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

[Neom22]

Had some blue tint lenses put in my Vendomes

 

[DorianGreen]

Sturges Hickory.

I prefer the combination with Olive lenses over that with Turquoise ones.

Currently with Amber lenses, as seen on the Corniche.

 

[Easily Amused]

Hi, what do you recommend Oatman Gold frame(blue glassware) or Appolinaire Titanium frame(light blue glassware). I tried them both and they are really nice just cannot decide…

Dude, just read over the previous 1324 pages on how to select the optimal JMM for you

Seriously, for your consideration when evaluating:
1) Do you have specific uses or contexts for which you would wear these? They both appear to have light blue tints, so I'm guessing probably not a lot of time in the sun.
2) When you tried them out, could you get a sense of which model appears to you/your significant other/your kids/etc. to be more flattering on your face, more complementing with your complexion/hair color and length, jives with your existing wardrobe, reflects other personal physical traits that are important to you, etc.?
3) Will you replace the stock lenses with prescriptions, transitions, or tints that could affect the above two considerations?

Additional data points as a guy who owns two rimless JMMs (both Fondas) and a bunch of "regular" titaniums...
1) The rimless are more delicate since there is no framing metal, and the securing screws can loosen easily; and they are not standard flat or Phillips heads. I found this out the hard way. Even though the Fondas meet my aesthetic criteria, I do not take them with me on trips or wear them to the office, etc., therefore they get a lot less use than I'd prefer.
2) If you are considering switching the lenses, or if you need them replaced due to damage outside the one-year warranty window, the lenses in the rimless JMMs are thicker than the "standard" lens width, and will run you a lot more money than normal lens replacements (which in themselves can be crazy expensive).
3) So for me, my Fondas are going to be my only JMM rimless sunglasses. My other titanium JMMs are more durable and usable, and if I switch the lenses it doesn't break the bank for me.

Hope this helps you towards a decision. All that said, like it or not you are now in the world of JMM eyewear addiction. You're probably going to buy both the Oatman and Apollinaire, and then more after that

 

[threeleggeddog]

Here they are, unfortunately i didn't took them at the store…

There’s no way we can give a recommendation without seeing what they look like on you. Both frames are unique and look awesome or horrible depending on the face they are on

 

[Viravuk]

Dude, just read over the previous 1324 pages on how to select the optimal JMM for you

Seriously, for your consideration when evaluating:
1) Do you have specific uses or contexts for which you would wear these? They both appear to have light blue tints, so I'm guessing probably not a lot of time in the sun.
2) When you tried them out, could you get a sense of which model appears to you/your significant other/your kids/etc. to be more flattering on your face, more complementing with your complexion/hair color and length, jives with your existing wardrobe, reflects other personal physical traits that are important to you, etc.?
3) Will you replace the stock lenses with prescriptions, transitions, or tints that could affect the above two considerations?

Additional data points as a guy who owns two rimless JMMs (both Fondas) and a bunch of "regular" titaniums...
1) The rimless are more delicate since there is no framing metal, and the securing screws can loosen easily; and they are not standard flat or Phillips heads. I found this out the hard way. Even though the Fondas meet my aesthetic criteria, I do not take them with me on trips or wear them to the office, etc., therefore they get a lot less use than I'd prefer.
2) If you are considering switching the lenses, or if you need them replaced due to damage outside the one-year warranty window, the lenses in the rimless JMMs are thicker than the "standard" lens width, and will run you a lot more money than normal lens replacements (which in themselves can be crazy expensive).
3) So for me, my Fondas are going to be my only JMM rimless sunglasses. My other titanium JMMs are more durable and usable, and if I switch the lenses it doesn't break the bank for me.

Hope this helps you towards a decision. All that said, like it or not you are now in the world of JMM eyewear addiction. You're probably going to buy both the Oatman and Apollinaire, and then more after that

Hey, thank you a lot, you really helped me.
I will definitely keep standard lenses, as I am wearing also contact lenses, so these would be not something that i will wear often. I have also some SATO, Cartier with standard glasses that are just to wear with contact lenses. All other I am always putting optical glass…

 

[Roikins]

I really like the channeling on the temples. On the other hand, the continuous line on the top edge is mostly unflattering.

You don't like the Unibrow glasses?

 

[MickeyPunch]

You don't like the Unibrow glasses?

The Ritz in cognac.

j/k they are cool

 

[Loupetlapin]

Just bought my first pair (Enzo in Bloodstone) and I am super excited. Would anyone know if the Longhorn Hardshell case on the website is big enough for the Enzo? I would like a bit more protection.

 

[obecity]

Just bought my first pair (Enzo in Bloodstone) and I am super excited. Would anyone know if the Longhorn Hardshell case on the website is big enough for the Enzo? I would like a bit more protection.

