Current trend frames?!
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elcuervo
Jan 29, 2008, 7:18:10 PM1/29/08
to GlassyEyes
Anyone can give me any directions on what's the current trend on
frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
would be nice, thanks!
frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
would be nice, thanks!
courtn...@gmail.com
Jan 29, 2008, 7:47:31 PM1/29/08
to GlassyEyes
I think the geeky look is in, like the black plastic frame glasses.
Its a good look.
something like this: http://www.lbweyewear.com/images/PLASTIC/TD/WF633/Large/Black.gif
It's really a matter of personal opinion though. Go with what you
like!
Its a good look.
something like this: http://www.lbweyewear.com/images/PLASTIC/TD/WF633/Large/Black.gif
It's really a matter of personal opinion though. Go with what you
like!
Chuck
Jan 30, 2008, 12:19:26 AM1/30/08
to GlassyEyes
I just finished up the search. What I was told is that "skinny"
frames, either in plastic or metal, are in style. Usually
rectangular, and always wider than they are tall. The more
exaggerated the proportions, the more stylish they're considered to
be, at the moment. Alternately, the nearly invisible look is
in...rimless with a micro-thin temple arm.
Remember, though, that the frames have to look good on you. And, you
have to like them, when worn.
According to "convention," I have a round face, and should therefore
be best fit in a square or rectangular frame. But, I think I look
best in a round frame, and public opinion seems to agree with me.
http://www.chuckknight.com/pics/me.jpg
Depending on what you choose, you can see the person, or see the
glasses. Make your decision, based on that comment...do you want to
be seen, or do you want your glasses to be seen? In my own case, the
round frames blend into the shape of my eye socket, and my glasses
virtually disappear (when not lit up by a camera flash) when worn.
Because they disappear, I feel relatively comfortable in them. I just
couldn't accept wearing big, easily visible glasses...no matter what
fashion dictates at the moment.
Hope this helps!
-- Chuck Knight
On Jan 29, 6:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
wrote:
frames, either in plastic or metal, are in style. Usually
rectangular, and always wider than they are tall. The more
exaggerated the proportions, the more stylish they're considered to
be, at the moment. Alternately, the nearly invisible look is
in...rimless with a micro-thin temple arm.
Remember, though, that the frames have to look good on you. And, you
have to like them, when worn.
According to "convention," I have a round face, and should therefore
be best fit in a square or rectangular frame. But, I think I look
best in a round frame, and public opinion seems to agree with me.
http://www.chuckknight.com/pics/me.jpg
Depending on what you choose, you can see the person, or see the
glasses. Make your decision, based on that comment...do you want to
be seen, or do you want your glasses to be seen? In my own case, the
round frames blend into the shape of my eye socket, and my glasses
virtually disappear (when not lit up by a camera flash) when worn.
Because they disappear, I feel relatively comfortable in them. I just
couldn't accept wearing big, easily visible glasses...no matter what
fashion dictates at the moment.
Hope this helps!
-- Chuck Knight
On Jan 29, 6:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Fred Di
Jan 30, 2008, 10:29:12 AM1/30/08
to GlassyEyes
Generally Rectangular frames seem to be the "IN" style.
You can convince yourself by paying attention to what younger people
where on news shows on TV, or at treandy locations.
It seems to me that any rectangular frames are in style, including the
kida geeky ones someones else posted, but also wire frames with
plascit temples.
You didn't say if you were male or female, but I've seen these on
both.
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=386&cat=20&page=1
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=767&cat=15&page=1
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=798&cat=15&page=1
On Jan 29, 4:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> > would be nice, thanks!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
You can convince yourself by paying attention to what younger people
where on news shows on TV, or at treandy locations.
It seems to me that any rectangular frames are in style, including the
kida geeky ones someones else posted, but also wire frames with
plascit temples.
You didn't say if you were male or female, but I've seen these on
both.
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=386&cat=20&page=1
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=767&cat=15&page=1
http://zennioptical.com/cart/product.php?productid=798&cat=15&page=1
On Jan 29, 4:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> - Show quoted text -
evinsask
Jan 30, 2008, 12:09:24 PM1/30/08
to GlassyEyes
I've noticed a hip trend towards bigger frames like were worn in the
70s and early 80s. I work at a university and I'm seeing this change
among the students your age and younger. Large lensed aviator style
glasses (especially sunglasses) seem to be cutting edge right now and
you may notice that ebay sells designer frames from the 70s
(antiques!) for hundreds of dollars. Most students are still wearing
the skinny frames (mostly heavy plastics) but the trendsetters seems
to be moving to this 80s bug-eyed look.
Though of course the bottom line is to wear what suits your face.
Maybe check out what is 'on sale' at the expensive optical shops and
what has just come in. Now that we have an avenue to cheap glasses,
a person doesn't have to be so keen to know what the trending style is
- one can have half a dozen pairs and can suit any situation!
Ev
70s and early 80s. I work at a university and I'm seeing this change
among the students your age and younger. Large lensed aviator style
glasses (especially sunglasses) seem to be cutting edge right now and
you may notice that ebay sells designer frames from the 70s
(antiques!) for hundreds of dollars. Most students are still wearing
the skinny frames (mostly heavy plastics) but the trendsetters seems
to be moving to this 80s bug-eyed look.
Though of course the bottom line is to wear what suits your face.
Maybe check out what is 'on sale' at the expensive optical shops and
what has just come in. Now that we have an avenue to cheap glasses,
a person doesn't have to be so keen to know what the trending style is
- one can have half a dozen pairs and can suit any situation!
Ev
sj
Jan 31, 2008, 10:55:26 PM1/31/08
to GlassyEyes
The people I work with all seem to be switching to wide, short
rectangular frames with wide temples.
Me, I'm sticking with my medium oval wire rims, they come closest to
"disapearing" on my face.
On Jan 30, 9:29 am, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Generally Rectangular frames seem to be the "IN" style.
>
> You can convince yourself by paying attention to what younger people
> where on news shows on TV, or at treandy locations.
>
> It seems to me that any rectangular frames are in style, including the
> kida geeky ones someones else posted, but also wire frames with
> plascit temples.
>
> You didn't say if you were male or female, but I've seen these on
> both.
>
>
> On Jan 29, 4:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I think the geeky look is in, like the black plastic frame glasses.
> > Its a good look.
>
> > something like this:http://www.lbweyewear.com/images/PLASTIC/TD/WF633/Large/Black.gif
>
> > It's really a matter of personal opinion though. Go with what you
> > like!
>
> > On Jan 29, 7:1,8 pm, elcuervo <felipealvare...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Anyone can give me any directions on what's the current trend on
> > > frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
> > > what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
> > > would be nice, thanks!- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
> On Jan 29, 4:47 pm, "courtneyw...@gmail.com" <courtneyw...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I think the geeky look is in, like the black plastic frame glasses.
> > Its a good look.
>
> > something like this:http://www.lbweyewear.com/images/PLASTIC/TD/WF633/Large/Black.gif
>
> > It's really a matter of personal opinion though. Go with what you
> > like!
>
> > On Jan 29, 7:1,8 pm, elcuervo <felipealvare...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Anyone can give me any directions on what's the current trend on
> > > frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
> > > what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
> > > would be nice, thanks!- Hide quoted text -
>
Fred Di
Feb 1, 2008, 10:26:06 AM2/1/08
to GlassyEyes
Thats funny, Aviator frames....LOL
I guess if someone asks strangers on the internet about fasion, they
deserve to be the butt of a joke.
I guess if someone asks strangers on the internet about fasion, they
deserve to be the butt of a joke.
Chuck
Feb 1, 2008, 2:03:54 PM2/1/08
to GlassyEyes
Look at it logically. Aviator frames have been available for 3/4
century, and have been considered to be high-fashion many times during
that period. Military and camo are very fashionable right now, so why
*wouldn't* a military aviator design be considered "in" right now?
Besides...it's a classic...like a navy blue blazer, or a little black
dress. They're never *truly* out of fashion, entirely.
-- Chuck Knight
century, and have been considered to be high-fashion many times during
that period. Military and camo are very fashionable right now, so why
*wouldn't* a military aviator design be considered "in" right now?
