Sunglasses Guide For Men
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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Why do we wear sunglasses in the first place? Basically, there are two reasons. On the one end, they protect our eyes from bright light and UV rays. On the other hand, they add personal style and flair to our outfits.
How did we come up with sunglasses, to begin with?
If you go back in history, you will see that people actually had Ivory bone glasses with a little slit so the snow wasn't so bright in their eyes. If you look at Romans in ancient Chinese, they used smoked quartz or stones to filter the light that reach their eyes.
In 1752, someone added tinted lenses into spectacle frames. In 1936, polarized lenses first appeared and they filtered the polarizing light from horizontal surfaces so you had fewer sparkles. By the 1980's, top gun came around and everybody wanted aviator sunglasses.
So what do sunglasses do? First of all, they darken the light that reaches your face. Second, they filter UVA and UVB rays. Ideally, sunglasses should have a UV400 label because it filters the maximum amount in sunglasses.
Cheap lenses often suffer from visual distortion. A higher quality lens has more contrast and usually they have better lens scratch resistant coating. Probably the best sunglass lenses out there come from Zeiss, today.
Bausch and Lomb also had really high-quality lenses and you can usually recognize them by a little BL on the side of the sunglasses. They were actually bought by RayBan and today, the quality has suffered. Another quality maker of lenses is Randolph Engineering, the ones I'm wearing right here and it often comes with polarizing lenses and the colors pop really well.
One thing that's really popular these days is polarized lenses on sunglasses. It means that light that is reflected from the horizontal surface such as water, or highway, is filtered out and so when you look through something and you look at the sea, you don't see these water sparkles, you just see a flat surface.
So, how should sunglasses fit? They should cover your eyes and sit as closely to your eye as possible.
Next up, let's talk about sunglass materials. 95% of sunglasses today are injection molded and they're made with plastic. They're not super durable and they also feel cheap.
A much better version is acetate.First of all, you create and entire block which is then cut into sheets out of which sunglasses are made. Acetate can be very clear, have these nice sparkles and you will never get it with an injection molding. They're also hand-polished.
Metal sunglasses are particularly nice during very hot weather because the frame always feels cooler but of course, there are different materials. Very lightweight options include titanium alloys, you can have nickel alloys.
A luxury material for sunglasses is a genuine water buffalo horn, it's a wonderful material because not only does it look excellent, but it also adapts to your body temperature so it's never too warm or too cool. Water Buffalo horn is not very flexible so it's really only used in custom or bespoke sunglasses.
Next up is tortoise shell. Back in the day, it was actually made from a real tortoise.Today, it is illegal to use tortoise shell to make actual products, however, if you can prove that the tortoise shell is from pre-1973, and you have the right certificates, you can still use them.
In recent years, wood has been introduced to the sunglasses market. To me, it doesn't feel right on my temples, on my skin, and I much rather prefer acetate or horn. Also, most wooden sunglasses today are made in China.
Sunglass do's and don'ts:
1. You should never look directly at the sunlight because it hurts your eyes.
2. Don't wear sunglasses at night unless you have a medical condition because it makes you look like you're trying too hard.
3. Take off your sunglasses indoors.
4. If you go for a classic look, avoid white sunglasses because there's too much of a contrast and it looks odd.
5. Avoid wearing sunglasses with any kind of formal wear such as black tie or white tie.
6. Invest in a pair of sunglasses that suit your face.
At the end of the day, you should always buy the best kind of sunglass material and lenses you can afford.
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The way you smile when you finish speaking is great haha
I also noticed that 😂 after every line
😁
He's a happy guy
You are spot on about the feeling of wood on the skin, I thought I was the only one. It feels very uncomfortable when the arms rub up against your temple. Solid video!
Thanks!
@@gentlemansgazette a little more research luxottica owns all sunglasses, rayban, bausch and lomb, oakley, literally 95% of them.
I've worn Ray Bans since 1962. My first pair of Kalichome Yellow shooting glasses. Next G-15 Green, next G-15 gradient mirrors. Plus others and still have most of them. Randolph Engineering glasses are jaunty pilot style lenses but the American Optical lens I have found scratches more easily than Ray Bans (at least the older ones). Serengeti makes a great brown or bronze colored "Drivers" aviator style which is excellent. I have two pair. The Drivers and the larger aviator Drivers. Porsche makes very stylish lenses which are removal in the old aviator but I don't know how good the plastic lenses are. They scratch easily and are not dark enough in my opinion. Costa del Mar seems to have very decent lenses for wearing on the water. I haven't tested the newer pairs though. Good Luck lens-hunting you "Dapper Dans."
I have worn ray bans since 1985. Wayfarers then clubmasters. The quality has gone a bit down and the price way up since then...but I still trust their quality. I now own two pair of wayfarers with glass polarized lens- black and tortoise shell. No regrets.
Ray Bans have some very classic looking sunglasses (I own 2 pairs). I do have to say that I prefer brands like Maui Jim and Randolph. Their quality is on another level, but they do cost more.
I just bought two pairs of B&L Wayfarer's. I'm curious how they compare to the 2020 Wayfarer.
that part at the beginning where you put those yellow and black ones on and pose to the left made me laugh. very well done sir!
