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    alwoff
    Joined: 12 Apr 2021

    @JDelage - wow, that is very comprehensive and extremely helpful! I'll keep VCOL in mind, and I'm glad I now know what to expect if I do get a pair (from anywhere) from overseas. How has your specific pair treated you?

    @Giles - That's very kind of you to offer. Hopefully I'll get a lead soon, but I'll certainly keep that in mind once you do go back. Since you seem to be a "regular" with them, it's probably silly to ask if you like your pairs—but do you find them a good value for the price? It seems that they're at least on par with most big-name designers, but I do have a feeling that they'll be north of $400 no matter where I get them, so I'd like to make sure.

    @Graeme - I found some sold Grailed listings for Hakusans that listed measurements for unfitted pairs, and their standard measurements seem to match my own. (In my years of wearing lots of different glasses, I've actually never needed any alterations to a stock fit besides nose pads; either I've been very lucky, or my superpower is…...having the most average-shaped head in the world.) Thank you for sharing some alternatives. Ahlem's offerings catch my eye the most. I really wish their Vendome came in gold rather than rose gold, but their Place de la Madeleine is a close second...it might end up being my replacement if importing a pair of Hakusans gets exorbitant.

    Thank you all, this was very illuminating!

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      Graeme
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      @alwoff, glad to help! 🙂

      Ahlem's Place Monge or Iena might also work for you, though they're both a bit smaller than the Vendome and Place de Madeleine.

      I really like the Place des Victoires and Place de la Bastille.

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        @alwoff:

        but do you find them a good value for the price?

        Value is a very personal thing, but I have 3 pairs and my wife 2.

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          alwoff
          Joined: 12 Apr 2021

          @Giles:

          @alwoff:

          but do you find them a good value for the price?

          Value is a very personal thing, but I have 3 pairs and my wife 2.

          You're totally right. In this sense I meant "value" as build quality, long-lasting-ness and so on. Would you say they're sturdy, no unexpected breaks or anything? I know I love the style, and I have their measurements, so the only thing that's missing is actually feeling them in my hands…but I don't think that's possible from the U.S. prior to purchase.

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            The point I was trying to make above, is that we would not have 5 pairs between us if we were unhappy with any aspect of them.  We have had zero breaks and we are both exceedingly hard on glasses….

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              alwoff
              Joined: 12 Apr 2021

              Love to hear it. I'll begin my search in earnest and post updates once I get a pair on my face 🙂

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                louisbosco
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                @alwoff

                I have a pair of hakusan that was bought from visual in HK when I had relatives there for a holiday. they're without a doubt a legit and trusted retailer for designer optics. but as I'm pedantic in how glasses look on my face, I try very hard to buy them in person. not sure if you're that kind of person, but if you're not, you can definitely go ahead and try to buy it from them.

                http://hakusan-megane.co.jp/shop/

                ^^there used to be a lot more stockist on their website in the past. I'm not sure why there's only a few of them left, especially for "official friendship stores", which in their terms means overseas stockists. visual culture was on their list before which is why I bought from them in the past.

                I can't say I've seen a retailer over here on the west coast of Australia.

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

                • Harvey Specter
                last edited by 16 Apr 2021, 11:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  alwoff
                  Joined: 12 Apr 2021

                  Thanks for more info @louisbosco . If I was looking for a pair of acetate specs I would be more wary about buying without getting fitted, but wire frames are much easier to shape after the fact, and I trust my local optometrist to be able to make any small adjustments that might be needed. As for looks, I've been a round-lens wireframe wearer for about as long as I've been wearing glasses—the St. Titan Bostons are just the better crafted versions of what I've been wearing for a long time now, with a few minor changes to the shape.

                  Visual Culture was going to be my backup plan, but I actually just set up a special order through H Lorenzo! They stocked some of their sunglasses in like 2017, and to my knowledge are the only people who have ever stocked their items in the States. I was very happy to hear they had a relationship with HM still.

                  I was also confused by their dwindling number of stockists. Maybe they just got tired of all the Beatles fans filling their inbox, and decided to keep it local for awhile…..

                  [Putting it into words for future forum searchers; I was able to special order a pair of 白山眼鏡店 Hakusan Megane glasses to the United States through California retailer H Lorenzo, by emailing their info line. It was a little difficult to get a pricing estimate out of them, but I'm happy to share our correspondence if anyone's interested in doing the same thing.]

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                    QuantumMechanic
                    Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                    Just got these Ahlems.

                    last edited by 2 May 2021, 01:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      endo
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 29 May 2020

                      Pretty awesome! Especially with the single bridge.

                      si tacuisses

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                        Appfaff
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                        Yeah, those are sweet QM!!

                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                          QuantumMechanic
                          Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                          Thanks, guys. I have a pair of prescription glasses from Ahlem as well and they are top-notch.

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                          • Clint_DC
                            Clint_D
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 5 Jun 2011

                            Putting off some "world's richest man" vibes there.

                            ATX IH Hoarder

                            last edited by 2 May 2021, 17:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • scarfmaceS
                              scarfmace
                              Haraki san Expert
                              Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                              @Clint_D great shot! Total badass

                              "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

                              last edited by 4 May 2021, 08:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • ddtrashD
                                ddtrash
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                Picked up a new pair of glasses last week.  Managed to find a pair of Matsuda frames in stock at a London opticians.  I had spotted these particular frames M1018 on the web but did not have the bottle to pull the trigger without trying them on.  Fortunately a trip to London sorted this and they fitted nicely. Fitted with a grey green photochromic lens.

                                An honourable mention to 36 opticians in Kensington, great opticians, good selection and service. 👍

                                Matsuda sunglasses next I think.

                                There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

                                last edited by 8 May 2021, 11:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • theorocksT
                                  theorocks
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                                  Those are cool good fit [emoji3516]

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                                  last edited by 8 May 2021, 11:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • ChrisC
                                    Chris
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                    Those are very nice. Which sunglasses are you considering, @ddtrash?

                                    I recently developed a bit of an obsession with the 10610H in antique gold, but I can't talk myself into committing that kind of cash to a pair of sunglasses (yet).

                                    last edited by 8 May 2021, 20:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • ddtrashD
                                      ddtrash
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                      @Chris

                                      I tried on the M3023 at Rivet and Hide.  They were a good fit for me and if I had not just spent quite a bit on the regular eyeglasses I would have picked up a pair.

                                      Also share your concerns with regard to expensive sunnies. I tend to get through a few pairs of cheaper sunglasses.  Sunshine lends itself to pub visits which can often end in the glasses getting lost or broken 😂

                                      There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

                                      last edited by 8 May 2021, 20:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • scarfmaceS
                                        scarfmace
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                                        Hey Guys,

                                        I'm looking for some advice. I bought a pair of Moscot Lemtosh sunglasses and they messed up the size. I ordered a size 49 but they send a 46 instead.

                                        Should I keep or send em back for a bigger size?

                                        PS: the shades themselves are great! I ordered them with the custom made tint 'forest green' and I couldn't be happier! Perfect for outdoors but clear enough to let you walk in a store or house without immediately having to take them off because they are too dark. Also the quality of the acetate and the balance of the glasses are really nice. They feel very vintage.

                                        "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

                                        last edited by 11 May 2021, 07:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • zhivagoZ
                                          zhivago
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                                          @scarfmace those are a nice looking pair of glasses but that pair is too small for you. Go for your original order and you will never look back.

                                          @ddtrash that Sir is an epic pair of glasses you got yourself right there!!

                                          Zhivago

                                          MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                          G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

                                          last edited by 11 May 2021, 07:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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