Glasses Experts Break Down Celebrity Sunglasses (Lil Nas X, Elton John) Part 1 | Fine Points | GQ

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  • @vadinvandyke3048
    @vadinvandyke3048 5 років тому +4347

    It’s weird that trinidad James and Seth rogen are teaching me about glasses

    • @non-binaryeugene733
      @non-binaryeugene733 5 років тому +52

      Vadin VanDyke Seth Rogen? Dude looks nothing like him, you clearly need glasses.

    • @johnnysins683
      @johnnysins683 5 років тому +12

      U fkin Helen keller

    • @matevidovic1225
      @matevidovic1225 5 років тому +14

      More like Lil Wayne ans Seth Rogen

    • @tylersmith9868
      @tylersmith9868 5 років тому +5

      @@johnnysins683 😅 gotta be deaf dumb n blind to think this guy looks like Seth Rogen. Only similarity is they white

    • @tonnoh4944
      @tonnoh4944 5 років тому +5

      How we arrived at this point?

  • @ProfamedXBL
    @ProfamedXBL 5 років тому +3605

    Trinidad James did more talking and explaining than the “expert” did

    • @adamgarcia8684
      @adamgarcia8684 5 років тому +203

      James was the expert

    • @AjaxOutlaw
      @AjaxOutlaw 5 років тому +125

      I think the collection was his so it makes more sense imo

    • @ss11111ss
      @ss11111ss 5 років тому +23

      he was the expert

    • @XxKRIZZxX1
      @XxKRIZZxX1 5 років тому +59

      He’s just a reseller
      ‘Expert’ all he knows is how to tell the difference between legit and fake eye wear

    • @Shadetree_Mechanic
      @Shadetree_Mechanic 5 років тому +10

      It’s probs the editing

  • @678ratz
    @678ratz 5 років тому +848

    never knew Trinidad James was such a connoisseur. That’s actually pretty dope.

  • @callmejojo
    @callmejojo 5 років тому +2098

    why wear a golden earring when you can just straight up wear a golden ear

  • @saintjoker8835
    @saintjoker8835 5 років тому +1893

    He got the rings over the gloves 😂😂

  • @mazithjones2840
    @mazithjones2840 5 років тому +382

    We Need To Hear Trinidad Talk About Other Fashion Topics Aswell.. He's Extremely Knowledgeable It Seems..

    • @hitman_phoenix76
      @hitman_phoenix76 5 років тому +12

      Dad co hosts Full size run check it out on sole collector.

  • @giacomobruni8619
    @giacomobruni8619 5 років тому +1208

    Took me 7 minutes to realize that he has a golden ear

    • @hzul9470
      @hzul9470 5 років тому +29

      reading this on the 12th min

    • @elijahramirez3900
      @elijahramirez3900 5 років тому +7

      @@hzul9470 bruuh same lol

    • @HennasMaNennas
      @HennasMaNennas 5 років тому +21

      yeah wtf is that lol

    • @ClassyGyal
      @ClassyGyal 5 років тому +10

      Took me 11 and reading your comment. LOL
      Probably would have got all the way to the end without realizing if it weren't for you 😂😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽
      Thanks 🙋🏽‍♀️😂😂

    • @garylebon6458
      @garylebon6458 5 років тому +2

      It is made by Gucci...2020 collection

  • @GarbageDayProductions
    @GarbageDayProductions 5 років тому +387

    Trinidad is more intelligent than most make him out to be, especially on FSR. a real one through and through

  • @theaznkid360
    @theaznkid360 5 років тому +1188

    Trinidad James is a name I didn't think I'd ever hear of again

    • @TSLLL295
      @TSLLL295 5 років тому +84

      theaznkid360 watch full size run if your into sneakers he’s a host on the show

    • @4CornerGloDrefoe
      @4CornerGloDrefoe 5 років тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/ScfQG8beaGs/v-deo.html

    • @explicitDTP
      @explicitDTP 5 років тому +1

      Facts

    • @peacetreaty86
      @peacetreaty86 5 років тому +31

      put respeck on dads name! YEET

    • @coolboi8656
      @coolboi8656 5 років тому +10

      GOLD ON MY WATCH GOLD ON MY NECK

  • @TheGreatMidgethero
    @TheGreatMidgethero 5 років тому +430

    Say what you will about Trinidad’s rap career, he is a knowledgeable FASHIONABLE dude.

