, retro, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Acetate frame with tapered square shape
- Dual-material acetate and metal temples
- Tinted lenses with UVA/UVB protection
- Signature Saint Laurent logo on temples
- Leather designer case included
- Small cleaning cloth included
- Made in Italy
- 90s vintage-inspired design
- Sophisticated and rebellious aesthetic
Product Insights
Saint Laurent's Translucent Sleek Sunglasses combine high-quality acetate craftsmanship with a fit tailored for narrow to medium male faces, offering the unique benefit of heat-adjustability by an optician for a customized feel. However, this adjustability comes with tradeoffs: the acetate can permanently warp above 60°C and requires careful storage in its case to prevent UV yellowing and oil degradation, meaning the fit can be refined but only with professional care, not by the wearer.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- 18 mm bridge, 36 mm lens height, and 126 mm front width fit narrow to medium male faces.
- Maintenance
- Acetate can be heat-adjusted and may warp above 60°C; use case to preserve fit.
- Adjustability
- Optician can heat-reshape the acetate frame to slightly expand the bridge or adjust the temple curve.
- Care
- Heat adjustment must be by optician; case storage prevents UV yellowing.
- Acetate craftsmanship
- 80% acetate frame, milled from solid block, can be re-polished and heat-adjusted for fit.
- UV yellowing protection
- Case and cloth protect acetate from UV yellowing and oil degradation.
- Heat tolerance
- Acetate can permanently warp above 60 °C.
Product record
- Title
- Translucent Sleek Sunglasses
- Brand
- Saint Laurent
- Price
- 660 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the measurements translate to fit
- An 18 mm bridge is noticeably narrower than the average men's 19–21 mm, so the frame naturally rests closer to the face and suits a higher, narrower nasal bridge; without adjustable pads, this width is a decisive contact point that determines whether the sunglasses sit at the correct height and avoid sliding.
- The lens height of 36 mm is unusually short — most aviators and larger fashion frames run 45–55 mm — giving these a crisp, minimal line that shades just the eye itself, in keeping with the late-90s revival aesthetic.
- The 145 mm arm length hits the industry standard medium mark, making ear reach a non-issue as long as the frontal dimensions match your face.
- With lens width of 54 mm each and an 18 mm bridge, the total front width is approximately 126 mm — falling at the narrow end of adult men's sunglass sizing, which means these will fit a face measuring about 130–135 mm temple-to-temple comfortably, rather than a wide face.
- Acetate is a thermoplastic that opticians can heat and reshape to subtly expand the bridge or adjust temple curve, allowing some customization of the otherwise fixed fit for better nose comfort and behind-ear grip.
How acetate frames age and wear
- Cellulose acetate begins to soften and can permanently warp at temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F) — a level easily reached inside a hot car — so storing the sunglasses in the included leather case and never leaving them on a dashboard preserves the precise tapered fit.
- The included leather case and microfiber cloth are functional care assets — the case blocks UV and abrasive damage during transport, while the cloth safely removes facial oils and sunscreen residues that can degrade the acetate's high-gloss finish over time.
- Light-colored acetate like this ivory/cream beige frame is especially vulnerable to UV-induced yellowing and fading; keeping the sunglasses in the leather case when not worn and wiping them with the microfiber cloth after use slows the colour shift and maintains the crisp 90s-inspired transparency.
- Luxury eyewear acetate is typically milled from solid blocks rather than injection-molded, yielding a denser, more lustrous surface that an optician can re-polish to remove scratches — meaning these Saint Laurent frames can hold their high-gloss finish for years where cheaper plastics would need replacement.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of rectangular sunglasses with a glossy translucent light-beige plastic frame, integrated nose bridge and brown gradient rectangular lenses; small metal hinge details visible at the temple ends.