Besides...it's a classic...like a navy blue blazer, or a little black
dress. They're never *truly* out of fashion, entirely.
-- Chuck Knight
evinsask
Feb 2, 2008, 11:00:59 AM2/2/08
to GlassyEyes
I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
younger people see as edgy.
http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashion-Conscious/80363
http://www.trianglevisions.com/eyeLibraryDocument.asp?PageID=14651
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Eyewear:4168-Brand=Fendi:page=reviews
And thank you Chuck for your support in this. Aviators have the
quality of looking good on almost everybody. Maybe try a pair,
Freddy, might be an improvement for you.
Ev
and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
younger people see as edgy.
http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashion-Conscious/80363
http://www.trianglevisions.com/eyeLibraryDocument.asp?PageID=14651
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Eyewear:4168-Brand=Fendi:page=reviews
And thank you Chuck for your support in this. Aviators have the
quality of looking good on almost everybody. Maybe try a pair,
Freddy, might be an improvement for you.
Ev
Fred Di
Feb 2, 2008, 11:50:40 AM2/2/08
to GlassyEyes
LOL
None of those links you provided show Aviators!
They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
year old movie.
I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
50 year old geek.
On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> younger people see as edgy.
>
> http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashio...http://www.trianglevisions.com/eyeLibraryDocument.asp?PageID=14651http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Eyewear:4168-Brand=Fendi:page=reviews
None of those links you provided show Aviators!
They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
year old movie.
I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
50 year old geek.
On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> younger people see as edgy.
>
>
> And thank you Chuck for your support in this. Aviators have the
> quality of looking good on almost everybody. Maybe try a pair,
> Freddy, might be an improvement for you.
>
> Ev
>
> On Feb 1, 9:26 am, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thats funny, Aviator frames....LOL
>
> > I guess if someone asks strangers on the internet about fasion, they
> > deserve to be the butt of a joke.
>
> > On Jan 30, 9:09 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I've noticed a hip trend towards bigger frames like were worn in the
> > > 70s and early 80s. I work at a university and I'm seeing this change
> > > among the students your age and younger. Large lensed aviator style
> > > glasses (especially sunglasses) seem to be cutting edge right now and
> > > you may notice that ebay sells designer frames from the 70s
> > > (antiques!) for hundreds of dollars. Most students are still wearing
> > > the skinny frames (mostly heavy plastics) but the trendsetters seems
> > > to be moving to this 80s bug-eyed look.
>
> > > Though of course the bottom line is to wear what suits your face.
> > > Maybe check out what is 'on sale' at the expensive optical shops and
> > > what has just come in. Now that we have an avenue to cheap glasses,
> > > a person doesn't have to be so keen to know what the trending style is
> > > - one can have half a dozen pairs and can suit any situation!
>
> > > Ev- Hide quoted text -
> And thank you Chuck for your support in this. Aviators have the
> quality of looking good on almost everybody. Maybe try a pair,
> Freddy, might be an improvement for you.
>
> Ev
>
> On Feb 1, 9:26 am, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Thats funny, Aviator frames....LOL
>
> > I guess if someone asks strangers on the internet about fasion, they
> > deserve to be the butt of a joke.
>
> > On Jan 30, 9:09 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I've noticed a hip trend towards bigger frames like were worn in the
> > > 70s and early 80s. I work at a university and I'm seeing this change
> > > among the students your age and younger. Large lensed aviator style
> > > glasses (especially sunglasses) seem to be cutting edge right now and
> > > you may notice that ebay sells designer frames from the 70s
> > > (antiques!) for hundreds of dollars. Most students are still wearing
> > > the skinny frames (mostly heavy plastics) but the trendsetters seems
> > > to be moving to this 80s bug-eyed look.
>
> > > Though of course the bottom line is to wear what suits your face.
> > > Maybe check out what is 'on sale' at the expensive optical shops and
> > > what has just come in. Now that we have an avenue to cheap glasses,
> > > a person doesn't have to be so keen to know what the trending style is
> > > - one can have half a dozen pairs and can suit any situation!
>
Charles Knight
Feb 2, 2008, 3:03:30 PM2/2/08
to Fred Di, GlassyEyes
OK, if you want to play that game, I'll take a shot.
If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired designs.
It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American fashion-brand, is jumping on the Aviator bandwagon with offerings like this:
http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&categoryId=30007&parent_category_rn=30000&productId=22017738&N=0&No=24
By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them, is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current design trends.
-- Chuck Knight
If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired designs.
It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American fashion-brand, is jumping on the Aviator bandwagon with offerings like this:
http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&categoryId=30007&parent_category_rn=30000&productId=22017738&N=0&No=24
By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them, is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current design trends.
-- Chuck Knight
Fred Di
Feb 3, 2008, 10:52:51 AM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
I give up... yes Mr. Geek go out and wear your aviators.
BTW, I didn't waste my time checking your references in this email,
but I did check them in the prior one and they were all false, so I
suspect these are all false too.
On Feb 2, 12:03 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, if you want to play that game, I'll take a shot.
>
> If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and
> other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono
> all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the
> past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore
> Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also
> Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces
> wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and
> let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European
> designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
>
> These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the
> business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired
> designs.
>
> It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American
> fashion-brand, is jumping on the Aviator bandwagon with offerings like this:http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId...
> > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
BTW, I didn't waste my time checking your references in this email,
but I did check them in the prior one and they were all false, so I
suspect these are all false too.
On Feb 2, 12:03 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, if you want to play that game, I'll take a shot.
>
> If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and
> other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono
> all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the
> past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore
> Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also
> Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces
> wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and
> let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European
> designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
>
> These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the
> business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired
> designs.
>
> It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American
>
> By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas
> bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
>
> To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them,
> is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current
> design trends.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas
> bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
>
> To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them,
> is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current
> design trends.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> On Feb 2, 2008 10:50 AM, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > LOL
>
> > None of those links you provided show Aviators!
>
> > They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
> > Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
>
> > I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
> > I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
> > year old movie.
>
> > I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
> > and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
> > 50 year old geek.
>
> > On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> > > and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> > > pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> > > Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> > > just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> > > on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> > > younger people see as edgy.
>
> >http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashio...
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > LOL
>
> > None of those links you provided show Aviators!
>
> > They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
> > Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
>
> > I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
> > I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
> > year old movie.
>
> > I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
> > and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
> > 50 year old geek.
>
> > On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> > > and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> > > pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> > > Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> > > just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> > > on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> > > younger people see as edgy.
>
> >http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashio...
>
Joe
Feb 3, 2008, 10:54:53 AM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Aviators?
I guess if you want to look like a 50yo child molester who's 15
minutes of fame were up 20 years ago.
I guess if you want to look like a 50yo child molester who's 15
minutes of fame were up 20 years ago.
> OK, if you want to play that game, I'll take a shot.
>
> If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and
> other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono
> all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the
> past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore
> Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also
> Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces
> wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and
> let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European
> designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
>
> These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the
> business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired
> designs.
>
> It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American
> fashion-brand, is jumping on the Aviator bandwagon with offerings like this:http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId...
>
> If your idea of trendsetters is the drugged out "cool" people on MTV and
> other networks, let me point out that Britney Spears, Bret Michaels and Bono
> all wear Aviators, on a regular basis. As does Michael Jackson. In the
> past year, Michael and Jeffrey (contestants) on Project Runway wore
> Aviators. Additionally, the hosts of the "Designer Guys" TV show, and also
> Robert from "While You Were Out" wear Aviators. Doug from Trading Spaces
> wears Aviators, as does Ty Pennington from "Extreme Makeover.". Oh, and
> let's not forget the American designer Michael Kors. Lots of the European
> designers are latching onto them, right now, too.
>
> These are considered to be some of the biggest trendsetters in the
> business...and they're all wearing Aviators, or modified Aviator-inspired
> designs.
>
> It's also reaching the consumer market. Fossil, a well known American
>
> By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas
> bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
>
> To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them,
> is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current
> design trends.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> By comparison, drunken gamblers...even those at a "trendy" Las Vegas
> bar...are likely not at the true forefront of fashion.