  • @cheeselover214
    @cheeselover214 5 років тому +116

    Trinidad James’ braids look amazing

  • @erik7396
    @erik7396 5 років тому +875

    trinidad KILLED THIS.... other dude didnt even need to show up

  • @christopherwallace1744
    @christopherwallace1744 5 років тому +126

    Trinidad was at his most impressive in this video

  • @GhostOfZion
    @GhostOfZion 5 років тому +61

    Trindad James made some key pointers, he really knows his stuff

  • @javonnliner6560
    @javonnliner6560 5 років тому +165

    Trinidad James this is what you do now... I respect the hustle

    • @BleedTheRic
      @BleedTheRic 5 років тому +7

      Ja' Vonn Liner nah he’s mainly the host of a sneaker show called Full Size Run. by far my favorite show on yt.

  • @benjaminlandshut7015
    @benjaminlandshut7015 5 років тому +67

    Trinidad Jame$ is super smooth at explaining this stuff, seemed more professional and more knowledgeable than the expert🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @valentinpons9191
    @valentinpons9191 5 років тому +42

    Trinidad James seems like a real dude , he keeps it 100.
    God bless you my man!

  • @LC-wh5dd
    @LC-wh5dd 5 років тому +165

    Trinidad really wore rings outside his gloves lmao

    • @MitchoMitch
      @MitchoMitch 5 років тому +3

      Otherwise he couldnt wear them

    • @malikkelly
      @malikkelly 5 років тому +1

      It’s to accentuate the rings

    • @adude8424
      @adude8424 5 років тому

      @@malikkelly , it's fine tho he's trying to express his looks, he did it for a purpose it's to show that he's a cool guy to talk to and to look masculine

  • @demetriushardy6134
    @demetriushardy6134 5 років тому +64

    Trinidad James is really a good talker

  • @ty_hens
    @ty_hens 5 років тому +19

    Honestly, I'm happy for James. Glad hes breaking into his own lane with fashion, glad hes got his name out in a different way. He knowledgeable. Respects 🙏🏼

  • @lakotamurphy7777
    @lakotamurphy7777 5 років тому +29

    this glasses guy talking like he reading in front of class

  • @brendobando1204
    @brendobando1204 5 років тому +50

    Trinidad james looks like he getting younger

  • @TheFayVillain
    @TheFayVillain 5 років тому +51

    Don't forget all these glasses are made by the same company for no more than basically $25

    • @deathtrap5556
      @deathtrap5556 4 роки тому

      That's only production cost but I imagine they need to pay the designers more (some of them just because they're famous)

    • @nathanparmar3447
      @nathanparmar3447 4 роки тому +1

      I’m pretty sure some Cartier glasses use real gold so that would be a lot more than 25 dollars

    • @TheFayVillain
      @TheFayVillain 4 роки тому +1

      @@nathanparmar3447 Cartier isn't under that umbrella so that's why..

    • @TheFayVillain
      @TheFayVillain 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/yvTWjWVY9Vo/v-deo.html

  • @yo_ejb
    @yo_ejb 5 років тому +22

    So we just gone ignore how dripped out Trinidad is

  • @mightquinnable
    @mightquinnable 5 років тому +56

    Happy Trinidad James is still doing something. It’s hard to keep someone down

  • @giannixoxo4885
    @giannixoxo4885 5 років тому +433

    He's a collector and seller of rare glasses, not an expert, then again at what point does one become an expert at something?

    • @THISISFLAMINGDWAGON
      @THISISFLAMINGDWAGON 5 років тому +11

      Gianni xoxo guess when you start making them . He doesn’t sound to confident and proud with what he’s collecting

    • @giannixoxo4885
      @giannixoxo4885 5 років тому +23

      THISISFLAMINGDWAGON I’m talking about in general, at what point is someone considered an expert? What is the metric? I also don’t think you can read people very well, you need to account different factors as to why someone is acting a certain way.

