What is the brand of the sunglasses

[-Ariel-]

Interesting model

 

[Edward]

They have the Tom Ford logo on them. I don't know the model, but they look very modern, so likely you'll find them in their current collection.

 

[-Ariel-]

Another sunglasses. Please help me to identify.

 

[raf]

Kinda "Off-Topic" but I've been daily-wearing Randolph Engineering "wire-framed" "Large Aviator" glasses for about 40 years. Only one frame has ever needed repair.

Keeping the same frames and just changing out the lenses, as prescription required, has saved me a bundle of cash over the decades. Eyeglass shops get their lenses from a few Mfrs who charge similar prices for identical lenses. They make their profit from switching you to different (expensive) frames, thus making former lenses useless as back-ups.

Always get the opinion of an optical expert who is expert in measuring one's head, as well as essential Inter-Pupillary Distance (IPD). These measurements make a huge difference in utility and comfort when wearing any type/style of eyeglasses, as well as wearing simple sunglasses. This makes all the difference when making lenses for any frame, and for some inexplicable reason, seldom included on the Rx from actual Optometrist. Go to "Opticians" in (likely) same venue and ask for them to measure the IPD--for free. Now you have a complete prescription.

"Choose Wisely".

 

[Edward]

Kinda "Off-Topic" but I've been daily-wearing Randolph Engineering "wire-framed" "Large Aviator" glasses for about 40 years. Only one frame has ever needed repair.

Keeping the same frames and just changing out the lenses, as prescription required, has saved me a bundle of cash over the decades. Eyeglass shops get their lenses from a few Mfrs who charge similar prices for identical lenses. They make their profit from switching you to different (expensive) frames, thus making former lenses useless as back-ups.

Always get the opinion of an optical expert who is expert in measuring one's head, as well as essential Inter-Pupillary Distance (IPD). These measurements make a huge difference in utility and comfort when wearing any type/style of eyeglasses, as well as wearing simple sunglasses. This makes all the difference when making lenses for any frame, and for some inexplicable reason, seldom included on the Rx from actual Optometrist. Go to "Opticians" in (likely) same venue and ask for them to measure the IPD--for free. Now you have a complete prescription.

"Choose Wisely".

I did wonder at a time if the reason opticians didn't give out the PD was to try and discourage people from buying their glasses online; I buy most of mine via a couple of web suppliers these days, especially if I'm relensing existing frames as that gets crazy expensive fast on the high street (way more so than buying complete glasses, weirdly). Specsavers however now (as do others) have a widget on their website that measures your PD using your laptop camera, which is a big help if it's missing from the official prescription. It's never sent me wrong.

 

[GHT]

Specsavers however now (as do others) have a widget on their website that measures your PD using your laptop camera, which is a big help if it's missing from the official prescription. It's never sent me wrong.

That's interesting, in most of the photos that I post you see me in sunglasses, all year round. The lenses are described as photochromic, they darken in sunlight and return to clear indoors. I have an eye condition known as photokeratitis, since the introduction of photochromic lenses my eyes have improved dramatically, but photochromic ain't cheap.

 

[Edward]

That's interesting, in most of the photos that I post you see me in sunglasses, all year round. The lenses are described as photochromic, they darken in sunlight and return to clear indoors. I have an eye condition known as photokeratitis, since the introduction of photochromic lenses my eyes have improved dramatically, but photochromic ain't cheap.

Yes, it's quite the innovation, but as you say not cheap. I've had it in my glasses on and off for well over thirty years, but due to rising costs in recent years I've tended more towards clear lenses in most of my glasses, and a couple of pairs of dedicated prescription sunglasses. If ever I had the money to have my eyesight surgically corrected, I'd likely relens a good few of my pairs of frames with non-rx photochromics, though. Not so pricey if it's one and done, bit more painful when you have to have them replaced every couple of years. Especially when some opticians refuse to put the treatment in anything other than super-thin lenses, which also radically up the cost. The last time I made the mistake of having a high street chain optician relens some frames of mine with photochromics, they gouged me for nearly £200. Single vision, at that (I didn't need readers back then - now that I do I stick to separate pairs for distance and reading).

 

[-Ariel-]

Does anybody knows what clubmasters is it?

 

[Edward]

Does anybody knows what clubmasters is it?

They're not Clubmasters as they aren't Ray Bans. Also not Shuron Ronsir Zyls (the original browline style). I don't think they're American Opticals (who have long made a browline style that was worn by Malcolm X, among others). Beyond that, I don't know. The general browline style has been very popular on the eyewear market in the last few years, so there are a lot of possibilities. They look like they might be a recent interpretation by something like Tom Ford?

 

[Bamaboots]

Another sunglasses. Please help me to identify.

Maybe Paul Smith Linden’s.

 

[raf]

I did wonder at a time if the reason opticians didn't give out the PD was to try and discourage people from buying their glasses online; I buy most of mine via a couple of web suppliers these days, especially if I'm relensing existing frames as that gets crazy expensive fast on the high street (way more so than buying complete glasses, weirdly). Specsavers however now (as do others) have a widget on their website that measures your PD using your laptop camera, which is a big help if it's missing from the official prescription. It's never sent me wrong.

I also agree that Optometrists often seek to direct folks needing new glasses to the "conveniently" co-located eyeglass shop to buy new lenses and new frames. At considerable extra expense.

Since I've been using same RE frames for decades, and since these frames are still an issued US military item, and I know the measured and known (unchanging) Inter-Pupillary Distance (IPD), I'm free to obtain new lenses at relatively scant cost from any decent vendor.

 

[-Ariel-]

They're not Clubmasters as they aren't Ray Bans. Also not Shuron Ronsir Zyls (the original browline style). I don't think they're American Opticals (who have long made a browline style that was worn by Malcolm X, among others). Beyond that, I don't know. The general browline style has been very popular on the eyewear market in the last few years, so there are a lot of possibilities. They look like they might be a recent interpretation by something like Tom Ford?

Right, lets call it browline.

 

[Edward]

Maybe Paul Smith Linden’s.
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I think that might be jackpot!

I also agree that Optometrists often seek to direct folks needing new glasses to the "conveniently" co-located eyeglass shop to buy new lenses and new frames. At considerable extra expense.

Since I've been using same RE frames for decades, and since these frames are still an issued US military item, and I know the measured and known (unchanging) Inter-Pupillary Distance (IPD), I'm free to obtain new lenses at relatively scant cost from any decent vendor.

I don't even know if the NHS here offers eyesight tests themselves any longer... My standard eye-exam is covered by the NHS due to a history of glaucoma in the family, but I have to go to a private optician to have it done. Even the old NHS glasses disappeared long ago, replaced by a grant instead that can either be used to buy 'affordable' glasses, or topped up. One of the things that makes me feel old is I can remember when the NHS specs were current and wearing them at school (instead of springing for something more expensive) was mocked... now there are any number of companies who make a very similar look that sells well, and even people paying money for refurbished vintage originals...

Having all your details and buying online is definitely the affordable option these days.

 

[-Ariel-]

Antonio have pretty rare browline shades. Nobody knows what brand is it.

 

[N2S3]

In the British TV series "Spooks," Matthew Macfadyen wears sunglasses, possibly by Ray-Ban. But which model is it exactly, and can you still buy them today?

 

[Bamaboots]

I think they’re RB 3690’s.