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Vail Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
The Vail Oversized Aviator Sunglasses are lightweight acetate sunglasses featuring scratch-resistant lenses and a Level 2 UV protection rating, suitable for cloudy or partly sunny days. They come with a tortoiseshell frame, pale pink lenses, signature branding on the temples, and a soft case. Key measurements include an eye width of 55 mm, bridge width of 19 mm, and temple length of 143 mm.
- Material
- plastic frames
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Oversized aviator sunglasses with lightweight plastic frames, scratch-resistant lenses, and UV protection.
Lightweight plastic frames, scratch-resistant lenses, Level 2 UV protection, signature on temples, includes soft case.
- Material
- plastic frames
- Style
- classic, oversized
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Otra at Simons collection
- lightweight and comfortable plastic frames
- scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 2 UV protection rating
- signature on the temples
- soft case included
- oversized aviator design
- eye width: 55 mm
- bridge: 19 mm
- temple length: 143 mm
Product Insights
Otra's Vail Oversized Aviator Sunglasses reshape the classic aviator with an angular top line, 58mm height, and 142mm width, flattering round and oval faces but requiring a medium-to-wide bridge for the fixed 19mm nose gap. UV400 protection and Category 2 tint suit average sun and driving, while non-polarized lenses trade glare reduction for true color. Born from Quay co-founder Linda Hammond's Spanish-craft-inspired Byron Bay design, these limited-run sunglasses achieve unprompted celebrity wear from Kylie Jenner, Beyoncé, and Hailey Bieber, and retail at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, with the $65 Hazel sharing the design language.
Verified claims
- Silhouette
- Angular top line with 58mm height and 142mm width reshapes the aviator.
- Face fit
- Angular frame flatters round and oval faces; fixed 19mm nose gap.
- Brand story
- Limited-run angular aviator designed in Byron Bay with Spanish craft influence.
- UV protection
- UV400 protection blocks 99–100% of UVA/UVB rays and is independent of the Category 2 tint rating.
- Nose bridge
- 19mm fixed-pad bridge suits medium-to-wide bridges; low bridges may need try-on.
- Shape
- Angular silhouette adds structure to round faces and suits oval faces.
- Dimensions
- Lens is 58mm tall and frame is 142mm wide, both larger than classic aviators.
- Founder background
- Founder Linda Hammond scaled Quay Australia to 5,000+ retail doors before founding Otra.
- Celebrity adoption
- Worn unprompted by Kylie Jenner, Beyoncé, and Hailey Bieber.
- Celebrity endorsement
- A-listers wear Otra without paid endorsement.
- Value
- The $65 celebrity-worn Hazel shares design language with the Vail.
- Scarcity
- Non-replenished limited runs with celebrity adopters and curated retail distribution.
- Retail validation
- Otra, founded by Quay co-founder Linda Hammond, is sold at Bloomingdale’s and launching at Nordstrom.
- Tint use case
- The pale pink Category 2 lenses are suitable for cloudy or partly sunny days and approved for driving.
- Polarization
- Non-polarized lenses.
- Frame weight
- The Vail's plastic frame is lightweight.
- Lens coating
- The lenses have a scratch-resistant coating.
- Visible light transmission
- The Category 2 lenses transmit 18–43% of visible light.
Product record
- Title
- Vail Oversized Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- Otra
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Sunny-but-soft days outdoors
With a Level 2 UV protection rating, these oversized aviators are described by the retailer as perfect for cloudy or partly sunny days—when you still want eye coverage without full-strength sun.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Vail Oversized Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a fashion-forward take on the aviator: an oversized, angular silhouette with a straight top bar, thick tortoiseshell acetate frame, and pale pink tinted lenses. The lightweight plastic frames come in one size (eye width 55 mm, bridge 19 mm, temple 143 mm) in Black or Taupe, with scratch-resistant lenses and a soft case included. Note that Simons lists the lenses as Level 2 UV protection described as ideal for cloudy or partly sunny days, while a saved product image shows a CAT 1 marking on the inner temple, so the exact protection rating is unclear.[1,2,3] | Stevie Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want an oversized aviator look with rounded teardrop lenses, a slim metal top bar, and a tortoiseshell acetate frame with light blue gradient lenses (also offered in Black and Taupe, one size). The lightweight acetate frame has scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses with 100% UV protection (UV400), and a soft case is included. Note the Category 1 lens tint is described as perfect for partly sunny days rather than bright full sun, and the frame is designed to fit most face sizes but is not adjustable.[4,5,6,7,8,9] | Alba Oversized Square Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a large, oversized square acetate frame in a glossy tortoiseshell finish with solid brown-tinted lenses and a light, comfortable feel. The polycarbonate lenses are scratch-resistant with a Level 3 UV protection rating, which the retailer characterizes as perfect for sunny days, and a soft case is included. Note that this one-size variant comes with a 15 mm bridge, 55 mm eye width, and 150 mm temples, so check the fit before ordering.[10,11] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Oversized tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses with squared aviator-like front, thick straight temples, and pale pink tinted lenses. White brand text appears on the right temple.
- Frame shapeLarge oversized front with a squared-oval aviator-influenced silhouette and a straight top bar; edges are rounded but frame profile is notably thick.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.62 · h 0.48 (high) - Frame material and patternGlossy tortoiseshell acetate appearance with dark brown and amber mottled pattern visible across the front and temples.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.62 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Lens tintBoth lenses have a uniform pale pink tint.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.34 · w 0.27 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Temple styleThick, straight temples that widen slightly toward the temple tips; tortoiseshell pattern continues along temples.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium) - Bridge and nose areaIntegrated frame bridge with continuous acetate construction; nose area follows the same thick frame profile with rounded inner cutouts for the lenses.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Right temple logo“OTRA”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple marking“CAT 1”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath; three-quarter front-right perspective; even diffuse lighting with minimal reflections; no props or packaging.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right perspective showing front and both temples, with the right temple extended toward the viewer's right.
- Background and surfaceSolid light gray background and flat surface that produces a soft drop shadow under the sunglasses.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting that produces subtle glossy highlights on the frame surface and minimal lens glare.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame front and temples#4C4443pale pink· lenseswhite· logo text- Frame shapeLarge oversized front with a squared-oval aviator-influenced silhouette and a straight top bar; edges are rounded but frame profile is notably thick.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Otra
Vail - Black/Smoke