>
> To say that the leading edge designers and celebrities are not wearing them,
> is a very efficient way to prove that you're out of touch with current
> design trends.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> On Feb 2, 2008 10:50 AM, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > LOL
>
> > None of those links you provided show Aviators!
>
> > They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
> > Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
>
> > I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
> > I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
> > year old movie.
>
> > I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
> > and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
> > 50 year old geek.
>
> > On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> > > and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> > > pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> > > Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> > > just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> > > on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> > > younger people see as edgy.
>
> >http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashio...
>
>
>
>
> > LOL
>
> > None of those links you provided show Aviators!
>
> > They do show contemporty large lanse frames, but not Aviators.
> > Besides they are all rather obscures sources.
>
> > I watch MTV, CNN, and other News and TV shows.
> > I've never seen Aviators there, unless the happen to be showing a 30
> > year old movie.
>
> > I live in las vegas, and occaisoanlly hang out in the Strip Casinos
> > and trendy clubs, I never see aviators there, except perhaps on some
> > 50 year old geek.
>
> > On Feb 2, 8:00 am, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'm sorry that Fred Di thinks I would steer some young person wrong
> > > and give bad fashion advice. I didn't know that Fred Di was a
> > > pseudonym for Calvin Klein. . . .
>
> > > Aviators are indeed popular among the cutting edge people. Here's
> > > just the first three articles I grabbed this morning out of HUNDREDS
> > > on the net extolling this trend. What we might think of as retro,
> > > younger people see as edgy.
>
> >http://www.articlesuniverse.com/Article/Trendy-Eyewear-For-The-Fashio...
>
Joe
Feb 3, 2008, 11:19:11 AM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Here's what Wikipedia has to say. Note the statement that popularity
ended in the early 80's
Aviators
Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses(RB3025 004/58)
Aviators are sunglasses with an oversized teardrop-shaped lens and
thin metal frames. This design first appeared in 1936 by Ray Ban for
issue to U.S. military aviators. Their popularity with pilots,
military and law enforcement personnel in the United States has never
wavered. As a fashion statement, models of aviator sunglasses are
often made in mirrored, colored, degregated, and wrap-around styles.
In addition to pilots, Aviator-style sunglasses gained popularity with
young people in the late 1960's and continued to be very popular
through the 70's and early 80's.
ended in the early 80's
Aviators
Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses(RB3025 004/58)
Aviators are sunglasses with an oversized teardrop-shaped lens and
thin metal frames. This design first appeared in 1936 by Ray Ban for
issue to U.S. military aviators. Their popularity with pilots,
military and law enforcement personnel in the United States has never
wavered. As a fashion statement, models of aviator sunglasses are
often made in mirrored, colored, degregated, and wrap-around styles.
In addition to pilots, Aviator-style sunglasses gained popularity with
young people in the late 1960's and continued to be very popular
through the 70's and early 80's.
Charles Knight
Feb 3, 2008, 2:51:15 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
I love this game -- it's fun! Good, but friendly, back-and-forth debates are so rare. Hope you're enjoying it as much as I am.
So, are Aviator glasses back? Well, I could definitely argue that average people aren't wearing them yet, but here are a few photos to back up my assertions that leading edge designers and drugged-out-wackos on MTV are all wearing them: In other words, the "trendsetters."
These were easy to find, too...Google is a wonderful thing. :-)
Olympus Fashion Week, 2007:
http://www.fashion-era.com/images/press_fur/007.jpgKnee%20length%20mink%20balmacaan%20with%20hand%20painted%20camouflage%20michael%20kors.jpg
Heidi Klum, modified Aviator:
http://bagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/heidi-klum.jpg
Kayne West, in Michael Kors style MKS101:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings2.jpg
Tom Cruise:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings4.jpg
Britney Spears:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings6.jpg
Chris Daughtry:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings8.jpg
Jeffrey Sebelia, a young, leading edge designer from L.A.:
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/71895979.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBD2270000428832A0A40A659CEC4C8CB6
Michael Knight (no relation to me), a young, up and coming designer from Georgia, if memory serves:
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/72214174.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBB80D47DE342A2EFFA40A659CEC4C8CB6
Michael Kors spring 2008 collection:
http://www.metrostylemen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/092407_z1.jpg
Wacko Jacko, 2007:
http://www.nabj.org/images/jacko.jpg
I think that's enough specific examples for my side of this debate -- now it's your turn.
-- Chuck Knight
P.S. I agree, that many people look like wanna-be porn stars in Aviators, and especially badly fitted and mirrored Aviators. BUT, they are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Much like 80s fashions, 80s glasses are coming back into style.
So, are Aviator glasses back? Well, I could definitely argue that average people aren't wearing them yet, but here are a few photos to back up my assertions that leading edge designers and drugged-out-wackos on MTV are all wearing them: In other words, the "trendsetters."
These were easy to find, too...Google is a wonderful thing. :-)
Olympus Fashion Week, 2007:
http://www.fashion-era.com/images/press_fur/007.jpgKnee%20length%20mink%20balmacaan%20with%20hand%20painted%20camouflage%20michael%20kors.jpg
Heidi Klum, modified Aviator:
http://bagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/heidi-klum.jpg
Kayne West, in Michael Kors style MKS101:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings2.jpg
Tom Cruise:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings4.jpg
Britney Spears:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings6.jpg
Chris Daughtry:
http://www.visionmonday.com/sunadvisor/issues/2006/june/images/starsightings8.jpg
Jeffrey Sebelia, a young, leading edge designer from L.A.:
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/71895979.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBD2270000428832A0A40A659CEC4C8CB6
Michael Knight (no relation to me), a young, up and coming designer from Georgia, if memory serves:
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/72214174.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193875DCB1DD8387ABBB80D47DE342A2EFFA40A659CEC4C8CB6
Michael Kors spring 2008 collection:
http://www.metrostylemen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/092407_z1.jpg
Wacko Jacko, 2007:
http://www.nabj.org/images/jacko.jpg
I think that's enough specific examples for my side of this debate -- now it's your turn.
-- Chuck Knight
P.S. I agree, that many people look like wanna-be porn stars in Aviators, and especially badly fitted and mirrored Aviators. BUT, they are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Much like 80s fashions, 80s glasses are coming back into style.
Joe
Feb 3, 2008, 7:00:10 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Geeze you can't even use google to make a point correctly.
NONE, absolutely NONE of those links showed aviator glasses.
We're talking about glasses, not sun glasses.
True celebrities try to wear large oversize sunglasses to hide behind.
Wearing out of date styles add to that effect.
In no way shape or form are aviator glasses anything but way out of
style.
NONE, absolutely NONE of those links showed aviator glasses.
We're talking about glasses, not sun glasses.
True celebrities try to wear large oversize sunglasses to hide behind.
Wearing out of date styles add to that effect.
In no way shape or form are aviator glasses anything but way out of
style.
Charles Knight
Feb 3, 2008, 7:08:36 PM2/3/08
to Joe, GlassyEyes
Sunglasses aren't glasses? What are they, then...vegetables?
______________________________________-
From your own earlier post:
Here's what Wikipedia has to say.
According to the definition from the source *you* quoted, aviators are sunglasses. My reference images all showed aviator sunglasses.
What, pray tell, do you call aviator glasses? How do *you* re-define the term? I suspect we're discussing different things, entirely.
Could you please post a picture?
-- Chuck Knight
______________________________________-
From your own earlier post:
Here's what Wikipedia has to say.
Aviators
Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses(RB3025 004/58)
Aviators are sunglasses with an oversized teardrop-shaped lens and
thin metal frames.
______________________________________-Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses(RB3025 004/58)
Aviators are sunglasses with an oversized teardrop-shaped lens and
thin metal frames.
According to the definition from the source *you* quoted, aviators are sunglasses. My reference images all showed aviator sunglasses.
What, pray tell, do you call aviator glasses? How do *you* re-define the term? I suspect we're discussing different things, entirely.
Could you please post a picture?
-- Chuck Knight
Doug Herr
Feb 3, 2008, 7:19:34 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
On Feb 3, 4:00 pm, Joe <2008...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Geeze you can't even use google to make a point correctly.
> NONE, absolutely NONE of those links showed aviator glasses.