    • @carrottoponcrak
      @carrottoponcrak 5 років тому +13

      @@giannixoxo4885 Having mastered a skill or having a high level of knowledge on a subject makes you an expert.

    • @giannixoxo4885
      @giannixoxo4885 5 років тому +10

      carrottoponcrak That didn’t answer my question, you just created more questions. At what point are you considered to have a “high level of knowledge” of something? Seems subjective. At what point have you “mastered” something? Also subjective... See Sorites Paradox

    • @BlueChickena_b
      @BlueChickena_b 5 років тому +11

      10000 hours

  • @kevink3969
    @kevink3969 5 років тому +70

    I’m only watching this BECUASE Trinidad is in this

    • @layla9175
      @layla9175 5 років тому

      Kevin K im only watching this cause i know spencer :)

  • @Pharizer
    @Pharizer 5 років тому +139

    Next GQ video title:
    *Sock Experts Break Down Celebrity Socks*

  • @ciegosanchez5289
    @ciegosanchez5289 5 років тому +12

    never realized how important glasses can make you look and feel. i’m for sure going to step up my eye wear game

  • @acemudkip
    @acemudkip 5 років тому +38

    Lol they called this man a "cartiologist"

  • @trevormousemedia337
    @trevormousemedia337 5 років тому +19

    Trinidad really wearing his rings over the glove

  • @LilBaab
    @LilBaab 5 років тому +139

    I Hope Who Ever Reading This Comment Right Now Become successful

  • @SnayVFX
    @SnayVFX 5 років тому +128

    What qualifications do you need to be a glasses expert?

  • @curlyq5144
    @curlyq5144 5 років тому +14

    A lot of the celebrities aren't just wearing "colored lenses" but add them in for anti anxiety or anti blue light purposes.

  • @masonhoza
    @masonhoza 5 років тому +249

    They definitely found this “expert” on Craigslist

    • @BrawndoQC
      @BrawndoQC 5 років тому +2

      lol

    • @Vicotinne
      @Vicotinne 5 років тому +13

      They both seem good to me.

    • @moondawwg
      @moondawwg 5 років тому +13

      I'm a certified Craiglist expert, and that's sounds just right

    • @oodlesofnoodles4442
      @oodlesofnoodles4442 5 років тому +1

      Maybe but there is a field for good eyewear expert or critics

    • @kanyebrazzers9179
      @kanyebrazzers9179 5 років тому

      @@moondawwg that*

  • @nananabatman7
    @nananabatman7 5 років тому +11

    The "expert" looks like he's about to take a nap

  • @sebastianrios7735
    @sebastianrios7735 5 років тому +1

    Thank you GQ for giving Trinidad James a platform you showcase his knowledge about one of his many passions. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @MajesticDre
    @MajesticDre 5 років тому +6

    Trinidad always fresh

  • @austinwhisler7211
    @austinwhisler7211 5 років тому +211

    You guys really stretching this “expert” thing.

    • @urunashua
      @urunashua 5 років тому +27

      Trinidad knows what he’s talking about though.

    • @edwinasas5075
      @edwinasas5075 5 років тому +11

      Austin Whisler I mean he seems to be generally interested and has the money to buy them so I’d give him the nod

  • @beastrow2327
    @beastrow2327 5 років тому +17

    Can you make a video of fashion experts reacting to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fashion.

  • @chilidrummer8333
    @chilidrummer8333 5 років тому +12

    No Jeff Goldblum??? Those Jacques Marie Mage frames are just perfect

    • @Bjjbhcoa86
      @Bjjbhcoa86 5 років тому +2

      no Sam Jackson either...

  • @moondawwg
    @moondawwg 5 років тому +12

    Next: Break down video experts break down GQ's most iconic breakdown videos

  • @kermitfrog3074
    @kermitfrog3074 5 років тому +20

    it took me until 2:47 to realize his golden ear!!!

  • @JoBot28
    @JoBot28 5 років тому +8

    Trinidad James needs his own style show!

  • @squakswuak2692
    @squakswuak2692 5 років тому +4

    Did anyone notice my man's flexing his rings while wearing gloves😂

  • @ZaryPhotography
    @ZaryPhotography 5 років тому +30

    Sorry I can’t hear you, speak into my gold ear?

