Excellent content as always! Some bonus tips from someone who works in optical... 1. Tint does not equal UV protection. Clear, non-tinted lenses can (and should ALWAYS) have UV protection, and cheap tinted lenses probably won't have any UV protection. Cataracts, macular degeneration and a number of other ocular diseases are worsened or have earlier onset with UV exposure. 2. If you want to get prescription lenses and have a high prescription (high + or -), ask for the highest index possible/that you can afford. The higher the index, the thinner and lighter the lens (for the prescription). This is especially important for larger frames (aviator, wayfarer styles), since heavy lenses can cause your glasses to become front-heavy and slide down your nose all the time. 3. LCD screens are hard to read with polarized lenses due to how the lenses filter light, this does not occur with tinted lenses, so consider whether or not you will need to frequently use phones and other devices (computers, restaurant menus) while wearing glasses. 4. Provided the frame is not excessively large or small, most opticians can adjust glasses purchased elsewhere (for a fee) to fit you perfect. So if there is a pair you love and it's just a little off, loose, askew, it may be something that can be fixed. Thank you for coming to my comment section TedTalk :)
@gentlemansgazette2 жыл бұрын
The additional in-"sight" is much appreciated! Thanks for watching. :) - Preston
@jessebechtold29732 жыл бұрын
The Preston Dad-Jokes in the comments too, oh no!!! 😅
@boltthrower32152 жыл бұрын
BESPOKE glasses and a BESPOKE suit…now I need a BESPOKE girlfriend…the ones of the shelf don‘t fit 😂🤣😂
@davidsiler55052 жыл бұрын
I saw, I clicked! I don't think there's a Gentleman's Gazette video I don't like. Of course, their ate videos I prefer over others. I've always loved the aviator style sunglasses ever since I found a Polaroid photograph of my old man sitting at his station. Thanks to the old prison movies, I own a pair of gun metal frame aviator sunglasses with mirror finish lenses.
@willvader69722 жыл бұрын
Same
@davidsiler55052 жыл бұрын
@Frank thank you. A 2nd great grandfather is a Frank and my dad's middle name is Frank!
@based95862 жыл бұрын
I always feel very fancy when watching this channel. I'm not very fashionable myself but these videos are still entertaining and let me learn how deep mens fashion really can go.
@mattshaffer59352 жыл бұрын
As a ten year old I saw the original Top Gun in the theater and here I am today; finally rocking some RayBan aviators with prescription polarized G15 lenses. I’ve arrived!
@barrymurphy13372 жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of Persol 714SM's this summer due to the unseasonally hot weather we're currently having in the UK. They're not cheap but they look the business. I practically haven't taken them off since I got them, I love them! I've had a lot of admiring comments, but no one has mistaken me for Steve McQueen yet sadly lol.
@dannycalifornia13002 жыл бұрын
Great to see the OP Cary Grants make an appearance, they are beautiful, and the packaging (especially the suede case) is amazing. They also do a great wayfarer style too in the Oliver and the Ollis. The Oliver collaboration with Brunello Cucinelli with the Olive smoke frames is frankly a work or art.
@69Muscle2 жыл бұрын
I started my sunglass collection a year ago after I bought a pair of Jacque Marie Mage’s. I was quite nervous that I grossly overspent, but, I was wrong. They are astounding. The quality is the best I’ve ever seen. I have added Eyevan, Thierry Lasry, Prada, and Tom Ford.
@davidker88202 жыл бұрын
Wayfarers are also the best sunglasses to wear when fighting Daleks and Cybermen. Seriously, it’s actually why I own a pair, though they’re fantastic in their own right.
@JasperDamste2 жыл бұрын
Usually I go for a bit more of an adventurous style of sunglasses, but I recently got some clubmasters. They suit me quitte well, especially with a light coloured dress shirt and dark blue jeans.
@LouBoogaloo2 жыл бұрын
Wayfarers are my go to style. ALWAYS go for a darker color frame. It literally always goes with everything. Love all 4 of my frames. My medium black frame with grey lens is my everyday carry.
