Eyeglasses / Sunglasses Discussion

[Takeshi]

Persol - best money can buy ..

[Guest]

^Is that actually true?

[Takeshi]

in my eyes yes , I've owned so many brands , Persol are class ..

[Megatron1505]

I agree with that assessment, although I have never owned any Dita. I believe G has both, so perhaps he could give his opinion?

[Giles]

Persol are brilliant and  Mme B and I have a number of pairs, but Dita are seriously next level….When I took mine in to get prescription lenses fitted, I thought I'd never get them back, the optician was enthralled....

[Megatron1505]

What is it that makes them next level G? I'm genuinely interested for my next pair of frames.

[Megatron1505]

Also, would these make me look like an escaped mental patient?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DITA-Alpine-Orange-Pinstripe-Eyeglasses-Frames-Eyewear-Sunglasses-Oval-Tinted-/120931688036?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c28171e64#ht_891wt_1166

Also, speaking as someone who know nothing about Dita frames, are these Dita frames?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/dita-jones-plastic-zyl-geek-FRAME-sunglasses-readers-CLASSIC-EYEGLASSES-RX-/271048482161?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item3f1bbf9d71#ht_714wt_1185

[Giles]

@Megatron1505:

What is it that makes them next level G? I'm genuinely interested for my next pair of frames.

One of the simple things is the shape of the arms, they are almost impossible (at least for me) so shake off or have slip down my nose.  The hinges are brilliant.  The overall quality of craftsmanship is more apparent on my Statesman than my Ramblers, but this is because the construction and materials are more complex.  I needed my Statesman tweaked recently and went into "The Eye Company" in Wardour Street, I could have walked out with a dozen pairs, there is something about the designs that I really really love.  (And they are made in Japan)

Play with mine when you are here….

[Giles]

Take a look at this, you will see how the arms thicken at the end….

[Megatron1505]

They do indeed look awesome, and I will take a look at yours when we're visiting if thats ok. Now to take a look at stockists.

[injunjack]

Mega

Yes, those orange ones would make you look like serious mental case, but is that a bad thing? In your case? 

[Megatron1505]

At least no-one could complain about false advertising 

[SpaceGnome]

Im partial to Mykita or Walter Proksch frames.  really light weight, and have no screws to come loose.

[joesaintjohn]

I have a bunch of friends getting into Warby Parker. They send you a box with the five frames you pick out. You try them on, pick 'em out, then let them know your prescription. They're only $95. I've been thinking about getting a pair or two as mine are starting to wear out. Anybody had any luck with them?

http://www.warbyparker.com/

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[Guest]

I think Urbs has or had a pair. A guy on StyleForum said the quality is pretty weak, but for $95 I guess we can't complain.

[urbanwoodsman]

@Shoreman:

I think Urbs has or had a pair. A guy on StyleForum said the quality is pretty weak, but for $95 I guess we can't complain.

Na. I have Shuron Ronsirs, made in USA.
http://www.oipolloi.com/shuron-ronsir-clip-on-ebony-polarized-grey
http://www.shuron.com/ronsir_zyl.htm

Warby Parker are stylish cheap made in china glasses. I've never owed a pair but have seen some before, not great. If you're on a budget and don't want to go to Walmart, then get Warby Parker.

Another cheap alt
http://www.classicspecs.com/collections/mens-collection-summer-2011

[joesaintjohn]

Ah-ha. Too good to be true. IH has changed my appreciation for quality. I can't hardly bring myself to settle for cheap Chinese goods. No matter how inexpensive, it still feels like a rip off. I was shopping with my wife and I couldn't handle how poorly made some expensive designer gear was.

[ADDIC]

anyone got any info on these Persol sunglasses?

[Guest]

^ Badass–and one of my favourite movies, as well.

[Megatron1505]

ADDIC, not only do I have info, I have those exact glasses.