Injection moulding can give you transparent plastic as well. Its called polyethylene and you could easily make a frame with it. The problem is, it's very scratchable. But still I think right now there are materials that allow you to make transparent injection mouldings.
Maui Jim and Randolph Engineering are my go to brands for sunglasses. Love them!
10:02 I wear sunglasses indoors and outdoors because I have a light sensitivity condition.
Ok
Funny. Only a few days ago I discovered Hugo Jacomet and here he is used as the first example picture :D
For fishing and water sports in general polarized lenses are great.
Just subscribed the other day. I love your videos, your blog, and your shop.
Excellent video on sunglasses!
Something I would like to see you talk about or possibly do a video on is the Pocket Watch. I personally own a pocket watch and wear it often. It's a gold plated watch with a gold linked chain. I decided to do this simply because I did not have a watch that I thought fit my newer dressier outfits and did not have the money to spend on a new one. It actually has prompted several people to ask me questions about what I am wearing in my pocket. Most people don't even know that the little inner pocket in men's jeans is (or was) intended for a pocket watch.
We have a guide on that: www.gentlemansgazette.com/pocket-watch-primer/
Ah, danke sehr!
Also check out watches by Citizen. I have several of theirs and have given a few as gifts. The gifts were a big hit. Also they have a series called Eco-Drive that are great. My favourite is one of those in all stainless steel wr 200 and automatically updates itself every night at 2am no matter where I am at on the globe. I wear it daily while doing everything and anything. I receive at least one to two compliments per week and oftentimes more than that. If the prices scare you a bit try eBay I recently purchased a brand new $800 watch for $235 in the original box with the full warranty. Good luck. Cheers mate
How do I find the blog? Please
10:01 - you can wear sunglasses inside if your hands are tied, taped or cuffed behind your back and you can't remove them.
I love mirrored finishes on metal frames but they do indeed look cheap on acetate frames.
I kinda like your look at 10:27 with sunglasses on!! Very informative video Rapheal :) u r always the best :D
I like Persol shades
looking forward to the next installment.
"Deal With It" at 0:35
With what?
Looking a couple of pairs of vintage Persols myself at the moment.
0:35] No, we wear sunglasses a] because the sun is too bright some times, and b] we want to hide our eyes from others a lot for different reasons.
You are aware that he says later on that the primary purpose of glasses are to protect from sunlight, right?
10:05 - It's okay to wear lighly tinted glasses indoors.
I used to use my sunglasses as a hairband in my shaggier days... which meant wearing another pair on my face. Yeah, I was *that* guy.
Aviators till I die. Have worn them since 1979. My present pair are from Longchamps.
I like the Persol 69218's from the early 80's
Probably should have mentioned that many manufacturers will be able to provide prescription lenses for sunglasses. I have prescription Wayferers for example.
I love my Ray-Ban. I have the wayfarer and the clubmaster .
I only wear cheap sunglasses when I go to places like Cuba or Jamaica on Holliday . The rest of the time i wear Ray-Ban. I have a few different pairs .
Polarized mean they block 50% of light that's falling upon them. Light reflected from water or emitted by smartphone IPS screens can have a certain polarity which is blocked by the lens and hence important details may be lost
You need to get a decent smartphone and polarised lenses won’t be a problem anymore.
I'd like to know more about the ask method!
You shouldn't be driving and looking at your smartphone 😆
Awesome video!
Cartier has been making wood glasses for decades.
Nicely explained :)
*What about yellow sunglass?*
Still have bright lights in stores. One reason why I usually just leave them on.
I love my persols
well, cheap woods is a bit missleading. Bamboo grows super fast which makes it super cheap. Its still a good material, though, imo. Granted, havent had glasses with it yet.
Luv your Vids! Very well done. Subscribed. Word of caution however if you come to Canada (and most everyone does :-) and are driving while using your smartphone - could cost ya a Steve McQueen should you get pulled over by the Polis
Would you consider making a video on what type of sunglasses rockstars ware like what band they are and type they are just an idea
I love Club Master sunglasses!
Persol is the way.
As a certified optician in the business for the past 15 years and someone who just opened a wholesale lens lab, your knowledge is not too shabby. Please contact me for the "master class", I'd be happy to help
Very good
Could you do a video on clip on sun glasses.
I lost several sunglasses. so buying a quality one seems not like a a good idea for me. However i wear prescription glasses. so these tips were very helpful
Glad to have helped!
Buy a glasses cord! If you want to take your glasses off they simply hang around your neck and they are always with you, that way you won't leave them somewhere and walk away. It also prevents you from dropping your very expensive sunglasses and damaging them. Some people say they don't like the look, but on the other hand, they will be quite happy to walk around wearing a pair of headphones - which looks exactly the same! You can also wear a glasses case that fits on to your belt. That way, if you're out and about somewhere and you don't need your glasses anymore, you can just pop them into the case and forget about them. If you go for something like the Persol PO714 sunglasses (Steve McQueen/The Thomas Crown Affair) they will even fold up. They're a folding version of the classic 1957 Persol 649 model. There's also the Persol PO9714S which is a newer slimmer version of the PO714.
