Who Makes Your Frames??? EVERY Designer Brand Uncovered - from Ray-Ban to Cartier

When most people think of luxury eyewear, they think of fashion brands who are big in clothing. But the two don't always correlate, so in this video we're exposing the manufacturers behind the brands, who license those names for big money.
From Luxottica to Safilo, Kering to Marchon, we look at the world's biggest eyewear manufacturers and provide some advice on which are the best quality + the ones to buy and not to buy.
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[@dtuk22]

This channel is without doubt the #1 go to place for eyeglass knowledge & information. Brilliant 👍

[@emmavnn_]

100% agree!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks guys

[@Ronin-kk4bt]

💯

[@maryjudeszymanski767]

Absolutely.

[@J1ggu]

I don’t think it is. If he said Luxottica brand are not so good quality, then why celebrities wear them? I don’t think all of their brand use plastic, only some cheaper brand like ray ban etc.

[@mohammadjafari1674]

Can you please make a “top 5 (frame style) frames” video? I really like your taste in eyewear and would love to hear what your favourite aviator eyeglasses are. Thanks!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Great idea! Will do

[@theeyewearrooms4128]

Interesting video Rob.... Having worked for Kering, Marcolin, Marchon, Derigo and Safilo (twice) I can honestly concur with the majority of your opinions... I've now moved back to MODO and ECO eyewear where I will stay until I'm too old to carry around large sample bags! Keep the videos coming mate they are very good and full of accurate information about the world of optics and in particular eyewear brands...

[@thespectaclefactory]

If you check my most recent video, I listed MODO as one of the most underrated brands! Nice choice

[@achvald2126]

01:54 Safilo 02:46 Luxottica 07:00 Marchon 07:56 Kering 13:21 De Rigo 15:29 Marcolin

[@russlawson2922]

All 3 of my Tom Ford frames are aligned

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

When I ordered my Cartier 0207 in August 2022, I was warned by the Optician that they would probably come from Italy where Kering is/was concentrating their spectacles production. But no, they are clearly stamped Made in France, which made me happy no end🤓

[@thespectaclefactory]

Annoying that they didn't know the country of origin! The Japan or France Cartier are the best

[@giane911]

Im planning to get a Cartier frame soon. Do these frames come from all around the world? Do each of the frames have a stamp where theyre made from? I wanna make my purchase worth it

[@atzinmonroy6737]

And people still thinks that Prada is a luxury brand on eyewear.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Exactly!

[@johngrath9773]

How interesting. One question for you. Regarding acetate, does quality also mean lighter or it is it more how they look and feel?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Good question. The quality can actually refer to a few things - the age or make-up of the original acetate, the time put into the finishing and polishing and the embellishments. Better quality acetate tends to be heavier, actually, but better finished acetate tends to feel lighter and softer on the face. For lightweight acetate frames, it's super important that the material is pre-hardened and finished with metal-to-metal joints on the hinges otherwise it is likely to chip or crack. An example would be the Airlite frames from Anglo American Optical - compare them to the thin acetates from Oliver People's and I think they are superior for a slightly lower price.

[@ljvillasana]

In every session I am learning something new. Thanks for presenting all the info about the glasses

[@thespectaclefactory]

My pleasure!

[@social-media-police]

We filed a report to the European Union on this company as it clearly has a monopoly which is forbidden under EU law. Furthermore, the company he most wanted to buy was Maui Jim, and they told him to f*** off. So then he tried to buy the factory that made the Maui Jim frames in Italy and failed. Maui Jim of course are famous for their real glass sunglasses, rather than plastic. Eventually the EU will get around to breaking up his company, the sooner the better. He simply obtained the license to the brand and then destroys the quality of the glasses but maintains the price levels so for example Ray Bans that were worn by pilots years ago were the real deal. What you would buy now is way inferior. Not happy with that, he then starts to own all the retailers like Sunglasses Hut, for example.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks for sharing! Exactly, Luxottica is a very problematic company

[@ljvillasana]

I am glad you are showing and talking about quality of some women frames.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I always try to include ladies styles when possible.

