Jimmy Fairly
Etty Rectangular Sunglasses
The Etty Rectangular Sunglasses by Jimmy Fairly at Simons feature lightweight cellulose acetate frames with a glossy black finish and warm brown-to-amber gradient lenses. These sunglasses provide complete UVA and UVB protection with a level 3 UV rating, making them suitable for bright, sunny conditions. Measuring 48 mm eye width, 25 mm bridge, and 150 mm temple length, they include a designer case and cleaning cloth.
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Rectangular sunglasses with lightweight cellulose acetate frames and UV protection
Complete UVA/UVB protection, Level 3 UV rating, lightweight acetate frame, includes case and cloth
- Material
- cellulose acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight cellulose acetate frames
- Complete UVA and UVB protection
- Level 3 UV protection rating
- Designer case included
- Small cleaning cloth included
- Rectangular shape
- Eye width 48 mm
- Bridge 25 mm
- Temple 150 mm
Product Insights
The Jimmy Fairly Etty Rectangular Sunglasses, priced at $240, are designed for narrow to average faces with a 121mm front width and 48mm lens width, while the 40mm lens height visually shortens oblong faces. The acetate frame features no visible branding, relying on silhouette and material quality as its signature, and GQ editorially validates it as a discerning insider choice that looks 2-3x more expensive. The frame is heat-moldable for custom fit but has fixed nose pads. Category 3 lenses provide 8-18% visible light transmission (7-12% behind windshields) and 100% UV protection, making them legal for daytime driving but not night driving. Care requires the included microfiber cloth and plastic-safe cleaner, avoiding acetone, alcohol, and temperatures above 60°C; hinges need periodic cleaning with mild soapy water and silicone lubrication if stiff.
Verified claims
- Width
- Front width 121 mm and lens width 48 mm fit narrow to average faces.
- Lens height
- 40 mm lens height visually shortens oblong faces, balancing proportions.
- Adjustability
- Nose pads are fixed, but the frame is heat-moldable for custom fit.
- Pricing model
- At $240, DTC model yields frames that look 2-3x more expensive.
- Design ethos
- No visible branding; silhouette and acetate quality are the visual signature.
- Insider appeal
- GQ editorially validates it as a discerning fashion-insider choice.
- Driving legality
- Category 3 is legal for daytime driving in the UK, EU, and US, and is the darkest tint permitted for road use.
- Light transmission
- Visible light transmission is 8-18%, reducing to 7-12% behind a windshield.
- UV protection
- 100% UVA/UVB protection is independent of tint darkness.
- Cleaning
- Use only the included microfiber cloth, plastic-safe lens cleaner, and soft storage case.
- Material
- Avoid contact with acetone, alcohol, and temperatures above 60°C to prevent permanent clouding and warping.
- Care
- Clean hinges with mild soapy water and a soft brush; lubricate with silicone-based product if stiff.
- Frame properties
- Acetate frames can be heat-molded by body heat or an optician for fit, resist cracking, and light surface scratches can be polished out by a professional optician.
- Maintenance
- Must be cleaned with microfiber cloth; hinges need periodic cleaning and lubrication.
- Vision
- Category 3 tint lets through 8–18% of visible light and provides 100% UVA/UVB protection.
- Fit
- Acetate frame heat-moldable for custom fit; also conforms with body heat.
- Value proposition
- GQ says Jimmy Fairly frames look two to three times their price.
- Lens safety
- Category 3 tint blocks 82–92% of visible light and 100% UV; legal for daytime driving.
- Design philosophy
- Frame has no visible branding, appealing to design-focused buyers.
- Hypoallergenic
- The cellulose acetate frame is naturally hypoallergenic and unlikely to irritate sensitive skin, making it suitable for people who react to nickel or other metal alloys.
- Square face fit
- The Etty's lightweight cellulose acetate and 48mm lens width reduce visual weight, making it a wearable rectangular option for square face shapes and strong jawlines.
