Johnny from Göteburg, Sweden loves his American Optical Everglades so much, he's asked us to tell him
when we get another in as he wants a spare. We know what you mean, Johnny - once you have tried the 60's
classics, you just want more! Don't worry, we'll let you know.
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Here is Alan from Sunderland, UK by the River Wear next to Durham Cathedral. We realise it is a picturesque
scene but we also understand that you can't take your eyes off his 1940's/50's Windsor frame by Algha that we
fitted with our Klasik Brown mineral glass lenses. Nice Tootal scarf too, Alan!
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Here is Martin from Leigh-on-Sea again - (see below). He was so impressed with his web site purchase, he took
a trip to London a few Sundays ago to visit our stall. Of course he was spoilt for choice, but pounced on these
crystal NHS frames from the 60's. Then he took them snowboarding in Norway! Too cool for words, Martin!
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James from London is a tall guy and need a large frame - he found a perfect fit in this late 60's/early 70's pair
from Spanish makers, Barbudo. We happily fitted James' lenses and he kindly sent us his photo. Good choice,
James!
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Sólon from São Paulo need some cool sunglasses to wear driving in all that Brazilian sunshine and went for these
English 1950's Algha frames fitted with our Klasik G15 mineral glass lenses. Now he is okay to keep the top down
in his fabulous 1960's Shelby AC Cobra. Says Sólon : "Thanks my friend. Few days ago I received my sunglasses,
very nice!!! Now I got photos with my Cobra and the Sunglasses, good combination. Hope you can use it in your
site gallery." Our pleasure, Sólon!
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This is Wild Evel from Austria. He bought this 1960's Rodenstock frame from us at our Sunday stall at Old
Spitalfields Market here in London. Wow - great look Wild! (If you also like Wild's look, check out his bands
The Staggers and
Wild Evel and the Trashbones.
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Martin from Leigh-on-Sea, UK went for class and purchased this classic timeless pair: Danté, by Oliver
Goldsmith. Although made in the 1960's, it looks like it could have been made this season. And where better
to wear such sunglasses royalty - the Trooping of the Colour...oh, okay, it was just the rehearsal. But this was
no doubt the better weather day.
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Both Aaron and his brother, Mat are some of our best and most long-standing customers from Los Angeles.
This is Aaron in a pair of tortoise Ray-Ban Wayfarer II's that were a present from Mat. (If you want to see the
magnanimous Mat, click the photo.) Bottom's up, bros!
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Edward from London is one of our more regular customers who buys his eyewear from our Sunday stall at Old
Spitalfields Market and has us fit his lenses. He used to work on the glamorous BBC One Show from where he sent
us this photo wearing his 1960's NHS crystal frame. "Arrived this morning and you're right they do look great. I've
even attached a picture taken in the office, as you can tell it's balloon week. Regards, Edward."
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John from Maryland, USA sent us this arty photo - he's wearing his 1930's sunglasses with leather sideshields
and we can see he's driving a cool convertible, but who is in the box below taking the photo?
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Richard from Kent, UK is a collector or all things WWII, particularly US Airforce. He sent us his picture in his full
uniform.
"Sorry, i took awhile to get around to have a photo taken wearing your beaut of a pair of WW2 U.S.A.A.F
Sunglasses - thanks again. Great addition to my U.S.A.A.F collection. Sincerely, Richard." Amongst other great
collectibles, he's wearing
a 1940's Bausch & Lomb AN6531 and it is the Type 2 shape with the paler (50% LTF)
lenses. Chocks away, Richard! (Or the US equivalent!)
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Jerry from Rugby, England got into the swing for her photo. She bought some 1930's sunglasses by BOLLÉ
when they were being made in England. "I felt like a film star - until the sun went in!" You look like a film star too,
Jerry!
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Tyson from Kelowna, Canada pictured himself indoors. "I did my best to meet your request for eloquence: the
piano is a 1911 Heinzman & Co. - anyone interested may know its a serious piano!" The shades are a 1960's
Ray-Ban Plainsman with a gradient tint: serious sunglasses too, and if you don't believe us,
here is a better photo.
See you again soon, Tyson.
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Luis from Coimbra, Portugal looks to have taken a risk getting us this action shot. Nice one, Luis - but don't try
this at home, kids. Luis is wearing a great large format 1980's pair by Paco Rabanne, made in France.
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Julian from Paris wears his glasses to work - at the famous
Social Club in the French capital where he regularly dj's.
1930's-40's hand-made frame. Quality is timeless, non? Merci, Julian!
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Tommy from Victoria (BC) Canada saw this 60's classic on our web site and had to have it and then kindly
sent us his photo: "Finally got around to a pic of me in my Vertex frames from klasik,
constant comment -
thanks a million!" Likewise Tommy - thanks for the photo. 1960's Keytex by Vertex (England).
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Dameion from Brooklyn, NY collects rare Cazals and by buying this 607/2 in dark amber, completed this set.
He's now a big fan: "I intend on buying many more frames!! I visit your website everyday!" Thanks, Dameion -
it was a pleasure, see you again soon, we hope. (Jan. 2011)
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Tim from Bournemouth, England has bought sunglasses from us in the past but this time decided to visit us
at our Sunday stall at Old Spitalfields Market in London's East End to buy some glasses. He found this great
70's frame, black plastic front and gold aluminium temples by Framex (UK) and we gladly had his lenses fitted.
He then sent us this digital collage of him wearing them...thanks, Tim!
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Gill and Bob from Staffordshire (UK) bought themselves each a pair to take on holiday: "Having risked looming
ash clouds, we actually made it (along with our lovely vintage eyewear) to sunny Barcelona. Here's a couple of
photos of us enjoying cocktails in the famous Boadas bar, on Las Ramblas. With the specs, we really felt the part.
Thanks for a great service; lovely specs, we'll definitely be back for more." Gill: 1960's by L'Amy (France) with a
dark grey tint; Bob: American 1950's white gold fill combination by Shuron.
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Albrecht from Celle, Germany loves these old NHS half-eyes that he can't find in Germany. So he's bought a
few pairs from us over the years and loves them so much, he had his portrait done in them.
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