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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
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How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I am shopping for new eyeglasses... Will probably wear them for years... I want something plastic and stylish. I've never worn designer brand eyeglasses. I've tried on, and liked the style of, D&G, Prada, Tory Burch, Coach, Kate Spade and Burberry.
I know it's totally a personal preference, but what designers do you love enough to wear them on your eyeglasses, or is it a better idea to buy a no-name brand???
Thanks!!
Message edited 7/19/2010 12:06:25 PM.
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have Gucci glasses and I love them. 
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LemonHead
Sour Girl
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
My MIL has Coach glasses and loves them. I have Coach sunglasses and am happy with them.
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I used to work for Marchon Eyewear (designers and manufacturers of eyewear for Coach, Nautica, Sean John, Michael Kors, Pucci, DVF, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein, Fendi and Nike) A lot of what you are paying for is the name, Especially that the brand, at least in the design and look/quality of the frame especially, other than signing off on the design the design, is handled by Marchon.
The legitimate increase in cost for designer brands however is in the detailing and the lens (for sunglasses) and the fit. There is much more concern for these items and much more quality control when it comes to these things for designer brands.
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Shorty
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
i bought both via spiga and oscar de la renta eyeglasses @ costco and I am very happy with them.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:16 PM |
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brownie
Baby #1 is here!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have polo ones and I love them!
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:25 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
MBA at your service!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have a pair of Michael Kors, Coach, and D&G sunglasses....out of them I think the MK and Coach are the best ones.
They most definitely fit best and give great protection from the sun, more so than the D&Gs.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:26 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I am not really a designer/name brand type of person but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Coach eyeglasses. The only brand I will buy.
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| Posted 7/19/10 1:31 PM |
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tourist
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I am not into designer brands & I never shop by brand for my glasses, but the last few times I have gone, that really seems to be the majority of the frames they have, and there isn't too great of a price range, so I just get whatever I looks good.
I currently have Oliver Peoples frames. I have had them about a year & they haven't needed any adjustmesnts or repairs. I don't wear them all the time though.
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| Posted 7/19/10 3:43 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
Please St. Therese....
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I splurged on Chanel sunglasses a few years back and they were one of my best purchases ever!
When it came time for new glasses recently I got Chanel again and really love them.
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| Posted 7/19/10 4:05 PM |
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8ternity
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have had my Prada's for four years and they are still in great condition and I wear them year round. As long as you keep them in the case when your done it will be in great condition.
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conigs25
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
This is one thing im super snobby about LOL. All my sunglasses are designer. I currently have Ralph Lauren, Dior and Hugo Boss glasses
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
Posted by eddiesmommy
I used to work for Marchon Eyewear (designers and manufacturers of eyewear for Coach, Nautica, Sean John, Michael Kors, Pucci, DVF, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein and Nike) A lot of what you are paying for is the name, Especially that the brand, at least in the design and look/quality of the frame especially, other than signing off on the design the design, is handled by Marchon.
The legitimate increase in cost for designer brands however is in the detailing and the lens (for sunglasses) and the fit. There is much more concern for these items and much more quality control when it comes to these things for designer brands.
When did you work for Marchon? I worked there also but it was a very long time ago!!!! Anyway, my answer is this: Many of the eyeglasses that you see in stores are made by the same companies but then a designer will come along and get a license for the eyeglass company to make a line for them. So, I do not believe that there is a huge difference in quality between frames but many of the more fashion forward frames are the ones that get the designers' names on them. I'm currently wearing LaFont frames. LaFont is an eyewear designer, not someone like Calvin Klein who designs clothes and then goes and gets an eyewear line. Is there a difference? Sort of but it's mostly a matter of taste. I miss the days of getting a huge discount at Marchon and having a pair for every day of the week!!!!! Anything from Marchon will last.
edited for spelling
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by eddiesmommy
I used to work for Marchon Eyewear (designers and manufacturers of eyewear for Coach, Nautica, Sean John, Michael Kors, Pucci, DVF, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein and Nike) A lot of what you are paying for is the name, Especially that the brand, at least in the design and look/quality of the frame especially, other than signing off on the design the design, is handled by Marchon.