Now I am very confused. Even with a strict definition of "aviator
> Geeze you can't even use google to make a point correctly.
> NONE, absolutely NONE of those links showed aviator glasses.
glasses", I would think you would *have* to include at least this one
of his links:
http://www.nabj.org/images/jacko.jpg
> We're talking about glasses, not sun glasses.
that "aviator glasses" is defined as a form of sun protection glasses
designed by Ray-Ban. They are a rather full eye coverage design to
improve the life of an aviator. So, in the context of this group we
would most likely be talking about a prescription version of this.
> True celebrities try to wear large oversize sunglasses to hide behind.
> Wearing out of date styles add to that effect.
>
> In no way shape or form are aviator glasses anything but way out of
> style.
them, and sure enough we have another case of "what is old is new
again". Thus is the in and out history of fashion.
Joe
Feb 3, 2008, 7:26:32 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://
www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/
L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/
L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
Joe
Feb 3, 2008, 7:27:53 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Well the YOuTube imbed didn't work, so here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9rjsn7W5Sg
On Feb 3, 4:26 pm, Joe <2008...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9rjsn7W5Sg
On Feb 3, 4:26 pm, Joe <2008...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
Chuck
Feb 3, 2008, 7:31:35 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Is that a video of you, Joe? You appear to have a triangular face and
those look quite flattering. Good choice...quite retro. They go well
with the death-metal tee-shirt.
Notice, however, that these are also dark-lensed sunglasses. Thank
you for strengthening my position in the debate.
-- Chuck Knight
On Feb 3, 6:26 pm, Joe <2008...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
those look quite flattering. Good choice...quite retro. They go well
with the death-metal tee-shirt.
Notice, however, that these are also dark-lensed sunglasses. Thank
you for strengthening my position in the debate.
-- Chuck Knight
On Feb 3, 6:26 pm, Joe <2008...@gmail.com> wrote:
> <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L9rjsn7W5Sg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode"
Fred Di
Feb 3, 2008, 7:45:24 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Think so? Maybe this is why?
Certianly applies to Wacko Jacko!
Aviator glasses make you look old and Gay
Researchers at UC Berkeley School of Optometry recently conducted a
study to determine if wearing eyeglasses made one look older or
younger. Photos of attractive male models, age 25 to 35 where shown
to college students who were asked to estimate the age of the person.
If the model was not wearing glasses, the average age guessed was
within 1.3 years of the actual age of the model. When wearing glasses
the estimates vary widely depending on the type of glasses worn.
Aviator style glasses gave the widest variation with age estimates
averaging 7 years older than the actual age of the model.
In a related study, college students were asked to judge how
attractive various male models were, on the typical 1 to 10 scale. On
average the heterosexual women rated male models with glasses approx.
the same was models with out glasses, except when it came to Aviator
style glasses and some other oversized glasses, which were rated 3
points lower. However, homosexual men gave much higher ratings to
male models wearing Aviator glasses.
> > > again". Thus is the in and out history of fashion.- Hide quoted text -
Certianly applies to Wacko Jacko!
Aviator glasses make you look old and Gay
Researchers at UC Berkeley School of Optometry recently conducted a
study to determine if wearing eyeglasses made one look older or
younger. Photos of attractive male models, age 25 to 35 where shown
to college students who were asked to estimate the age of the person.
If the model was not wearing glasses, the average age guessed was
within 1.3 years of the actual age of the model. When wearing glasses
the estimates vary widely depending on the type of glasses worn.
Aviator style glasses gave the widest variation with age estimates
averaging 7 years older than the actual age of the model.
In a related study, college students were asked to judge how
attractive various male models were, on the typical 1 to 10 scale. On
average the heterosexual women rated male models with glasses approx.
the same was models with out glasses, except when it came to Aviator
style glasses and some other oversized glasses, which were rated 3
points lower. However, homosexual men gave much higher ratings to
male models wearing Aviator glasses.
Charles Knight
Feb 3, 2008, 7:49:59 PM2/3/08
to Joe, GlassyEyes
Ah, no...it's not Joe. The guy in the video appears to be named Matt.
Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
-- Chuck Knight
Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
-- Chuck Knight
evinsask
Feb 3, 2008, 10:54:05 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
I'm astonished at the hostility of the 'anti-aviator' group!
Honestly, did you all get molested by someone wearing mirrored lenses
in an early part of your life? Maybe watched Cool Hand Luke too many
times? Otherwise, your vitriol seems a bit excessive. Aviator
sunglasses are American classics like white t-shirts and Coca-Cola
(do those upset you too, poor babies?) and will always have a
following. Just to spite you, I'm going to order a pair and wear them
proudly. I think Zenni makes one that would fit me nicely. Believe
me, nobody will think I'm old and gay. That I can guarantee.
Ev
On Feb 3, 6:49 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ah, no...it's not Joe. The guy in the video appears to be named Matt.
>
> Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as
> pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
Honestly, did you all get molested by someone wearing mirrored lenses
in an early part of your life? Maybe watched Cool Hand Luke too many
times? Otherwise, your vitriol seems a bit excessive. Aviator
sunglasses are American classics like white t-shirts and Coca-Cola
(do those upset you too, poor babies?) and will always have a
following. Just to spite you, I'm going to order a pair and wear them
proudly. I think Zenni makes one that would fit me nicely. Believe
me, nobody will think I'm old and gay. That I can guarantee.
Ev
On Feb 3, 6:49 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ah, no...it's not Joe. The guy in the video appears to be named Matt.
>
> Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as
> pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
evinsask
Feb 3, 2008, 11:49:37 PM2/3/08
to GlassyEyes
Just one more example: Paris Hilton (and even "know-everything-Fred-
from-the-tacky-entertainment-capital-of-the-world" can't say she isn't
a trendsetter) just got a new hairstyle. Scroll down the page and see
what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .
http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_short_hairstyle-221.html
from-the-tacky-entertainment-capital-of-the-world" can't say she isn't
a trendsetter) just got a new hairstyle. Scroll down the page and see
what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .
http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_short_hairstyle-221.html
Fred Di
Feb 4, 2008, 10:31:38 AM2/4/08
to GlassyEyes
Looks like someone esle posted that video a few weeks ago,
label it pathetic and Uncool. Thanks to Joe for posting the link.
I agree he is pathetic, but if you don't see it, go ahead and wear
your aviators.
Nothing worse than being so out of touch you don't even get the joke.
On Feb 3, 4:49 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ah, no...it's not Joe. The guy in the video appears to be named Matt.
>
> Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as
> pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
> > > > again". Thus is the in and out history of fashion.- Hide quoted text -
label it pathetic and Uncool. Thanks to Joe for posting the link.
I agree he is pathetic, but if you don't see it, go ahead and wear
your aviators.
Nothing worse than being so out of touch you don't even get the joke.
On Feb 3, 4:49 pm, "Charles Knight" <chuckkni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ah, no...it's not Joe. The guy in the video appears to be named Matt.
>
> Amazing. The glasses are halfway flattering, and yet he labeled himself as
> pathetic. I don't remember being that hard on myself when I was that age.
>
> -- Chuck Knight
>
Chuck
Feb 4, 2008, 11:25:34 AM2/4/08
to GlassyEyes
OK, that's the final straw. I tried to indulge in a pleasant debate,
this time representing the "pro" side, and you have resorted to
personal attacks. It ends now...the debate is over. (And, just for
reference, I hate aviator sunglasses, and they look awful on me. BUT,
that doesn't dismiss the fact, yes FACT, that they're a hot design
trend for this spring)
To quote a certain Charlie's Angel, "Fashion is fleeting, innate
style is forever." It's a reuse of a tagline from an early Citroen
car advert, but the point is as valid today, as it ever was.
There are 2 approaches to clothing and accessories...one is to
slavishly follow celebrity style trends, which invariably results in
ugly clothing and "dated" looks which go out of style as quickly as
they came in. Case in point, zoot suits, and the "Garth Brooks" rodeo-
clown look that was more recently popularized in the 90s. Both styles
had their day, their followers, and then ended.
The other approach is following your own sense of style, wearing what
actually looks good on you, and being comfortable. Comfort affords a
person an air of confidence...confidence results in someone who looks
good to himself and to others.
