tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18273403198812798462024-03-14T14:09:12.688-04:00City Connection's SpotGet all the latest updates on the eyewear industry. Let's SEE the difference!City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-49870708404090975622009-12-02T23:20:00.006-05:002010-01-27T10:43:44.857-05:00New Blog<span style="font-size:180%;">Hey everyone,<br /><br />I just moved my blog to a new address. I figure this is a bit more organized and I can add more info on the site. It is a low budget solution for my blog...HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!!!!</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><br />http://sites.google.com/site/cityconnectioneyewear/<br /></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-88767888721662935242009-12-01T13:26:00.002-05:002009-12-01T13:29:06.733-05:00Leather Frames<span style="font-size:130%;">Seems like a lot of companies are making frames out of leather. Aside from the quality of the leather, which can vary quite a bit, let me educate you on how the applications work. But how can you tell a good frame from a cheap one? How do you know that the leather isn't going to rip and scratch? Can you be sure that when you sweat that leather isn't going to peel off? Will it being on tight, stop it from peeling? Which process is the best quality?<br /><br />There are 3 ways that are the most popular when it comes to putting leather on a frame<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >1. Stitched</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Stitched leather can be identified by the actual stitches. Usually it will be wrapped around another material and bunched up at the top and have visible stitches.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Pros:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Styling with visible stitches<br />-Generally sturdy in terms of peeling off<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cons:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-It is difficult to put it all the way back to the temple tips, usually it will only wrap around the middle of the temples.<br />-on a thinner frame it will look bulky to have heavy stitching<br />-sturdy, but the stitches can still tear/rip<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >2. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Laminated</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Laminated leather is usually wrapped around a plastic frame. They will put it on tight and glue it on. They will then press it and hold it on.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Pros:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Great styling, without exposed frayed ends<br />-Thinner leather is wrapped around<br />-The edges are also invisible because they are glued together<br />-Inexpensive to process which means lower retail prices<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cons:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Weight, generally it will be on top of a plastic frame with metal core<br />-With heavy perspiration it is peel off<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >3. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Stamped</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Stamped leather is a very costly and complex process. The part of the frame with leather will only have a thin metal core and the leather is processed and stamped directly onto the frame. There are no ends to the leather. It is basically like plastic being one piece of stiff leather.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Pros:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Lighter than other options because it contains less heavy parts (i.e. plastic cores, thickness of the frame)<br />-Nothing will peel off because it is one solid stiff piece of leather pressed onto the metal core<br />-Abosolutely no frayed edges of any sort because it is a solid piece as opposed to being on top of something<br />-Will not fall apart from perspiration<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cons:<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">-Costly to produce which translates to costly retail prices</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">-Sometimes, can be overlooked as not being leather because of it's processing</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />--------------<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >CC's opinion: In terms of style, stitched will be the most apparent and unique, but has it's cons. Laminated is good as well, but tends to peel off when exposed to perspiration.<br /><br />In my opnion, the best quality of leather will be the stamped. It's only downfall would have to be the manufacturing costs. This process puts out the best quality of product. </span> <span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-57098507537676268142009-12-01T13:11:00.003-05:002009-12-01T13:28:27.138-05:00Your blog is so ugly<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Hey cityconnection,</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >First off I would like to sayI love reading your blog. You have rad posts about companies and stuff that nobody wishes to tell us. But I have a bone to pick with you....</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I am sorry to say it is SOOOOOO ugly!!! </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Your posts are awsome but it looks like a little kid made it. I think you would get a lot more hits if you it was more pleasing to the eyes. Why dont you try designing it a bit better? Dont take it the wrong way, I'm just trying to help you out.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >(email from an anonymous fan)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />-------<br />Hi,<br /><br />I'm glad that you enjoy the blog. I try my best to post up about things that people don't generally know.<br /><br />Now, regarding my blog...<br />I know it is ugly, but you know what? It's the best that I can do. hahaha.... I am not very computer savvy. I would rather focus my time on good information than trying to make it look pretty. I try to what I can.<br /><br />But I will tell you this....I will continue to post up good solid info, and I will "try" to make it look a bit more please to the eyes.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-66010974816170420202009-11-07T12:08:00.003-05:002009-11-07T13:56:20.786-05:00Duty Free Sunglasses<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >To CC,<br /><br />First off, let me say that you have an awesome blog! I have been following it for some time now and really appreciate your honesty.<br /><br />Now for my question, about a year ago I bought a pair of Dior sunglasses at the Duty Free at the Munich Airport. I love them, but I broke one of the arms. I went into a store to ask them if it could be repaired but they said that the part had to be replaced. The only problem is, that they can't order the part in L.A. because they said it isn't available to them. What's the story? Can't they just send it from Europe? Thanks!<br /><br />Amy C.<br />L.A., California</span><br /><br />------------------------------------------<br />To Amy,<br /><br />I know the frustration you must be feeling. There are several reasons why they may not be able to order you the part.