@grahamclifton14832 жыл бұрын
Excellent recommendations as usual. Please remember that photochromic (“Transitions”) lenses may not darken inside a car, because the windscreen glass will stop the UV parts of the light. I use a fixed-tint pair of prescription sunglasses for driving. Polarising lenses are available as fixed tint prescriptions - my all round favourite shades.
@theplasticdesert24082 жыл бұрын
JFK wore American Optical Saratoga and bond wore Polaroid cool rays in thunderball and Tom Ford Snowden’s in spectre. For those who might mistake the aforementioned for ray bans.
@Fush12342 жыл бұрын
Great to see gentleman’s gazette discussing this topic
@baruchbenyaakov2 жыл бұрын
Great review of classic, never go out of style, frames. Applicable to Rx as well as sunnies.😎
@dangaines4052 жыл бұрын
Great content! The team at Gentleman Gazette rocks! We thank you!
@minalastor37072 жыл бұрын
I have 4 pairs of sunglasses, aviators (Versatile & look good with anything), Clubmasters (classy/preppy looks), Trendy black Prada wayfarer like sunglasses (casual looks) and a statement pair from LV (when you need to standout).
@minalastor37072 жыл бұрын
After watching the video I feel like I may need to invest in a nice Panto pair too :)
@lg26912 жыл бұрын
So you enjoy the aroma of your own gas?
@TrailWalker032 жыл бұрын
Well structured presentation. You've broken down a topic that had no apparent logic into a clear framework in just a few minutes.
@gentlemansgazette2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tony; glad to hear you enjoyed it!
@Veroxzes2 жыл бұрын
This'll help me alot in picking out a fitting pair of sunglasses! Thanks for the styling videos that keep on pouring in! You guys are a huge insipiration!
@crazyboarderboy662 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy picking up vintage or antique glasses at flea markets or antique stores; you can find often them for less than ten dollars. Then I take them to an optical shop to have nonprescription, tinted lenses put in. Around me new nonprescription lenses only cost $50. Much cheaper than a set of modern glasses, and often better made!
@georgejones3826 Жыл бұрын
My favourite pair of sunglasses I own are my ray ban Caribbean frames with the striped Havana finish and green lenses I highly recommend them for any gentlemen interested in late 50s or 60s eyewear they look very sharp
@natmorse-noland91332 жыл бұрын
I wore Panto sunglasses for a long while, then recently switched to the browline style. Love them both!
@pranjalvw21932 жыл бұрын
Clubmasters are always on my list. It matches with every cloth, shoe and watch of my wardrobe. Also it looks formal as well as cool at same time so makes perfect for marketing managers, executives or CEOs who needs to change their shades of leadership as per prospects. Clubmasters are ❤
@ndkwhsnndkd2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what type of clubmaster do you have, and in what colour do you have it? I plan to buy one, but there are so many, I have a classic wayfarer and I love it, It would be nice to alternate these two.
@pranjalvw21932 жыл бұрын
@@ndkwhsnndkd I personally have 5 clubmasters and 2 aviators. All from RayBan, you may choose alternative brands as per your choice. In clubmasters, I have 1) Blaze dark black sunglasses UV, Polarized 2) Brown metallic 3) Tortoise blue mirror (you can use this indoor as well) 4) Tortoise silver mirror And 5) Black aluminium In aviators, I have 1) Aviator gun metal II Black 2) Aviator Titanium pewter Blue classic Note:- I bought all these as per my need in profession, my personality and wardrobe options. Yours may vary.
@ndkwhsnndkd2 жыл бұрын
@@pranjalvw2193 hey, thank you for the quick answer, great collection!
@rogercurrie2 жыл бұрын
@@ndkwhsnndkd I bought a pair of Maui Jim Clubmaster sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut . I also have a pair of Serengeti Driver, sunglasses . I love wearing both these glasses but I have to admit the Clubmaster ones are my favourite.
@fezzes4282 жыл бұрын
i have clubrounds from rayban and theyre really good for people who want the clubmaster look but have face shapes that the normal square lens doesnt work with. shame i havent been able to find another pair in a retail store in a while now.
