Rayban wayfarers #1 - Page 65

holaloha · 05-01-2011

these are definitely making a comeback! you see them everywhere nowadays. everybody wants a pair

sanitizedfashion · 02-02-2011

So, I bought a pair of authentic classic black prescription RB Wayfarer frames, because they were on sale. However, I'm not sure if the quality (sturdy but plastic) are worth the money and I'm also not sure if they look ridiculous and faux-geek-glass-hipstery or not... any opinions? I have yet to put my actual prescription lenses in them so I'm not sure.

queenposh · 04-02-2011

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Originally Posted by sanitizedfashion

So, I bought a pair of authentic classic black prescription RB Wayfarer frames, because they were on sale. However, I'm not sure if the quality (sturdy but plastic) are worth the money and I'm also not sure if they look ridiculous and faux-geek-glass-hipstery or not... any opinions? I have yet to put my actual prescription lenses in them so I'm not sure.

I personally think that Ray Ban wayfarers are a classic. Rachel Bilson wears them all the time, and she looks sophisticated, not hipstery at all. I think it all depends on the way you wear it. Ray Ban wayfarers are probably the most recognized and respected design through out the whole world. Don't think about others, if you love them you'll wear them well

sanitizedfashion · 04-02-2011

Thanks, queenposh! I agree, they're totally timeless and I think I look good in them

if I do say so myself

papa_levante · 04-02-2011

^ sanitizedfashion, if you like them, then you wear them.

That's the best way to do it after all.

beauxgoris · 07-02-2011

They're more of a classic now then a trend imo.

chanelslungbags · 07-02-2011

^ Agreed

iheartbags · 08-02-2011

Ray Bans wayfarers are just too popular these days. I see them on almost everyone with sunnies whether it suits them or not.. its scary.. I loved them when they first came out but now its popularity has made it, in my opinion, a must -not rather than a must-have..

Does anyone here agree?

fraiseap · 08-02-2011

I have had mine for about 20 years and I still love them. I think that makes them a classic.

kwikspell · 08-02-2011

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Originally Posted by fraiseap

I have had mine for about 20 years and I still love them. I think that makes them a classic.

I agree. I have a few pairs and even though you see them on tons of people, that's because they're a very universally flattering shape and a classic style. I also appreciate that the price point is reasonable for the quality. When sunglasses hit the $300-500 range it just seems absurd to me. I've lost way too many pairs to spend that kind of cash and especially when 90% of the cost is paying for a logo. Raybans are a good quality without being impossible to justify which makes them attainable for a lot of people. Yes they can have hipster associations but only if the rest of your style fits that. Look at pictures of fashion editors wearing Wayfarers and there's nothing trendy or overdone about it.

beauxgoris · 08-02-2011

^^That's true - I was going to post the same thing. I have a few pairs of polarized Ray Bans (both G-15 grey/green polarized and the brown polarized) and I find the optical quality one of my favorite things about them. I find myself reaching for them over other very pricey sunglasses I have because I like the lenses. They have amazing clarity (without making everything dark) and the polarization really helps with snow, water and glare. I'm glad they suit my face as I'm sure I'll wear them for years.

Also luxottica - the company that owns RB also makes the lenses for other high end sunglasses like Persol, Chanel and Oliver Peoples. So when you pay extra $ it's for the logo on the arm or the high fashion design. I find with Ray Ban (wayfarers in this case) I get the same quality optics - plus a timeless design for 1/4th the price of other sunglasses.

reveriie · 09-02-2011

I like Ray Bans in general... good quality lens/frame for a decent price. I've used and abused my wayfarers for about three years now, and they are still in great shape!

I've personally got my eyes on these in black: http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb4148/601

beauxgoris · 19-03-2011

I found a vintage pair recently I love - they don't have "Ray ban" written all over the lens, which I like!

lily. · 29-05-2011

Does anyone own these?

source: eyeweartown.com

beauxgoris · 11-08-2011

^^Those are the "new" wayfarer. They're very east-west and didn't go well on my face so no.

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sanitizedfashion front row Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hate City. Gender: femme Posts: 384	So, I bought a pair of authentic classic black prescription RB Wayfarer frames, because they were on sale. However, I'm not sure if the quality (sturdy but plastic) are worth the money and I'm also not sure if they look ridiculous and faux-geek-glass-hipstery or not... any opinions? I have yet to put my actual prescription lenses in them so I'm not sure. Last edited by sanitizedfashion; 02-02-2011 at 09:43 PM.

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papa_levante oh! darling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: at the bottom of everything Gender: femme Posts: 18,374	^ sanitizedfashion, if you like them, then you wear them. That's the best way to do it after all. __________________ i'd rather live it 'cause dreamers always chase but never get it...............................♥ sam ypma

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iheartbags scenester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Gender: femme Posts: 54	Ray Bans wayfarers are just too popular these days. I see them on almost everyone with sunnies whether it suits them or not.. its scary.. I loved them when they first came out but now its popularity has made it, in my opinion, a must -not rather than a must-have.. Does anyone here agree? __________________ I love bags, bags, and more bags!

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fraiseap windowshopping Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Birmingham Gender: homme Posts: 33	I have had mine for about 20 years and I still love them. I think that makes them a classic. __________________ Adam Fraise Photography http://www.adamfraise.com

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holaloha front row Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DC Gender: homme Posts: 377	these are definitely making a comeback! you see them everywhere nowadays. everybody wants a pair

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sanitizedfashion front row Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hate City. Gender: femme Posts: 384	Thanks, queenposh! I agree, they're totally timeless and I think I look good in them if I do say so myself

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beauxgoris trendsetter Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 1,258	They're more of a classic now then a trend imo.

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chanelslungbags front row Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: East coast Gender: femme Posts: 238	^ Agreed

08-02-2011	971
beauxgoris trendsetter Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 1,258	^^That's true - I was going to post the same thing. I have a few pairs of polarized Ray Bans (both G-15 grey/green polarized and the brown polarized) and I find the optical quality one of my favorite things about them. I find myself reaching for them over other very pricey sunglasses I have because I like the lenses. They have amazing clarity (without making everything dark) and the polarization really helps with snow, water and glare. I'm glad they suit my face as I'm sure I'll wear them for years. Also luxottica - the company that owns RB also makes the lenses for other high end sunglasses like Persol, Chanel and Oliver Peoples. So when you pay extra $ it's for the logo on the arm or the high fashion design. I find with Ray Ban (wayfarers in this case) I get the same quality optics - plus a timeless design for 1/4th the price of other sunglasses.

09-02-2011	972
reveriie windowshopping Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Gender: femme Posts: 7	I like Ray Bans in general... good quality lens/frame for a decent price. I've used and abused my wayfarers for about three years now, and they are still in great shape! I've personally got my eyes on these in black: http://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglasses/rb4148/601

19-03-2011	973
beauxgoris trendsetter Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 1,258	I found a vintage pair recently I love - they don't have "Ray ban" written all over the lens, which I like!

29-05-2011	974
lily. scenester Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 76	Does anyone own these? source: eyeweartown.com

11-08-2011	975
beauxgoris trendsetter Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 1,258	^^Those are the "new" wayfarer. They're very east-west and didn't go well on my face so no.

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