<br /><br />1. Dior is distributed by the a global organization. Each countries division will carry different frames. So the frame that they carry in the country of purchase might not be carried in North America.<br /><br />2. Duty-Free generally carry discontinued models, so parts may not even be possible in the country of purchase or anywhere for that matter. This may disappoint you, but I will let you in on a secret, Duty-Free does NOT check for authenticity of the products that they sell. I have called in to check for part availability but they usually tell me that the model number doesn't exist at all. I have seen the quality of pieces and compared them to my products (which I know are authentic) and you can tell the difference. It is unfortunate, but some products in the Duty-Free are not authentic. You must keep in mind that they are a business too and they don't ask where you got the merchandise when they buy at wholesale.<br /><br />A word of advice from me would be to stay away from Duty-Free products all together. Personally, I have seen WAY TOO MANY variations in quality that people have brought from the Duty-Free.<br /><br />In any case, I don't know about your particular pair for sure, but I would say that they may be "fakes" OR "manufacture defects". Sorry to be the one to break it to you.City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-65131502508438117092009-10-14T17:40:00.000-04:002009-10-14T17:41:32.045-04:004 Reasons why you shouldn’t buy fakes<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Chkim%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; 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font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">Inferior quality: Fakes and copies are made to inferior standards and quality.<span style=""> </span>They replicate the real thing but by only spending a fraction of the price to manufacture it.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">Bootleggers are trying to make a quick buck: Even though you may think that you don’t want to support the big companies, when you buy fakes, you are supporting someone else.<span style=""> </span>They may around one day and off to another industry the next day.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">Bootleggers don’t start trends: In terms of fashion, fakes only follow trends and copy others.<span style=""> </span>They don’t contribute to the fashion industry, or any industry for that matter, except for the black market..</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:130%;">Ethics: Do you really want to buy something that someone has essentially stole from someone else?<span style=""> </span>Whether it is a design, technology or material.<span style=""> </span></span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Personally, I would rather have a good quality “no name” brand than a poor quality fake name brand.<span style=""> </span>Fakes don’t contribute to anything good.<span style=""> </span>You put your money where you want, but just keep these things in mind.</span></p> City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-46599312213309393532009-09-15T11:34:00.001-04:002009-09-15T12:18:31.319-04:00Profile: Orgreen<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Established:</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> 1997<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">Location:</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Copenhagen, Denmark<br />Orgreen has offices in Denmark and Japan, but the head office is in an old building in the heart of Copenhagen<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">Founders: </span><span style="font-size: 130%;">3 friends by the names of Henrik Orgreen, Tobias Dandrup and Gregers Fastrup.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">Training:</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> None of them had any previous backgrounds in the optical field, actually, only 1 of them even wore glasses. But it is their perseverance to learn more about materials and design which has given them the strength to continue.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">Philosophy:</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Provocative but not arrogant. Orgreen has no ambitions of being the largest in the market, but want to maintain their market with customer who are interested in their design and quality conscious.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">Inspirations:</span><span style="font-size: 130%;"> Unique cars, vintage planes, gear from extreme sports, etc... as well as travelling to other countries.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;"></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 130%;">One thing that they love: </span><span style="font-size: 130%;">Design, quality... and design<br /></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-2390229141733344362009-09-05T10:13:00.002-04:002009-09-05T10:16:53.675-04:00Safilo trying to reduce debt<span style="font-size:130%;">According to sources, Safilo is NOT trying to sell off some of it's brands in order to reduce it's 500 million euro debt. The company spokesperson that confirmed that they could possibly give up some of it's distribution abroad.<br /><br />-Does this mean that there might be a little competition in the market place now instead of Safilo and Lux owning everything and creating a monopoly? We'll have to wait and find out...</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-18604621289930072852009-08-21T10:59:00.004-04:002009-08-21T11:17:13.867-04:00Non-prescription color contact lenses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSa_bnW3l26iUCTMx0-uh886aq7ti4pYfO8znrODeSjdhnQakC2I5k_ZT394WHk7pezKyhCq1pE1h-4Cak1R3kv28tmhYFmpcnLv_NlhgqkFnwqogNjlvkAlrNBRLbCmD4mc1bU7HyQ/s1600-h/freshlook_color_types.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSa_bnW3l26iUCTMx0-uh886aq7ti4pYfO8znrODeSjdhnQakC2I5k_ZT394WHk7pezKyhCq1pE1h-4Cak1R3kv28tmhYFmpcnLv_NlhgqkFnwqogNjlvkAlrNBRLbCmD4mc1bU7HyQ/s400/freshlook_color_types.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372436402424867906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />To CC,</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Is it hard or expensive to get a hold of contact lenses that have no prescription? Simply for color?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I'm twenty, always have had perfect vision and I don't know much about contacts or glasses. Sunglasses however... that's a different story haha...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Anyways, I wanted to get my hands on a pair of gray, non prescription, contact lenses. Any suggestions or price suggestions..?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jsn</span><br />---------------------<br />Hi,<br /><br />It is easy to get non-rx contacts. You can buy them in most opticals, optometrist offices and even online. There are several brands on the market and they have their pros and cons.<br /><br />The only thing is when you wear them your vision is limited because of the color. What I mean by that is that your peripheral vision will be slightly affected. Also, you have to understand that will contact lenses wear, there are any "problems" that could arise, but as eye infections, problems, lack of oxygen and so on.