- Frame material and finishGlossy translucent light-beige plastic full-rim frame visible from the front, with uniform thickness around the lenses and a slightly thicker temple end section.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high) - Lens shape and tintRectangular lenses with softened corners and a brown gradient tint that is darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Bridge and nose areaIntegrated molded bridge with built-in nose pads as part of the same translucent plastic frame, forming a continuous front profile.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.54 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Temple end hinge detailSmall rectangular metallic hinge or decorative metal inset visible where each temple meets the front frame, set into the translucent plastic.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.49 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.49 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Front edge profileSlight bevel around the outer edge of the frame creating a visible inner lip that frames the lenses.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-style front-on product shot on a light neutral background with a subtle drop shadow below the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses centered horizontally and shown front-on at eye level with the camera.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray to off-white background and surface; product casts a soft shadow directly below and slightly outward.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy plastic frame and subtle reflections on the lenses.
Colors
translucent light beige· frame#CBB49Cwarm brown gradient· lenses#B3ACA3warm gold metallic· hinge metal inset#B49C83- Frame material and finishGlossy translucent light-beige plastic full-rim frame visible from the front, with uniform thickness around the lenses and a slightly thicker temple end section.
- 02
Product
Translucent rectangular sunglasses shown from a low three-quarter angle; clear beige acetate frame with brown-tinted rectangular lenses and wide tapered temples bearing a recessed logo panel and visible metal hinges.
- Frame shapeFront frame is rectangular with slightly rounded inner corners and a continuous translucent bezel surrounding each lens.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.46 · h 0.27 (high) - Lens tintBoth lenses are medium brown tinted with uniform coloration across each lens.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.52 · w 0.19 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high) - Material and finishFrame and temples are translucent glossy acetate in a warm beige/amber tone, showing internal thickness and light transmission.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.45 (medium) - Temple geometryTemples are wide and flat near the hinge with a recessed elongated hexagonal panel, then taper and curve down toward angled temple tips.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.47 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.39 · h 0.38 (high) - Visible hingeSmall metallic hinge piece is visible at each temple connection to the front frame.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.47 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.21 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.11 (medium) - Nose bridgeIntegrated saddle-style bridge formed from the same translucent material as the frame, continuous with the bezel.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.17 · h 0.11 (high) - Logo text on temple“SAINT LAURENT”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing a soft shadow below and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionSunglasses placed on a flat surface photographed from a low three-quarter angle showing front and both temples; product centered in lower half of frame.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow cast by the sunglasses toward the lower right.
- Image qualityHigh resolution studio image with crisp edges and minimal noise.
Colors
translucent beige amber· frame and temples#C5A58Amedium brown· lenses#BE9C82metallic silver· hinge hardware- Frame shapeFront frame is rectangular with slightly rounded inner corners and a continuous translucent bezel surrounding each lens.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the right temple and hinge area of a pair of translucent beige/peach sunglasses; thick rectangular temple with recessed central panel bearing legible 'SAINT LAURENT' text, three-barrel metal hinge and a visible small rectangular metal insert near the hinge.
- Temple shapeThick rectangular temple arm with a recessed elongated central panel and raised outer edges, visible along the right side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent glossy plastic (acetate-like) material with smooth, slightly reflective finish visible on the temple and front frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.46 (medium) - Brand text“SAINT LAURENT”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.43 · w 0.45 · h 0.16 (high) - Hinge constructionThree-barrel metal hinge connected between the front frame and temple, with a small rectangular metal insert plate visible beside the hinge barrels.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Lens visible edgePartial view of a rectangular/rounded-corner lens with a darker tinted surface set into the translucent front frame at the lower left of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the frame; shallow depth of field causes the upper curved temple in the background to be out of focus.
- Background and shadowEven light gray to off-white background with a soft diffuse shadow under the sunglasses following the temple line.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field: foreground temple and hinge are sharp while the curved upper temple in the background is blurred.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail framing focused on the temple and hinge; image cropped so only part of the front frame and lens are visible at lower left.
Colors
translucent warm beige· temple and front frame#D6C4B3brown tint· lens#8B7D74metallic silver· metal hinge and insert- Temple shapeThick rectangular temple arm with a recessed elongated central panel and raised outer edges, visible along the right side of the frame.
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Q&A
1 answered- Does the frame have adjustable nose pads or is the fit fixed?
- The Translucent Sleek Sunglasses feature a fixed fit — there are no adjustable nose pads. The acetate frame includes integrated nose pads designed for all-day comfort, but they are not adjustable.