@Was2m Жыл бұрын
Been collecting seriously since 2006. I’ve moved away from Luxottica to independent makers now, and love the variety. I’d say I’m most partial to titanium and cotton acetate frames, with glass or left field lense choices. Once you’ve been collecting for a while, you realise it’s a much of a muchness at the high end market, and often it’s the story sold that clinches it.
@gengator454311 ай бұрын
Not to tear this video apart too much, because I realize it’s older and this is a general menswear channel rather than an eyewear channel, but for anyone who has read this long keep these things in mind: 1. Rather than buy all the Luxottica frames featured here, do a bit of research and buy from handmade independent brands that are much better quality and will only run you a few extra $’s. Ex: Barton Perreira, Cutler and Gross, Jacques Marie Mage, Mr. Leight, Alhem, Lucas de Stäel, Lesca Lunetier, Matsuda, etc… 2. There are man types of photochromic lenses other than Transition Gen 1-8 that do different things. Look at different lens brands such as Hoya, Shamir, Zeiss, etc… and look at the many types of photochromic lenses they carry to see what best fits your daily needs. 3. Already mentioned, but tint nor polarization = Any UV Protection at all. Certified lenses such as Zeiss, Essilor, Hoya, etc… should provide 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC no matter what tints or coatings are applied to the lens. So rather than fret over darkness, do some research and understand what lenses you are getting. 4. Make sure that the acetate of your frames is either Mazzucchelli or Takiron acetate unless you know that the manufacturer is using another reliable acetate. 5. Face shapes are an absolute marketing myth. Understand what your A, DBL, B, and E fitting measurements are to get a good fit. Also don’t use spring hinges to try to get a frame that doesn’t fit to fit. If you get a spring hinge make sure that the construction is made durable, but generally try to avoid spring hinges. 4. Overall try to focus on what hinge designs you are buying on your frames. Hinges are the MOST vulnerable part of the frame and without proper construction can ruin your frames. Try to get frames with 5 barrel hinge constructions or better. The more barrels the sturdier the construction(physics). 5. Try the best you can even though it costs more to either get pure titanium or beta titanium frames(include metalwork that’s on acetate frames). Thank you for coming to my eyewear TED talk.
@gentlemansgazette11 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed comment. We’d like to speak to you further. Can you please reach out at contact@gentlemansgazette.com
@gengator454310 ай бұрын
@@gentlemansgazette I apologize for not seeing this until now. I did reach out to your contact on my personal email. I have many notifications on this account, so sometimes it is hard to catch some. Wish you all the best and hope you are getting your fall/winter clothes ready.
@Dorelaxen Жыл бұрын
I've worn small sized teashades for years now. Functional, but both retro AND timeless, like Chuck Taylor shoes. They fit my face shape perfectly and look good with anything I'm wearing.
@grahamclifton14832 жыл бұрын
Preston’s choice of headwear is timeless - certainly avoiding sunglasses worn on top of the hat…
@amichi75842 жыл бұрын
If you take a closer look at Cary Grant's sunglasses in North by Northwest, you'll see that he's wearing a pair of Moscot Lemtosh sunglasses. They are still being made today. Looking great but at $320, they are too expensive for my budget.
@drip3692 жыл бұрын
Although I love Preston's Puns, this video was surely one for Kyle the Style. Job well done 👏 👏
@markvogelfaenger9801 Жыл бұрын
The most dressy of them are the round metal (I think is a panto) wich are much more refined than the clubmasters. The different base colors may give enhanced contrast, being grey the neutral. Once you decided wich base color you need you may alter the apparent color with the mirror coating, which reduces glare a bit. So if you like blue you can get a grey base with blue mirror finish, I you like it very cool get one with gradient. Nobody will confuse a cheap gas station shade with a neat mirrored Ray Ban flash. The chromance line (polycarbonate sorry) have double gradient mirrored models (like maui Jim) with contrast enhancing techonology borrowed from Oakley, no way they will look cheap. G-15 is for sky, brown enhances contrast, grey is neutral, but they are all legacy technology.
@truechampoftrance2 жыл бұрын
Please make a video of how to remove nose hair as a gentleman. I need your advice Gentleman's Gazette!