<br /><br />Another thing to remember is that you will need to learn how to put them in and take them out. Sure your neighbor's daughter can help you out, BUT it is best to learn from a eye care professional because they will have more knowledge in contact lens wear as a whole and they will share knowledge with you. I discourage you from buying online because IF anything were to happen to your eyes, at least if you bought them in a store you can go to them and ask for help. When you buy them online, you're on your own. Don't even think about call an online company because they dont care about your eyes, they care about your money.<br /><br />In any case, hope that helps.<br /><br />Howie<br />CityConnection</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-8524608554799993422009-07-28T17:32:00.002-04:002009-07-28T17:37:41.971-04:00How contact lenses are made<span style="font-size:130%;">Take a look at this YouTube clip I found and how contact lenses are made.</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/62tha1Kxa2c&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/62tha1Kxa2c&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-43209755117294121192009-07-28T16:28:00.002-04:002009-07-28T16:48:23.701-04:00To lens or not to lens<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Hey CC,</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I was thinking of getting a pair of old vintages glasses at a shop. I don't need lenses because I don't have a prescription. The shop wants to charge me $50 to put in lenses with no prescription. I think it's a rip off, so I'm just going to keep the current lenses in the frame. Are the lenses that are in there bad? I think that it would be better than having no lenses or even playing $50 for new ones that I don't even need. What do you think I should do? Thanks.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Eric G.</span><br />---------------------<br />Hi Eric,<br /><br />You have brought up a few good points about the lenses. First off, I would suggest that you do not use the "demo lenses" (the lenses that are in the frame when you buy the frames). The quality of the lenses are generally terrible. There are a few companies that have good demo lenses in the frames like Kio Yamato, Paul Frank and Lindberg, to name a few, but for the most part, they are very low quality lenses that are not for optical use. Next, do not wear them without any lenses in it. It looks terribly silly. I have seem people do it and it just looks ridiculous. Finally, my suggestion is to get new lenses put in them. If $50 is too much for you, look around and find a better price. Don't hassle them about price if it's out of your price range, just look around for other stores that may be able to do it for less. There is no point of wearing them without any benefits. At least with lenses with anti reflection coating, it will ease your eyes when using the computer or even night driving. Look around and shop around, it will make the glasses that much more satisfying to wear.<br /><br />Hope that helps,<br />CityConnection<br /></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-66271386946082832202009-07-21T19:11:00.002-04:002009-07-21T19:28:48.966-04:00Interesting Articles on LensesI have been reading up on several different companies websites about their lenses and I wanted to share them with you guys. A lot of the manufacture websites describe their products and their advantages. Take a look at some of the following websites to educate yourselves about lenses. I could regurgitate all the info but it is probably better if it is from the source. Take a look at some of these good reads...<br /><br /><a href="http://saltoptics.com/pfv.php">Salt Optics' Polarized Prism Free Lenses</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/index_en_na.cfm">Serengeti's selection of lenses and a little info on photochromatic</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mauijim.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TechnologyView?storeId=10001&catalogId=11601&langId=-1">Maui Jim's colors and different materials as well as the benefits of polarized lenses</a><br /><br /><a href="http://oakley.ca/innovation/optical_superiority/polarized">Oakley's site describes how they differentiate themselves from the pack</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ray-ban.com/USA/">Ray Ban's site describes what colors are good for contrast and their G-15 lens</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.adidas.com/Eyewear/hw07/content/homesite/index.asp?strbrand_adidascom=performance&strcountry_adidascom=ca&strlanguage_adidascom=en">Adidas has many colors that are sport specific. It is a good guide to what colors work well with what sport.</a>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-34979105433277917252009-07-08T11:00:00.010-04:002009-07-08T14:58:27.888-04:00How lenses are cut into your eyewearLenses come in all stages of "readiness". Which means, some already have a prescription ground into the lens whereas other come as a block of plastic. For simplicity, let's just assume that the lenses come finished and ready to cut. So how do we get this block of plastic into the frame?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7sgUGKIDxUYaXRQy5FQgzwhXXWxXfhEPad4TRbwXZgkqNz8tZ3cRmNLXzl4V9rbu3cyXuyhom3lYq2VFAR4L3iEf7CpgXztIl1b3FzDsXvbiIh_QUUGR_svgGBN2onrv6gbGefUtDw/s1600-h/PC-Lens-Glasses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7sgUGKIDxUYaXRQy5FQgzwhXXWxXfhEPad4TRbwXZgkqNz8tZ3cRmNLXzl4V9rbu3cyXuyhom3lYq2VFAR4L3iEf7CpgXztIl1b3FzDsXvbiIh_QUUGR_svgGBN2onrv6gbGefUtDw/s400/PC-Lens-Glasses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356110642239814962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Trace the shape of the frame in the "tracer".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnSzpao_r_2cdbIYN56K8jqc5CEfdf-bePZqaFJpsqLVWA1SztY5T6YbgAmz3-xC3_a3ZTTQ1SuQkwS7BoqFjqnigG_VJ5EllWgTrurZOWfC3zJKhgF4tQBR_OQA-Cgvhg_Zj_jA9vg/s1600-h/tracer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnSzpao_r_2cdbIYN56K8jqc5CEfdf-bePZqaFJpsqLVWA1SztY5T6YbgAmz3-xC3_a3ZTTQ1SuQkwS7BoqFjqnigG_VJ5EllWgTrurZOWfC3zJKhgF4tQBR_OQA-Cgvhg_Zj_jA9vg/s400/tracer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356111248423233746" border="0" /></a>----------<br />2. Next dot the lenses for the focal points and the correct prescription in the "lensometer"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_A8kvTBn81NL2b1U7CE8UZRRt0SwCFORdQXPbr2msLntLvRnUfaZhk3njvXylxl_7-SmRVd0RXp9L7NXUZKxdKktjwa1YKc9M7GY6121LzixAEFVLJ2uW-b1sRuM8Eseh7ivb8HVUw/s1600-h/lensometer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_A8kvTBn81NL2b1U7CE8UZRRt0SwCFORdQXPbr2msLntLvRnUfaZhk3njvXylxl_7-SmRVd0RXp9L7NXUZKxdKktjwa1YKc9M7GY6121LzixAEFVLJ2uW-b1sRuM8Eseh7ivb8HVUw/s400/lensometer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356123982449688082" border="0" /></a><br />----------<br />3. Put the dotted lenses into the "blocker" and put a chuck on it so that it will hold the lens<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvILAXtSZz1b9K0zQmj44G4WWoTZnaY-BMh0IMK30iYr-ii9mIrPnVB74BzGy4EafiFQx3e2X34i7GuZdtLl4MWqFuJApTbR5h2rHoCkfINdgpalbgKokCMSUq-7QO_xGK2KluSZPX6g/s1600-h/blocker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvILAXtSZz1b9K0zQmj44G4WWoTZnaY-BMh0IMK30iYr-ii9mIrPnVB74BzGy4EafiFQx3e2X34i7GuZdtLl4MWqFuJApTbR5h2rHoCkfINdgpalbgKokCMSUq-7QO_xGK2KluSZPX6g/s400/blocker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356124911892734498" border="0" /></a>----------<br />4. Next take the lens and put it into the "edger", which cuts the lens to the shape<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxVycRRTk7WuXqtpI8ooSHS2iX0fYvqEtChl957xR22TsHt5XrguV-Xhz2GcDqi_QF6a2hFsU1A8wpee2MG4pOjjS5ldsHS3LEEgd8_cuEHog-lVROy4m7FZhouMjnglOj9DWO1QyoA/s1600-h/edge950big.