Jacques Marie Mage - Wolves, Obnoxious Acetate and The American Dream

[JessBob]

how did you get those LF in reserve? Don't see them on the site.

They're on the site. Check Belvedere. It's the third color option shown. Limited to 50, which is why people have been scrambling to grab one before today's general public launch

FYI, tobacco is also an extra limited release Belvedere, also with only 50

 

[Thin White Duke]

I see the new releases now.
Belvedere my favourite from that batch - right up my alley with the shorter height and square-ish frames - seem quite similar to Molinos but I don’t think I’m tempted at $2k. My LFs bought two years ago were $1.8 IIRC. I also much prefer the Thunderbird temple ends to the bucking horse.

 

[JessBob]

I see the new releases now.
Belvedere my favourite from that batch - right up my alley with the shorter height and square-ish frames - seem quite similar to Molinos but I don’t think I’m tempted at $2k. My LFs bought two years ago were $1.8 IIRC. I also much prefer the Thunderbird temple ends to the bucking horse.

Yes, I thought you might like the Belvs given your stated preferences

 

[oudwood]

Personally, the LF collection is something that I will never desire or covet. Price-wise, I would never be comfortable paying for sunglasses/opticals in that range and the ornamentation isn't my style, especially with the horses, cawing bald eagles, etc.. It's kind of tacky imo. I enjoy something more refined, elegant, and classic. That being said, there is something for everyone, I hope those who were anticipating this drop were able to find what they were looking for. The shape of the Mojave and Belvedere are fun though.

No shade on the LF collection or its admirers, just giving my input on how it isn't for me.

 

[Thin White Duke]

Personally, the LF collection is something that I will never desire or covet. Price-wise, I would never be comfortable paying for sunglasses/opticals in that range and the ornamentation isn't my style, especially with the horses, cawing bald eagles, etc.. It's kind of tacky imo. I enjoy something more refined, elegant, and classic. That being said, there is something for everyone, I hope those who were anticipating this drop were able to find what they were looking for. The shape of the Mojave and Belvedere are fun though.

No shade on the LF collection or its admirers, just giving my input on how it isn't for me.

Thats OK we’re a broad church. Life would be boring if everyone liked the same thing. Plus getting limited editions would be that much harder!

 

[troika]

She's ordering coffee
I'm ordn coffee
I look up and notice ichikawa
Me : nice frames
Her : thanks
Me : jmm?
Her : yes omg how did you know
Me: well I dabble a bit , those are the ichikawa right
Her-eyes widen : omg yes you're good
I smile
Her : I just found out about them and I've been in fashion all my life , look here the stamp on the arm
Me: that the artisan that made your frames ( purely talking out of my a**)
She's in awe
I grab my coffee and sit down and really go about my business
She passes by dops her card on my table: give me a call sometime

THATS HOW YOU START A TUESDAY!

I genuinely can't tell if this is satire

 

[joseph240]

As promised some pics of my new JMM Earl Pacific + measurements, which hopefully will help you in making your own decision in buying this pair. The guy in the pic is Eric from 1269 (after a few drinks last night , not me. He usually wears Ashcroft as has a smaller face.

 

[obecity]

This is very helpful. Thank you for the thorough pics.

 

[obecity]

I genuinely can't tell if this is satire

I think it’s the real deal, not satire. He unintentionally scored the digits of a random chickie without even trying based on a JMM (Jacques Marie Mage) conversation. That feller still has some mad game despite being married. I say bravo. (Just don’t use the digits.)

 

[verver]

Gah, really like the Mojave but may be too narrow based on measurements. Anyone tried them on and thoughts?

 

[obecity]

Gah, really like the Mojave but may be too narrow based on measurements. Anyone tried them on and thoughts?

I find this trend towards narrow frames in the brand to be unsettling. JMM should have a minimum width of 147 and go up from there. Wide frames fit fat faces and look stylishly oversized for the small to normal sized faces our there too.

 

[Pureneat]

I find this trend towards narrow frames in the brand to be unsettling. JMM should have a minimum width of 147 and go up from there. Wide frames fit fat faces and look stylishly oversized for the small to normal sized faces our there too.

Au contraire(French)…… us normal sized bonces(English) prefer the right-sized fit. I think in days of yor(English) Jacques leaned towards the larger model, but latterly I think there’s something for everyone.

 

[obecity]

Au contraire(French)…… us normal sized bonces(English) prefer the right-sized fit. I think in days of yor(English) Jacques leaned towards the larger model, but latterly I think there’s something for everyone.

Not sure what all that means. All I know is that the selection of size-appropriate frames to choose from for me is drastically diminished, and I don’t like that. I feel cast aside.

 

[DorianGreen]

Personally, the LF collection is something that I will never desire or covet. Price-wise, I would never be comfortable paying for sunglasses/opticals in that range and the ornamentation isn't my style, especially with the horses, cawing bald eagles, etc.. It's kind of tacky imo. I enjoy something more refined, elegant, and classic. That being said, there is something for everyone, I hope those who were anticipating this drop were able to find what they were looking for. The shape of the Mojave and Belvedere are fun though.

No shade on the LF collection or its admirers, just giving my input on how it isn't for me.

Also my feeling. All those showy embellishments are not my taste. Actually I would pay those prices, bur for something differently exclusive, as massive gold or platinum, for example.

 

[mc111]

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