Zimmermann Sunglasses: Every Resort 2027 Frame Compared
Zimmermann sunglasses come in six frames in the newest drop: the Mirel Round, Mirel Oversize, Goldie Oval, Ellis Cateye, Ellis Navigator and Ellis Hexagon. Every pair is made in Italy, sold in one size with lens widths from 48mm to 60mm, and arrives with a Zimmermann case, dust bag and storage box. Lens categories run from 1 for a light tint up to 3 for strong sun, and the whole edit sits in Coveti’s designer sunglasses category.
If you only want one pair, start with the Goldie Oval in Havana, the most classic shape of the six, then read our companion guide to choosing sunglasses for your face shape to see which frame flatters you. Below, each style is broken down by construction, lens, measurements and the outfits it works hardest with.
Key facts
- Six frames, nine colourways, all one size and all made in Italy.
- Acetate styles: Mirel Round and Mirel Oversize (acetate fronts with gold metal temples and bridge) plus the Goldie Oval. Metal styles: Ellis Cateye, Ellis Navigator and Ellis Hexagon.
- Smallest lens: Mirel Round at 48mm. Largest lens: Ellis Navigator at 60mm.
- Temple length is 140mm on every frame except the Goldie Oval, which runs to 145mm.
- Category 3 lenses: Mirel Round Black, Goldie Oval, Ellis Cateye, Ellis Hexagon. Category 2: Mirel Oversize Green, Ellis Navigator Gradient Olive. Category 1: Mirel Round Dusk, Mirel Oversize Dusk.
- Every pair comes with a Zimmermann case, dust bag and storage box.
How many styles of Zimmermann sunglasses are there?
There are six frame shapes in this drop, grouped into three families: Mirel, Goldie and Ellis. The Mirel family is rounded and mixes acetate with gold metal, the Goldie is a pure acetate oval, and the Ellis family is all lightweight metal with gradient lenses. All nine colourways belong to the Resort 2027 season, so they sit naturally with the Clash pieces from the same collection.
Thinking in families makes shopping simpler. If you like a softer, rounder face on your sunglasses, stay with Mirel and Goldie. If you prefer a sharper line and a lighter feel on the nose, the Ellis metal frames are the place to look.
Zimmermann sunglasses compared: sizes and lens categories
The quickest way to compare the frames is by their three printed measurements: lens width, nose bridge and temple length, all in millimetres.
| Frame | Construction | Lens / bridge / temple (mm) | Lens category | Colourways on Coveti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirel Round | Acetate front, gold metal temples and bridge | 48 / 26 / 140 | Black 3, Dusk 1 | Black, Dusk |
| Mirel Oversize | Acetate front, gold metal temples and bridge | 51 / 26 / 140 | Dusk 1, Green 2 | Dusk, Green |
| Goldie Oval | Acetate, triple bar metal temples | 53 / 19 / 145 | 3 | Havana, Milk |
| Ellis Cateye | Metal, gradient lenses | 58 / 16 / 140 | 3 | Bottle Green |
| Ellis Navigator | Metal, gradient lenses | 60 / 14 / 140 | Gradient Olive 2 | Gradient Olive |
| Ellis Hexagon | Metal, gradient lenses | 53 / 19 / 140 | 3 | Royal Blue |
Two numbers deserve a closer look. The Mirel bridge is 26mm, the widest here, so those frames sit a touch lower and suit a broader nose bridge. The Ellis Navigator bridge is 14mm, the narrowest, which keeps a large 60mm lens close to the face on a slimmer nose.
The Mirel family: round frames in acetate and gold
Mirel frames pair a lightweight acetate front with gold metal temples and a gold metal bridge detail, finished with column shaped temples.
Mirel Round
The Mirel Round in Black is the darker, more practical colourway, with a category 3 lens for bright days. The Mirel Round in Dusk carries a category 1 lens, a light tint that reads almost like a fashion lens and suits overcast cities, long lunches outdoors and evenings when you still want a frame on your face. At 48mm, this is the smallest lens in the drop, so it flatters narrower faces and anyone who finds big sunglasses swamp them.
Mirel Oversize
The Mirel Oversize takes the same acetate and gold recipe into a bolder, rounded shape with a 51mm lens. Choose the Mirel Oversize in Green for a category 2 lens that handles a typical sunny day, and the Mirel Oversize in Dusk for a category 1 tint. The larger lens gives more coverage, which is useful on a long face because it breaks up the length.
The Goldie Oval: the softest shape in the drop
The Goldie Oval is all acetate, with extended tonal contrast lenses and a triple bar metal temple structure, and a category 3 lens in both colourways.
The Havana colourway is the warmer colourway, and it goes with nearly every wardrobe colour, from chocolate to cream. The Goldie Oval in Milk is lighter and more graphic, and looks especially fresh against white linen and pale denim. At 145mm, the Goldie has the longest temples of the six, which helps if standard frames tend to pinch behind your ears.
The Ellis family: lightweight metal with gradient lenses
Every Ellis frame is lightweight metal with gradient lenses, column shaped temples and foil logo detailing at the temple tip.