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxVycRRTk7WuXqtpI8ooSHS2iX0fYvqEtChl957xR22TsHt5XrguV-Xhz2GcDqi_QF6a2hFsU1A8wpee2MG4pOjjS5ldsHS3LEEgd8_cuEHog-lVROy4m7FZhouMjnglOj9DWO1QyoA/s400/edge950big.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356125435908526770" border="0" /></a><br />----------<br />5. Take out the lenses and voila, they are the shape of the frame. Now just insert them.<br /></div></div>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-45504091551049542092009-07-02T10:40:00.005-04:002009-07-02T12:33:50.748-04:00How to Find the Perfect Pair of Vintage Eyewear<span style="font-size:130%;">To some finding a vintage pair is a hobby and to others it is a way of life. The satisfaction you get when you find that pair of vintage Dunhill with the perfect shape and size that you know your friends will never be able to duplicate. But to some, it is easy to identify a good bargain from a rip off and others can think that a rip off is actually a good deal.<br /><br />So how do you find a great deal?<br />How do find a style you like?<br /><br />Buying vintage eyewear is a lot like finding vintage clothing. BUT vintage eyewear is usually easier to find online. There are certain things to keep in mind when buying vintage eyewear.<br /><br />1. Brand<br />-What brand is it?<br />-Is it a well known brand? Cazal, Dunhill, Silhouette, Carrera, Dior and so on, are well known brands that are known. Sticking with a name brand company will insure that the quality is good.<br /><br />2. Country of Origin<br />-In the 80s the best frames were all made in Austria. They had the best machines and the highest of quality control. That is not to say that other countries did not make good frames. A simple comparison is to compare it to Italian Sports cars. Sports cars can be made anywhere and there may be better ones, but an Italian sports car is a staple and where a true sports can should be made.<br /><br />3. Style and Design<br />-Obviously the style was different earlier on, but some styles have come back today. Of course there is a crowd that follows the vintage style but there are others that just like thst style regardless of it being a "vintage". The edges are generally sharper or very round. The shapes were over exaggerated without many of our more recents styles of being rounded squares.<br /><br />4. Price<br />-Price is subjective. Because there is no longer a manufacture retail price, it seems like prices are all over the board. I have seen true vintages go for as little as $20 and up to $920. So what makes a price low and what makes it high? DEMAND. Have a style or brand that everyone knows, then the price increases. Have a brand that nobody knows about, and the price decreases. So how much should you pay? Depends on the style, brand and quality. Personally, I would say, if you like it and you have the money, drop it on something you like. If youre on a tight budget, but like a certain style, find something in your budget. If you have a certain style you like and dont mind paying, find something you like and buy it.<br /><br />5. Quality<br />-Check the quality of a frame to make sure that even if you dont know the name, you know that it is well built.<br /><br />Things to Check...<br />-The solder points to make sure there are no holes in it and smooth.<br />-The paint to make sure it is painted on parts that are not generally visible to the named eye. -The spring hinges should be smooth without any jerky movements<br />-The barrels should line up perfectly.<br />-Open and close the temples to make sure they are smooth<br /><br />Some of the above can be easy quick fixes and others demonstrate problems. But until you can make the quick fixes I would suggest to stay away from anything with problems.<br /><br />6. Material<br />-Until the 80s, plastic frames could not be produced cheap. They were all relatively expensive but also well made. Metal frames were made much better back then. They were made much more solid and had much more intricate designs.<br /><br />Hopefully this will give a look into buying vintage frames. Let me know if there is anything that I missed.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-32996136454785344022009-06-25T12:21:00.002-04:002009-06-25T12:34:15.863-04:00Profile: Mykita<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Established:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> 2003</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Location:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Berlin, Germany<br />Founders: Daniel Haffmans, Philipp Haffmans, Moritz, Kreuger, Herald Gottschling<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Training:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Industrial Design, Architecture and 10 years of experience in the eyewear sector<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Philosophy:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Constant search for new materials, creative use of materials, technical solutions and a wealth of knowledge in the eyewear sector are contributing factors to their success. All frames are handmade in Berlin.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Inspirations: </span><span style="font-size:130%;">The globe that surrounds Mykita; Automobiles and Planes<br />Notes: Mykita celebrates it's 5th year anniversary by realeasing a publication by the name of "5". It takes you through their milestones as a company. It also has a decription of their manufactorying process as well as an insite on the people behind the operation.<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >One thing that you love:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Our family<br /><a href="http://www.mykita.com"><br /></a><a href="http://www.mykita.com"><cite>www.<b>mykita</b>.com</cite></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-17761086109965603532009-06-25T12:07:00.003-04:002009-06-25T12:21:04.970-04:00Profile: ic! Berlin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjb5zxAGxu0c-D-21XCNsQ-7Aa1LUP-hR-CJmRmDTsJgM1fKAzqx3AmnimOvyRfi265OnGsR4ioTUOrdc63rhv2sQrrwZ_RGcGls7pZxkiE9RadyDkgl6LtAdHTEUvRXVwrR19D4kgmg/s1600-h/ic!+berlin.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjb5zxAGxu0c-D-21XCNsQ-7Aa1LUP-hR-CJmRmDTsJgM1fKAzqx3AmnimOvyRfi265OnGsR4ioTUOrdc63rhv2sQrrwZ_RGcGls7pZxkiE9RadyDkgl6LtAdHTEUvRXVwrR19D4kgmg/s400/ic!+berlin.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351300480265166594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Founded:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Oldenburg, Germany<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Founders: </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Ralph Anderl<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Training:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Each morning, when in Berlin at Holmes Place</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Inspirations:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Sometimes yes and sometimes not. Someones when speaking, sometimes when listening. Sometimes when cooking, sometimes when sleeping</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />Crucial Steps:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Learn to walk properly was a great step for me. Also stop drinking and stop living will be a big step for me.