As one of the more established members of this electronic bulletin board (since oh about page 400), I want to congratulate on your first pair, and an excellent choice at that! I don’t own a pair of Enzo’s, but that’s only because I have a very fat/wide face that makes that particular frame look too narrow for me.

 

[DorianGreen]

As one of the more established members of this electronic bulletin board (since oh about page 400), I want to congratulate on your first pair, and an excellent choice at that! I don’t own a pair of Enzo’s, but that’s only because I have a very fat/wide face that makes that particular frame look too narrow for me.

Curious to know which acetate frames you have, besides the Evans you already mentioned.

 

[Loupetlapin]

As one of the more established members of this electronic bulletin board (since oh about page 400), I want to congratulate on your first pair, and an excellent choice at that! I don’t own a pair of Enzo’s, but that’s only because I have a very fat/wide face that makes that particular frame look too narrow for me.

Thank you! I am very happy with my choice, but will for sure also buy other frames in the future. It was a really hard choice between the pair of Enzo and a pair of Dealan 53. Both fit my rather big head fairly well, but the vibes are different. The Taos were a bit narrow, but also great.

 

[obecity]

Curious to know which acetate frames you have, besides the Evans you already mentioned.

Thank you for asking my friend.

Here it goes from memory:

Acetate
Molino 55 in dark havana
Jax in tempest
Percier in whatever black was called back then
Kaine in hickory
Kaine in Royal
Walker in argyle
Yves in the original black fade
Dealan 53 in Platinum
Evans in hickory

Titanium
Bandit in JPS
Jagger in a gold color
Kubrick 1980 gold
GT in silver
Earl in silver
Reynold in silver

Also in my collection are a number of Leisure society (about 6 pairs), Cartier (about 6 pairs), chrome hearts (3 pairs), Maybach (1 pair), and a couple other miscellaneous beaters from Costco

Tragically lost about 5 years ago was a pair of 2005 Barton perreira prescription sunglasses, my gateway to high end frames. They were violently ripped from my unsuspecting head by the angry sea off the north coast of the DR (Dominican Republic). Despite hours of desperately searching the shallow ocean floor, the sea did not relent, did not release my prized possession at the time. The sea is an angry and powerful beeotch. Never again have I traveled to the DR. The pain is still fresh. Never again did I wear nice frames near the ocean. Please everyone learn from my mistake: NO TAKING YOUR FRAMES TO OCEAN!

 

[DorianGreen]

Thank you for asking my friend.

Here it goes from memory:

Acetate
Molino 55 in dark havana
Jax in tempest
Percier in whatever black was called back then
Kaine in hickory
Kaine in Royal
Walker in argyle
Yves in the original black fade
Dealan 53 in Platinum
Evans in hickory

Titanium
Bandit in JPS
Jagger in a gold color
Kubrick 1980 gold
GT in silver
Earl in silver
Reynold in silver

Also in my collection are a number of Leisure society (about 6 pairs), Cartier (about 6 pairs), chrome hearts (3 pairs), Maybach (1 pair), and a couple other miscellaneous beaters from Costco

Tragically lost about 5 years ago was a pair of 2005 Barton perreira prescription sunglasses, my gateway to high end frames. They were violently ripped from my unsuspecting head by the angry sea off the north coast of the DR (Dominican Republic). Despite hours of desperately searching the shallow ocean floor, the sea did not relent, did not release my prized possession at the time. The sea is an angry and powerful beeotch. Never again have I traveled to the DR. The pain is still fresh. Never again did I wear nice frames near the ocean. Please everyone learn from my mistake: NO TAKING YOUR FRAMES TO OCEAN!

Thank you, appreciated.

Interestingly, you have two pairs of Kaine, whereas you said that Enzo is too small for you.

 

[obecity]

Thank you, appreciated.

Interestingly, you have two pairs of Kaine, whereas you said that Enzo is too small for you.

You’re right. Absolutley right. The Kaine and the Jax are just a bit too small, but I consider them aesthetically acceptable. The Kaines were purchased quite a bit after I tried on the Enzo’s. I’ve only tried the Enzo on once. Perhaps I will find a pair to try on again with a fresh perspective given how many years have passed. Prepare yourselves. This could get dangerous pretty quickly.

 

[DorianGreen]

You’re right. Absolutley right. The Kaine and the Jax are just a bit too small. I’ve only tried the Enzo on once. Perhaps I will find a pair to try on again with a fresh perspective. This could get dangerous pretty quickly.

As I previously said, although each of us has an ideal size, we can also mostly wear different ones, according to vibe, mood and clothing.

Wearing the infamous Kobo in Rootbeer.

It was instant love with this "sleazy" frame.