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Yep. I'm in Canada, so I think I'd have to pay return shipping if it doesn't work out.Does 1269 accept returns for refunds?
Here's a few more online vendors who still have hickory in stock.There’s a pair here in AU, and in USD it’s under retail.
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Taos / Hickory / Turquoise
Taos Sunglass in Hickory from Jacques Marie Mage. A rectangular 60's frame design inspired by Dennis Hopper Easy Rider sunglasses. Shop our range of Jacques Marie Mage frames in-store or online at One Point Seven Four.www.onepointsevenfour.com
Thanks a lot. With the recent strength of the USD, this is a very compelling price.There’s a pair here in AU, and in USD it’s under retail.
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Taos / Hickory / Turquoise
Taos Sunglass in Hickory from Jacques Marie Mage. A rectangular 60's frame design inspired by Dennis Hopper Easy Rider sunglasses. Shop our range of Jacques Marie Mage frames in-store or online at One Point Seven Four.www.onepointsevenfour.com
Not a fan, but it depends on your reference point.Thanks a lot. With the recent strength of the USD, this is a very compelling price.
Separately, how does everyone think about the relative 'value' of JMM's acetate frames versus the metal frames? From my perspective, I see JMM's acetate offerings as being quite differentiated in terms of the shapes and colours. I'm not quite sure about the titanium frames, and although I do like some of them like the Jagger and Marbot, they are often USD 200-400 more expensive than the acetate frames.
I agree that the titanium frames are more generic-looking than the acetate, but I still think they're handsome frames. My main issues are the significantly higher price (not to say it isn't justified, but not justifiable for me) and the fact that I'm naturally hard on sunglasses and those thin frames make me nervous.Not a fan, but it depends on your reference point.
I got into JMM through Moscot, so I'll always like the "chunky acetate with classic but slightly exaggerated styling" look. That's what I associate with JMM.
So when I see thin, "flimsy" looking frames, it's visually not attractive for me. JMM's titanium frames look somewhat generic to me.
It would help if there were more on face photos available of the titanium frames, but they're not super common outside of JMM model shots.I agree that the titanium frames are more generic-looking than the acetate, but I still think they're handsome frames. My main issues are the significantly higher price (not to say it isn't justified, but not justifiable for me) and the fact that I'm naturally hard on sunglasses and those thin frames make me nervous.
I currently do not own any JMM titanium frames, or any brand now for that matter but in days gone by I've owned many Dita and Oliver Peoples titanium navigator frames and they always had nice balance and weight due to the thicker temples/arms. I remember when trying on the Jagger the first time and thinking oh f&#k these feel too wispy and light for me to wear....I'm gonna lose these for sure lol.I agree that the titanium frames are more generic-looking than the acetate, but I still think they're handsome frames. My main issues are the significantly higher price (not to say it isn't justified, but not justifiable for me) and the fact that I'm naturally hard on sunglasses and those thin frames make me nervous.
I'm absolutely sure that is true.Titanium frames are eminently more comfortable to wear in the heat and humidity than the super thick acetate frames.
I made my living as a welder and although I am nearsighted I have excellent close up vision. As a result I was always taking my glasses off and on setting them down and knocking them off things. Titanium frame were the best thing since peanut butter imo way stronger and more flexible that anything else.Titanium frames are eminently more comfortable to wear in the heat and humidity than the super thick acetate frames.