I am enjoying my second set of Prada eyeglass frames, I keep getting compliments on how good they look. How much Prada actually worked on the design, I don't know. I do know they didn't cost much more to make, than the no-brand one's from my favorite discounter. But they have that brand.
Now I am stingy. I seldom pay full price, and true to form the Prada's were half off on the purchase of a second pair of glasses. Making them not much more than the no-brand frames from the discounter.
When I lived in Orlando, there was a Calvin Klein factory outlet store just off International Drive, back in the days when factory outlets were actually owned and operated by the manufacturer. It allowed me to indulge in some good stuff, without suffering anxiety over spending that much to look fabulous.
I have no idea how much the Dior sunglasses are, if you want to try them on, you have to give them your ID and credit card to hold, while you try on the glasses (cuts down on runners). Fabulous is seldom free for the taking. There was a news report in the Washington Post recently about a rash of smash and grab robberies of designer eyewear.
I'm a sunglass snob too and have close to 16 designer pairs. Even with my discount, the Tom Fords...I should have been shot!!!! But when I worked at Bloomingdales I got to know many of our sunglass reps. There are basically three major manufactures that produce the sunglasses for these designers, and many others lower brands. All the design house does is supply their design. So basically, a Chanel sunglass isn't technically any better made then a cheap Ray Ban or a lower or mid-range brand. It's like Lancome and L'oreal are the same line, but just renamed and repackaged for different levels of price range. But in the bottle is the same product.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea before working there.
And FYI...when we used to use sunglass on the mannequins, we had to use the lowest price because of theft. So we handled the sunglasses in the case lines a lot. Dior's price range was anywhere from $250-$595. I think Chanel, Celine, Prada and Saint Laurant were the most expensive followed by Tom Fords
DeleteEveryone should work retail once in their life
DeleteI spend more than I should on sunglasses (given my track record with them), but very little in comparison to you or Maddie. I take terrible care of them and do not deserve designer chic... although I still probably wouldn’t pass a pair at the nearby premium outlet mall.
ReplyDeleteI had really good prescription sunglasses made in December, they make driving much easier on a sunny day
DeleteMy reading glasses' frames are Armani. They cost no more than any other frames.
ReplyDeleteWe are worth it, aren't we
DeleteI don't think I've ever worn designer anything, LOL!
ReplyDeleteCalvins?
DeleteI am a bad gay. I don't really care for designer label things. I like good quality, but if you wanna slap your name on my glasses or shoes or shirts, perhaps you should pay me.
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DeleteI bet they look great on. When I wore contact lenses, I used to have some great Chanel frames. Now I love my Burberry frames which are getting pretty old now.
ReplyDeleteBuying prescription sunglasses with good lenses made a huge difference
Delete"Now I am stingy." NOW???? 😘
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DeleteI seriously don't understand the whole designer thing. Never have, never will understand it. The closest I come to it is buying name brand canned veggies and fruit because they have fewer stems. Not a single can costs over five bucks, either! Don't get me started on designer dogs. I remember when they were called mutts and you could get them anywhere for free. I seem to only wear sunglasses when I leave the eye doctor's after being dilated. I refuse to wear those disposable thingies that they provide. I do have SOME standards!
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DeleteAww, that's sweet. I'm also cheap.
DeleteDear me! I have the same sunglasses so old I don't remember when I got them.
ReplyDeleteOn the notion nothing makes me look good, I go for the whimsical comical types