Post your sunglasses! (56k need not apply)

Dyne · 04-05-2008, 02:22 PM

I know what you're thinking. "What the fuck, Dyne." But I happen to be one of THOSE people who likes to pay more than $20 for a pair of sunglasses even though I'm not rich at all. It all started when I first got hired at Propaganda - I was really into Miami Vice at the time, and I wanted a pair of Sonny's sunglasses. I eventually went to Sunglass Hut and payed the outrageous price of $150 for a pair of Ray-Bans. But you know what? Staring at a screen all day IS very straining, and the sun really does get to you. I wasn't as nerdy as I thought I was after I started the job.

Anyways, my first pair, a pair of Ray-Ban "New Wayfarers", model 2132, with dark tortoise shell and grey-green lenses.

Anyways, a year as passed, and Turok finally came out. I had also been doing a lot of random researching on Ray-Bans and I found a hell of a deal on these 2001 reissues, combined with Canadian Buying Power™ and the power of ebay. They had all the features my other pair didn't have, such as flex-arms, polarized, red-tinged lenses that are great for driving, and a bigger design. I just had to have them for the price they were selling them (at least $150 less than Sunglass Hut):

So, I was happy with those two, and I bought them, but I was also looking at what Ray-Ban released last winter, for only a few bucks more, which was totally hot. Folding Ray-bans. Raybans that fit in your pocket. In a moment of decreased masculinity, I HAD to have them. I finally caved in two weeks ago. This time for a black pair with grey lenses, and polarized again. Check out this:

So those got held up in Canadian Customs on Tuesday and I still haven't seen them yet. What the hell. I guess they'll be delivered on Monday.

Anyways, yeah, those are my sunglasses. I started the official Ray-Ban Wayfarer group on Facebook (nerdy, I know) and I have over 600 members now. And the crazy thing is, I'm really warming up to Persol sunglasses, which are like the hotter, older Italian exchange student living in Ray-Ban's house. I don't think I'll be buying any, any time soon, anyways. But just look at these two Persols:

Yeah, that's hot. Daniel Craig wore the first pair in Casino Royale, in the second half of the movie.

Anyways, post yours!

Aladuf · 04-05-2008, 03:24 PM

Electric BSG

These things cost a pretty penny when I bought them last year. But they do a damn good job of blockin that sun!

Angrist · 04-05-2008, 03:52 PM

A Slazenger something. I've had it for at least 5 years now.

If you think I need replacement, don't hesitate to tell me.

BTW: does 56k still exist?

Swan · 04-05-2008, 04:46 PM

Stupid lack of photo capability at the moment

On the Easter long weekend I bought a pair of sunglasses just so I could do Bono impressions with them.

Typhoid · 04-05-2008, 05:24 PM

DeathsHand · 04-05-2008, 06:41 PM

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Actually my brother got a pair of purple ray bans as a bonus (he worked at Sunglasss Hut for a time) and gave them to me...
Personally I frown upon anybody who actually goes into sunglass hut and drops $200+ on a pair of friggin sunglasses... Frown frown frown...
Granted only those super duper polarized extreme name brand super-hot brands cost that much... I... I think...

Note: The sunglasses featured in Dyne's post all look like about 30 different pairs my family has lying around the house that were purchased at drugstores in the 80s...

Dyne · 04-05-2008, 07:51 PM

Yeah, apparently Wayfarers are the most copied sunglasses style in the world, but I don't know if I buy that, based on how many Ray-Ban aviator impersonations there are.

What model are the purple Ray-Bans?

And yeah, I even felt a little odd buying sunglasses for $150, but I'm definitely glad about the prices on ebay. The only thing you have to worry about is authenticity, and most places have a full refund policy on it anyways.

Bond · 04-05-2008, 11:12 PM

I have been contemplating about ordering the Persol 2720-S for a few days now for the summer. They are quite nice looking.

The Germanator · 04-05-2008, 11:37 PM

I don't own any sunglasses, though I could post my prescription glasses....They are pretty rad.

Dyne · 04-05-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond

I have been contemplating about ordering the Persol 2720-S for a few days now for the summer. They are quite nice looking.

You totally should. They'd be my number one Persol pick. However, the 2759's, the other ones I posted, are really nice too. Most of the 27- line is pretty similar, with little differences, if you're interested in the general shape. However the 2720's are the most common, just because they were in Casino Royale.

Acebot44 · 04-06-2008, 03:22 PM

Some $8 Purple tinted things I got from the Pier.

Never was too fond of the way sunglasses looked on my face, so haven't really invested too hard in that accessory type. I mean, does this even look right?

Dyne · 04-06-2008, 04:14 PM

Yeah, those look good on you. Round glasses + a strong jawline are a good combination.

jeepnut · 04-06-2008, 04:16 PM

Polarized Oakley Whiskers

Yes, I probably paid too much for them, but I like them a lot and I hope to have them for quite a long time to come.

P.S. I agree that those glasses look good on you Acebot.

Angrist · 04-06-2008, 04:36 PM

Dyne (or anyone else), do you have any sunglasses tips for me?

Blue might be a bit too blue for me, and I'm not sure about the shape.

And yeah Ace, those look really good.

Oh and DsH's too.

Dyne · 04-06-2008, 05:00 PM

Yeah, those look good on you, but if you're looking to upgrade, I'd recommend something with larger frames, and larger arms. Something like a Ray-Ban Predator (attached).

Also, you don't really see blue lenses anymore unless on something like Oakley's; I don't know why.