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >One thing that you love:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> I love the movie "destroy after reading". And I love water! and I love chai-tea-latte, and somehow I also love ic! Berlin and all the followers.<br /><br />As you can tell, this has been written by Ralph Anderl in the first person when asked the following questions. Also, his attitude and creativity also show in his art, which we see as eyewear.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ic-berlin.de/"><cite>www.<b>ic</b>-<b>berlin</b>.de/</cite></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-49905361969019217122009-06-20T12:26:00.003-04:002009-06-20T13:29:04.092-04:00How to Develop your own Sunglass Line<span style="font-size:130%;">There are many things to consider when making your own sunglasses line. Let's assume you have weighed all your options and you think it makes sense to make it and you're gonna make a million bucks with your super good designs. Let's start from the beginning.<br /><br />1. Draw out the design you want to achieve with a paper and pen OR make a CAD design<br />2. Send it into a sample maker or custom frame builder, assuming you can't make it yourself (there are people who can make a sample of what you want to make)<br />3. Receive the sample and see if it is the look you were trying to achieve . If not, send it back and make the neccessary corrections.<br />4. If it is up to your standards, look into factories to see if they can make it<br />5. All of them will say they can make it, so you have to determine how much you want to spend on each frame. You can tell them you are willing to pay $1 or $100 per frame. They will make it accordingly, and the quality will reflect that. Try to ask for previous frames they have made and judge the quality.<br />6. Once you have picked your factory, put in your order. Keep in mind that you will need to produce minimum orders. (Minimum is usually 600 pieces per color per frame)<br />7. They will probably make a small lot for you to see if you like them.<br />8. If you like it. Great! Finish your order and you are now the owner of 600 pieces of 1 color of 1 model.<br />9. Get the model out to your distributor and put them out across the country and across the globe.<br /><br />Things to consider...<br />-Which factory are you going to use?<br />-Can they produce it the way you want?<br />-How are you going to unload 600 per color per model?<br />-Are you willing to sell only a few and take a hit on the rest as a hobby?<br />-Can you get the factory to maintain your quality if you decide to make more?<br />-How are you going to keep producing more IF you cant sell the first lot?<br />-If you sell to stores you will have to take take-backs (warranty issues, return on frames)?<br />-Factories don't offer warranties. Will you take a hit on it?<br />-Will anyone buy it from a store if they provide no warranty?<br />-Can you release new models every season?<br />-Can you afford to launch this project?<br />-Will people buy your product, even if you have no prior experience and you're not a name brand?<br />-Can you design something that will look good and more importantly FIT comfortably?<br />-If they don't sell do you have somewhere to dump them and make SOME money back?<br /><br />-What will you do with all that money when you hit it BIG TIME?</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-23076176819563130882009-06-20T10:48:00.001-04:002009-06-20T11:52:24.579-04:00How to Care for your Eyewear<span style="font-size:130%;">Wearing glasses doesn't necessarily mean you know how to take care of your glasses. I have seen tons of glasses bent out of shape or broken and the wearer claims they did nothing wrong and it was always like that. But like anything else, when you know a little about something you can tell what the problem is.<br /><br />Most complaints about a plastic frame is that the temples (legs) spread wide apart. People see that as a problem and complain about the quality of the frame, but actuality it's ability to spread like that is great, because it allows adjustments to be made to suit/fit a lot of people.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:130%;" >Reason: 9/10 people take it off with 1 hand. This stretches the frame out</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Solution: Take your glasses off with 2 hands! Sounds simple, but make a note next time you take them off. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Rimless frames are quite light and have a tendency to twist very easily.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:130%;" >Reason: sit on them, drop them, push them and so on</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Solution: Leave them in your hard case when you are not using them. </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />The side of the lenses chip and break on semi-rimless frames<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:130%;" >Reason: The lenses are exposed on one side and more vulnerable</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Solution: Don't drop them. Also when you put them down on a table or counter, but them with the frame side down (upside down).</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Occasionally you can get chips on the side lenses of a semi-rimless frame under the frame.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:130%;" >Reason: Taking your glasses off with 1 hand. The frame stretches to the side and puts pressure on the lens</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Solution: Use 2 hands to take them off and put them on.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Eyewear all bent to one side<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:130%;" >Reason: You slept with your glasses on</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Solution: Take them off before sleeping on the couch.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Best way to fix all eyewear with problems:<br />Take it into your local optical! Don't try to mess around with the frames if you don't know what you're doing.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-60458309079224696132009-06-16T18:54:00.003-04:002009-06-16T19:08:13.040-04:00Quality of Frames<span style="font-size:130%;">There are many things to look for when judging quality, whether is it a posh name brand or little guy trying to start his own line. Dollars don't necessarily translate into quality. Next time you look at some eyewear, judge it and see how they compare to what you have or what you would like to have. Comparing the following details will help you determine if the eyewear is going to be worth your hard earned dollars.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >1. Material</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Metals</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Stainless is the least expensive, then monel, then Aluminum, then Titanium being the most expensive (Other than gold and so on).