  • @Emilydee456
    @Emilydee456 4 роки тому +1

    I need a whole fashion series with Trinidad, he’s knowledgeable and fun

  • @91giles
    @91giles 5 років тому +7

    Wear glasses and literally just got a new frame.
    Giorgio Armani and these are seriously the nicest I’ve had.
    If you’re going to wear something everyday might as well get something quality

  • @copinwithcopeland7141
    @copinwithcopeland7141 5 років тому +25

    Trinidad James looking fresh!

  • @pb7199
    @pb7199 4 роки тому +1

    trinidad james' accessory game is on point, he's got so much on but it doesn't even look gaudy

  • @flala2261
    @flala2261 5 років тому +10

    a Chill dude Trinidad James ✌️

  • @BrendanPJames
    @BrendanPJames 3 роки тому

    I could listen to these guys talk about glasses all day

  • @johnnymonarco2073
    @johnnymonarco2073 5 років тому +14

    This dudes straight outta Jojo

  • @victorrodrigues5268
    @victorrodrigues5268 5 років тому

    Its so amazing to see Trinidad’s knowledge! Im really happy for him

  • @sergioramos-hq8bo
    @sergioramos-hq8bo 5 років тому +6

    Trinidad can talk about anything and I’ll listen xD #FSR

  • @cheesy4951
    @cheesy4951 5 років тому +2

    I love the rings over the gloves

  • @Dewottm8
    @Dewottm8 5 років тому +3

    I love how my boy Andy was on almost all of them lmao

  • @toorule
    @toorule 5 років тому +13

    You should've picked Bad Bunny for tiny glasses

  • @UptownMonster
    @UptownMonster 3 роки тому

    Trindad James is a real smart and talented guy. King of trendsetter and fashion. Love you bro.

  • @XxRestlessGamerxX
    @XxRestlessGamerxX 5 років тому +1

    I used to think foul of these bling experts but I simply can't knock the dedication and knowledge of a true enthusiast/ expert anymore. I still chuckle at the whole situation but it's not in malice.

  • @radguurl
    @radguurl 5 років тому +1

    I am an old, out of touch person, so I'm not familiar with Trinidad. However, after watching this video? Dude needs an youtube series on fashion. He makes some really amazing commentary on fashion without being pretentious. And seems like he enjoys being fun with it.

  • @astral_plane_crash
    @astral_plane_crash 5 років тому +18

    SHOUT OUT DAD SHOUT OUT FSR SHOUT OUT MATT WELTY!!!!!!!!!

  • @victormolina1958
    @victormolina1958 5 років тому +29

    This man got on a golden ear

  • @TheCoachMc
    @TheCoachMc 5 років тому

    These two were great, fascinating topic. More, please.

  • @checkmatefurries286
    @checkmatefurries286 5 років тому +1

    Trinidad Jame$ seems like such a cool kind dude. He should do audiobooks too man

  • @SageRomulus
    @SageRomulus 5 років тому +11

    The golden ear is actually a Gucci earring

  • @alexcarrera1908
    @alexcarrera1908 5 років тому +5

    Elton John has been wearing bedazzled glasses he is the eyewear master

  • @Julia-zu2xl
    @Julia-zu2xl 5 років тому

    I was getting so excited whenever he mentioned Anderson.Paak, I love him.

  • @sahajsb2728
    @sahajsb2728 5 років тому +1

    bruh he wearin his rings over the gloves lmao

  • @mgdl6830
    @mgdl6830 5 років тому +1

    Idk why but I really enjoyed this video of a man talking about glasses lol

  • @lagavulinmtg5120
    @lagavulinmtg5120 4 роки тому

    Just copped a pair of the Chanel Paris after hearing about it here. Bless up GQ.

  • @glazeponyo9996
    @glazeponyo9996 4 роки тому

    This was interesting thank you GQ

  • @bryantherocker
    @bryantherocker 2 роки тому +1

    THESE GUYS FORGOT, SUNGLASSES EYE PROTECTION HAS A 2 YEAR LIFE SPAN

  • @badm.d
    @badm.d 5 років тому

    Supposed experts don't even know the year origins of these styles, they refer back to the 90's for styles that were designed more closely to the 1890's.