The legitimate increase in cost for designer brands however is in the detailing and the lens (for sunglasses) and the fit. There is much more concern for these items and much more quality control when it comes to these things for designer brands.
When did you work for Marchon? I worked there also but it was a very long time ago!!!! Anyway, my answer is this: Many of the eyeglasses that you see in stores are made by the same companies but then a designer will come along and get a license for the eyeglass company to make a line for them. So, I do not believe that there is a huge difference in quality between frames but many of the more fashion forward frames are the ones that get the designers' names on them. I'm currently wearing LaFont frames. LaFont is an eyewear designer, not someone like Calvin Klein who designs clothes and then goes and gets an eyewear line. Is there a difference? Sort of but it's mostly a matter of taste. I miss the days of getting a huge discount at Marchon and having a pair for every day of the week!!!!! Anything from Marchon will last.
edited for spelling
From 2005-2007, I was the Marketing Manager for Nautica and Sean John. I resigned when I was on maternity leave in Sept of 2007. When did you work there, what dept? So funny.
I JUST got a new pair of MMK sunglasses through a friend who still works there, and used her discount. Its a fantastic connection to still have!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
Posted by eddiesmommy
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by eddiesmommy
I used to work for Marchon Eyewear (designers and manufacturers of eyewear for Coach, Nautica, Sean John, Michael Kors, Pucci, DVF, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein and Nike) A lot of what you are paying for is the name, Especially that the brand, at least in the design and look/quality of the frame especially, other than signing off on the design the design, is handled by Marchon.
The legitimate increase in cost for designer brands however is in the detailing and the lens (for sunglasses) and the fit. There is much more concern for these items and much more quality control when it comes to these things for designer brands.
When did you work for Marchon? I worked there also but it was a very long time ago!!!! Anyway, my answer is this: Many of the eyeglasses that you see in stores are made by the same companies but then a designer will come along and get a license for the eyeglass company to make a line for them. So, I do not believe that there is a huge difference in quality between frames but many of the more fashion forward frames are the ones that get the designers' names on them. I'm currently wearing LaFont frames. LaFont is an eyewear designer, not someone like Calvin Klein who designs clothes and then goes and gets an eyewear line. Is there a difference? Sort of but it's mostly a matter of taste. I miss the days of getting a huge discount at Marchon and having a pair for every day of the week!!!!! Anything from Marchon will last.
edited for spelling
From 2005-2007, I was the Marketing Manager for Nautica and Sean John. I resigned when I was on maternity leave in Sept of 2007. When did you work there, what dept? So funny.
I JUST got a new pair of MMK sunglasses through a friend who still works there, and used her discount. Its a fantastic connection to still have!
I'll just say it was before I went to law school, which was eons ago. It was just a customer service job and they were just moving from taking orders on paper to having the reps. input them into a computer (which was probably some DOS based program but I do not even remember.) At the time, the deal for employees was 1/2 off the wholesale price. I remember paying anywhere from $15 to $40 for frames and around $60 for a specific pair of sunglasses that sold for about $300 in stores. I stocked up and wore those glasses through law school. I had a guy at a local store who would give me a great price to cut my lenses.
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eddiesmommy
best buds!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by eddiesmommy
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by eddiesmommy
I used to work for Marchon Eyewear (designers and manufacturers of eyewear for Coach, Nautica, Sean John, Michael Kors, Pucci, DVF, Karl Lagerfeld and Calvin Klein and Nike) A lot of what you are paying for is the name, Especially that the brand, at least in the design and look/quality of the frame especially, other than signing off on the design the design, is handled by Marchon.
The legitimate increase in cost for designer brands however is in the detailing and the lens (for sunglasses) and the fit. There is much more concern for these items and much more quality control when it comes to these things for designer brands.