@HotelBravo55611 ай бұрын
Glad I watched the video. I never knew the name of my sunglasses shape that I love and have been wearing for years. “Panto”
@MyMy-tv7fd2 жыл бұрын
good, except that UV protection should be first not second. If you open up your pupils with dark lenses that let in UV rays you will burn your retina more efficiently than any other way, except for looking directly at the sun at noon
@solidus19955 күн бұрын
Lol i love how he mentions oakleys then shows snowboarding glasses. My guy...oakley makes the only real sports glasses in the market. Im not trying to look like a fashionista while im working. That being said sports glasses are also within the realm of necessary sunglasses to own. I own the oakley flak 2.0 glasses and theyre tanks. Great for work and heavy use.
@josephgrigsby43942 жыл бұрын
Preston looks like one of the agents in The Matrix! That was spot on!
@carlosbocanegra40602 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Thanks for the information!!!! I have my classic sunglases Prada!!!
@jackthomas69522 жыл бұрын
Flak, Tactical or Gascan style Oakley’s are good for Military and Law Enforcement they are practical and look pretty cool with Uniforms.
@montanamountainmen61042 жыл бұрын
I've always wore Club Master sun glasses....Old school according to some but classic and look great .
@TheTwelfthRed2 жыл бұрын
@Gentleman's Gazette. Question about how to keep top shirt collar neatly folded. I'll try to explain the best I can. When wearing a shirt with tie, the collar by the top button can often be unkept or not perfectly folded and crisp. It's where the shirts cloth met on the button and overlap, sometimes it doesnt fold together perfectly and has a gap or the material doesnt overlap neatly. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to endure my shirts always have that crisp clean fold. Ty, keep up the great work, 1.43M subs!
@gentlemansgazette2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your support! Regarding your collar conundrum, perhaps our dress shirt ironing tips will help out: www.gentlemansgazette.com/how-iron-dress-shirt/?
@TheTwelfthRed2 жыл бұрын
@@gentlemansgazette tyvm!
@davidcoleman27968 ай бұрын
I have two pairs of Ray-Ban, one pair of Maui Jim for the beach and a beautiful pair of Persol. All of them are different.
@gulfstudies Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful.glasses are expensive and knowing the background will help get the best
@rossmann63572 жыл бұрын
What’s the best sunglasses for driving? Do you recommend polarized as well as UV blocking?
@dannycalifornia13002 жыл бұрын
One of the main benefits of polarization is for driving, as they reduce glare from horizontal surfaces, so absolutely yes.
@ArtyMcMuffin2 жыл бұрын
I would disagree if you have an heads-up display in your car, you won't be able to see it with polarized lenses (because well, it's their purpose). Personally, I tempt to use my non-polarized ones when I am driving but you should prioritize a quality lens and good fit over this detail, as good vision is primordial for driving.
@salted64222 жыл бұрын
The glasses Jack Coleman wore in Heroes TV-show is my secret obsession.
@ryantunna Жыл бұрын
The Moscot Lemtosh is iconic
@mr_DIY11 ай бұрын
I love my club master metal with photochromic lenses. But choose wisely and don’t get transparent lens with mirror finished. I made this mistake and now hate my second pair sadly
@viktor61822 жыл бұрын
What are you're thaughts on julbo vermont classics?
@NJRey10 ай бұрын
Those are mountaineering glasses, I hold a pair of those, and also the models Druss, Colorado and Sherpa models... But more than likely this channel will tell you that no gentleman will be caught d3@d trying to climb the Everest with a pair if those glasses, too much sweat and cannot be done on a nice pair of loafers and a fedora... Better play cricket or something
@urklentertainment2 жыл бұрын
I am just live for this content , history and lessons.
@photomukund2 жыл бұрын
Most, globally useful video after a long time.
@phunghuyhoaofficial Жыл бұрын
I wanna hear you share. I wait everyday to watch your video.
@johnwick8602 жыл бұрын
nothing beats the Rayban Aviator... classic and never goes out of style
@bhushan6969 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for precious information!
