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Pista wrote:Wayfarers are the biz.

They are now that the company has reinstated the "classic" Wayfarers (a la Blues Brothers and Risky Business) rather than the shonky "remake" style.
I used to work for a company that did some work for Luxottica, who bought the RayBan brand from Bausch & Lombe. The guy we worked with there was a total w@nker, believed that because he was from Milan he knew everything about fashion and me, being a Brit, knew bugger-all. When they came out with the "new" Wayfarer style I took him to task about it - no-one will want them, I said, everyone (including me) wants the classic style. "Ah, you know nathing! I am from Milano, we know fashion, you are from Ingerland, what do you know?" (you have to imagine that in a really "spaghetti" accent). When sales of the "new" style failed to climb out of the basement, and they re-launched the "classic" style, I called him to rub his nose in it (because I'm nothing if not a bastard).

Oddly I don't work for the company any more

EvilBastard wrote:

Pista wrote:Wayfarers are the biz.

They are now that the company has reinstated the "classic" Wayfarers (a la Blues Brothers and Risky Business) rather than the shonky "remake" style.
I used to work for a company that did some work for Luxottica, who bought the RayBan brand from Bausch & Lombe. The guy we worked with there was a total w@nker, believed that because he was from Milan he knew everything about fashion and me, being a Brit, knew bugger-all. When they came out with the "new" Wayfarer style I took him to task about it - no-one will want them, I said, everyone (including me) wants the classic style. "Ah, you know nathing! I am from Milano, we know fashion, you are from Ingerland, what do you know?" (you have to imagine that in a really "spaghetti" accent). When sales of the "new" style failed to climb out of the basement, and they re-launched the "classic" style, I called him to rub his nose in it (because I'm nothing if not a bastard).

Oddly I don't work for the company any more

& you're so right.
The classic style (as worn in the Cure's Hot Hot Hot!!! video ) is the biz!
FACT!

Moakahontas wrote:I wear sunglasses at night...would that count?..anyway..hu?..

Of course! I'm sure you have a pair for every ocassion!

This thread is an exercise in futility. With the exception of that hairspray-addled muppet Maisey, is anyone going to fly the flag for Hussbag?



Claire, you have quite a small face - being a very small person - so aviators dominate your entire mush. Not good.

James Blast wrote: in the Blaast! world, he forever looks like this:

and forever will, check the pose BTW

Amen to that!

EvilBastard wrote:

Pista wrote:Wayfarers are the biz.

I used to work for a company that did some work for Luxottica, who bought the RayBan brand from Bausch & Lombe...

Sorry to hijack this thread, but I've literally spent 5 years hunting for decent aviator or deep pantoscopic frames to replace my existing ones. My eyes are severely light sensitive, so I need to wear sunglasses in just about all light levels and carry 3 different pairs around all the time. As the market has been dominated by square or letterbox styles for the last 10 years, I've had no joy whatsoever getting frames that suit my needs or my face. I need frames with good coverage and sturdy enough to hold glass lenses. So I'd be very grateful if EvilBastard or anyone else has any idea of where to get good quality (preferably black) aviators, as the situation is getting desperate and I'm now resorting to Sellotape on my old frames

Cheers

Er, do continue

Pista wrote:

James Blast wrote: in the Blaast! world, he forever looks like this:

and forever will, check the pose BTW

Amen to that!

Bollocks! Coats and hats indoors, for Chrissakes

Ray Ban do prescription stuff & they have a (IIRC) lifetime guarantee.

They are fecking pricey though.

timsinister wrote:This thread is an exercise in futility. With the exception of that hairspray-addled muppet Maisey, is anyone going to fly the flag for Hussbag?

Ramone perhaps? But OK, that's still only two.

Pista wrote:Ray Ban do prescription stuff & they have a (IIRC) lifetime guarantee.

They are fecking pricey though.

Yes they are a bit steep. Prescription isn't so much the problem, but I need a dark red lens with 4% light transmission, so I doubt that's in their range! Cheers for the tip though - if Rayban can sell just the frames, I'll look into ot.

Andrew S wrote:

Pista wrote:Ray Ban do prescription stuff & they have a (IIRC) lifetime guarantee.

They are fecking pricey though.

Yes they are a bit steep. Prescription isn't so much the problem, but I need a dark red lens with 4% light transmission, so I doubt that's in their range! Cheers for the tip though - if Rayban can sell just the frames, I'll look into ot.

Write to them Andrew.
I'm sure they would.

Pista wrote:Wayfarers are the biz.
Aviators are alright (unless they are mirrored).
@Claire.
You look grand in wayfarers.