Wear whatever you want...and so will I. You will be invariably passed
by when it comes to fashion, since you refuse to acknowledge the
current trends. For better or worse, you will be unfashionable...I
sure hope you have an innate sense of style, because if you don't, I
expect you'll be stuck in a tee-shirt and jeans. Oh, wait, those are
both American classics, like Aviators, which you hate. Hope you can
find something that isn't so "out of date." Look not to Paris, Milan,
New York, or Dallas for inspiration... Perhaps you could find
something from the Elvis collection in Las Vegas...your fashion
"Mecca."
-- Chuck Knight
this time representing the "pro" side, and you have resorted to
personal attacks. It ends now...the debate is over. (And, just for
reference, I hate aviator sunglasses, and they look awful on me. BUT,
that doesn't dismiss the fact, yes FACT, that they're a hot design
trend for this spring)
To quote a certain Charlie's Angel, "Fashion is fleeting, innate
style is forever." It's a reuse of a tagline from an early Citroen
car advert, but the point is as valid today, as it ever was.
There are 2 approaches to clothing and accessories...one is to
slavishly follow celebrity style trends, which invariably results in
ugly clothing and "dated" looks which go out of style as quickly as
they came in. Case in point, zoot suits, and the "Garth Brooks" rodeo-
clown look that was more recently popularized in the 90s. Both styles
had their day, their followers, and then ended.
The other approach is following your own sense of style, wearing what
actually looks good on you, and being comfortable. Comfort affords a
person an air of confidence...confidence results in someone who looks
good to himself and to others.
Wear whatever you want...and so will I. You will be invariably passed
by when it comes to fashion, since you refuse to acknowledge the
current trends. For better or worse, you will be unfashionable...I
sure hope you have an innate sense of style, because if you don't, I
expect you'll be stuck in a tee-shirt and jeans. Oh, wait, those are
both American classics, like Aviators, which you hate. Hope you can
find something that isn't so "out of date." Look not to Paris, Milan,
New York, or Dallas for inspiration... Perhaps you could find
something from the Elvis collection in Las Vegas...your fashion
"Mecca."
-- Chuck Knight
Jean
Feb 4, 2008, 3:58:52 PM2/4/08
to GlassyEyes
I'll throw in 2 cents from a woman's perscpective.
It's not that the anti aviator people are hostile, it's just that they
are right.
It's absurd to argue that Aviators are in fashion today.
Classic and retro perhpas, but certianly not trendy, or in style.
Which is what the original poster asked about.
Celbreties wear large sunglasses to try to hide and not be noticed,
it's not a fashion statement when they do.
When I see a guy in aviators, I think a dinosaur from the disco era,
or one of the Wild and Crazy guys from old SNL.
And that video is hilarious, if you don't get it the I guess you
should be wearing aivators... lol.
It's not that the anti aviator people are hostile, it's just that they
are right.
It's absurd to argue that Aviators are in fashion today.
Classic and retro perhpas, but certianly not trendy, or in style.
Which is what the original poster asked about.
Celbreties wear large sunglasses to try to hide and not be noticed,
it's not a fashion statement when they do.
When I see a guy in aviators, I think a dinosaur from the disco era,
or one of the Wild and Crazy guys from old SNL.
And that video is hilarious, if you don't get it the I guess you
should be wearing aivators... lol.
Ira Mitchell
Feb 4, 2008, 4:15:45 PM2/4/08
to GlassyEyes
Wow. You leave town for a couple days and boom, a huge thread falls
out of the sky.
Here's my two cents. I'm more interested in function than fashion, but
I don't like looking like an idiot unless there is no better option. I
have a pair of Aviator style prescription sunglasses (which you've all
seen) and they are without a doubt the best thing for the boat and for
driving. The coverage and the field of vision they afford are hard to
beat -- in a prescription pair of sunglasses.
The thing is, on the boat or at the beach I don't think about them,
but if I'm sitting in the bleachers chatting with a bunch of other
baseball parents in the summer, I feel a bit goofy wearing them. I'll
opt for something a bit less -- BAM!, which is easy to do when I can
get a pair of prescription sunglasses for less than my wife's off-the-
rack pair.
Aviator glasses (of the non-sunglasses kind)? I think if I was to go
that way, I'd definitely relegate them to working at home as I talked
about in a recent post. They'd be ideal for that (but I'll stick with
my big plastic frames). ;-)
> what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_sh...
out of the sky.
Here's my two cents. I'm more interested in function than fashion, but
I don't like looking like an idiot unless there is no better option. I
have a pair of Aviator style prescription sunglasses (which you've all
seen) and they are without a doubt the best thing for the boat and for
driving. The coverage and the field of vision they afford are hard to
beat -- in a prescription pair of sunglasses.
The thing is, on the boat or at the beach I don't think about them,
but if I'm sitting in the bleachers chatting with a bunch of other
baseball parents in the summer, I feel a bit goofy wearing them. I'll
opt for something a bit less -- BAM!, which is easy to do when I can
get a pair of prescription sunglasses for less than my wife's off-the-
rack pair.
Aviator glasses (of the non-sunglasses kind)? I think if I was to go
that way, I'd definitely relegate them to working at home as I talked
about in a recent post. They'd be ideal for that (but I'll stick with
my big plastic frames). ;-)
undone
Feb 5, 2008, 9:38:10 AM2/5/08
to GlassyEyes
BIG DARK sunglasses including aviator-style sunglasses = IN!
Aviator-style clear glasses = definitely OUT!
Sincerely,
the fashion police :-)
Aviator-style clear glasses = definitely OUT!
Sincerely,
the fashion police :-)
Fred Di
Feb 5, 2008, 9:55:06 AM2/5/08
to GlassyEyes
We're forgetting the original question, which was from a 23 year old
asking for
And it was a request for TREND not retro funky, or sensible glasses.
One could argue, though I wouldn't buy it, that aviators framed
sunglasses are in style as a retro item.
But as every day clear glasses they clearly are not.
Regarding this comment from Chuck:
asking for
"directions on what's the current trend on frames? "
The question refered to everyday glasses NOT sunglasses.
And it was a request for TREND not retro funky, or sensible glasses.
One could argue, though I wouldn't buy it, that aviators framed
sunglasses are in style as a retro item.
But as every day clear glasses they clearly are not.
Regarding this comment from Chuck:
Perhaps you could find something from the Elvis collection in Las
Vegas...your fashion "Mecca."
Elvis wore Aviators, is that were you got yours?
Vegas...your fashion "Mecca."
Ira Mitchell
Feb 5, 2008, 10:18:27 AM2/5/08
to GlassyEyes
You can't look at magazines as a good source of style -- unless you're
into couture (in which case what are you doing here?), but you can get
a good idea of what people are wearing by just looking around
(assuming you see well enough to do so). What are the people in the
coffee shop wearing? The people in your classes? Walk around stores
you like and see what people are wearing.
I do this. I've noticed in my part of the world that most people my
age (late thirties) and younger wear the thin, wide frames. I wear
Them primarily as well.
- Ira
into couture (in which case what are you doing here?), but you can get
a good idea of what people are wearing by just looking around
(assuming you see well enough to do so). What are the people in the
coffee shop wearing? The people in your classes? Walk around stores
you like and see what people are wearing.
I do this. I've noticed in my part of the world that most people my
age (late thirties) and younger wear the thin, wide frames. I wear
Them primarily as well.
- Ira
Chuck
Feb 5, 2008, 11:09:31 AM2/5/08
to GlassyEyes
> Regarding this comment from Chuck:
> Perhaps you could find something from the Elvis collection in Las
> Vegas...your fashion "Mecca."
> Elvis wore Aviators, is that were you got yours?
You *did* say that you based your fashion opinions on what you saw in
> Perhaps you could find something from the Elvis collection in Las
> Vegas...your fashion "Mecca."
> Elvis wore Aviators, is that were you got yours?
"trendy" spots in Las Vegas.