[@adamvukovic1601]

Matsuda ( Japan ) and Blackfin ( Italy ) are excellent in titan frames 🤓👀👀😎

[@thespectaclefactory]

Matsuda yes, Blackfin, meh

[@adamvukovic1601]

@@thespectaclefactory Yes for Matsuda said retro frame quality just like smartlife tehnology of Zeiss in lenses for now and future . Hope you agree Titanium is metal of the future.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Usually, yes. Titanium is almost always better

[@curlyhairdudeify]

15:47 The only Tom Ford eyeglasses whose T on the temples line up are.... Made in Japan and made from titanium. I have 2 pairs of Tom Ford made on Japan and made from titanium frames whose T's line up. They are also extremely comfortable. On the other I bought a pair of Tom Ford black acetate glasses made in Italy.... And they are extremely uncomfortable to wear. One temple puts a lot of pressure on my ear that ends up giving me a headache. I have tried stretching them, I had tried to have them professionally stretched.... And the THICK acetate does not bend, or if it does is goes back to its original shape. I have worn them a handful of times due to how much they irritate, and hurt my ear. And yes, the T does not line up.

[@tc9392]

My wife’s two Tom Ford Rx eyewear has their “T” lining up perfectly. Maybe she just got lucky. Never been a fan of the brand myself and wouldn’t buy one, but it’s served her well.

[@jameswashington4984]

Your take on Tom Ford 😂😂😂 I never liked them too. Great informative presentation as usual

[@thespectaclefactory]

Glad you agree! So many people get them believing it makes them stylish - they are all SO basic it's crazy - just that 'T' means a lot to people for some reason

[@jameswashington4984]

@@thespectaclefactory 😂😂 yep, your explanation nails it on the head

[@DuncanKay]

I learnt this before hand from you, so this has always given me wise counsel whether to invest in a brand name or save for durability. You left out silhouette. As for the Tom ford, I can't agree any further . They look exquisite but too plastic and trash to feel, not worth their brand at all.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Silhouette are independent, hence this video doesn't apply to them!

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

I got Ray-bans because they have great deals paid under $400 for classic avators and wisbang trabnsions that normally go for close to $800. And the frames are perfect nice and smootgh light, strong ayet bend to my massive autistic head with out springs... Something no one at the time could match and while Ray-ban got bough much like Jeep did my gales are the diract desendent to the OG civil Avator's unlike yours which are less Jeep/Bronco/Land cruser and more G-Wagen, Defender(Ofcourse current model years) Which is fine... But for my first frames I wanted the OGs(atleast OG brand) not an off brand... Which I choose avators as that is an imagine I want to be and they have always looked good and fit me.

[@nofillergamingknight7319]

I Really Like Raybans Actually BUT only the Main Three. Aviator, Clubmaster, & Wayfarer.

[@emmavnn_]

I’ve had both aviator and wayfarer frames from Ray Ban… the aviator frame warped (had to get it fixed at the spectacle factory as rayban said they couldn’t do anything) and the wayfarer needed constant tightening…

[@davidcoleman2796]

Wow . I Only have 2 pairs of Ray-Ban. I like them but have learned that there are so many really well made glasses . I was going to get pair of Maui Jim's but they are still at the bottom. 😢

[@matspg]

95% of me is: "I hate the loss of quality and originality that inevitably comes when a shareholder-focused megacorporation buys an artisinal maker". 5% of me is: "I'm in New York for f's sake, I should be able to try on more than 1/20th of IC! Berlin's catalog!". If the megacorps can help with distribution, that's definitely in the + column for me. (Thanks for the incredibly informative video...really this is Master's thesis right there.)

[@thespectaclefactory]

BP had it right, when Marcolin were distributing their product.

[@InnaMars]

Dear Robert, please make more videos for women frames too . We are also your customers . Showing frames in videos helps a lot to make international order in case we can’t try it on .

