{"product":{"catalog_id":"ac0c144e-4246-44e1-8caf-659acb1815a9","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"db513b37-e9df-4490-b7a2-adfb7a8a986b","title":"Tortoiseshell Sunglasses","description":"These Dries Van Noten tortoiseshell sunglasses feature a glossy acetate frame with a subtle cat-eye silhouette and gradient brown lenses. They provide 100% UV protection and are made in Japan, with dimensions of 57 mm eye width, 18 mm bridge, and 138 mm temple length. 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We recommend consulting a professional optician to confirm feasibility based on the frame dimensions (eye width 57 mm, bridge 18 mm).","q":"Can the lenses be replaced with prescription lenses?"},{"a":"Yes, the tortoiseshell acetate pattern varies between individual pairs because it is a layered material that creates unique swirls and colors. Each pair is distinct.","q":"Does the tortoiseshell acetate pattern vary significantly between individual pairs?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/accessories/sunglasses/tortoiseshell-sunglasses--23181-158215?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"competitive_positioning_495cad":{"title":"Value in the designer acetate market at $495 CAD","entries":{"single_colorway_curation":"Simons stocks this model only in brown tortoiseshell, aligning with Dries Van Noten’s seasonal, tightly edited approach where each release is a deliberate statement rather than a mass-market assortment — for a buyer overwhelmed by choice or seeking a singular look, this constraint is a value-add that simplifies decision-making and underscores the designer’s authority.","standard_medium_fit_dimensions":"The 57mm eye width and 18mm bridge classify these as a standard medium fit — the most popular size category across acetate frames — putting them in the same fit universe as flagship models from Oliver Peoples and Garrett Leight, so the online purchase risk is low because the proportions are widely calibrated to adult faces and compete directly with those better-known names.","accessible_designer_entry_point":"With Dries Van Noten ready-to-wear pieces routinely exceeding $2,500 CAD, these sunglasses at $495 CAD function as the brand’s most accessible physical entry point, translating the designer’s narrative-driven aesthetic into a daily-wear object without a four-figure investment — ideal for a first-time buyer or a collector seeking a wearable piece of the collection.","japanese_acetate_manufacturing_parity":"Japanese acetate production, shared with many premium eyewear brands at the $400–$600 CAD tier, involves a multi-month curing process that yields deep, stable tortoiseshell patterning and superior shape memory — so the $495 CAD price is underpinned by the same supply chain costs that dedicated eyewear labels pay, making the Dries Van Noten markup modest for the designer name.","signature_packaging_as_retention_tool":"The soft designer case and signature storage box included with every pair — explicitly listed on the product page — elevate the purchase to a keepsake-unboxing experience that mirrors the ritual-building packaging of luxury optical boutiques, compensating for the online purchase format by encouraging long-term care and emotional attachment to the object."}}}},"handle":"tortoiseshell-sunglasses-23181-158215","storefront_path":"/en/men-designer/accessories/sunglasses/tortoiseshell-sunglasses--23181-158215","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-designer/accessories/sunglasses/tortoiseshell-sunglasses--23181-158215"}}