From the very same message, here is my personal opinion of aviators:
(And, just for reference, I hate aviator sunglasses, and they look
awful on me. BUT, that doesn't dismiss the fact, yes FACT, that
they're a hot design trend for this spring)
I have no aviator glasses, and with my pronounced cheeks, I likely
awful on me. BUT, that doesn't dismiss the fact, yes FACT, that
they're a hot design trend for this spring)
never will. Glasses shouldn't "ride up" on your cheeks, while talking
or smiling.
Like I also said in that same message...trends aside, you should wear
what looks good on you. I, personally, look far better in tiny John
Lennon round frames, than I ever will in aviators. Doesn't mean that
they're currently fashionable...but then, I do have my own sense of
style.
"Fashion is fleeting, style is forever."
-- Chuck Knight
K
Feb 5, 2008, 11:28:09 AM2/5/08
to GlassyEyes
wear what looks good on you. just because something is trendy doesnt
mean it looks good!
mean it looks good!
jjmtutor
Feb 6, 2008, 7:49:36 AM2/6/08
to GlassyEyes
Honestly, kids. Why are trends so important? Who cares anymore? You
are manipulated all the time by what the "industry" thinks you should
be wearing because they needs to sell, sell, sell. I say, to heck
with trends. Be the stunning individuals you are and start worrying
more about things that matter... poverty, hunger, genocide, the
enviornment....and making your own personal dreams a reality. Trends
in eyeglass frames mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. --
from a gal who grew up in the 60s
> what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_sh...
are manipulated all the time by what the "industry" thinks you should
be wearing because they needs to sell, sell, sell. I say, to heck
with trends. Be the stunning individuals you are and start worrying
more about things that matter... poverty, hunger, genocide, the
enviornment....and making your own personal dreams a reality. Trends
in eyeglass frames mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. --
from a gal who grew up in the 60s
Fred Di
Feb 6, 2008, 10:20:45 AM2/6/08
to GlassyEyes
The original question was "what are the trends"
Not "should I follow trends", or "what do I choose if I don't want to
follow trends."
The first response stated that aviators were trendy, they are clearly
not.
Now had that response been, "don't follow trends wear aviators." then
it would have been ok.
It's not that trends are important, it's just that if someone asks
about trends they should get an honest answer.
Perhaps with a follow up regarding the appropriateness of trends.
It's just wrong to tease or try to trick someone into thinking
something is trendy when it's not.
> > what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_sh...- Hide quoted text -
Not "should I follow trends", or "what do I choose if I don't want to
follow trends."
The first response stated that aviators were trendy, they are clearly
not.
Now had that response been, "don't follow trends wear aviators." then
it would have been ok.
It's not that trends are important, it's just that if someone asks
about trends they should get an honest answer.
Perhaps with a follow up regarding the appropriateness of trends.
It's just wrong to tease or try to trick someone into thinking
something is trendy when it's not.
Fred Di
Feb 6, 2008, 10:28:49 AM2/6/08
to GlassyEyes
Check said:
"You *did* say that you based your fashion opinions on what you saw
in
"trendy" spots in Las Vegas. "
ROTFLMAO, Nothing Elvis is trendy......
"You *did* say that you based your fashion opinions on what you saw
in
"trendy" spots in Las Vegas. "
I'm refering to clubs, Pure, Rain, Ghostbar, VooDoo lounge, etc.
evinsask
Feb 6, 2008, 11:48:02 AM2/6/08
to GlassyEyes
I'm tired of wrestling with a pig. (The pig enjoys it and you get
dirty). Even if the pig called me a liar. I've noticed when you deal
with people with . . . shall we say, mental idiosyncracies . . that no
amount of evidence or convincing will change their minds. No doubt
some hostile (and VERY poorly spelled) response will come to this but
I'm giving up. You win Fred, your word is gospel.
> > > what kind of sunglasses she is wearing. . . .http://www.hair.becomegorgeous.com/celebrity_hair/paris_hilton_new_sh...Hide quoted text -
dirty). Even if the pig called me a liar. I've noticed when you deal
with people with . . . shall we say, mental idiosyncracies . . that no
amount of evidence or convincing will change their minds. No doubt
some hostile (and VERY poorly spelled) response will come to this but
I'm giving up. You win Fred, your word is gospel.
Chuck
Feb 6, 2008, 9:47:36 PM2/6/08
to GlassyEyes
> The original question was "what are the trends"
>
> Not "should I follow trends", or "what do I choose if I don't want to
> follow trends."
That's remarkably reasonable, and absolutely correct. We may have
>
> Not "should I follow trends", or "what do I choose if I don't want to
> follow trends."
taken opposite sides in the debate, but I must agree, wholeheartedly,
with this particular statement. Bravo!
> The first response stated that aviators were trendy, they are clearly
> not.
A plethora of examples given, speak to the fact that they are being
worn now, by trendsetters...and are being "reintroduced" for Spring
2008 in several designers' collections.
> It's not that trends are important, it's just that if someone asks
> about trends they should get an honest answer.
facts.
It is true that the trend most commonly seen among young people,
today, is the wide, skinny, rectangular frames. And, the more
exaggerated the proportions, the trendier they are assumed to be.
The reintroduction of big, "bug eyed" glasses inspired by designs from
the 1960s and 1980s, is already in progress. Aviators are one of the
preferred "bug eyed" designs for both men and women. Their popularity
is on the rise, as we speak. The trends are in a period of
transition, right now...so both of our answers are technically
correct.
Resorting to personal attacks like calling me dishonest, is an
underhanded and self-defeating tactic, especially in a debate.
> Perhaps with a follow up regarding the appropriateness of trends.
caveat in many of my posts, including my very first one. Did you?
> It's just wrong to tease or try to trick someone into thinking
> something is trendy when it's not.
to tease and trick someone into thinking a trend that is currently on
the rise, is *not* trendy. It works both ways.
-- Chuck Knight
Fred Di
Feb 7, 2008, 10:58:24 AM2/7/08
to GlassyEyes
Well others on here want to call me a pig and a bad spellleeer without
even reading my posts.
There is a huge style difference betwwen Avitor SUNglasses, and
regular clear glasses with clear lenses.
I've repeated this many times, but the aviator proponents seems to
ignor it.
For those of you that claim to have shown ample evidence... then SHOW
ME....
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
(NOT SUN glasses) and I will conceed the point.
even reading my posts.
There is a huge style difference betwwen Avitor SUNglasses, and
regular clear glasses with clear lenses.
I've repeated this many times, but the aviator proponents seems to
ignor it.
For those of you that claim to have shown ample evidence... then SHOW
ME....
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
(NOT SUN glasses) and I will conceed the point.
powrwrap
Feb 7, 2008, 11:56:55 AM2/7/08
to GlassyEyes
On Feb 7, 9:58 am, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> There is a huge style difference betwwen Avitor SUNglasses, and
> regular clear glasses with clear lenses.
> I've repeated this many times, but the aviator proponents seems to
> ignor it.
>
> For those of you that claim to have shown ample evidence... then SHOW
> ME....
http://i25.tinypic.com/1499wud.jpg
> There is a huge style difference betwwen Avitor SUNglasses, and
> regular clear glasses with clear lenses.
> I've repeated this many times, but the aviator proponents seems to
> ignor it.
>
> For those of you that claim to have shown ample evidence... then SHOW
> ME....
undone
Feb 7, 2008, 1:24:15 PM2/7/08
to GlassyEyes
OK, but will people actually wear them????
Fred Di
Feb 8, 2008, 10:19:44 AM2/8/08
to GlassyEyes
1) Nobody's wearing those
2) There not really Aviator style, but simply inspired by the
concept.
3) That link is a rip, not a real web site.
I repeat:
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
(NOT SUN glasses) and I will conceed the point.
I'll add, on a legitimate web site.
2) There not really Aviator style, but simply inspired by the
concept.
3) That link is a rip, not a real web site.
I repeat:
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
(NOT SUN glasses) and I will conceed the point.
powrwrap
Feb 8, 2008, 11:23:28 AM2/8/08
to GlassyEyes
> On Feb 8, 9:19 am, Fred Di <john_tar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 3) That link is a rip, not a real web site.
> 3) That link is a rip, not a real web site.