Ellis Cateye
The Ellis Cateye in Bottle Green is a sculpted cat eye with a 58mm lens, a 16mm bridge and a category 3 lens. The lifted outer corner draws the eye upward, which is why cat eye frames are such a good match for round and diamond faces. Bottle green is also an easy neutral: it sits well with olive, khaki, cream and black.
Ellis Navigator
The Ellis Navigator in Gradient Olive has the biggest lens in the drop at 60mm, paired with the narrowest bridge at 14mm. The Gradient Olive lens is category 2, a medium tint suited to everyday sun. Zimmermann also lists a Gradient Red version with a category 1 lens, for anyone who wants a navigator mostly as a fashion piece. The navigator shape is a reliable choice for oval and heart faces.
Ellis Hexagon
The Ellis Hexagon in Royal Blue is the most architectural frame of the six, with a geometric outline, a 53mm lens, a 19mm bridge and a category 3 lens. Straight edges add structure to soft, round features, and the royal blue gradient is a lovely contrast with warm skin tones and with red lipstick.
Which Zimmermann sunglasses should you buy?
Buy for the light you actually live in first, then for your face shape, then for colour.
- For bright beach and city summers, pick a category 3 lens: Mirel Round Black, Goldie Oval, Ellis Cateye and Ellis Hexagon.
- For changeable weather and everyday errands, a category 2 lens covers most days: Mirel Oversize Green and Ellis Navigator Gradient Olive.
- For a light tint you can keep on indoors at lunch and into early evening, choose a category 1 Dusk lens on either Mirel frame.
- For a narrow face, start with the 48mm Mirel Round. For a wider face, try the 58mm Ellis Cateye and the 60mm Ellis Navigator.
- For the lightest feel on the nose, choose an Ellis metal frame.
How do you style Zimmermann sunglasses with the Resort 2027 drop?
Match the lens colour to one colour already in your outfit and the look feels deliberate rather than accessorised.
| Frame | Pair it with | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Cateye, Bottle Green | Clash Organza Shirt in Olive | Tonal greens, with sheer silk organza keeping it light |
| Ellis Hexagon, Royal Blue | Clash Caped Blouse in Dusty Blue | Blue on blue, with cape sleeves balancing a geometric frame |
| Mirel Round, Dusk | Clash Jersey Flare Pant | Pink tint against a soft pink flare |
| Goldie Oval, Havana | Clash Bow Maxi Dress | A warm Havana frame with a warm neutral dress |
For more ways to put the collection together, the Zimmermann Resort 2027 edit covers the dresses, tailoring and shoes around these frames.
How do you spot fake Zimmermann sunglasses?
Check the construction details against the product description, because copies tend to get the small things wrong.
- Genuine pairs in this drop are made in Italy and come with a Zimmermann case, dust bag and storage box.
- Ellis frames carry foil logo detailing at the temple tip and column shaped temples.
- Mirel frames have gold metal temples and a gold metal bridge detail on an acetate front.
- The Goldie Oval has a triple bar metal temple structure.
- The measurements should match the table above, for example 58/16/140 on the Ellis Cateye.
Buying from an authorised stockist is the simplest protection. Our guide to Zimmermann care and authenticity goes through the checks for clothing as well.
Who makes Zimmermann sunglasses?
Zimmermann is the Australian label founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, and the sunglasses in this drop are made in Italy.
Nicky Zimmermann is chief creative officer and leads design. Advent International has held a majority stake since August 2023, with Style Capital and the Zimmermann family keeping a significant minority. The label now has around 90 boutiques, and describes its own signature as “sophisticated femininity, clever colour combinations and delicate original prints”. If you are curious about the pricing behind the craftsmanship, read why Zimmermann is expensive.
How do you look after Zimmermann sunglasses?
Store them in the case they came in, and clean the lenses with the dust bag rather than a sleeve.
Acetate frames like the Mirel and Goldie dislike heat, so keep them off a hot dashboard. Metal Ellis frames are light, which also means a hinge can be bent if the glasses are pushed up into thick hair all day. Fold them, case them and they will keep their shape for many summers.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Zimmermann sunglasses made?
Every frame in this drop is made in Italy. That includes the Mirel Round, Mirel Oversize, Goldie Oval, Ellis Cateye, Ellis Navigator and Ellis Hexagon.
What comes with Zimmermann sunglasses?
Each pair arrives with a Zimmermann case, a dust bag and a storage box.
What size are Zimmermann sunglasses?
They are sold in one size, with lens widths from 48mm on the Mirel Round to 60mm on the Ellis Navigator. Temple length is 140mm on every frame except the Goldie Oval at 145mm.
Which Zimmermann sunglasses are best for strong sun?
Choose a category 3 lens: the Mirel Round in Black, the Goldie Oval, the Ellis Cateye and the Ellis Hexagon. The Dusk lenses are category 1, a light tint.
How can you spot fake Zimmermann sunglasses?
Check for the made in Italy construction, the Zimmermann case, dust bag and storage box, and details such as the foil logo at the temple tip on Ellis frames. Measurements should match the brand listing, for example 58/16/140 on the Ellis Cateye.
Who owns Zimmermann?
Advent International has held a majority stake since August 2023, with Style Capital and the Zimmermann family keeping a significant minority. The label was founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann.
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