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    • GraemeG
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      @Steffen:

      Gucci and the Swiss Label Viu now do very nice Eyeglasses Made in Japan, does anybody know who makes them, is there a Company in Japan that is known for such CoProductions ?

      There is a Japanese company that makes a lot of the frames there, but I can't remember its name. I think that it's something like Matsuko, but could be wrong.

      Dita produce the Thom Browne frames, and might do others.

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      • natehateN
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        recently got some replacement lenses from these guys for my von zipper elmores
        https://www.revantoptics.com/
        i went with the elite polarized in brown to go with the tortoise shell frames
        now these lenses aren't as nice as the polarized lenses i got direct from von zipper in another pair i have, but they are damn close
        so if you're in the market for replacement lenses revant optics has a WIDE variety and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to you guys
        also their packaging is on point
        the lenses come with a little case and a little baggy thats divided for the lenses

        don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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        • henry_davidH
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          I picked up these Garrett Leight x Thierry Lasry No. 3 sunglasses when yet another pair of Ray Ban Wayfarers broke. The last pair broke when I was cleaning them. That was the last straw for me and so I decided to just go for it and buy quality.

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          • S
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            I just had a closer look at the newish Lunor Titan/Acitat models and the frame says handmade in Japan instead of handmade in Germany, it seems like the Japanese are that good at making hybrid Frames that even the pinacle of german Eyewear manufacturing collaborates with them  😉

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            • GraemeG
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              I tried on a cool pair of sunglasses by Rolf. These have a wooden frame and hinge.

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              • ChrisC
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                I kinda like those.

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                • ArabitA
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                  These are probably going to be my new frames Factory 900 FA 143

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                  • den1mheadD
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                    One armed style [emoji6]

                    Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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                    • mikebarhootM
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                      New eyes.

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                      • GraemeG
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                        My girlfriend's glasses were eight years old, and the prescription has drifted off. We popped into an optician's to get her eyes tested, and she ended up with a pair of Dita's.

                        I'm not sure why she's looking so grumpy there, as I paid for them! 😃

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                        • louisboscoL
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                          i've gone through some of the back pages and saw jacques marie mage being mention. i'm wondering who has any, if so what (optical or sunnies) and care to share their opinion. looking to replace my max pittion which broke.

                          i've gone down to a store and seen a few models. they look pretty well built and really keen on pulling the trigger but i'd love to hear some thoughts first. also, if there's any other worthy brands, please mention..

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                          • bxhB
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                            @louisbosco:

                            i've gone through some of the back pages and saw jacques marie mage being mention. i'm wondering who has any, if so what (optical or sunnies) and care to share their opinion. looking to replace my max pittion which broke.

                            i've gone down to a store and seen a few models. they look pretty well built and really keen on pulling the trigger but i'd love to hear some thoughts first. also, if there's any other worthy brands, please mention..

                            I have two pairs of JMM from both their Made In Japan Heritage collection as well as their Made In Japan Optical - the Apache in Carbon and the Wyatt in Allan. Both have unbelievable construction and attention to detail, from the epoxy tipped arms to the acetate lining of the lenses.

                            To be completely honest with you, I don’t see myself buying any other brand. The proportions of everything I’ve tried on from them are perfect for my face/head size and the materials are top notch. I suggest if you can, looking at their Heritage collection as well as their standard Optical line.

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                            • GraemeG
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                              @louisbosco, Henderson's Opticians in Melbourne have recently started stocking JMM. I'll point them out next time you're over.

                              I don't have a pair, but I'd agree with @bxh that they're well made. The metal frames, which I was looking at, feel a bit chunkier than some of the other makes. They maybe come up a bit larger than some of the Japanese brands, so it'll be a case of seeing what fits you.

                              I do like them, and I am tempted by a pair.

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                              • steelworkerS
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                                Like your girlfriend's glasses @Graeme

                                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                Well, I have others.

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                                • louisboscoL
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                                  @bxh:

                                  I have two pairs of JMM from both their Made In Japan Heritage collection as well as their Made In Japan Optical - the Apache in Carbon and the Wyatt in Allan. Both have unbelievable construction and attention to detail, from the epoxy tipped arms to the acetate lining of the lenses.

                                  To be completely honest with you, I don’t see myself buying any other brand. The proportions of everything I’ve tried on from them are perfect for my face/head size and the materials are top notch. I suggest if you can, looking at their Heritage collection as well as their standard Optical line.

                                  thanks! i'm not sure what range/collection i'm looking at. but i believe there's 2 models which i'm keen on, which are the jax and something else. (i forgot the name to the other pair) i'm quite conservative with frame designs so what i'm looking for is something close to like a wayfarer type. i believe the ones i looked at are both acetate models.

                                  @Graeme:

                                  @louisbosco, Henderson's Opticians in Melbourne have recently started stocking JMM. I'll point them out next time you're over.

                                  I don't have a pair, but I'd agree with @bxh that they're well made. The metal frames, which I was looking at, feel a bit chunkier than some of the other makes. They maybe come up a bit larger than some of the Japanese brands, so it'll be a case of seeing what fits you.

                                  I do like them, and I am tempted by a pair.

                                  @Graeme unfortunately i'm not looking at their metal collection, although there's one which i'd fancy but i don't think suits me. there's a couple of stores here in perth too. although, i'm not really sure if it's more expensive in perth..

                                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Thanks @steelworker. She's quite photogenic, which helps. 🙂

                                    @louisbosco there were some acetate frames, but I think that there were more metal ones. I'll check next time I'm in town.

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                                    • steelworkerS
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                                      @Graeme:

                                      Thanks @steelworker. She's quite photogenic, which helps. 🙂

                                      @louisbosco there were some acetate frames, but I think that there were more metal ones. I'll check next time I'm in town.

                                      quite lovely, which helps.  Fixed that for you  😉

                                      Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                      Well, I have others.

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        The Jacques Marie Mage rep was in Melbourne this morning, and I got to try a few pairs on. By a few, I mean all the glasses in the world!

                                        This is a new style, the Ascarii. They also resemble Carl Fredricksen's spectacles in Up…

                                        The Quattro is a cool style, though they're sold as sunglasses. This is a pair with the lenses pushed out.

                                        I like this style, the Ringo, unfortunately the orange version is (mostly) sold out. However, an optician's in Manchester has a pair in stock…

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                                        • ChrisC
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                                          The orange ones are definitely better.  Much more you.

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                                          • GraemeG
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                                            They're good, but the only two pairs I've found are rather expensive. 😞

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