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

[DorianGreen]

When I hear there’s a new LF release coming I first feel anxious and filled with anticipation … and then a sense of doom and foreboding that I might actually like them and have to agonise about justifying a ridiculous amount of dough for yet another pair of shades! Now I hope I hate them! 😀😎

I’ve tried a previous iteration of Thunderclouds and sent them back as they were hyooge on me so right now I’m awash with relief.

We know about the five stages of reactions to grief, we should iron out the five stages of reactions to a JMM release!

I love my LF Rawlins but any new acquisitions will be carefully considered. Just like with large watch collections, the more you have, the more you have sitting in a drawer gathering dust. So despite my ridiculous collection of near 40 pairs of shades I’m trying not to accumulate (m)any more JMMs. At least living in FL I get to wear them almost every day.

Anyway back down to earth somewhat with a quick elevator selfie from today for reference if anyone’s interested - charcoal Juliens…

View attachment 1929233

Nice matching between lenses and jacket.

 

[DorianGreen]

Loving the new colourways for the Enzo.

Sunkiss.

Taupe.

Dark Havana.

 

[DorianGreen]

Jerome should release a perfect copy of this frame. It would be the third reiteration on the theme.

 

[DorianGreen]

They're the best shades he's owned and also completely unused. Interesting.

He also says he doesn't want to sell it, therefore is asking such a high price. Also interesting.

 

[Bingham]

Anyone have experience with the Zephirin for eyeglasses? Considering getting a pair but I'm not sure if the weight of the arms will be too much over extended periods of time. Not sure if I should steer away from the sunglass frames and towards the true optics options.

 

[lsterling]

Anyone have experience with the Zephirin for eyeglasses? Considering getting a pair but I'm not sure if the weight of the arms will be too much over extended periods of time. Not sure if I should steer away from the sunglass frames and towards the true optics options.

Zephirin is available as an RX or sun and is one of the lighter acetate frames in the JMM catalog. I think you'll be fine. Spring hinges might be more comfortable, however.

 

[Billy Ray Valentine]

LF early access in email... And surprisingly the price didn't go up even with tht hand-tooled leather case.

 

[Pakman161]

I just typed up the names of the frames on the JMM website search function, and they do show up. Some are "preorder" and some are available already. Truly remarkable works of art, I can appreciate the effort that goes into these and how beautiful they are. Completely out of my price range, and I hope some folks on this forum can share pictures if they do end up purchasing one of them. I particularly like the hickory fade Acoma's. I do hate it when something appeals so strongly to me, yet I have to refrain and admire from afar.

 

[lsterling]

LF early access in email... And surprisingly the price didn't go up even with tht hand-tooled leather case.

Damn, I haven't gotten it yet. Are there any frames that haven't been posted here yet?

 

[brown2190]

My local store received the Herbie in Black Fade and the Umit Dealan so just tried these out!

 

[lsterling]

My local store received the Herbie in Black Fade and the Umit Dealan so just tried these out!

Don't love the Dealan on you but the Herbie looks great!

 

[brown2190]

Don't love the Dealan on you but the Herbie looks great!

I was pleasantly surprised with the Herbie too, didn’t think I’d like them as much!

 

[fmvazquez]

My local store received the Herbie in Black Fade and the Umit Dealan so just tried these out!

Herbies are perfect fit! I'd go for them. Black fade is a nice colorway.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Anyone have experience with the Zephirin for eyeglasses? Considering getting a pair but I'm not sure if the weight of the arms will be too much over extended periods of time. Not sure if I should steer away from the sunglass frames and towards the true optics options.

I wore mine as opticals for awhile. I didn't find them noticeably heavy compared to the Dealan or Fellini. I just picked up the Domoto and I'd say they're maybe a touch lighter than the Zephirins.

 

[Billy Ray Valentine]

Damn, I haven't gotten it yet. Are there any frames that haven't been posted here yet?

Yes, the Pinedale in the Optical section on the site... Beautiful with the paddle temples, bronco instead of the thunderbird and temple engravings.