Post your sunglasses! (56k need not apply)

[Dyne]

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]

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]

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]

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]

[DeathsHand]

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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]

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]

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

[Dyne]

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]

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?

[The Germanator]

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

[Angrist]

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]

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.

[Typhoid]

My tip on sunglasses, is fuck the price.
Don't get brand name.
Sunglasses are sunglasses.
I spent 170 on mine.
I re-thought that purchase, yet still have them.
Save yourself the money.

[Happydude]

so...these are the first sunglasses i had gotten

which cost about $200...i loved them...then they got lost


So i got me these ones...which weren't any cheaper...


except mine are black...i just didn't have any pictures...


then just this past November i got my girl these:





for those of you who FROWN upon expensive sunglasses, i'm not naming anybody in particular...i frown upon you! you do not cherish your eyes enough

props to all of you who have nice sunglasses.