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[ambyance]

can anyone ID these glasses?




video found here: http://laika85.tistory.com/m/post/117
its the first video

 

[StylishDanny]

I've to change my 12yo eyewears because they're not in a good shape. They're a pair of Armany rimless (by Luxottica) and they're made of plastic (arms) and stainless steel (the rest). Steel never broken, they just lost a screw from one hinge some years ago.

I've had a pair of Silhouette rimless hingeless titanium sunglasses as well ("the matrix" style) that had broken something like 5 or 6 times through 10 years of usage both at arms (bending points) and at the 2 endings of the lug.

Now considering my bad experience with Silhouette which titanium is considered one of the best ones for frames, I'm very doubtfull about what material lasts more for a rimless eyewear, steel or titanium.
What are your experiences with rimless spectacles made of steel or titanium? Which did last you more and what were your "habits" (usage just at office or else)?
I considered Lindberg and Blackfin too but they're too expensive for my.

Thank you in advance for opinions and suggestions.

 

[taxgenius]

Any recommendations for a store in NYC that carries both high-end frames and good bang for your buck type frames? I honestly don't know what brand to look for and I am hoping the store has enough of a selection and be able to help.

Years ago I went to H Optics, and may return, but was wondering what else is out there.

 

[lindamarch]

In my opinion, Ray-Ban has better lens quality than Chanel, Gucci, Guess etc. Agree or not?

 

[Froosh]

I'm looking at getting some new frames and I'm really liking some of the ones from Salt Optics, Barton Perreira and Oliver Peoples. Can anyone comment on the quality and durability (hinges, material) of these brands? Salt seems to be highly regarded, not sure about Barton or Oliver Peoples (has the quality of their RX frames gone down since being acquired by Luxottica?). Thanks!

 

[OmniscientCause]

Both bp and op are high quality.

 

[brokeassp]

If you're in NYC, go visit Moscot.

 

[taxgenius]



If you're in NYC, go visit Moscot.

Any idea how they compare to H Optics?

 

[Froosh]

Thanks guys, I checked out Oliver Peoples and Barton Perreira and they do seem to be well made but many of the frames I liked were a bit too small for my face. I also came across the Dita Statesman which seemed bulletproof but a little heavy. I was surprised by how decent they looked but I'm not sure if they're too trendy and will look dated in a few years. What do you guys think? How's the durability with Dita?

EDIT: These felt pretty hefty, how's the comfort after all day wear?

 

[OmniscientCause]

You can't go wrong with any of the 4 brands recently mentioned. Honestly those are the only 4 I'd wear. I'm surprised you couldn't find what you wanted with bp because they usually have multiple sizes for their frames.

 

[Froosh]

Unfortunately, a lot of the places around here have very little selection and only carry one of each frame but yeah I definitely agree, the 4 brands are all really nice. Dita seems to be the most sturdy but also noticeably heavier on the nose bridge so I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with daily wear of the Statesman.

 

[brokeassp]

I just got the Dita Statesman recently. Does not fit my face. Feels like I am wearing safety or ballistic glasses. I've been wearing the Moscot Yukel and my Lemtosh a lot more than the Dita.

That said, the Ditas are quality built. The pads that meet your nose bridge are made with the same titanium that lines the bottom of the lenses. Have to be adjusted just right otherwise they will dig in a lot harder than your typical plastic pads.

 

[brokeassp]



Any idea how they compare to H Optics?

No clue about H Optics but based on a quick google search they seem to carry a bunch of decent designer brands. I've personally been to Moscot when I was in NY last year. IMO, just a matter of finding your preferred shape. Whether it's Moscot or Mykita or whatever frames you optician of source carry, as long as they fit your face and are reasonably priced, then you`re golden.

 

[OmniscientCause]



No clue about H Optics but based on a quick google search they seem to carry a bunch of decent designer brands. I've personally been to Moscot when I was in NY last year. IMO, just a matter of finding your preferred shape. Whether it's Moscot or Mykita or whatever frames you optician of source carry, as long as they fit your face and are reasonably priced, then you`re golden.

This. I have favorites from Moscot BP and OP. Just wear what works for your face that's what I do from those three.

 

[Tsujigiri]

I'm looking at getting some new frames and I'm really liking some of the ones from Salt Optics, Barton Perreira and Oliver Peoples. Can anyone comment on the quality and durability (hinges, material) of these brands? Salt seems to be highly regarded, not sure about Barton or Oliver Peoples (has the quality of their RX frames gone down since being acquired by Luxottica?). Thanks!

I've owned multiple frames from all three, and I would go with Salt. They're the most consistent in my experience and have great optics and customer service. I've had warped frames or substandard finishing from the other two (although I do like my OP Benedicts).