When did you work for Marchon? I worked there also but it was a very long time ago!!!! Anyway, my answer is this: Many of the eyeglasses that you see in stores are made by the same companies but then a designer will come along and get a license for the eyeglass company to make a line for them. So, I do not believe that there is a huge difference in quality between frames but many of the more fashion forward frames are the ones that get the designers' names on them. I'm currently wearing LaFont frames. LaFont is an eyewear designer, not someone like Calvin Klein who designs clothes and then goes and gets an eyewear line. Is there a difference? Sort of but it's mostly a matter of taste. I miss the days of getting a huge discount at Marchon and having a pair for every day of the week!!!!! Anything from Marchon will last.
edited for spelling
From 2005-2007, I was the Marketing Manager for Nautica and Sean John. I resigned when I was on maternity leave in Sept of 2007. When did you work there, what dept? So funny.
I JUST got a new pair of MMK sunglasses through a friend who still works there, and used her discount. Its a fantastic connection to still have!
I'll just say it was before I went to law school, which was eons ago. It was just a customer service job and they were just moving from taking orders on paper to having the reps. input them into a computer (which was probably some DOS based program but I do not even remember.) At the time, the deal for employees was 1/2 off the wholesale price. I remember paying anywhere from $15 to $40 for frames and around $60 for a specific pair of sunglasses that sold for about $300 in stores. I stocked up and wore those glasses through law school. I had a guy at a local store who would give me a great price to cut my lenses.
Still the same great deal. The Michael Kors I just got.....$23 bucks!
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have been buying designer sunglasses forever (Gucci, Chanel, Dior, etc.). About 6 months ago I bought my first pair of Ray-Bans and I have to say - I LOVE them.
I feel like the lens is far higher quality than anything I have ever had before. So my advice would be to purchase sunglasses made by a striclty sunglasses manufacturer.
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| Posted 7/20/10 12:52 AM |
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ODonnell
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have Coach reading glasses and they have held up really well. I don't think it really matters what kind of frames they are once you go to a reputable opthomologist for your prescription.
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| Posted 7/20/10 7:49 AM |
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~Colleen~
my loves...
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I'm wearing LaFont - they're an eyeglass designer, not a clothing designer/perfume creator, etc. They're fun and funky - I love their designs.
That said, I love Prada frames - I tend to go for black, edgier frames. But I will try on any frame that I like and if they happen to be designer, then so be it. I don't deliberately set out to only look at/buy designer frames. They need to look and feel good, first and foremost.
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| Posted 7/20/10 8:40 AM |
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J9-13
We're gonna be big sisters!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I just got an awesome pair of Ray Ban Rx glasses that are also transitions. I LOVE them! Other than these, I love my Gucci frames the most!
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| Posted 7/20/10 10:39 AM |
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Shopaholic921
SUP..
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have had Chanel regular glasses for about 3 years now. It's never about the brand.. it's really about how they look on me, and I just happened to love the way these look.
As far as sunglasses, I have had the same pair of Fendi's and Gucci's for YEARS. Every time I try to buy a new pair I can never find ones that I love as much.
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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I don't really like to display a ginormous logo on my frames -
But I have Chanel sunglasses I love (perscription) and my reg frames are Donna Karan
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PennyCat
Just call me mommy :)
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
I have Prada, Chanel, and Burberry sunglasses.... I'm a bit of a nut! 
Eta: just realized you meant eyeglasses and not sunglasses 
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| Posted 7/20/10 4:47 PM |
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KittyGags
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
I have Gucci glasses and I love them.
Me too. And I'm a contact wearer and when I wore my glasses to work with an eye infection, everyone was asking why I don't wear them more because my glasses are cute! 
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LINewbie
Tigger the the Rescue!
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Re: How do you feel about designer brand eyeglasses?
My glasses are by seventeen...  They looked the best on me though!
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