@tampyrer2444 Жыл бұрын
what about the round hippie / django glasses? There are some slightly futuristic modern iterations, really enjoy those actually
@Bobby-ei7xp3 ай бұрын
I’m curious do you have a link to see what those look like?
@inquizative44 Жыл бұрын
Tip #1 rock Persols.... You can't go wrong. They're expensive but worth it.
@LockheedMartinF22Raptor72 жыл бұрын
For me, Aviators are always my go-to style. 👌🏻
@rockbullet3699 Жыл бұрын
The Gentleman's Gazette is a pun channel masked as a clothes channel
@dakotarayprice2 жыл бұрын
I have a persol sunglasses in a dark red tint for my eyeglasses
@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын
I always favour Persol sunglasses
@chadbentley40082 жыл бұрын
Now trying to decide if my Persol 714's are Panto or not. Either it is and they made the list or they are not, which in my opinion are an honorable mention.
@mamoonrasheed33782 жыл бұрын
Salima optique 2 From the movie drive 2011 is the frame to look for
@rickgano752 жыл бұрын
Evidently I've got a collection of Ray-Bans (4 pair) John Lennon's, Aviators, Clubmasters, RB3492. I had an Outdoorsman but my traveling companion tossed em. So I replaced them and they got gone too after about a week, no replacement is forthcoming.
@jonathanvermillion7263 Жыл бұрын
Hey I’m trying to determine which material is more casual/formal metal vs acetate
@ZoomZoom-ng6sn2 жыл бұрын
I've always hated those plastic green neon frames.
@johnharrington24002 жыл бұрын
Randolph...if you like the best.
@BG-up3ss10 ай бұрын
What is model of sunglasses at 11:05 ?
@angrybiker5486 Жыл бұрын
Help, please! I saw Nathan's sunglasses and must have a pair. Are they Moscot Lemtosh Suns in classic Havana? If so, what lens size did he select?
@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын
I truly do not know how to order sunglasses in my size or how to get sunglasses that fit my face. I’ve bought tons of sunglasses over the years and they often times end up too big for my face. How do I figure that out?
@dakotarayprice2 жыл бұрын
And i have a Oliver people eyeglasses dark Red tint
@boltthrower32152 жыл бұрын
I say, even a modern look Oakley is ok for a suit so long the design fits. Remember in the past the Raybans where not a classic item they were brand new
@jackbrown31932 жыл бұрын
I tend to agree look at aviators for example. They were designed and created for pilots during wartime. The design because of that became what it is today. Looking back too the Oakley's they are very prevalent in the military world. I could see overtime much like with the aviators the utilitarian becoming fashionable.
@LucasFranceSol2 жыл бұрын
I have Ray Ban Aviator and Clubmaster
@ZoomZoom-ng6sn2 жыл бұрын
My dad use to wear the brand 'Police'.
@jazzmancoltrane2 жыл бұрын
Aviators and Panto will do for me.
@davidvavra91132 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mikelgeren1492 жыл бұрын
Outstanding !!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@jerkojie2 жыл бұрын
Completely off-topic, but that framed illustration on the wall - where's that from?
@ArtyMcMuffin2 жыл бұрын
" if you care about style, never buy Oakley glasses"! Me looking at my 3 pairs of Oakley fives squared...ouch that hurted! Joke apart, even if they're a very tame and neutral Oakley model, I believe that would be terrible with anything over smart/business casual. Also, used to buy 15$ shades but the vision from the lenses was iffy and they would break very easily if I dropped them. My cost per wear, not counting the perks are a lot better with a quality pair. (edit, several typos)
@danieljimenez19892 жыл бұрын
The Oakley's in Ferrari red that Kimi Raikkonen used to wear are absolutely awesome. Such a deep red color.
@gentlemansgazette2 жыл бұрын
As we hope it came across in the video, no hard feelings were meant! :)
@ArtyMcMuffin2 жыл бұрын
@@gentlemansgazette No offense taken, I see where you're coming from. As a man in my thirties, I live in a small city where "bbq casual" is the norm, even at work and with kids it's not getting easier to dress nice. But thanks to you guys, I did take a few steps in dressing better. Polos or henleys instead of t-shirts, less athletic shorts and more "dressed" shorts and chinos. Baby steps, but it's still something and I do get complements now and then. :)
@tilenbradeskojekovec23522 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend any brands with classicaly styled sunglasses based in Europe. I am looking for sunglasses under 70 euros.
