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Sunglasses Thread

stay gold Posted: Tue, 03/02/2009 - 10:10pm

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andymakesglasses wrote:

The following is a list of reputable sunglasses shops
(which are often the cheapest places to buy Wayfarers and Clubmasters):

Metsuki
Giarre - in Italy but ship worldwide
Otticanet - in Italy but ship worldwide
RedHotSunglasses
Eyeshop - in France but ship worldwide
The Bunker Online - in USA but ship worldwide
Spec Superstore
Sunglasses Shop
Select Specs
Direct Sunglasses
Brosgill Opticians
Sunglasses Giant - in USA but ship worldwide
United Shades - in Italy but ship worldwide
LeeLeeLunettes - in USA but ship worldwide
Sunglass Studio
London Eyewear
Sunglass-Elite
Cool Frames - in USA but ship worldwide
D&A

Retro and vintage

Kings of Past - in Canada but ship worldwide
Retrospecs
Klasik
Vintage Sunglasses Shop - in Germany but ship worldwide
Loveiwear
Allyn Scura - in USA but ship worldwide
Eyeglass Boy
Solakzade - in Japan but ship worldwide
Vintage Frames Company - in USA but ship worldwide
Rare Vintage Sunglasses - in Turkey but ship worldwide
optiKing - in Germany but ship worldwide
VTG Shades - in Switzerland but ship worldwide

Sports & ski / snowboard

Eyewear Direct
Vision 3k

Sites that allow you to "try glasses online"

FramesDirect
Glasses2You
GlassesDirect
Vision Express


snaye Posted: Tue, 03/02/2009 - 10:41pm
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Id contact Dries Van Noten if I was you. When I was in Antwerp few years ago I didnt buy something I wish I had so phoned them up and they did a sale over the phone with my CC and sent it out. Call the Antwerp store explain you want to get them for the Girlfriend and they should be able to help you. You may have to pay rape Euro or they will be able to give you a number/email for UK sales and locate them.

Thats what id do.


andymakesglasses Posted: Wed, 04/02/2009 - 7:41pm
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As far as I know all Dries van Noten sunglasses have been / are produced by Linda Farrow.

If they're from a recent show they might just be samples, so if they're for summer 2009 they might not be available for a few months.

Check PMs.


stay gold Posted: Wed, 04/02/2009 - 9:22pm

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Thanks both of you


themistake Posted: Sat, 04/04/2009 - 8:54pm
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i had these last year in black, but like a cock i left them on the side in a shop last month.
so im after a new pair. thing is i cant find them in this c/w anywhere for less than 150squid.
has anyone seen them anywhere on their travels?

any help would be good, cant deal with paying 150 when i payed 107 less than a year ago.


Homer Posted: Sat, 04/04/2009 - 8:55pm
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Mob has them, may consider selling, pm him


themistake Posted: Sat, 04/04/2009 - 8:59pm
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serious? quality.


themistake Posted: Sat, 04/04/2009 - 9:00pm
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wait he didnt find them in starbucks hammersmith did he?


Homer Posted: Sat, 04/04/2009 - 9:07pm
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now you mention it.....

nah got them off ebay a year or so ago, dont think they are exaclty the same , same style, darker brown

when i say may consider, ive no idea if he want rid Laughing out loud


Kingmob07 Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:27am
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Not sure where to stick these, but these might be of interest to someone

http://www.garbstore.com/store/?categoryID=32


Blueprint Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:36am
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anyone recommend what type of design sunglasses someone with a small head should go for?


andymakesglasses Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:40am
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That's a bit vague really. You should look for smaller-sized sunglasses, the more important factor in what suits you is the face shape.

What kind of style / materials are you looking for?


Paolo G Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:45am

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themistake wrote:

wait he didnt find them in starbucks hammersmith did he?

Serves you right for going to Starbucks.


Blueprint Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:45am
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i was looking at these the other day;

http://www.oipolloi.com/store/AMEyewear-ThambiClearBlack-4674.html

want something plain and simple really, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated Andy.


andymakesglasses Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:50am
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That's quite a big frame, 55mm is the width of the lens. Some of the Ray-Ban models come in 50 and 52mm versions if that's of any interest?


Blueprint Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 11:52am
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yeah when looking at the pic of them from behind they do look too large, do u recommend any online sites to look into?


OnlyOneStop Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 12:15pm
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Do sunglasses tend to be cheaper duty free at airports or is this a fallacy?


andymakesglasses Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 12:23pm
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http://www.giarre.com and http://www.otticanet.it are good sites to look on for mainstream big brand stuff. If you're looking for something a bit more special like AM Eyewear then unfortunately there isn't really a one-stop shop.


Noble Locks Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 12:24pm
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no its not, they are...specially if you buy two pairs at sunglasses hut at the moment, second pair is 25% off.


Blueprint Posted: Fri, 17/04/2009 - 12:47pm
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thanks Andy, looked through but theres so many different brands i dont know where to start. Think im gonna just pop up to sunglasses hut and see what they got in store


joeyjojo Posted: Fri, 15/05/2009 - 12:37pm
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yeah so, i need some new sunglasses. looking to pay around £60- £80.
any good websites, brands, etc i should be looking at?