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    Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) - Sunglasses and Frames…

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    • Pipeboss713P
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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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            • AnesthetistA
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              @goosehd:

              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.

              My optometrist swears by Maui Jim lenses.

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                They’re amazing lenses, even the CR39. And still an independent manufacturer. Nothing but love for Maui Jim, as good as it gets for mass manufactured shades, and best lenses in the business IMO.

                JMM tickles a different itch and the lenses I’ve experienced are damn fine. The lense colors seem more about service to the colorway and design than being a performance lens like MJ. I really do love my bronze lenses and think they’re pretty close to MJ, sans polarization.

                Think it, be it.

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                • goosehdG
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                  My wife has a pair of the aviator style glasses with the Maui Rose lenses and they are hands down my favourite on hazy, cloudy days.  It would be perfection if I could put those lenses in a JMM frame.

                  "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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                  • JDelageJ
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                    The JMM frames are top notch but the glass isn't as nice as Maui Jim's. To be fair, most JMM's are not polarized so it's comparing apples to oranges. The Maui Jim super this glass makes life look better with glasses than without.

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                    • Daniel SanD
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                      just bought no4 from end clothing  😉
                      again Taos, frame hickory . love the frame color, very 60/70s style

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                      • KasiK
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                        What next Daniel  😃

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

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                        • Daniel SanD
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                          will see  😃

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                          • steelworkerS
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                            not interested in glasses but I like the knowledge here

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

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                            • KasiK
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                              @steelworker:

                              not interested in glasses but I like the knowledge here

                              So that mean you getting a pair

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

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                              • Daniel SanD
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                                😃

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                                • Paul9221P
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                                  Okay, I've been off of this thread for a few weeks.  When I left, Kasi only had like 4 pairs, and now he has 9.  Who was supposed to be watching him?! 😃

                                  I picked up two pair since I last checked in:  Taos x Hopper in hickory with light blue lenses and the Enzo x Squarzi in black with green lenses (just like Pipeboss').  Both fantastic.  I'm at 4 and I think I'm going to stop here (stop snickering, I'm serious!)

                                  I found a local shop that carries the brand.  They've been helping resize them for me and doing such a marvelous job of it.  Unfortunately, they're constantly out of stock.  I feel terrible using them for resizing only.  I gifted the optician a Starbucks gift card yesterday as a way of saying thanks 🙂

                                  Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                  • Paul9221P
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                                    Quick picture.

                                    Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                    • Paul9221P
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                                      From another angle so that you can see how thicc these boys are:

                                      Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                      • KasiK
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                                        You brought the Enzo JMM x AS Collaboration

                                        Nice

                                        @Paul9221 I Won’t be stopping at 9 more like 50  😉

                                        😃 😃 😃

                                        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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                                          @Kasi You mentioned you wanted new cases…

                                          https://www.jacquesmariemage.com/shop/product/kirbybox

                                          "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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                                          • KasiK
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                                            Already seen it on online three weeks ago
                                            Are you gonna buy me that…

                                            😃 😃 😃

                                            Very kind of you

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

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