<br />-Keep in mind there are many in between that I have not mentioned, but those are the most that you'll see.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Plastic</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-There are cheap reading glasses made out of polycarbonate and plastic injection which are by far the worst. They have no flexibility and adjustability.<br />-Acetate is the best because it is adjustable making them more comfortable.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >2. Color/Paint</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-How uniform is the paint? Does it have thick and thin parts? Make sure it is smooth.<br />-Did they paint the undersides? the insides? The more painted parts on the frame the better.<br />-How easily does it scratch? can you take a nail and rip through it? The difference between a good paint job and bad is that a good one will be painted in 11+ layers and a bad will be painted 7 times. That is not all that much difference considering how thin it is.<br />-How fine is the paint? The finer the better. Is it chunky or can you see drip marks?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >3. Edges</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-How square are the edges? Are they cut clean or are they rounded? Make sure if it is a corner, that it is cut like a corner and not rounded off.<br />-Do the lines meet up well? Are there gaps when you look at the temple and front from the side?<br />-Does the paint run off of it or is it painted well off the edges?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >4. Demo Lenses (the lenses in the display)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-Are the demo lenses cut well? Are there gaps between the frame and lens? Are the lenses warped?<br />-Do they have an anti-reflection coating? If they do, it cost them more to make it, its good! The demo lenses reflect the quality control in the manufacture.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >5. Printing</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />-How is the printing on the lenses and the frame? Is it clear and clean or is it smudged on?<br />-It's small details, but usually copies/fakes are smudged a bit. They basically produce it faster and cheaper than the original companies.<br /><br />All of the above reflects the quality control of the manufacture. Sure some could be defects, but if the whole line looks like that, you know what you are buying. Paying big bucks doesn't necessarily mean good quality. Sometimes it's more about the quality than price. Hope this helps you guys judging frames. Now you can compare frames while having a "scale" on which you can judge, instead of being a "I like" or "I dislike". Questions why you like it and if it is worth your dollars to pay for that brand. Good luck and happy shopping!!!</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-10200631222528699872009-06-16T15:25:00.005-04:002009-06-16T17:12:55.907-04:00Lenses that Contact the Eye<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_92_wt9G_pNjPub2JSrETBQGLmVercACpoVJa-k0mQCD3wfCD11bRZz4sHUTLlu1rttDIrGMvCwmtX5gkWK3kKQHEJuxZXaa7uBn5dRy5xkVM9EweBtUdyPEnbyBP4pE4ZCJctwH4LA/s1600-h/contacts.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_92_wt9G_pNjPub2JSrETBQGLmVercACpoVJa-k0mQCD3wfCD11bRZz4sHUTLlu1rttDIrGMvCwmtX5gkWK3kKQHEJuxZXaa7uBn5dRy5xkVM9EweBtUdyPEnbyBP4pE4ZCJctwH4LA/s320/contacts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348032481958276514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk46g8hMWtWhxGq35Ces0OOxRwz9-wRe1PjPTQtr013CRXVlwN4CJnLHWIFNr1GvEvdSP3Wf0gqJr9L5yDshEZFKPi174ghn-x4weBoIZaVaRy9hMo9c0m5CrZqKGCzHnyMbeCD0VrrA/s1600-h/contact-lens-7610.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk46g8hMWtWhxGq35Ces0OOxRwz9-wRe1PjPTQtr013CRXVlwN4CJnLHWIFNr1GvEvdSP3Wf0gqJr9L5yDshEZFKPi174ghn-x4weBoIZaVaRy9hMo9c0m5CrZqKGCzHnyMbeCD0VrrA/s320/contact-lens-7610.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348032477547113378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Contact lenses come in a variety of shapes and sizes.<br /><br />1. How long can you use 1 set of lenses?<br />-2 week disposables<br />-1 month disposables<br />-daily disposables<br />-conventional (6 months with 1 pair)<br /><br />2. Can I sleep in them?<br />NO! Some lenses are FDA approved for extended sleep wear, but think of it this way, you can wear a t-shirt for 1 month straight, but do you really want to? Sleeping with contact lenses will reduce wear time by half. For instance, a 2-week disposable will be good or 1 week.<br /><br />3. Are they dangerous for my eyes?<br />Yes and no. Yes it can go wrong if not used properly. No, if you are using them in a hygienic manner.<br /><br />4. Whats so good about a daily disposable?<br />They are convenient to use. You carry a pair of contacts and use them when you need them. They also reduce your chances of reinfecting you eyes.<br /><br />5. What can I not do with my contacts?<br />No swimming, no sleeping, no hairspray, and no showering.<br /><br />6. My eyes get red and itchy...<br />It is most likely due to a lack of oxygen supply to your corneas. Switch to something that allows more oxygen permeability. Like Acuvue Oasys, Cooper Biofinity, Encore 100 and so on.<br /><br />7. I'm scared to put them in my eyes...<br />It will take you a while to get use to wearing contact lenses. It is basically a foreign body in your eye. It will also take you a while to get them into your eyes. It will take practice and determination.<br /><br />8. Color Lenses<br />Don't be fooled by all the commercials. They enhance the colors of eyes but they are slightly more uncomfortable that regular contacts. Also, it will affect your peripheral vision.<br /><br />This is a short list of contact lens related questions. If you have any more let me know and I will update the blog.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-55474413661078806682009-06-15T20:38:00.009-04:002009-06-18T13:14:16.014-04:00CityConnection eywear (CCe)<span style="font-size:130%;">These are a few test pieces that I have for sale. I picked out a few styles to see how they would sell. If you are </span><span style="font-size:130%;">interested or have questions about them, let me know.<br /><b><br /><u>CCe Plastic 1 </u></b><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >$120 </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Features: Heavy duty hinges, clean finish, handmade acetate, PRICE, simple design.<br />Colors: matte black and black<br />Size: Eye size 50-18, B 34mm, Temples 140mm<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlLmZ8qM5xmfBvZRDDj8xNIFMSsmyc-YoFhnRBjiyCHZl3AzZ8XTYJl1tmSGne__BFzcDrlkqy5Gr8t9yexOkfU39Ti284dML5v2ZsOeLwXCaYoGThLnh3-kprSy8Q3uFJlwjV4Cdcg/s1600-h/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlLmZ8qM5xmfBvZRDDj8xNIFMSsmyc-YoFhnRBjiyCHZl3AzZ8XTYJl1tmSGne__BFzcDrlkqy5Gr8t9yexOkfU39Ti284dML5v2ZsOeLwXCaYoGThLnh3-kprSy8Q3uFJlwjV4Cdcg/s400/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347719964569343858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qqrtU-wwxchMnrKTQctME7yXSE7ar56m9nvLcITLBNd90iRtlqzxKxOyvaICv-S3Oax1IE7aJeVdIhk84OEqd4r9rM_F2BZGyeIAN5TrSsLXskWqx0HecIcU0N47FKZbz6g00d5wog/s1600-h/CCe+Plastic+1+Black+Front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2qqrtU-wwxchMnrKTQctME7yXSE7ar56m9nvLcITLBNd90iRtlqzxKxOyvaICv-S3Oax1IE7aJeVdIhk84OEqd4r9rM_F2BZGyeIAN5TrSsLXskWqx0HecIcU0N47FKZbz6g00d5wog/s400/CCe+Plastic+1+Black+Front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347719978387605762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbM0gL8Gj7arZFIoeZ6nkz4sarEFbz8r2y3HQi6Db8HHn-BYPvqw76-9jzXdRrWb5uHnZ9BKDuSGmKHZG72si3dF9SbqW0KIoUqWTVw3G5rNqrGtahH5MStIGjfv2br_IsUEmIUgeCGA/s1600-h/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Back.