Jacques Marie Mage - Wolves, Obnoxious Acetate and The American Dream

[troika]

Could someone who owns both brands provide a comparison between the titanium models of DITA and JMM? Which one is better?
tnx

It's already been said, but they're fundamentally different approaches to making metal frames.

Dita (and the Thom Browne frame they make) make thicker, more prominent frames, with beefier components. The titanium is more substantial with filigree designs and decoration, and the acetate on the combo pairs is also thicker.

JMM takes a more delicate approach to titanium frames, opting for thinner dimensions, with a lighter profile.

I think the quality if essentially moot. No one here that's buying $1,000 titanium frames is putting them thru their paces to where the quality difference (if there really is one between Dita & JMM titanium) will matter.

 

[Sandman3769]

These just arrived. Ripley in Kinney.

 

[obecity]

These just arrived. Ripley in Kinney.

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I approve of these. NOICE!

 

[DorianGreen]

These just arrived. Ripley in Kinney.

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Wow, what a lovely frame, the colour combination is so good, a pity there are so few.

 

[LuisedPicked]

Hot DOG! That is one heck of a collection! How often do you wear them? Do you change eyewear during the day? IAALJ

Tnx
There are sunglasses that I wear more often than others. Yes, I also happen to change glasses several times a day depending on the outfit, context, or whether it's morning or afternoon

 

[DorianGreen]

From JMM's Instagram. Evans Stallion.

A new batch of Evans coming up?

 

[obecity]

From JMM's Instagram. Evans Stallion.

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A new batch of Evans coming up?

Love the Evans. I have it hickory. Just wish it were a bit larger. I put in some zeiss blue photochromics with a ruby flash mirror. Let me tell you something. It’s one heck of a look that takes me back to the greatest decade of all: 1980s.

 

[garigo]

On the topic of cheaper alternatives to JMM, Casatlantic frames seem pretty cool! Made in Japan as well.

Eyewear | Casatlantic

A niche lifestyle brand inspired by the cultural richness of mid-century Casablanca. Discover men's ready-to-wear high waisted trousers, shirts, knitwear and accessories. Made in North Africa.

www.casatlantic.com

 

[DorianGreen]

Love the Evans. I have it hickory. Just wish it were a bit larger. I put in some zeiss blue photochromics with a ruby flash mirror. Let me tell you something. It’s one heck of a look that takes me back to the greatest decade of all: 1980s.

Great model for sure, I missed the first drop. Maybe they will also come as sunglasses this time?

 

[GG Allin]

It's already been said, but they're fundamentally different approaches to making metal frames.

Dita (and the Thom Browne frame they make) make thicker, more prominent frames, with beefier components. The titanium is more substantial with filigree designs and decoration, and the acetate on the combo pairs is also thicker.

JMM takes a more delicate approach to titanium frames, opting for thinner dimensions, with a lighter profile.

I think the quality if essentially moot. No one here that's buying $1,000 titanium frames is putting them thru their paces to where the quality difference (if there really is one between Dita & JMM titanium) will matter.

I've owned and loved my Dita Midnight Special sunglasses for years now.

 

[fmvazquez]

From JMM's Instagram. Evans Stallion.

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A new batch of Evans coming up?

Yep, I have seen hickory fade also coming!

 

[DorianGreen]

Yep, I have seen hickory fade also coming!

Great news. Also sunglasses, or eyeglasses only?

 

[fmvazquez]

Great news. Also sunglasses, or eyeglasses only?

Only eyeglasses as far as I am concerned! I have them in Hickory with blue lenses and and noir with olive, great comfortable frame. Love the shape.

 

[LuisedPicked]

Lucky today, found in a small village of my country in stock

 

[Aroma]

Any collectors that would like to be also apart of the buy sell and trade Facebook group it is now called iconic underground frames. Over 350 members so far just wanted to spread the word for anyone who was curious.

The link to join will be here : https://www.facebook.com/share/1FYHdjV5FcyU3qud/?mibextid=K35XfP