[@thespectaclefactory]

All my advice applies to ladies! And I've started trying on more ladies styles in recent videos

[@gengator4543]

I’m very curious on your thoughts on Akoni eyewear. I have found the quality of their Balmain eyewear to be actually quite decent and the designs to be very unique, and it makes it better that they use pretty decent quality Japanese acetate and titanium and precious metals such as palladium, platinum, white gold, and yellow gold. I have no idea who their lens manufacturers are though, so I couldn’t speak too much on the lens technologies. I also think it’s a decent addition that they have decided to go green by using renewable resources not only from their acetate, but all the way down to their packaging. However that last part has nothing to do with the quality of their eyewear, but I would love to hear your thoughts. And if you genuinely think it is good or not don’t be afraid to speak your mind.

[@longlekim5771]

Appreciate your exellent content! Hope you have a video bout Charmant Eyewear, there is too little information about this brand.

[@tuananhtrantrong5140]

Great content! Could you clarify the Boss vs Hugo brands. Thank you

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hugo is the diffusion line - generally made in China. Big difference in quality

[@808speedster]

What are your thoughts on Matsuda from Japan?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I really like them

[@RangeOfSubjects]

I'm looking for an eyewear company of this quality in San Diego county.

[@BushyBollocks]

Are Cutler and Gross frames manufactured by Marchon? I thought the latter just distributed the former's frames which they still manufacture themselves

[@thespectaclefactory]

Just distributed, not manufactured.

[@MrShinobi797]

GREAT content Robert 👍 Are you familiar with the Charriol Brand?? What's your honest opinion on them??

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sorry I don't know them but will definitely check them out

[@chepibe2011]

Very clarifying video. Perfect for not choosing the wrong frames. What are your thoughts about Celine?

[@leiyue812]

Great information. Thank you

[@thespectaclefactory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jellyspecs]

Great review man 👍🏻your videos really up to mark great

[@thespectaclefactory]

Glad you like them!

[@robert15john]

Very interesting and learnt a lot, but I'm definitely a fan of independent eyewear brands. The J F Rey Odyssey 01 at the beginning looks a super cool frame! Very nice indeed! More please!

[@thespectaclefactory]

It is 😜 stay tuned!

[@edenferriss768]

Now I am not going to be buying TF. Thank you for the lessons

[@octoberfox3399]

I was wondering if you could make a separate video breaking down Tom Ford more. It has been a dream of mine to own this particular pare that I just absolutely loved the look on me. But with them being priced so high it has only been a dream of mine to own this pair of sunglasses. I would love to hear more on them so that I can make a better decision on them.

[@lisedionne4649]

MontBlanc ... Please explains! Thank you.

[@Kadaf1]

Bought a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses a few years ago, they are complete overpriced trash . They started to snap at the hinges and then just ended up in the bin.

[@Sleezy.Design]

I think if you're ordering fake glasses from China you'll get the exact same quality but only pay a fraction of the price. They're probably even manufactured by the same company.

[@fernandoocaranza4510]

The problem is that I can't get the majority of the independent brands that you recommend. Greeting from México.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sorry to hear that, but we do ship to Mexico all the time, so we'd love to help you

[@atzinmonroy6737]

What do you think about brands like charriol or grand monsieur?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Don't know them sorry but hopefully I will get to check them out soon

[@davidn8656]

so kering owns cartier eyewear?I thought richmond owned cartier?Ex[lain please im confused.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Kering owns Richemont

[@raiden6513]

Are YSL sunglasses any good?

[@drlessismore]

Completely agree with you….that being said I have a $150 pair of Tom Ford which a SOO comfortable and a $600 pair of FaceAFace……which are just not comfortable. Just don’t reach for the FaceAFace even though they are well made and look very cool 👌🏼. Comfortable for 10 minutes and then it’s all downhill. How is one able to avoid this….especially after placing lenses. Maybe a future video / short 👍🏼

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sounds like the fit of the Face a Face isn't right - have you asked your optician to adjust them?

