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

[basscellosax]

[for all non-EU users] I just bought a JMM on Mondello 1926. It has included the option to exclude Italian vat (22%) from all products. When you add them to checkout and enter the shipping address you see that almost a 20% discount is applied plus you can use the discount code MONDELLO for another 10%.

Don't you have to pay taxes + duty upon the arrival of the package?

 

[d4nimal]

[for all non-EU users] I just bought a JMM on Mondello 1926. It has included the option to exclude Italian vat (22%) from all products. When you add them to checkout and enter the shipping address you see that almost a 20% discount is applied plus you can use the discount code MONDELLO for another 10%.

Super helpful, thanks!

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Don't you have to pay taxes + duty upon the arrival of the package?

yes, assuming it's over your countries import duty limit

 

[haydenriley328i]

Been looking for a clean Dealan for years because I hate the different color acetates over the ear that most feature now, it’s a weird dislike but just irks my eye. I fell in love initially with the Cortina but this Umit version is a chefs kiss as well and I don’t fully know which I prefer. Which do y’all like? I know embellishments has been a hot button issue this week so while similar they could be really divisive lol.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Been looking for a clean Dealan for years because I hate the different color acetates over the ear that most feature now, it’s a weird dislike but just irks my eye. I fell in love initially with the Cortina but this Umit version is a chefs kiss as well and I don’t fully know which I prefer. Which do y’all like? I know embellishments has been a hot button issue this week so while similar they could be really divisive lol.

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To me, the Dealan does not feel like a "westernwear" type of frame. The turquoise star and detailed wirecore feel at odds with the rest of the frame.

I have the Cortina version and love it. It's my go-to optical frame.

Since then, I've moved onto frames that show wirecores or at least a hidden wirecore.

 

[FlyingHorker]

@Thin White Duke I know you're a fan of proportionate, conservative glasses, but I think some larger frames could add some more edge to your look.

 

[intensanity]

To me, the Dealan does not feel like a "westernwear" type of frame. The turquoise star and detailed wirecore feel at odds with the rest of the frame.

I have the Cortina version and love it. It's my go-to optical frame.

Since then, I've moved onto frames that show wirecores or at least a hidden wirecore.

Totally agree. The OG Dealan's proportions and styling are just right. Appreciate that Umit had his own go at it but the OG is unbeaten, imo.

 

[haydenriley328i]

To me, the Dealan does not feel like a "westernwear" type of frame. The turquoise star and detailed wirecore feel at odds with the rest of the frame.

I have the Cortina version and love it. It's my go-to optical frame.

Since then, I've moved onto frames that show wirecores or at least a hidden wirecore.

That’s an interesting take and it actually makes a ton of sense. There’s a reason I’ve always looked for a Cortina Dealan although it seems all the owners like yourself love them cause they just don’t pop up. I want to get some as an optical myself and just match the light blue tint for full time wear.

 

[Thin White Duke]

@Thin White Duke I know you're a fan of proportionate, conservative glasses, but I think some larger frames could add some more edge to your look.

Always appreciate input but I think there are optical illusion factors at play here. I’ve tried taking selfies with my iPhone reverse camera and as we know it distorts the image so it looks like I don’t possess ears!
For that one just above there I tried taking it in the mirror with the regular camera not the reverse to provide some distance and it’s strange how the Rawlins seem quite small on my face which may have inspired your comment. In real life they appear to me to fit larger than how it seems in that pic.

@lsterling you have Rawlins too IIRC although you have a rounder face than my Skeletor features - what say you?

 

[teddieriley]

🤔

 

[lsterling]

Always appreciate input but I think there are optical illusion factors at play here. I’ve tried taking selfies with my iPhone reverse camera and as we know it distorts the image so it looks like I don’t possess ears!
For that one just above there I tried taking it in the mirror with the regular camera not the reverse to provide some distance and it’s strange how the Rawlins seem quite small on my face which may have inspired your comment. In real life they appear to me to fit larger than how it seems in that pic.

@lsterling you have Rawlins too IIRC although you have a rounder face than my Skeletor features - what say you?

I consider Rawlins to be a mid-size frame. Not small like Zephirin, but certainly not big like Taos or Enzo. Similar in visual weight to Fellini, to my eye.

 

[PhillyC]

tried on Belize felt like a bulkier Enzo, any experience or thoughts folks.

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icked up a pair in Tokyo Tort and I love them.

tried on Belize felt like a bulkier Enzo, any experience or thoughts folks.

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Picked up a pair in Tokyo Tort and love them. I don’t know how the other 2 models feel but, while I agree the Belize is bulkier, they feel “lighter” on the nose. Great frame if you’re into the Enzo style, definitely recommend. The only downside is the carrying case. It’s a pain in the butt to close. They fit perfectly fine in the standard (or Enzo Squarzi) case though.

 

[basscellosax]

Any Plaza guys here?

How do they compare regarding fit/size to Dealan, Ichikawa, Fellini...?

 

[DorianGreen]

To me, the Dealan does not feel like a "westernwear" type of frame. The turquoise star and detailed wirecore feel at odds with the rest of the frame.

I have the Cortina version and love it. It's my go-to optical frame.

Since then, I've moved onto frames that show wirecores or at least a hidden wirecore.

Absolutely agreed, the Dealan looks a rather classic style and the western accents don't work in my eyes, beyond the fact that I don't dig that style. Moreover, I find questionable to take an established model and change considerably something as the temple, much better would be to restyle everything (keeping some elements, if you want) and give another name.

 

[DorianGreen]

Always appreciate input but I think there are optical illusion factors at play here. I’ve tried taking selfies with my iPhone reverse camera and as we know it distorts the image so it looks like I don’t possess ears!
For that one just above there I tried taking it in the mirror with the regular camera not the reverse to provide some distance and it’s strange how the Rawlins seem quite small on my face which may have inspired your comment. In real life they appear to me to fit larger than how it seems in that pic.

@lsterling you have Rawlins too IIRC although you have a rounder face than my Skeletor features - what say you?

Curiously I thought exactly the same looking at your picture. I would also suggest to try larger frames and less conservative styles, you could discover new possibilities and like it.
I think that sometimes we persuade ourselves that we can only wear some styles and preclude us possibly interesting experiences.

I have small frames like the Devaux and huge ones like the Kobo and I love them all.