@chrismoody13424 ай бұрын
Well unknowing I give myself style points for avoiding mirrored glasses and the ubiquitous Oakleys. I prefer tortoise shell frames and brown lenses. I find myself wearing the Cary Grants or Pantos for the most part.
@josemejia93492 жыл бұрын
James Bond wore Cool-Rays
@samyguerroury89802 жыл бұрын
Preston the Killer in black . He has " un air de" matrix movie. I like it. It's not funny, It's stylish.
@jimflynn51052 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with a Clubmaster, a Wayfarer and an Aviator.
@davidnorth93902 жыл бұрын
For the Fashion vs. Style File: Any minute now, watch for the return of Ray-Ban "Wings"
@Mike-qz4by2 жыл бұрын
Pit vipers
@dylanlundgren Жыл бұрын
What glasses is Kyle wearing in this video?!
@deusvultpictures65502 жыл бұрын
O God i love shades
@michaelgoodman38452 жыл бұрын
See! It all makes sense. :)
@maverickfox41022 жыл бұрын
My choice for sunglasses it would all depend on what type of clothes I would wear.
@kenneth78262 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable video.....
@andreleverettejr37472 жыл бұрын
Preston I get the Men in Black but you look like Agent Smith from the Matrix, that's a fact.
@jimc120919662 жыл бұрын
love watching these guys , the most awkward looking dudes around , they just look so out of place and uncomfortable it's hilarious
@mamoonrasheed33782 жыл бұрын
Tf is this gentleman doing here doing the complete video
@cyankirkpatrick51942 жыл бұрын
I just had to watch.
@Zman_11236 ай бұрын
There’s nothing wrong with a pair of flyfishing waders and a vest.
@olegmagnarelli393Ай бұрын
I disagree with the oversize slander.
@drip3692 жыл бұрын
I used to wear sunglasses, I loved aviators and Air Force shooters pilot glasses but honestly you don't need them. For thousands of years nobody created any, and nobody seemed to go blind up until the era of the blue light surrounding everybody's face at every angle. Everywhere you shop anymore is playing a TV surrounding folks with EMF and fluorescent lighting. My eyes used to painfully water outside without sunglasses. After much research and a gentle weaning, now I only wear them on a sunny snow covered day, and that's it. All summer no sunglasses and I sleep much better (the body produces much melatonin when eyes are exposed to both sunrise and sunset)
@EyewitnessHistoryChannel Жыл бұрын
Correct, although there are a few exceptions where sunglasses are needed: high glare situations, especially whilst driving, and when fashion takes priority.
@TripedalTroductions4 ай бұрын
@luke5100 Yeah, eyelashes and squinting can only do so much, and people didn't really live long enough then to notice the detrimental effects of UV exposure
@solidus19955 күн бұрын
Calm down guy. It's a free country
@drip3695 күн бұрын
@@solidus1995 I am calm, I'm simply Illuminating the public, especially when you have a lot of people going unnaturally blind early in life because of blue light from their screens and weaknesses from sunglasses. People act like it's a necessity but it's a crutch and with my freedom of speech I'm letting people know. Don't squash my freedoms because you don't like the truth
@butteredbagel-69872 жыл бұрын
Highly upset pit vipers were not included
@VivalaryMan2 жыл бұрын
Pro tip, make sure they offer proper uv protection, don't pay more than £15.00. sorted. It's really that simple 😉 also fishing gear is stylish 😃
@yashamin5212 жыл бұрын
Avoid the Oakley's!!! Louder for the ppl in the back!
@hamisch Жыл бұрын
if you want to protect your eyes stay at home and close your shutters, who wears sunglasses for protection? I wear mine at night.
@frankmartinez48562 жыл бұрын
My friend called these molester shades!
@stevenmorris3181 Жыл бұрын
Since Biden wears aviators the style will soon be DOA