Reply With QuoteDoes anyone know anything about Ray-Ban "Clubmaster" shades? They are somewhat more stylish looking than the Wayfarers. Any idea when Ray-Ban introduced them? They look rather retro...
OK- the ones I have are old and the frames are dark tortoise or brown and the whole top bar is black(and the arms I think)- I don't know what they're called- if that style/colorway of Wayfarer has a name. Actually, I'm not sure if that have the 'Wayfarer' name marked on them. They're vintage B&L though and have the etched monogram.
I also have some nice old B&L etched, black framed, dk. green lens safety glasses. The lenses are marked 'BL2'.
Are these ones of your classic Wayfarer style or different? or does the photo have a bit of distortion?
BT.
Looking with my good ear peeled.
Does anyone know anything about Ray-Ban "Clubmaster" shades? They are somewhat more stylish looking than the Wayfarers. Any idea when Ray-Ban introduced them? They look rather retro...
The Wayfarer was introduced in 1952, I don't know the exact year but I do know that the Clubmaster model was released not too far after.
I only own a pair of Aviators with the "wrap-around" ear-pieces(the exact term escapes me at the moment).
Thanks for the info. I was looking for something "classic", but I didn't want to go the aviator route 'cos they don't look good on me. I did have a pair of black Wayfarers, but in my mind they'll forever be associated with the eighties!
I've just bid on a pair of tortoise-shell Wayfarer II shades...
What I do is buy old frames from the 40s-50s and have an optical shop put in shaded lenses. There's a bit of a cost to it, but they become one-of-a-kind sunglasses.
Unfortunately for me my eyes are quite light sensitive so I'm always wearing sunglasses outside even with a hat on. An accident cooked my eyes so theyre open a little wider than they should be. makes it great for my night vision though.
Does anybody recognise the style of specs that Jeff Bridges is wearing in this image?
http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/seabiscuit/01.jpeg
I would love to be able to wear something a little more period than my Serrigetti's. The dark amber lenses are perfect because they cut most of the glare that causes the irritation without being too dark. If anyone has some info on this I would be most greatful. Thanks for the help folks!
Cheers!
Dan
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." - Japanese Proverb
Lauren and I bought a bunch of deadstock early 30's sunglasses that look more like the kind Bridges' wife wears, but they are unisex. I wear them. I'll post a link, from the suit section, where I am wearing them. We may still have a pair left to sell. They are original deadstock. Of course you wouldn't receive the original card because it's one large card holding... I think originally 20 sunglasses. We sold 3/4 of them and kept a couple for ourselves.
Thank you Daniel. I would like to see them. Are the lenses the dark amber or the gray/green color? I find the dark amber lenses very versatile in different lighting conditions. Thanks again.
Cheers!
Dan
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." - Japanese Proverb
Daniel Riser: Are they a wire rim or the plastic rim like the Gatsby style sunglasses?
Cheers!
Dan
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." - Japanese Proverb
How about the style shown on Tick Tock McGlagughlin here?
Are these a Gatsby style or something intirely different?
Cheers!
Dan
"If you believe everything you read, better not read." - Japanese Proverb
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