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    Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) - Sunglasses and Frames…

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    • popvultureP
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      Yeah I love the magnetic case, mainly because of whatever aforementioned scent they spray in em. Nice touch.

      Love these things, though — I get happy every time I put em on.

      WTB
      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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      • Daniel SanD
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        do you know witch frames are made in Italy ?? 🤔

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        • popvultureP
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          Just yours.

          WTB
          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          • KasiK
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            Nope your wrong. All JMM’s frame made in Japan

            The world's insane
            While you drink champagne
            And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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            • popvultureP
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              kidding

              WTB
              IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
              Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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              • Daniel SanD
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                definitely not 😜

                yours looking great on you ! which model is it ?

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                • KasiK
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                  You very brave today what drugs you been taking lol [emoji23]

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                  The world's insane
                  While you drink champagne
                  And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                  • popvultureP
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                    @Kasi today I learned telling someone their JMMs aren't made in Japan is among the most hot button topics on the IH forum… definitely need to take more drugs next time I say it 😃

                    @Daniel San Thank you! They're Balzac — I decided to try a narrower pair after my Dealan 53s and feel like these work a little better on me. Might pick up a pair of regular Dealans down the line if they release a pair in a color I love. I really want the super classic black frame / green lens.

                    WTB
                    IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                    Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                    • KasiK
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                      Don’t overdose yourself getting carried away  😃 😃 😃 😃 :

                      Until then buzz of this  😃

                      The world's insane
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                      And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                      • popvultureP
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                        Yeah man I can smell the spray paint 😎

                        WTB
                        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                        • KasiK
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                          Keep getting high then 😜

                          The world's insane
                          While you drink champagne
                          And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                          • goosehdG
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                            https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/08/fashion/accessories-the-gallic-allure-of-jacques-marie-mage-sunglasses.html

                            Excerpt from the NY Times: "The company works with manufacturers in Italy and Japan, which use machines that date back to just after World War II. These machines require plenty of adjustments, and if that yields frames that are less precisely cut than mass-produced ones, that suits Mr. Mage just fine. “The imperfections reveal a human touch and gives our frame this warm and sensual finish,” he said."

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            • mclaincauseyM
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                              All current JMM are made in Japan but they’ve also used Italian ateliers. On the old web site you could search by country of origin and they had at least one line if not more lines that were made in Italy. Lines meaning several models per line or collection.

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • KasiK
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                                I am thinking of buying these case.

                                https://torro.co.uk/products/leather-glasses-case

                                https://www.blacksheepleather.co.uk/product/hebridean-glasses-case/

                                https://www.gusti-leather.co.uk/glasses-case-leather-cover-leather-case-black-leather-2a113-33-2-r

                                The world's insane
                                While you drink champagne
                                And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                                • scooterS
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                                  @goosehd:

                                  "The company works with manufacturers in Italy and Japan

                                  This is true. Although, most of the frames are produced in Japan. Off the top of my head, I know the Ray and Vandella models were made in Italy…

                                  Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                  • KasiK
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                                    As Ray Ban are now made in mass produced on electronics machines, not the same as old Ray Ban now

                                    The world's insane
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                                    And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                                      “He who guards his mouth, protects his life”
                                      Proverbs 13:3

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                                      • goosehdG
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                                        Definitely one of those learning days.  That article I posted was from July of 2021 in an interview with Mr. Mage (or his PR team).  Even on the current website there are references to production in Italy.

                                        Reminds me of a discussion between G and Haraki regarding production in China and the overall reactions.  If I recall correctly, why does it matter where it’s made if I put my name on it and it’s a good product.

                                        I’m sure G can/will correct that quote. @Giles

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          They’re not using the same factories that churn out Luxotica brands when they do. Italy has been making quality acetate and frames for a long time. No shame in any Italian producer good enough for JMM

                                          Think it, be it.

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                                          • goosehdG
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                                            I feel that JMM is committed to quality, craftsmanship, and stewardship from my readings about the company (from their own website, and various interviews).  It sounds like a situation that whomever makes their product goes through a rigorous process and the final product is worthy of the JMM name/branding.

                                            My pair are top notch and easily the best glasses that I have owned frame wise…I still like Maui Jim glass better (polarized) for on and around water.

                                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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