Prescription Glasses

Eyeglasses vintage made in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s sold in the current market are really a specialty for modern customers. Most of these new-old-stock vintage eyeglass frames have never been worn and they usually come in a small quantity. However, there are many brands of vintage glasses available for individuals selection. These ophthalmic brands come from countries around the world, from US, France, Italy, Germany, England, Spain, Switzerland, Japan to East Europe and Hong Kong. Available brands contain American Optical, ArtCraft, Barbudo, Bay State, Bausch & Lomb, Blue Ribbon, Century, Continental and Cottet and so on. Nowadays, there are a lot of professional online eyewear stores providing vintage eyeglass frames, including allynscura.com, fiftiesframes.com, eyebeenframed.com and vintageous.com. In addition, styles of vintage frames include Combination, Cat Eye, Horn Rim, Art Deco, EMO etc. All these options of brands and styles enable potential users to get a favorite pair. (more…)

Vintage eyeglasses are exactly eyeglass with a vintage frame. There is usually a phrase used to describe those authentic vintage eyeglass frames: new/old stock. This simply means that these vintage frames have never been worn and have never had prescription lenses installed in them. In some cases, they are also called dead stock. Vintage eyeglasses are mostly from optometrists estates or forgotten storage. Most vintage glasses available in the market are selected personally, so that the quantity is usually small. Vintage eyeglass frames selected by retailers can be placed with prescription lenses for vision correction. In general, vintage glasses refer to those produced several decade years ago, including eyeglass of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. After such long periods, those vintage glasses are available again, meeting special needs. Good news for those individuals who like vintage eyeglass frames is that there are available many styles for their selection. (more…)

Eye glasses have come a long way from being just vision correction devices prescribed by the ophthalmologist to a fashion accessory with which people can flaunt and express their personality.Skeptics often question the need for purchasing expensive designer eyeglasses when one can use simple prescription frames for vision correction. There is no denying the fact that the price tags of some of the popular brands like Oakley, Chanel, Gucci and Dior tend to set you thinking whether they are meant only for the prodigal ones. But, there are pros and cons associated with each designer product and eyeglasses are no exception. But, when the benefits outweigh the negative points, you know that there is something good in store. Here are the top reasons/benefits why you should go for a branded pair of eyeglasses: (more…)

Chanel eyeglasses are an important thing is the world of eyeglasses worldwide. Well-known in the fashion industry, Chanel is an international leader in proving luxury goods, including haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, cosmetics, as well as many accessories such as leather goods, shoes, jewels, eyewear and others. Chanel eyeglasses are actually only one of products within the wide range. In addition, Chanel eyeglasses are mainly manufactured by Luxottica. In 1999, Chanel signed a license agreement with Luxottica Group for the eyeglass production. And Luxottica was the first company ever licensed to manufacture quality eyewear for this renowned luxury brand. Eyeglass products under Chanel brand always reflect the essential values of the brand, characterized by its unique style and creative design in terms of shapes, materials and colors. In eyewear world, Chanel eyeglasses are widely thought to be sophisticated, trendy and sleek. (more…)

Coach eyeglasses are actually products of collaboration, involving two large companies: Coach and Marchon. As an American leather goods company, Coach is well known for ladies bags, luggage, briefcase, wallets, belts, shoes, eyeglasses and watches. According to this explanation, Coach Eyeglasses are actually one of the main categories under Coach. The other company Marchon is one of the worlds largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear. One of the breakthroughs made by Marchon is the Flexon memory metal, which has been used as an entirely new material category for eyeglass frames. Other Marchon house brands include Disney, Emilio Pucci, Nike, Sean John and X Games and so on. Over the years, Marchon is consistently recognized for bringing new designs and technologies to the eyewear market. Marchons collaboration with Coach is just another example of such an effort. Cooperating with Coach, Marchon Eyewear launches Coach Eyewear and Coach Sunwear, known as Coach Eyeglasses. (more…)

Oakley eyeglasses are among the most famous in the eyewear industry. As a subsidiary company under Luxottica Group, Oakley, Inc. is an eyewear company making sunglasses, sports visors and ski goggles. But its business range is not limited to eyewear products. The company also produces watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, football and hockey as well as other accessories. Founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard, Oakley has become a great player in the industry of sports equipment. In the beginning, the company only made motorcycle grips, rather than eyeglasses. But Oakley eyeglasses benefited from the material of those grips later. Unobtanium used to produce grips ultimately has become the material used on the ear grips and nose pads of Oakley glasses. From a leader in the world of motorcycle racing to the realm of designer glasses, Oakley has undergone a long trip. Until now, it is really a notable brand in the eyewear industry for individuals who need eyeglasses for sports and leisure. (more…)