> I'll add, on a legitimate web site.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/whatsnew/frames.htm
evinsask
Feb 9, 2008, 12:54:22 AM2/9/08
to GlassyEyes
Okay, here's a photo of Ashanti (famous enough for you? Young
enough?). This web site is selling look-alike glasses for those that
want to look like her. The photo is of Ashanti, not a model. These
glasses have a small gradient tint at the top, but by no means could
you call them sunglasses in the way that most of us understand the
word. Of course, if even a tiny gradient means "SUNGLASSES" then I'm
wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.
http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-celebrity-sunglasses/ashanti-sunglasses/ashanti-sunglasses.html
enough?). This web site is selling look-alike glasses for those that
want to look like her. The photo is of Ashanti, not a model. These
glasses have a small gradient tint at the top, but by no means could
you call them sunglasses in the way that most of us understand the
word. Of course, if even a tiny gradient means "SUNGLASSES" then I'm
wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.
http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-celebrity-sunglasses/ashanti-sunglasses/ashanti-sunglasses.html
Jax
Feb 9, 2008, 4:14:18 AM2/9/08
to GlassyEyes
I love to see active topics like this! First, I am no fashion expert
and I cannot speak to fashion trends. The majority of my favorite
glasses are aviator style both sunglasses and regular lenses. Why? I
am a big guy... 6'3 1/2" and 225, so my eyes are big, seeing above
and below the lenses like a couple of my rimless and semi rimless
pairs are simply annoying. I also MUST have a wide frame, perfect fit
is 150 to 155mm front width, 145 is tight. It is hard to find
fashionable frames (I also never have my glasses ride up when I smile
or laugh!)
I love the huge, unobstructed field of view provided by my 62mm lenses
(3 pair are like this, 2 plain, 1 sunglasses) I do have a couple of
the more trendy styles because i wanted to TRY to stay reasonably
current but I'd rather be bug-eyed and comfortable than annoyed and
trendy. I started wearing Aviator style glasses and sunglasses as a
teen in the very late 70's when I was taking flying lessons in a 1967
model Cessna 150, I suppose this is where the lack of obstruction of
view afforded by the Aviator glasses grew on me quickly.
Maybe the Aviator style will pop back "in", that would be helpful to
me :-D but that isn't my biggest concern, utility overrides style for
me. As a thought on the style factor, If you like Aviator style
frames and if they fit your facial type - simply, some people can pull
the look off, while others cannot - I never have photographs made with
my glasses but with the size of my head/eyes, I look like a dork in
the smaller frames while most honestly look fine with them.
and I cannot speak to fashion trends. The majority of my favorite
glasses are aviator style both sunglasses and regular lenses. Why? I
am a big guy... 6'3 1/2" and 225, so my eyes are big, seeing above
and below the lenses like a couple of my rimless and semi rimless
pairs are simply annoying. I also MUST have a wide frame, perfect fit
is 150 to 155mm front width, 145 is tight. It is hard to find
fashionable frames (I also never have my glasses ride up when I smile
or laugh!)
I love the huge, unobstructed field of view provided by my 62mm lenses
(3 pair are like this, 2 plain, 1 sunglasses) I do have a couple of
the more trendy styles because i wanted to TRY to stay reasonably
current but I'd rather be bug-eyed and comfortable than annoyed and
trendy. I started wearing Aviator style glasses and sunglasses as a
teen in the very late 70's when I was taking flying lessons in a 1967
model Cessna 150, I suppose this is where the lack of obstruction of
view afforded by the Aviator glasses grew on me quickly.
Maybe the Aviator style will pop back "in", that would be helpful to
me :-D but that isn't my biggest concern, utility overrides style for
me. As a thought on the style factor, If you like Aviator style
frames and if they fit your facial type - simply, some people can pull
the look off, while others cannot - I never have photographs made with
my glasses but with the size of my head/eyes, I look like a dork in
the smaller frames while most honestly look fine with them.
Fred Di
Feb 9, 2008, 10:51:42 AM2/9/08
to GlassyEyes
Ashanti isn't a celbrity, but a eyeglass designer.
Even if she is it would be a conflict of interest.
And yes they are sunglasses.
What I want to see is a real celebrity wearing glasses in real life,
not modeling eyglasses.
On Feb 8, 9:54 pm, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay, here's a photo of Ashanti (famous enough for you? Young
> enough?). This web site is selling look-alike glasses for those that
> want to look like her. The photo is of Ashanti, not a model. These
> glasses have a small gradient tint at the top, but by no means could
> you call them sunglasses in the way that most of us understand the
> word. Of course, if even a tiny gradient means "SUNGLASSES" then I'm
> wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-...
Even if she is it would be a conflict of interest.
And yes they are sunglasses.
What I want to see is a real celebrity wearing glasses in real life,
not modeling eyglasses.
On Feb 8, 9:54 pm, evinsask <evelyncha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay, here's a photo of Ashanti (famous enough for you? Young
> enough?). This web site is selling look-alike glasses for those that
> want to look like her. The photo is of Ashanti, not a model. These
> glasses have a small gradient tint at the top, but by no means could
> you call them sunglasses in the way that most of us understand the
> word. Of course, if even a tiny gradient means "SUNGLASSES" then I'm
Fred Di
Feb 9, 2008, 11:02:56 AM2/9/08
to GlassyEyes
Thanks fort he Rea link,
but that proves nothing.
Just because something is being sold on the internet doesn't mean it's
in fashion or even desirable.
Here's some examples:
http://www.books4you.addr.com/nerd_glasses_eye_wear_glass.jpg
(This dealer also offers other gag gift glasses, inclluding beer
goggles and aviators)
http://www.zymetrical.com/product.asp?3=239&dc=331x83do&gclid=CNKem8G7t5ECFSeiiQodQXUFNQ
As an aside, this site: http://fabsugar.com/455066
Has a love it or hate it poll for Aviators.
You have to vote to see the results, but they hate it 8 to 1.
but that proves nothing.
Just because something is being sold on the internet doesn't mean it's
in fashion or even desirable.
Here's some examples:
http://www.books4you.addr.com/nerd_glasses_eye_wear_glass.jpg
(This dealer also offers other gag gift glasses, inclluding beer
goggles and aviators)
http://www.zymetrical.com/product.asp?3=239&dc=331x83do&gclid=CNKem8G7t5ECFSeiiQodQXUFNQ
As an aside, this site: http://fabsugar.com/455066
Has a love it or hate it poll for Aviators.
You have to vote to see the results, but they hate it 8 to 1.
evinsask
Feb 9, 2008, 11:37:56 AM2/9/08
to GlassyEyes
You are unbelievably obtuse. Ashanti is a singer. If she designs
things on the side, that eliminates her as a trendsetter or a
fashionista? Gee, we wouldn't want to listen to designers to know
what is in style. We should listen to Fred in Las Vegas. Yup.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashanti_(singer)
You may have noticed that when you take a photo of a celebrity
outdoors, they are usually wearing sunglasses or tinted prescription
glasses. They are concerned about sun damage. Duh. Unless you want
to chase celebrities into their homes, sunglasses will be most of what
you (and the paparazzi) will see.
Nothing that anyone can show you will change your very set ideas.
Paris Hilton could come to your hovel wearing aviators and you'd still
say something was wrong with the situation. They wouldn't be aviator
ENOUGH!!
things on the side, that eliminates her as a trendsetter or a
fashionista? Gee, we wouldn't want to listen to designers to know
what is in style. We should listen to Fred in Las Vegas. Yup.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashanti_(singer)
You may have noticed that when you take a photo of a celebrity
outdoors, they are usually wearing sunglasses or tinted prescription
glasses. They are concerned about sun damage. Duh. Unless you want
to chase celebrities into their homes, sunglasses will be most of what
you (and the paparazzi) will see.
Nothing that anyone can show you will change your very set ideas.
Paris Hilton could come to your hovel wearing aviators and you'd still
say something was wrong with the situation. They wouldn't be aviator
ENOUGH!!
Fred Di
Feb 10, 2008, 11:37:42 AM2/10/08
to GlassyEyes
Who's being obtuse now.
CLEAR LENSES, no excuses.
I give you 3 reasons why you claim is invalid
You refute one of them, but that leaves two reasons.
I repeat my challange:
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
(NOT SUN glasses) and I will conceed the point. (on a legitimate web
site.)