  • @colind.8803
    @colind.8803 5 років тому

    DAD went and put the rings over his gloves. im dying

  • @STAGEGAM3R
    @STAGEGAM3R 4 роки тому

    Me before the video "glasses 😑"
    Me after the video
    "😎🧐🤓"

  • @lb2120
    @lb2120 5 років тому +1

    Trinidad is weird but when he talks he’s so clever and not weird 😂🤔

  • @iplayzthegamez
    @iplayzthegamez 4 роки тому

    Im literally so entranced by Trinidad James talk about glasses

  • @Cow_Tipper_629
    @Cow_Tipper_629 5 років тому +1

    My dad is Trinidad James’ cousin. The only time my dad saw Trinidad James though is when Trinidad James was a baby. I wasn’t expecting to see him as a glasses expert.

  • @Obisp2
    @Obisp2 5 років тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥 GQ 💯

  • @kattodd3039
    @kattodd3039 4 роки тому

    Good to see anythingforviews is doing great.

  • @d.felixphoto2260
    @d.felixphoto2260 5 років тому +4

    I am a simple man. I se Trinidad James I click like and play.

  • @isitslicktho
    @isitslicktho 5 років тому +1

    Trinidad James should be a glasses salesman

  • @privateking00
    @privateking00 5 років тому +4

    Glasses expert = Bad Bunny 🐰🆗️🆗️🆗️🆗️

  • @Gram0f0n
    @Gram0f0n 5 років тому +1

    Very weird but Trinidad spoke to me on a spiritual lvl, man knows his glasses~

  • @streakydrip8792
    @streakydrip8792 3 роки тому

    What style of glasses is the Expert wearing? I like those rimless rectangle reading glasses, but don't know what kind style it is called.

  • @tylersmith9868
    @tylersmith9868 5 років тому

    Wow amazing intro. You began a sentance and he finished it. So creative.

  • @KosherSaltCz
    @KosherSaltCz 5 років тому +2

    Nobody:
    GQ: Shampoo experts breakdown celebrity Shampoo Products.

  • @viktorino0753
    @viktorino0753 4 роки тому

    Can I get red lenses or tinted lenses in my own glasses or can i only do that in sunglasses?

  • @TheBulletDamage
    @TheBulletDamage 5 років тому +6

    I can't believe these ppl are trying to show me the depth of sunglasses

    • @Jib-gh4xs
      @Jib-gh4xs 4 роки тому

      Same thing as chains or rings

  • @chandlershowalter
    @chandlershowalter 5 років тому +5

    9:08 "We got Masala Ali" oof

  • @SamaraSamurai95
    @SamaraSamurai95 5 років тому

    I clicked on this to watch ironically and now I’m fully prepared to invest in a lens crafter

  • @ShapeyFiend
    @ShapeyFiend 5 років тому +2

    I had serious spectacle envy after going to see The Irishman. They had some mad 70's frames in there.

    • @deadforhours2191
      @deadforhours2191 5 років тому

      ShapeyFiend I’ve always wanted the Bruce Lee game of death glasses, speaking of 70’s frames

  • @neeks3
    @neeks3 5 років тому +1

    DAD got that eternal drip

  • @ricardoronaldo837
    @ricardoronaldo837 5 років тому +11

    Something feels really off about the expert guy. It's like an AI hologram trying to pass off as human.

  • @renumultiplus
    @renumultiplus 5 років тому

    I don't collect glasses and I am not sure why this showed up on my suggested but the guy on the left made this super interesting.

  • @0000C-e3y
    @0000C-e3y 5 років тому

    Love these guys

  • @andydrew3320
    @andydrew3320 5 років тому +1

    Those sunglasses at 5:32 worn by Jamie Foxx are only $29. They’re glasses made by a company he’s invested in called Prive Revaux. They make amazing sunglasses for super cheap

  • @PVT.Parts1
    @PVT.Parts1 4 роки тому

    the "expert" really taking to heart the "fake it till you make it" he spoke like 10 times

  • @notyou95
    @notyou95 5 років тому +1

    Shoutout bad bunny with the great eyewear