I have mirrored aviators ( Ray - Ban ), and they are just beautiful! As a portuguese writer used to say ( quoting Sartre ), "I wear sunglasses because hell is other people!".
They must be mirrored!

Andrew S wrote:

Pista wrote:Ray Ban do prescription stuff & they have a (IIRC) lifetime guarantee.

They are fecking pricey though.

Yes they are a bit steep. Prescription isn't so much the problem, but I need a dark red lens with 4% light transmission, so I doubt that's in their range! Cheers for the tip though - if Rayban can sell just the frames, I'll look into ot.

Mr. S - given the amount of VLR you need then regular sunglasses aren't likely to cut it. Do you have an optician or outdoors shop near you that specialises in glacier-suitable eyewear? Most glasses made for high-altitude snow work have a 7-8% VLT, and most places dedicated to the sport can customise the lenses for your needs.
If you don't have a suitable place in your 'hood you might want to check out Opticus in Colorado - I've bought a couple of pairs of glasses from them over the years and they really know their onions. Any number of different frames to choose from depending on the size of your phiz. If you do get in touch with them ask for Fred Seitzman. Their stuff isn't cheap (the last lenses I bought from them were $250) but given the extremely specialist nature of what you're looking for this might be the place to check out.

PS - if you just want the frames then they sell those too - you'll want to check out the Extreme Exposure section of their site.

Pista wrote:Aviators are alright (unless they are mirrored).

And what is wrong with mirrored aviators?

(Mine aren't actually Ray Bans though. )

markfiend wrote:

Pista wrote:Aviators are alright (unless they are mirrored).

And what is wrong with mirrored aviators?

The same as what's wrong with flip flops.

Pista wrote:

markfiend wrote:

Pista wrote:Aviators are alright (unless they are mirrored).

And what is wrong with mirrored aviators?

The same as what's wrong with flip flops.

Watch it, Sunshine.....

I've got some prescription sunglasses.. wear them in nightclubs sometimes, especially if I don't want people to notice the size of me pupils.

Debaser wrote:

Pista wrote:

markfiend wrote: And what is wrong with mirrored aviators?

The same as what's wrong with flip flops.

Watch it, Sunshine.....

Ooops.

Belated thanks EB I've tried the glacier goggles route before but the tint wasn't dark enough and the side shields were a pain. Lenses are no problem (I can get the 2 - 4% VLT ones I need from Corning or Zeiss) but frames are another matter. I've found that satety style frames with custom tinted side shields work best for me, but they're just about impossible to get in anything other than silver, brown or gold just now Rayban seem to do aviators in my size (yet another problem) so I might have luck there.

EvilBastard wrote:Mr. S - given the amount of VLR you need then regular sunglasses aren't likely to cut it. Do you have an optician or outdoors shop near you that specialises in glacier-suitable eyewear? Most glasses made for high-altitude snow work have a 7-8% VLT, and most places dedicated to the sport can customise the lenses for your needs.
If you don't have a suitable place in your 'hood you might want to check out Opticus in Colorado - I've bought a couple of pairs of glasses from them over the years and they really know their onions. Any number of different frames to choose from depending on the size of your phiz. If you do get in touch with them ask for Fred Seitzman. Their stuff isn't cheap (the last lenses I bought from them were $250) but given the extremely specialist nature of what you're looking for this might be the place to check out.

PS - if you just want the frames then they sell those too - you'll want to check out the Extreme Exposure section of their site.

No worries, Mr. S - the side shields on traditional glacier glasses are definitely a bugger, but if you need protection on the sides you might want to consider wrap-around type shades rather than the classic style with leather/nylon side shields. Something like Julbo's (www.julbo-eyewear.com) Dolgan style where the lenses curve around to either side, and with minimal shields which are easily removable. If you're wedded to the aviator style then the Micropore range from Julbo might fit the bill - you can remove these side shields if you need to.
If you absolutely must have Aviators then give stop by your local Sunglass Hut - the chain is owned by Luxottica (who own RayBan), so you should be able to find a decent range of stuff.
Depending on how heavy your scrip is you might need the lenses back-routed to sit properly in the frame, but the lens maker should be able to manage this.
Let me know how things work out!

For me, the first photo or Von has the best feature of that sunglass. But can I ask what is that sunglasses wear by Von? It is so cute!

fake aviators.




i'm a sucker for thread necro, me.

Just putting it out there...

what, with a photo of widow twanky in bad ray bans?

Quiff Boy wrote:what, with a photo of widow twanky in bad ray bans?

Big Si wins hands down. White suit and beard.