Geeze... it doesn't exist Aviators are only worn by those who can
think of nothing but calling thier opponent a "pig" in a debate.
> > > wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-...- Hide quoted text -
CLEAR LENSES, no excuses.
I give you 3 reasons why you claim is invalid
You refute one of them, but that leaves two reasons.
I repeat my challange:
Show me ANY well known celebreity less than 35 years old, in a photo
dated within the last 5 years with CLEAR lense Aviator style glasses
site.)
Geeze... it doesn't exist Aviators are only worn by those who can
think of nothing but calling thier opponent a "pig" in a debate.
KayakerNC
Feb 10, 2008, 11:55:18 AM2/10/08
to GlassyEyes
Chuck and Evelyn,
All you are doing is feeding the Trolls, and that is never a good
idea.
Kayaker
All you are doing is feeding the Trolls, and that is never a good
idea.
Kayaker
Fred Di
Feb 10, 2008, 10:19:06 PM2/10/08
to GlassyEyes
GLAM, an online fashion magazine, recently did a feature entitiled
Bespectacled Beauties:
http://celebrities.glam.com/photos/star_galleries/bespectacled_beauties/
Shows pics of clebreties wearing glasses... you can click through 8
pages.
Not a single pair of Aviators.
> > > > wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-...Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
Bespectacled Beauties:
http://celebrities.glam.com/photos/star_galleries/bespectacled_beauties/
Shows pics of clebreties wearing glasses... you can click through 8
pages.
Not a single pair of Aviators.
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
elcuervo
Feb 12, 2008, 7:24:52 PM2/12/08
to GlassyEyes
well i never tought it would escalate to an aviator debate! i must ask
forgiveness for i even forgot i made this post :\
anyway my opinion on the aviator is that they look cool on older guys
(my dad has one of those and it's like part of his face now), however
i don't think it looks good on young people (it's rather big).
and about the first examples given, i'm currently using one of those
(square, with big lenses and thick sides), but i don't like it much,
i'm thinking of making an more circular or oval glasses (i have a
square face) i used to have one of those and it looked good.
oh, and i'm a male by the way.
ps: if you have any good pics of circular glasses used by stars i
would appreciate that very much, but hey google exists.
> > > > wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-...Hide quoted text -
forgiveness for i even forgot i made this post :\
anyway my opinion on the aviator is that they look cool on older guys
(my dad has one of those and it's like part of his face now), however
i don't think it looks good on young people (it's rather big).
and about the first examples given, i'm currently using one of those
(square, with big lenses and thick sides), but i don't like it much,
i'm thinking of making an more circular or oval glasses (i have a
square face) i used to have one of those and it looked good.
oh, and i'm a male by the way.
ps: if you have any good pics of circular glasses used by stars i
would appreciate that very much, but hey google exists.
Chuck
Feb 12, 2008, 8:01:51 PM2/12/08
to GlassyEyes
On Feb 12, 6:24 pm, elcuervo <felipealvare...@gmail.com> wrote:
> well i never tought it would escalate to an aviator debate! i must ask
> forgiveness for i even forgot i made this post :\
Oh, some of us just enjoy a spirited debate. And, this one started
> well i never tought it would escalate to an aviator debate! i must ask
> forgiveness for i even forgot i made this post :\
out pretty promising... Didn't end that way, but that's not your
fault.
Never be sorry for asking a question. How else would we discover new
stuff? Or, for that matter, make new friends?
> i'm thinking of making an more circular or oval glasses (i have a
> square face) i used to have one of those and it looked good.
> oh, and i'm a male by the way.
them right now. Posted a picture in the early parts of this thread,
but I hardly consider myself a trendsetter.
http://www.chuckknight.com/pics/me.jpg
How round do you want to go? Mine are a 33mm tall, 48mm wide
oval...and are fairly small compared to the big rectangular ones
you're used to. John Lennon and Harry Potter both wear circular
glasses...many others wear softer ovals that more closely resemble
mine. Wire frames seem to be the norm here, unless a "statement" is
to be made, at which point bold plastic frames seem to be chosen.
BUT, there are relatively few examples of these extreme choices.
Here's one wearing oval glasses:
Angelina Jolie
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://gd.6rb.com/data/media/98/angelina_jolie.jpg&imgrefurl=http://gd.6rb.com/details.php%3Fimage_id%3D20373&h=437&w=323&sz=65&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=H8e4x-C9KkZs-M:&tbnh=126&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dangelina%2Bjolie%2Bglasses%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
Round glasses:
Harry Potter
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/07/06/nosplit/nfpotter106.xml
John Lennon
http://www.eyeglasseswarehouse.com/windsorpage.html
And, one with a more extreme look. Yes, I know they're not perfectly
round,
Johnny Depp
http://www.parentingteensblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/johnnydepp.jpg
-- Chuck Knight
Pau...@yahoo.com
Feb 12, 2008, 7:25:09 PM2/12/08
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I would do a search for images of celebrities who regularly wear
glasses. Some that I can think of are Robert Downey Jr, Johnny Depp,
and Elvis Costello.
On Jan 29, 6:18 pm, elcuervo <felipealvare...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone can give me any directions on what's the current trend on
> frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
> what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
> would be nice, thanks!
glasses. Some that I can think of are Robert Downey Jr, Johnny Depp,
and Elvis Costello.
On Jan 29, 6:18 pm, elcuervo <felipealvare...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone can give me any directions on what's the current trend on
> frames? I'm new to using glasses and i'm looking for some pointers on
> what everybody is using these days... i'm 23 by the way.. pictures
> would be nice, thanks!
Pau...@yahoo.com
Feb 12, 2008, 9:21:15 PM2/12/08
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You're on the right track - rounded or oval glasses for a square
face. You can upload your picture and "try on" frames at these sites:
http://www.optical4less.com/
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/index.php
http://www.39dollarglasses.com/index.html (you can try on each face
shape, but you can't upload your own pic)
> > > > > wearing some right now working at my computer. Sheesh.http://www.maximumeyewear.com/productfolder/womens-sunglasses/womens-...quoted text -
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face. You can upload your picture and "try on" frames at these sites:
http://www.optical4less.com/
http://www.eyebuydirect.com/index.php
http://www.39dollarglasses.com/index.html (you can try on each face
shape, but you can't upload your own pic)
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Andy
Feb 29, 2008, 3:03:28 PM2/29/08
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In regards to the request for a younger celeb wearing non-sunglass
Aviators, thought some might find this interesting:
http://jezebel.com/362455/is-there-any-glass-in-kanyes-glasses
What do I win?
Aviators, thought some might find this interesting:
http://jezebel.com/362455/is-there-any-glass-in-kanyes-glasses
What do I win?
powrwrap
Feb 29, 2008, 3:34:37 PM2/29/08
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Fred Di
Mar 1, 2008, 4:22:49 PM3/1/08
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Well there you go, someone finally found it.
Kanye West, and Jeffry Dahmer.
I will point out that the Dahmer photo is from the 80's and I think
even HE would know better than to wear those in 2008. Kanye West on
the other hand...............
On Feb 29, 12:34 pm, powrwrap <powrw...@aol.com> wrote:
> http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/dahmermug1.html
>
> Tee hee!
Kanye West, and Jeffry Dahmer.
I will point out that the Dahmer photo is from the 80's and I think
even HE would know better than to wear those in 2008. Kanye West on
the other hand...............
On Feb 29, 12:34 pm, powrwrap <powrw...@aol.com> wrote:
> http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/dahmermug1.html
>
> Tee hee!
newspe...@gmail.com
Apr 25, 2008, 3:22:03 PM4/25/08
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I bet Kanye is wearing a pair of glasses from Tom Ford Eyewear. They
look just like model FT 5012.
Also here's a pic of Elin Ek, a well-known tv show host on Swedish
television,
she's wearing a pair of aviator style glasses from Tom Ford:
http://brillor.blogg.se/images/elin250_1208373016.jpg
look just like model FT 5012.
Also here's a pic of Elin Ek, a well-known tv show host on Swedish
television,
she's wearing a pair of aviator style glasses from Tom Ford:
http://brillor.blogg.se/images/elin250_1208373016.jpg
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