Sunglasses NOT owned by Luxottica

[blake]

good luck with this. they own everything. it is a true monopoly.

 

[cb_32]

Originally Posted by narm60

Serengeti (who also make very nice lenses)

oh yeah this company as well, their designs arent the best but they are a good alternative to others

 

[Biggie_Robs]

Originally Posted by GSaavedra

Randolph Engineering has some nice classic aviation-inspired frames. Made & designed in the USA.

 

[scb]

not sure who owns them, but my Barton Perreira Oddyseys are the best sunglasses i've ever owned

 

[DenimDan]

Originally Posted by cb_32

Maui Jim
Oliver Peoples
Super
Mosley Tribes

Quoted for Super - awesome quality optics and frames to boot. I have a pair of the flat tops and absolutely love them!

 

[uhurit]

mykita
freudenhaus
salt
robert marc

 

[jimmyfingers]

Maui Jim is a good company and they will repair your glasses for free if you break them which you seem prone to do. I have sent a few pairs to be repaired in the past. I do not think Lux owns them, but not 100% sure

 

[fuelcell]

check out Sutro. They are by far the longest lasting pair of glasses i've had. sutrovision.com

 

[Froosh]



Yep. Same goes for American Optical.

Both are made in the USA; super affordable (~$30-60);

Where can you get Randolphs for only $30 to 60? I've only seen $130 and up.

 

[LA Guy]

You might try Prodesign or IC-Berlin, my go to brands. Moscot and Salt, if you are into a more, um... classic, look.

 

[slide13]

I have Han Wolfgangs which I really like a lot.

http://www.hankjobenhavn.com/wolfgang/

 

[DarkSpiral]

Cartier.

 

[Zeemon]

lol the picture and description http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrera_Sunglasses

 

[tahdzilla]

Because Luxottica is a HORRIBLE horrible company, if you have to deal with them after the purchase. They do not honor their warranties. If you buy a pair of sunglasses and they break due to a manufacturing defect, then you can just kiss your money goodbye.

Check out this site for more info: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/eyeglasses/luxottica_group.html

 

[costadelmar]

If you're working on the water or around it, get some costa del mars. They're the best lenses around, and they'll really protect your eyes. American made and independent.