
French Kiwis
Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses
The Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses are reading eyewear designed and assembled in Montreal by French Kiwis, a Canadian label available at Simons. They feature a Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame with an oversized square silhouette, measuring 55 mm eye width, 18 mm bridge, and 143 mm temples, and include clear lenses. Each pair comes with a soft case and small cleaning cloth, and the suggested sizes correspond to the lens magnification strengths.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Oversized square reading glasses with Italian acetate frame.
Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame, soft case and cleaning cloth included.
- Material
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate
- Style
- oversized
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Mazzucchelli Italian acetate frame
- Designed and assembled in Montreal
- Oversized square shape
- Eye width: 55 mm
- Bridge: 18 mm
- Temples: 143 mm
- Soft case included
- Cleaning cloth included
- French Kiwis Canadian label
Product Insights
Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses by French Kiwis offer Milan-level acetate craftsmanship—Mazzucchelli acetate resists yellowing, warping, and shrinkage—assembled in Montreal for $150 CAD, a fraction of luxury brands using the same material. The oversized 55mm lenses and balanced 143mm temples deliver a secure fit and editorial scale, embracing the main character trend with a glossy black or brown finish. However, maintaining the high-gloss acetate requires storing away from heat, sunlight, and humidity.
Verified claims
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive to Simons and assembled in Montreal from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate that resists yellowing.
- Material
- Italian Mazzucchelli acetate resists yellowing, warping, and shrinkage, with high gloss.
- Value
- Montreal-assembled Mazzucchelli acetate frames cost $150 CAD, using the same Italian acetate supplier as luxury eyewear brands that often retail above $500.
- Fit
- 143 mm temples and 18 mm bridge balance the oversized frame for a secure fit.
- Acetate finish
- Deeply glossy black acetate finish, not flat like standard readers.
- Care
- Store away from heat, sunlight, and high humidity to preserve finish.
- Style
- Oversized square shape follows the viral 'main character' glasses trend; the black frame delivers graphic, high-contrast punctuation.
- Oversized scale
- 55mm lenses deliver editorial-scale look consistent with 'main character' trend
- Color styling
- Black frame sharpens minimalist or monochrome outfits.
- Colorway styling
- Black frame delivers graphic, high-contrast punctuation.
- Fit stability
- The 143 mm temples and 18 mm bridge provide a balanced fit that keeps the oversized frames from drifting or pinching throughout the day.
Product record
- Title
- Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses
- Brand
- French Kiwis
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want oversized square readers with a bold look: the glossy acetate frame comes in Black or Brown, with clear lenses sized at 55 mm eye width, an 18 mm bridge, and 143 mm temples. It is made from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate, designed and assembled in Montreal, and offered in strengths 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 (the size values correspond to lens strength), with a soft case and cleaning cloth included. Note the bridge is a continuous molded design with no separate metal nose pads, which may affect fit if you rely on adjustable pads.[1,2] | Charlotte Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want round, full-rim reading glasses with a two-tone look—tortoiseshell on the upper rims and temples, glossy black below—and a small keyhole-style bridge. They are made from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate with CR-39 optical-grade lenses that are anti-scratch, anti-reflective, and blue light-blocking, and their durable OBE flex hinges are stated by the brand to retain a comfortable, tailored fit (a stated purpose, not a verified outcome). They come in 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 strengths in Black or Baby Blue, include a soft case and cleaning cloth, and are backed by a 365-day one-time replacement guarantee for material or workmanship defects.[3,4,5,6,7,8] | Lou Rectangular Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want full-rim rectangular reading glasses in a glossy tortoiseshell acetate, built from Italian Mazzucchelli acetate with flexible hinges and clear lenses, offered in magnification strengths of 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 in Taupe. They come with a soft case and cleaning cloth, and are designed and assembled in Montreal. Note the molded acetate bridge has no separate nose pads, so the fit relies on the continuous frame's saddle-style contour.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Glossy black oversized square eyeglass frame with clear lenses, visible temples and a small gold logo on the right temple; shown at a three-quarter front angle laying on a flat surface.
- Frame shapeOversized square silhouette with rounded inner corners and thick glossy rims surrounding each lens.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Material and finishHigh-gloss plastic or acetate appearance on the frame and temples, reflecting highlights along edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.44 (high) - Bridge and nose areaContinuous molded bridge integrated with the frame; no separate metal nose pads visible.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - LensesClear lenses with a faint cool-blue reflection tint and subtle specular highlights.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high) - Right temple detailRight temple is straight with a slight outward flare toward the tip and shows a small gold two-mark logo near the hinge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Left temple visibleLeft temple extends rearward and is visible behind the frame, matching the frame's glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Hinge areaHinge region is integrated and only subtly visible where the temple meets the front frame; no exposed screws clearly legible.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.32 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Three-quarter front studio shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow under the glasses; even diffuse lighting produces gentle reflections on the glossy frame.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed from a low three-quarter front angle, positioned slightly left-of-center and angled so the right temple points toward the top-right corner.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the lower-left of the glasses.
- LightingDiffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and specular highlights along the frame edges and temples.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesvery pale blue tint· lensesmetallic gold· right temple logo#A3A3A3- Frame shapeOversized square silhouette with rounded inner corners and thick glossy rims surrounding each lens.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- French Kiwis
Ella Clear Taupe Reading Glasses
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4576853 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Black - 1.5 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4576854 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Black - 2.0 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4576855 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Black - 2.5 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4576856 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Brown - 1.5 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4576857 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Brown - 2.0 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
| 4576858 | Ella Oversized Square Reading Glasses - Brown - 2.5 | CA$150.00 | Yes |
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