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbM0gL8Gj7arZFIoeZ6nkz4sarEFbz8r2y3HQi6Db8HHn-BYPvqw76-9jzXdRrWb5uHnZ9BKDuSGmKHZG72si3dF9SbqW0KIoUqWTVw3G5rNqrGtahH5MStIGjfv2br_IsUEmIUgeCGA/s400/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Back.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347719973812710882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJIkhYxYrSWi75siTZOQRM0NYrESePGDfLetoqLuh8mEQxmDSmddcjT4XooVujjzTHKE2qLGhLKc8eLx3TarGBkYVJR8Or_V44a3MySVHfrEELiFECrlIIUWYB3pBQNQPqrn2chCU2w/s1600-h/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Side.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJIkhYxYrSWi75siTZOQRM0NYrESePGDfLetoqLuh8mEQxmDSmddcjT4XooVujjzTHKE2qLGhLKc8eLx3TarGBkYVJR8Or_V44a3MySVHfrEELiFECrlIIUWYB3pBQNQPqrn2chCU2w/s400/CCe+Plastic+1+Matte+Black+Side.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347719967237459170" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><b><u>CCe Faux Wood 1</u> </b><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >$120</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Features: looks like wood, feels like wood, but made out of acetate. Allows adjustments to be made to the frame.<br />Size: Eye size 55-16, B 25mm, Temples 140mm<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzNRysxYtd_7BMEcDZYswkI2g4AbMWu_Fies0wqjlGPioOtqdQyOWuZpLKAeIQJZ7lDQoMF7IRkwt5UwTUD1IruxUfx7AchPst6caVGiMALQMJOH0LoU07UJUSaN5ElSg7MKboAUlEw/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+Front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzNRysxYtd_7BMEcDZYswkI2g4AbMWu_Fies0wqjlGPioOtqdQyOWuZpLKAeIQJZ7lDQoMF7IRkwt5UwTUD1IruxUfx7AchPst6caVGiMALQMJOH0LoU07UJUSaN5ElSg7MKboAUlEw/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+Front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347720587464229874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMQkNlZ5Czg3hJMss6D1dZ1JJHF4y_48C325d143JybP6MVjUvY0LSOweXjoFN_BCLkSS-NFrShb7xsrbAR8P2-6tIKandOLRUwd_7cRFHRsj-TpsS7aRBej4zuAL3nlzlccBaiDt8A/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+side.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMQkNlZ5Czg3hJMss6D1dZ1JJHF4y_48C325d143JybP6MVjUvY0LSOweXjoFN_BCLkSS-NFrShb7xsrbAR8P2-6tIKandOLRUwd_7cRFHRsj-TpsS7aRBej4zuAL3nlzlccBaiDt8A/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+side.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347720595831287458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbK1n7C3q93Tz1opAU3LfmGW3tL6Sxe6gSov9E1urTgq_npeF4rHTcJ-cXoS860YVvZTi_V0jwlYX7FyDAYnKtUokaltEkuUCvsY8npo5o7KZAsiJyLCCibtEIsh1wEbRNlursVmnoVg/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+quarter.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbK1n7C3q93Tz1opAU3LfmGW3tL6Sxe6gSov9E1urTgq_npeF4rHTcJ-cXoS860YVvZTi_V0jwlYX7FyDAYnKtUokaltEkuUCvsY8npo5o7KZAsiJyLCCibtEIsh1wEbRNlursVmnoVg/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+1+Brown+Light+Brown+quarter.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347720593814244242" border="0" /></a><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><b><u>CCe Faux Wood 2</u></b><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >$120</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Features: looks like wood, feels like wood, but made out of acetate. Allows adjustments to be made to the frame.<br />Size: Eye size 54-16, B 29mm, Temples 140mm<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLGf1viJS8Rk9o46WIj0eEu_cKa7LxTjdiJyIyDpAJOEdLUHTpT0xsLw4D4LcJ5zSUIuDXQqfqy2Na7R6WG-O_V7IIIf_SCZXPSayelIQM_L9cpGV442GryAZHEHqsfShpbC7UN90Kg/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Front.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLGf1viJS8Rk9o46WIj0eEu_cKa7LxTjdiJyIyDpAJOEdLUHTpT0xsLw4D4LcJ5zSUIuDXQqfqy2Na7R6WG-O_V7IIIf_SCZXPSayelIQM_L9cpGV442GryAZHEHqsfShpbC7UN90Kg/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Front.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347721249371321474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaomB1Iil_GjKh2nrCrij2DXG0Iy0vvpJHXUEB_3I9RYrXAPO6XMm8-81voXQAud8h8Uw7cJ_DEGt_sydYQ89ORz6PQz0isK9MRcqJGNU4RTu5u8l-3ePePOq-0ynP2gmb8fvqlT_KOA/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Side.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaomB1Iil_GjKh2nrCrij2DXG0Iy0vvpJHXUEB_3I9RYrXAPO6XMm8-81voXQAud8h8Uw7cJ_DEGt_sydYQ89ORz6PQz0isK9MRcqJGNU4RTu5u8l-3ePePOq-0ynP2gmb8fvqlT_KOA/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Side.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347721257379731890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYUe9HizNSZWfBrneR9KopRDlPqnbvrRKnlWV96MGjSENGI0OxiI7L79Dshx6HVaumHxXelvzYzDm_0WYnlFSqtJtYgQ8w6M7fLOlxw1A-VQludQg1SEaE_8QSxFSp1hJ85C8GEtXzA/s1600-h/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Front+side.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYUe9HizNSZWfBrneR9KopRDlPqnbvrRKnlWV96MGjSENGI0OxiI7L79Dshx6HVaumHxXelvzYzDm_0WYnlFSqtJtYgQ8w6M7fLOlxw1A-VQludQg1SEaE_8QSxFSp1hJ85C8GEtXzA/s400/CCe+Faux+Wood+2+Brown+Brown+Front+side.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347721254664639970" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-75092522490166236352009-06-15T15:17:00.002-04:002009-06-15T16:53:05.572-04:00Anti Fog Tricks for Lenses<span style="font-size:130%;">There are a few things that you can do to keep your glasses and goggles clean. It might not work all the time, but try it because it works with some applications. If your lenses fog up or get dirty from dirt. Next time, try one of these.<br /><br />To keep dirt off:<br />Put clean liquid soap on the lenses, a very thin clear film. This will keep the dirt off.<br /><br />Fog:<br />Anti fog cream or spray. It will probably work for up to an hour or so.<br /><br />Swimming goggles:<br />Clean them as often as you can, without scratching them. Also, clean them occassionally with alcohol. Rubbing alcohol and NOT vodka :)<br /><br />Lenses:<br />Get lenses withOUT anti-reflection coating. The A/R coating attracts dust and makes it hard to clean. Also, keep them clean and free of oils and sweat.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-27738274539968795322009-06-11T17:14:00.005-04:002009-06-11T17:29:41.589-04:00Vocabulary Lesson 101<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >There are certain things that eye care practitioners use that you might not know. Well, take a look at these words and tune into their "secret codes".</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">PD</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: Interpupillary Distance, the distance between your eyes that a practitioner will measure in order to make the focal points on your lenses right over your eyes.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Edge</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: To cut the lenses</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Groove</span>: The side of the lens is in a semi-rimless frame. It is grooved out in order to be held with the nylon line.