Eyeglasses / Sunglasses Discussion

[jimmyc]

I'm crazy about glasses. I have 10 pairs that I rotate through now (as well as 5 pairs of sunglasses) from Moscot, Shuron and other vintage pairs.

I found these today that I can't wear because they are Rx and I have to put in contacts if i wanted to.
PERSOL STYLE# 2759

you can pick them up for cheap in the sales forum if you want them.

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1213.new#new

[Geo]

wondering when you'd join this chat jimmy . . .

[elclintor]

Dropped off the Dita's to have my Rx put in!!

[nietenhosen]

perfect combo:
IHSH38 <> MYKITA "Franz"

[hectic]

+1 for Mykitas. Very nice.

[Geo]

was a sunny day so dragged myself out for a wee while . . . wandered past a cool eyewear shop in the city and saw these:

http://leisure-society.com/gallery/ophthalmic

they make my ditas look shoddy 

[Giles]

Want.  How much do they run for Geo…..

[Guest]

+1 on the Salt Wyatt - I have the Vargas

http://www.saltoptics.com/detail.php?id=95&pageindex=38&categoryid=2&orderby=1

and swapped the lenses with Zeiss Skypol Sport

http://www.flyingnerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/skypol1r.jpg

I am also a fan of Lindberg

http://www.lindberg.com/

[Guest]

@injunjack:

You guys are rockin' some serious lookin' glasses. Though they are too "heavy" for my taste nowadays (well except Geo's Ditas, luckily they are too big for my head, I checked the meas.)

I remember the days when BIG glasses were in fashion, and I also had to have them…Can't do it anymore.

I remember when I got my first "Buddy Holly" glasses in school, it was  around 1. May. My english teacher looked at me and said" Injun, now you had your funny moment, back to your normal glasses and start studying." Was she embarrassed when I told her that they were my new real glasses. Nobody had such in around 1980 here, Totally unfashionable, but young teddyboy was proud of them.

These are mine at the moment, kids hate the round ones. I had almost similar pair as the squares, but in grey and metallic orange frame. Lost them last summer, EFF.

lovin the john lennon style Injun,,would love a pair of Oakley Juliets,,but just outta my reach,but fer now ill make do

[Guest]

find me a pair of these badboys,,,,,

[Geo]

@Giles:

Want.  How much do they run for Geo…..

The Oxford was 980

[injunjack]

Since you all must have guessed that I'm a biker, and wear specs, here's my ridin' glasses
Leon Jeantet Aviators (optical, gunmetal with ANSI rated lenses, the ones that come with these are crap)

[Geo]

@Geo:

@Giles:

Want.  How much do they run for Geo…..

The Oxford was 980

Pounds sterling . . .

[rocket]

with this price point. they better come with the model

[Geo]

Mine did

Anyway apparently the 'cheapest' frames are $550 and depending on finish and jewels go to $50,000

Most non-jewelled are around the $750-1000 mark

[rocket]

@Geo:

Mine did

I know, enjoy…

[Shanks59]

@Geo:

check out the loveliness of these handmade zyl acetate and gold plated machined titanium beauties

These look great!

Did you buy them in the UK?

If so, can I ask where please?

[Geo]

There is a place in Glasgow now stocking them - Niche Optical Tailor www.nicheopticaltailor.co.uk (who also do the leisure society stuff I posted)

But I have some really great friends over in the States who sorted me out on the statesman

[Shanks59]

Thanks very much.

[jacoavlu]

@Geo:

Mine did

so she's a model, too? nice score my man.