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CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by Vashin

Hey,

I know the chinese chain "optical 88" carry mykita. Customer service isn't the best, but price should be as good as it gets in toronto.

Optical 88 is known in the industry, and not for great customer service. Their prices arent the best BUT they will beat most chains. They sell a lot of "inspired" brands also. What I mean by that is, copies but without the "gucci logos". They sell some low quality frames for more than they are worth.

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by StarterStyle

Which of these two frames look better on my pale fat face? Also, are Brooks Brothers glasses of acceptable quality or should I look somewhere else?

Does anyone know of glasses similar to these that will fit my big ugly face (54-58 lens size)?

http://kalleboo.mirror.waffleimages....f9fefbc057.jpg

Or

http://kalleboo.mirror.waffleimages....a86323105a.jpg

Please ignore the unflattering tank. I was on my way to the gym when I tried on the frames.

Pics arent working

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by wmmk

Cool, thanks. Almost every male on my dad's side of the family wears these type of glasses, so I've never thought of them as costume-y or clownish at all. Should I just go with the OP's (they're easily available) or would it be worth it to check out similar styles like Moscot Miltzens?

You'll never lose out by trying on as many as you like. The more you try on the more you'll know what kind of style suits you best. So....go out there and try some on!

StarterStyle · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by CityConnection

Pics arent working

Thanks for telling me! Here they are

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1244699704

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1244699800

irbe · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by CityConnection

Optical 88 is known in the industry, and not for great customer service. Their prices arent the best BUT they will beat most chains. They sell a lot of "inspired" brands also. What I mean by that is, copies but without the "gucci logos". They sell some low quality frames for more than they are worth.

CC can you recomend some where in TO that sells Mykita for cheaper /w good worksmenship on the lenses? Looking into a pair.

ArliHawk` · Jun 11, 2009

Another question about Luxottica. Is there any real difference between the polarized glass lenses from all the families within the group, i.e. are Ray Ban polarized lenses the same as Revo or Persol?

heynow · Jun 11, 2009

these are the new moscot x cp type one, I have no experience with either company? Do you know anything about them, or if these are worth the $285 price tag.

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by StarterStyle

Thanks for telling me! Here they are

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1244699704

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1244699800

The first one looks better and will definitely fit much better. It looks like its sitting on the sides of your nose as opposed to the top. If it sits on the top it will be uncomfortable and leave red marks. They style is also beter, imo.

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by ArliHawk`

Another question about Luxottica. Is there any real difference between the polarized glass lenses from all the families within the group, i.e. are Ray Ban polarized lenses the same as Revo or Persol?

I dont think so. I dont see why they would increase their costs by introducing new lenses. As many know they are very undesirable to work with and they are only concerned about making a buck. Their non-polarized are probably all the same in all their frames. But something like the Ray-ban glass lenses might be a bit more exclusive to Rayban. The reps claim that each line is a separate line, BUT, they all copy each others styles.....So I'm sure you can make an educated guess.

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by irbe

CC can you recomend some where in TO that sells Mykita for cheaper /w good worksmenship on the lenses? Looking into a pair.

I mentioned above, that I dont know who sell them. I dont know who is good at lab work either. I just know what good lab work should look like. It is the same thing as not knowing a good wine until drinking it without knowing it's name. kinda.......

CityConnection · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by heynow

these are the new moscot x cp type one, I have no experience with either company? Do you know anything about them, or if these are worth the $285 price tag.

I like the style. But if you are getting into the $300 range, I would suggest Salt because I'm sure that their lenses will be much more comfortable. My wife has a pair of Salt sunglasses that I occassionally wear that we both love. The lenses are amazing. If youre paying $285 for non-polarized plastic lenses, youre paying for the frame...Unless you are married to that style. Take a look at the Salt website. It has all their styles on it. Saltoptics.com

heynow · Jun 11, 2009

forgot to mention there is only 300 of these being made that could have something to do with the price.

robin · Jun 11, 2009

Originally Posted by heynow

forgot to mention there is only 300 of these being made that could have something to do with the price.
Like their sneakers, I think the price just has to do with CP wanting more money.

heynow · Jun 11, 2009

with tom ford eyewear r u only paying for name or are these any good? im looking at the hunter frame in peticular.

decorum · Jun 11, 2009

anybody know a good quality cheaper alternative to the Dita Challengers?

http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/dita-challenger/

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