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Bevel</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: The side of the lens that is held into a full frame. It looks like a "V".</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Bifocal</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: The name given to set of lenses that correct both distance and near</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Flat-top</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: A bifocal lens that has a "half-moon" on the bottom of the lens that corrects for near</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">No-line Bifocal</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: A bifocal lens that corrects both distance and near without a line. Also known as an invisible bifocal</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Progressive</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: A no-line bifocal</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Photo-Chromatic</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: Lenses react to UV and turn darker</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Transition</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: A branded Photo-Chromatic lens. (Think Kleenex, actually being facial tissue)</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >And how you know a little bit more about their "secret language"</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-2956890606171858752009-06-09T14:21:00.004-04:002009-06-11T17:29:55.678-04:00Christian Dior Shields<span style="font-size:130%;">This one is made in Austria. It is a Christian Dior 2501 in color 49. These were made way before "bling" was a word and when they were designed to be works of arts and fashionable and not based on how many they could sell. They are black on the bottom with white trim on the top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePeQTk3VE3GCMX8wOi2BxarqAH5s1Yxaj7S6fGQV0taRbU3zqEiADUycbkXiWbysa-BPl4ihhuonS6no3IfXKJLG_geQmvLHvdXDYIAIy3CBIBZ-3kYcdDZBSMefRUJ3AIoPUyVraCg/s1600-h/IMGP0840.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePeQTk3VE3GCMX8wOi2BxarqAH5s1Yxaj7S6fGQV0taRbU3zqEiADUycbkXiWbysa-BPl4ihhuonS6no3IfXKJLG_geQmvLHvdXDYIAIy3CBIBZ-3kYcdDZBSMefRUJ3AIoPUyVraCg/s200/IMGP0840.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345401812393336738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW40Q75XRbd9ndf8RANeoIQ_-KT9t9E_QeK9UEjparJ5670rk___RIAPZT5ZvCmOETcYaH2UmpKj35UJGr6VqCur5A1tawaApp3SpiLvFdB9PCKMM24d1KfFxmLQQm9Sng8WlAKRpcoA/s1600-h/IMGP0841.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW40Q75XRbd9ndf8RANeoIQ_-KT9t9E_QeK9UEjparJ5670rk___RIAPZT5ZvCmOETcYaH2UmpKj35UJGr6VqCur5A1tawaApp3SpiLvFdB9PCKMM24d1KfFxmLQQm9Sng8WlAKRpcoA/s200/IMGP0841.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345396969700947890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />$150 frames only (I can provide a case)</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-75935663470925921132009-06-09T13:07:00.005-04:002009-06-11T17:30:10.832-04:00Original Vintage Carrera<span style="font-size:130%;">Check out this piece. It's an original Carrera not the throw backs that are made today. They are made in Austria, model number 5593 with interchangeable lenses. They have the instructions and everything.<br /><br />Back in the 80's and 90's all the best eyewear were made in Austria. Even now Silhouettes are still made in Austria.<br /><br />Sorry for the pics, I am trying to use a budget digital camera.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLxUWKI-p_iA2PU3PRRzIOnhg2Q9LIhnCBJsLLvZOjSlQunaikKCTpZfCl6PmWhzMrp6umO136r3DoDaYDr1my1jtpVcBenh62zZhQ3I5NtXEJ_gYzFxyn-fQroNd9ELL5LFtzlEn4Q/s1600-h/IMGP0834.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLxUWKI-p_iA2PU3PRRzIOnhg2Q9LIhnCBJsLLvZOjSlQunaikKCTpZfCl6PmWhzMrp6umO136r3DoDaYDr1my1jtpVcBenh62zZhQ3I5NtXEJ_gYzFxyn-fQroNd9ELL5LFtzlEn4Q/s200/IMGP0834.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345377954472804962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5aU36b2lzWUu518st9ZTZogSTeT89Q4kL5rU-DBKOgSZuv16dMKKeO-dKSZG4jFyC22fuj3higcWnw4d3KgmCj77uhNmWs3LiXWYViD3ixh6HMkD-4a1Nka3YRx759NACPaTpb_oDg/s1600-h/IMGP0836.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5aU36b2lzWUu518st9ZTZogSTeT89Q4kL5rU-DBKOgSZuv16dMKKeO-dKSZG4jFyC22fuj3higcWnw4d3KgmCj77uhNmWs3LiXWYViD3ixh6HMkD-4a1Nka3YRx759NACPaTpb_oDg/s200/IMGP0836.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345377943341872498" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRBRJeQ7qUsDMyqioKihDFtDwh8hQZcUX-7yNqUsCWba5LhysfZA75GObxguqN5txVuUiHcNtoV1hCLGCEqdi0BpVGo7MjbOo59L3AjiDFS9zPFjUu115VAKwC-b5Y91XNAnNVrHKIA/s1600-h/IMGP0835.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRBRJeQ7qUsDMyqioKihDFtDwh8hQZcUX-7yNqUsCWba5LhysfZA75GObxguqN5txVuUiHcNtoV1hCLGCEqdi0BpVGo7MjbOo59L3AjiDFS9zPFjUu115VAKwC-b5Y91XNAnNVrHKIA/s200/IMGP0835.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345377950038855282" border="0" /></a><br />$200 (sunglasses, case, extra lenses with carrying case and instructions). Email me for details. Let me know which forum you are from.</span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827340319881279846.post-23144222501474751212009-06-08T11:23:00.002-04:002009-06-08T11:39:49.786-04:00Profile: Artreon<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Established: <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2009</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (Brand new launch)<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Location:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> New York, but produced in Japan<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Founders</span>: Kio Yamato Group</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Philosophy:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Quality craftsmanship that can be comfortable and still achieve a level of pleasure.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Inspirations: </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Art is not only found in a museum or an art gallery. You find art in your everyday lives and all around you. <br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Define ARTREON...</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">ART</span>=Art around us<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">RE</span>= Redefine<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">ON</span>= On your face<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What sets them apart:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">The Look</span>: It is NOT a copy of commercial products of earlier times, but something completely new.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">The Material</span>: 0.6mm Beta Titanium. Light, comfortable and flexible<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">The Coloring</span>: Vintage coloring but with vibrate colors.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What keeps them going:</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> The achieve and surpass the level of standard by the Kio Yamato group.<br /></span>City Connectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04557976856529021225noreply@blogger.com0