@@gentlemansgazette You can wear sunglasses indoors if your hands are tied, taped or cuffed behind your back.
Great video
Please make some videos about watches!
thanks man
What are the glasses at 11:11 and where to get them?
I live in a small island in Indonesia where people are still making products from real tortoise shell. From rings, earrings, bracelets to frames & u can still get them for really really dead cheap.
Please stop making this from tortoises. There is enough plastic in the ocean to use up first.
4:50 you dont normally need a gps unless you are traveling
Ray Bans are overpriced.
All Luxxotica brands are overpriced
Cheap sunglasses can be dangerous!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
-Imagine that
Why does the background move in the wide shots?
Hugo Jacomet 😀
What about Carrera sunglasses
They are not very iconic as Ray Ban or Persol, but they are another option to look cool if you know how to wear them :)
what is a *murt/mirt* finish? @ 3:39
Great video, Raphael. Does anyone know the spelling of the round-style of glasses @ 11:10? I can't quite make out the word.
Corbusier.
These are the rayban waifer those are the retro ones not recommended for people with big heads
@@manny10491 He's talking about the round glasses after the Wayfarer's
Could Corey Heart wear his sunglasses at night though?
He has to, so he can see the light that's right before his eyes ;)
i’d love a pair of Olivers but they are too expensive.
Which size of the Randolph Engineering aviators are you wearing in this video? I'm looking to purchase a pair but I'm not sure which size to get.
James Dean and Steve Mcqueen, classic cool.
Ray ban or Persol????
0:34 Raffaele you're pimpin
So what do you suggest when (like me) you must wear prescription lenses to see anything, but want sun protection for your eyes when outside?
Bro they make prescription sunglasses
Contact lenses and you can get Maui Jims with readers on the bottom.
The glasses on the back of the head means that your 'hood supports you
❤️
Do you have a video guide for jeans because I'm in highschool and jeans are just a good choice for school wear and I was wondering what I could wear with them
Or even if you have a better alternative to jeans that would help too
Not right now
+Gentleman's Gazette Maybe in the future?
Japanese jeans, hands down.
@@tjcook9464 it's been two years hehehehehe
How ethical is it to use water buffalo horn for sunglasses?
Buying Sunglasses is easy, just buy Persol's
I can use tortoise shell with or without certificate. What are they gonna do, pul me over for a turtle infraction?
Great tips, cant figure out my face shape though
he's gonna make a video on it soon, and alpha m has a video on it too
Agreed. Perhaps learning, at least in part by trying is inedible when it comes to such matters. But it will probably be worth it in the end, considering you will have an awesome pair of sunglasses for years to come.
This guy feel like the kind of guy that be asking for the manager.
I wear safety sunglasses lmao. It holds the purpose of functionality, protection, and feel comfortable.
i am impressed that this gentleman knows not to call the inuit people, "eskimos".the term "eskimo" is a real insult to the inuit, and im glad too see someone knows the difference, but i would have expected no less, either.
Hear hear! 🇨🇦
Only sunglasses you wear at night are a pair of cheap sunglasses. The cheaper the better...
C decor all the way everyday🤷🏻♂️
I hate not being able to see my phone while I am driving!
HOLD dat laugh
Before criticizing this guy take a look a mirror, you might see a frog ,minion or in the best of the cases a butt
Persol is my all time favourite brand but i do have ray ban.
He looked like a third-world dictator from South America with all of the sunglasses he tried. Merde!!!
And you looks like first world dictator with that red hat (trump)
@@julioaviles5006 nevermind the fact that he got in office by a democratic vote.
I just go for the round John Lennon style
Interesting video. I wear Versace brand sunglasses. They look flattering for the shape of my face. Don't allow others to try on your sunglasses, it's not sanitary.
$2 aviators from the supermarket bargin bin.
I never worry about losing them or having them break. 😎👍
What style is that at 5:11?
Hey Marco! The brand called Matsuda. They called this particularly model Punk sunglasses or Vampires glasses.
@@hamadalkhater3314 god sent! Thank you.
the shown picture of ancient chinese is not soo ancient. It's Qing dynasty, which at farthest, dates back to only 372 years ago.
ic!berlin ...
BS
I WEAR PRESCRIPTION TRANSITIONAL'S... AVIATOR AND ONLY AVIATOR........
I like sunglasses randolfh are Best Rb problem price dólar BRAZIL expensive glasess
You should get bigger sizes glasses, most of the glasses you showing us on your face are to small for your nugget. And everyone should do what they thinks feels good. First figure out what looks good on yourself before you tell others what’s looks right.
Did he say he didn't like to drive with polarized sunglasses because he couldn't look at his smartphone?????? 04:49????
Yea, I think he meant, like map directions. Sometimes when the VA is not clear and you need to look at the phones map real quick to see where to turn or something.
This is hilariously bad!
All I see is teeth at the end of every sentence. Make me hard to take you seriously because you come off as trying to hard to convince me.
Looking good @theparisiangentleman 3:30
Im a big fan white frame sunglasses from the gas station.