[@drlessismore]

@@thespectaclefactory I’ll have to swing by. It’s at the nose bridge. Pads were digging in my nose when I got them. Then I adjusted them so they lay flush on my nose…….but still not comfortable. Maybe I should still to acetate 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Calvin23]

It’s interesting you said Tom Ford eye ware was trash because I bought a pair and ended up taking them back as they felt cheap and flimsy. I’m glad I made that decision.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Glad you agree! A lot of people can't tell

[@Calvin23]

@@thespectaclefactory i recently bought some beautiful Cartier green sunglasses with the C. I struggle to find the right size due to my big head and those came in 2 sizes, my size is 58, 19mm bridge 145 temple. The reason I’m telling you this is because I didn’t know I could get customised lenses and designs until I found your channel. I will be getting my customised Cartier glasses from yourselves. I’m really impressed by your channel and have learned a lot.

[@liuanson4981]

thanks for your sharing. btw, I wan to know more about your purple lens that you are wearing. Is it zeiss true purple gradient 35%/0? cheers

[@thespectaclefactory]

In this video, it's a custom lens we created - Grey/Blue 40-0% + Ruby Flash. We can recreate if for you if you like?

[@liuanson4981]

Can it be made with prescription and photofusion?? Besides, can it be customised to 25%/0, as I hope to use it both indoor and outdoor. Many thanks

[@mikehawk9397]

Great video I am an optician in San Antonio at Vision Plus and we do a lot of Kering. Every year we go to the Kering event in Houston at the Post oak hotel. I love Kering. Great product. We also provide Silhouette and Lindberg!

[@EmmaDee]

I have yet to see a pair of glasses that do not look good on this man!!

[@berjucolenpintacasi3674]

How about moschino?

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

I got my self a Hardley Davidson aviator frame and they are TOTAL crap. I mean TOTAL crap. After a month the hinges are uneven, like they twisted some how (I have not drop them or anything alike) it seems they started to bend when the lenses were installed. And the screws on the hinges randomly unscrew... why!? who the hell knows!??? Thank you for your work, now I'm looking for some Beckhams or Cazal. Sadly here in Mexico is hard to find any of those good brands you mention. You can find plenty Adidas, BMW, Harley, Diesel, Tom Ford, etc, etc--- It's hard to find a quality brand

[@thespectaclefactory]

We ship to Mexico! Good luck in your search

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

@@thespectaclefactory i'll take a look at your website Much appreciated

[@martinohesse]

Hi! Is there any aviator style model you can recommend? I have two rayban rb3025 but would love to check other brand... Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi, why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and we'll help you find the perfect pair. Visit... www.thespectaclefactory.com/v-contact -Haleemah

[@canibusnj]

Those Carolina Herrera 0080 frames are stunning!!

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are pretty nice!

[@cardiac1]

great video as always! got a question from Canada here. Is Burberry Pearce good choice ? primarely quality wise. I like their look and fit . Cheers

[@azteccortez4466]

I enjoy watching when you put on women glasses & the look on your face 😂😂. But your videos are really good. I feel it's 100% true

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you 🙏

[@Adil-sm3yz]

With Cartier (especially their rimless glasses), are the acetate models still worth the price? I know their buffalo and wood frames are unbelievable in terms of finish and quality, but are their acetate models (e.g. CT0287O) built to those lofty standards set by buffalo and wood models?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Nah, I wouldn't buy a Cartier acetate frame. Barton Perreira, Robert la Roche and LA Eyeworks are all better for similar or less money.

[@Adil-sm3yz]

@@thespectaclefactory i see, thank you

[@azamat_bezhanov]

​@@thespectaclefactory who makes frames for cartier

[@selimnasr2068]

Good sir, what do you think about Eyewear by David Beckham as a brand in terms of quality and affordability?

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are pretty good!

[@Black-Circle]

Mate will you get a lapel mic 🎤 i can barely hear

[@akashoptics]

As an optician i partly agree with you regarding luxottica… & yes Boss 1444 is a great eyewear as it always gets sold out the minute it enters my store..

[@perfectlyimperfect953]

Would you advice it for women? :)

[@cbsmrdds]

Hi. What color tints are you wearing? Is beautiful. I see blue with a red flash?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Grey Blue 40% Gradient + Ruby Flash

[@cbsmrdds]

@@thespectaclefactory i love it!!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks Vanessa!

