Both cost $139.98 at ShopSimon as of November 5, 2026, so price does not decide this. Pick the VE4501 for a bold cat-eye look with a white frame and silver mirror gradient lens. Pick the VE4496U for a larger square frame in burgundy with a pink-violet gradient lens that suits oval or round faces.
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Choose the VE4501 if you want a glamorous cat-eye shape and a white frame that stands out.
Choose the VE4496U if you want an oversized square frame in burgundy that flatters oval or round faces.
| Versace VE4501 Women's Sunglasses | Versace VE4496U Sunglasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Silhouette | Cat eye | Square and rectangle |
| Frame color | White | Burgundy |
| Lens | Gray with silver mirror gradient | Pink gradient violet, UV 400 |
| Frame material | Plastic and metal | Acetate |
| Size | 54 mm lens, standard fit | 54 mm lens, 21 mm bridge, 140 mm temples, oversized |
| Face shape fit | Cat eye suits most face shapes | Stated to flatter oval or round faces |
| UV protection | 100% UV | UV 400 |
| Best new price | $139.98 at ShopSimon as of November 5, 2026 | $139.98 at ShopSimon as of November 5, 2026 |
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| Spec | Versace VE4501 Women's Sunglasses | Versace VE4496U Sunglasses |
|---|---|---|
| Silhouette | Cat Eye | Square & Rectangle |
| Material | Plastic, Metal | Plastic |
| Lens Color | Gray | Gray |
| Lens Type | Gradient | Gradient |
| Lens Width | 54 mm | — |
| color | — | Other |
| size | — | One Size |
| Oversized | — | Yes |
Only six ratings are on record, all at 5 out of 5, so the sample is small. Buyers of this frame generally respond to its look rather than its optics.