Two black frames, two different starting points
The 75020 and 75009 are both unisex black sunglasses from Ami Paris, both built on acetate frames and both listed with maximum UV400 protection and filter category 3. That shared foundation makes them easy to compare — and easy to confuse. The practical difference is in the frame details and the lens tone, plus the small construction cues that shape how each pair reads on your face.
This comparison sticks to what the product records confirm. Neither listing supplies lens width, bridge width, temple length or a face-shape recommendation, so you will not find invented fit numbers here. What you can do is compare the confirmed design choices and use them to decide which frame is more likely to suit how you actually wear sunglasses.
What each frame is made of
- Lunettes de soleil 75020 noires: Acetate frame with black lenses, gold Ami de Coeur on the branches, made in Italy. The gold heart detail on the branches is a visible accent, so this frame leans slightly more decorative than plain black-on-black.
Lunettes de soleil 75020 noires - Lunettes De Soleil 75009 Noires: Black acetate frame with grey lenses, metal edges, black Ami de Coeur signature on the branches, made in China. The grey lens and metal edge change the look: less contrast at the lens, more structure at the rim, and a quieter logo treatment.
Lunettes De Soleil 75009 Noires
75020 vs 75009 side by side
Both records list a unisex fit, acetate construction, UV400 protection and filter category 3. The differences below are the ones the catalog actually states.
- Lens tone: 75020: black lenses. 75009: grey lenses. Black lenses give a darker, more uniform look; grey lenses tend to feel a little softer against the face, though the record does not describe tint behavior.
- Frame detailing: 75020 has gold Ami de Coeur on the branches. 75009 has a black Ami de Coeur signature plus metal edges on the frame.
- Country of manufacture: 75020 is made in Italy; 75009 is made in China. Both are listed as made with love, and neither record gives further construction detail.
- Catalog price: 75020 is listed at USD 245.00 against a comparison price of USD 350.00. 75009 is listed at USD 210.00 against the same USD 350.00 comparison price.
- Size option: Both are offered in a single size, U. No measurements are supplied for that size in either record.
Why the records cannot settle the fit question
A sunglasses fit comes down to lens width, bridge width, temple length and how the frame sits on your nose and temples. None of those figures appear in the supplied records for the 75020 or the 75009. The only size information is the single option U, which tells you the frame is offered in one universal size but not what that size measures.
That is a real limitation, not a reason to guess. If you already know which frame shape suits your face, use the design differences above to choose between them. If you are buying your first pair of Ami Paris sunglasses, treat the single-size listing as a prompt to check the product page or ask the store for measurements before you commit. The absence of fit data in these records does not mean the information is unavailable elsewhere — only that it is not confirmed here.
Design cues that point to one frame or the other
- You want a warmer, more jewelry-like accent: The gold Ami de Coeur on the 75020 branches is the more decorative choice. It suits someone who likes a visible logo detail and a black-lens look.
- You prefer a quieter, more architectural frame: The 75009 pairs grey lenses with metal edges and a black signature. It reads as more restrained and slightly more structured.
- You are matching an existing accessory wardrobe: Gold hardware on the 75020 aligns with gold-toned jewelry and bag hardware. The 75009's black signature and metal edges sit more easily with silver-toned or mixed-metal accessories.
- You want the lower listed price: At catalog prices, the 75009 is USD 35 less than the 75020. Both carry the same USD 350.00 comparison price, so the gap is in the current listed price, not the reference value.
Protection and lens category: what is confirmed
Both frames are listed with maximum UV400 protection and filter category 3. UV400 refers to the UV protection claim in the record; filter category 3 describes the lens tint category. Neither record provides a visible light transmission percentage, a polarization claim or a driving suitability statement, so do not assume any of those from the category alone.
If you need sunglasses for a specific activity with its own eyewear requirements, check those requirements against the product page rather than relying on the category number by itself. The records confirm the protection claim and the filter category; they do not extend to use-specific performance.
Care and storage: what the catalog does not specify
Neither the 75020 nor the 75009 record includes care instructions, a cleaning method or a storage recommendation. That is a gap in the supplied information, not evidence that the frames are fragile or that no guidance exists. Acetate frames and coated lenses generally benefit from careful handling, but this article will not present generic habits as manufacturer instructions.
Before your first wear, check the packaging or the product page for any care note supplied with the frame. If none is provided, ask the store directly rather than assuming a cleaning product or method is approved. The same applies to the lens coating: the records confirm UV400 and category 3, but not an anti-scratch or anti-reflective treatment.
How to choose between the 75020 and 75009
- Choose the 75020 if: You want black lenses, a gold Ami de Coeur accent on the branches, Italian manufacture, and you are comfortable with the higher listed price of USD 245.00.
- Choose the 75009 if: You prefer grey lenses, metal-edged acetate, a black signature detail, Chinese manufacture, and the lower listed price of USD 210.00.
- Check measurements first if: You have a narrow or wide face, you know your usual lens and bridge measurements, or you have had fit problems with single-size frames before. Neither record supplies those numbers.
- Ask about care and lens treatment if: You want to know how to clean the lenses or whether a coating is applied. The records do not confirm either point.