Product record
- Title
- Etty Rectangular Sunglasses
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
- Price
- 240 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Sun protection on bright, sunny days
These Jimmy Fairly rectangular sunglasses are suited for wear on sunny days, with lenses that provide complete UVA and UVB protection and a Level 3 UV protection rating. The cellulose acetate frames are described as lightweight and comfortable for extended wear.[2]
Keeping the Etty sunglasses clean and protected
These Jimmy Fairly sunglasses come with a designer case and a small cleaning cloth, so you can store them in the provided soft case when they're not in use to help prevent damage. For cleaning, wipe the lenses with a microfiber cloth to avoid scratches, and use a gentle lens cleaner formulated for plastic if needed. Avoid harsh chemicals or paper products on the frames or lenses.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Etty Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want glossy black, thick rectangular acetate frames with warm brown-to-amber gradient lenses and full UVA/UVB protection rated Level 3 for sunny days. The lightweight cellulose acetate frame measures 48 mm eye width, 25 mm bridge, and 150 mm temples, with slim straight temples and silver rivet detailing at the corners, and a designer case plus cleaning cloth are included. Note it is offered only in a single one-size Black variant.[2,3] | Freja Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose these sunglasses if you want a lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate frame in a rectangular-rounded shape, offered in one size (Taupe) with a 51 mm eye width, 21 mm bridge, and 142 mm temples. They suit wearers who like a thick, glossy tortoiseshell frame with warm peach-tinted translucent lenses, complete UVA and UVB protection, and a designer case plus cleaning cloth included. Note that the lenses carry a Level 1 UV protection rating, which the retailer describes as perfect for partly sunny days rather than intense sun.[4,5] | Kaya Narrow Rectangular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable cellulose acetate sunglasses in a narrow rectangular silhouette, offered in one size (51 mm eye width, 18 mm bridge, 145 mm temples) in a taupe tortoiseshell finish with pale green tinted lenses. The lenses provide complete UVA and UVB protection but carry a Level 1 rating, which the merchant describes as perfect for partly sunny days. A designer case and small cleaning cloth are included.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front three-quarter view of glossy black rectangular sunglasses with thick acetate frame, double small metal rivets at each front corner, and warm brown-to-amber gradient lenses. Slim straight temples extend rearward with angled temple tips.
- Frame shapeThick glossy black rectangular frame with gently rounded square corners and a subtle outward notch at the upper outer corner of each lens aperture.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.33 (high) - Lenses finishSingle-piece lenses with a vertical gradient from darker brown at the top to amber/orange at the bottom; lenses sit flush within the frame front.
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x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.27 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated continuous bridge in the same glossy black material as the frame, smoothly connecting the two lens apertures without visible metal inserts.
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x 0.34 · y 0.57 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Hinge rivetsPairs of small circular silver rivet dots visible on the front of the frame at each outer corner near the temples.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.50 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.50 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - TemplesSlim glossy black temples extend straight back from the hinges, with a subtle outward bend near the temple tips; temple faces show a continuous glossy finish matching the frame front.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple tip detailTemple tips are slightly angled down and appear flattened at the end, consistent with molded acetate tips.
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x 0.78 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Frame gloss and reflectionsHigh-gloss finish on frame and temples with visible specular highlights and soft reflected light along top edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.33 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background, slight shadow beneath the sunglasses, camera positioned slightly above and to the left showing a front three-quarter perspective.
- Shot compositionSunglasses positioned on a flat light-gray background, centered lower half of image, photographed from a slightly elevated left-front three-quarter angle.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Support shadowSoft diffused shadow visible beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses, indicating overhead soft lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting with soft highlights on glossy surfaces and minimal harsh contrast.
Colors
gloss black· frame and templesbrown to amber gradient· lenses#C59451metallic silver· rivet dots- Frame shapeThick glossy black rectangular frame with gently rounded square corners and a subtle outward notch at the upper outer corner of each lens aperture.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Jimmy Fairly
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