[@OakMtnTTV]

Where's the Jacques Marie Mage love? It'd be cool if you did a video on chunky acetate brands :)

[@thespectaclefactory]

I covered bold acetate it this video, though it was last year kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7NommpnaZ3bqs

[@TheNorliss]

Excellent, informative content, mate. Who makes Porsche Design frames?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you, and as of 2 months ago it's now De Rigo

[@J1ggu]

Why you never talk about Dita?

[@davidn8656]

Perhaps he had a personal rift with them.

[@ReewinRock]

why u don’t have any chrome hearts frames?

[@trustlankatravels5214]

What about Porsche Design?

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are made by historic German manufacturer Rodenstock

[@MR04B]

Now made by an Italian manufacturer called De Rigo S.p.A., who also make brands as Police, Chopard, Zadig & Voltaire, etc.

[@AlexUilenspiegel]

Well, the current situation is a bit more complex. Not everything is bells and whistles when it comes to Safilo. The business scheme is almost the same as in Luxottica's case. Take for example Carrera. After Safilo purchased Carrera in 1996, the same year ALL production was moved to Henan, China. On the other hand, Persol was bought by Luxottica in 1995, but to this day, Persol sunglasses are handmade in its historic factory in Lauriano, Italy.

[@the_last_song]

What do you think about the brand Ørgreen? Any experience with glasses from them?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Very average IMO. Not bad but there is a lot better out there.

[@LysanderLH]

I thought Tom Ford reading glasses would be better than off the rack specs for a tenner. I was very wrong. they fell apart after (the arm detatched from the frame due to a manufacturing flaw) 2 years and cannot be fixed. Vision Express were useless, Tom Ford basically doesn’t exist and the Italian frame maker refused to get involved. Never again!

[@xLeroii]

Seeing this after i just ordered my rayban club master ☠️

[@thespectaclefactory]

😅

[@alsufian94]

Worked for both Luxottica and Now Safilo. Before I moved into this industry I didn’t know how they control so much market share 😊

[@JoaoPedroAMatos]

What about Menrad? I was wandering… here in Brazil it is a common brands manufacturer (e.g. Jaguar frames)

[@JamesBaxter46]

Tom Ford Marcolin not Luxottica

[@alanking5001]

Correct marcolin

[@Ryan.Mon24]

I am loving this channel. Have you ever heard of Avio? I just bought the Avio 2302 and curious if they are quality.

[@PeterAlanA1234567890]

I just purchased Tom Ford & Burberry at Costco, I love both of them. GenS doesn't change to much in the Las Vegas heat.

[@NetvoTV]

I don't wear sunglasses but I saw a sunglasses from a KZbinr Matti Haapoja and it got me interested, it is BurBerry BE4291 matte black, I want to get it for the style and not the brand, is it worth it, any same carbon copy design but different brand and cheaper? Or similar frameless flat top minimalist design? And I also thought to get Terminator 1 Gargoyle ANSI Classic still selling, is it still possible to get new unused unit because they seem ended business last year, just so recently when I suddenly interested in sunglasses, hmmm. Also the flat top sunglasses from Hancock movie, that brand seem doesn't business anymore too, why? I like flat top sunglasses, so modern, urban and futuristic!

[@mycorreia]

Very informative video, I was wondering if you knew who makes the Celine sunglasses?

[@famebkny6675]

I know the different eyewear companies like Safilo, Luxottica, etc. That's why I like JMM frames, they make their own acetate frames in Japan. They're actually made out of organic cotton & wood I have the Molino 51/19, 265 of 350 in the color of Ocre. They match my complexion. OH, you forgot the company Kering who makes Cartier, Dunhill, Chloe & many more.

[@jward3961]

Who makes Louis Vuitton’s glasses and are they crap or ok? I didn’t see them listed under any of those companies.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Made be Thelios and they're pretty good but definitely not the best.

[@jward3961]

@@thespectaclefactory ok and who is Breed lol? Another newer brand I’m seeing places with titanium frames etc but there is zilch on KZbin or the web about them other than their own page. Thanks

[@baliton2006]

For my first two ever prescription glasses I got ray bans due to their popularity and both Frames broke within a year or two after that I decided to try another brand I picked up Tommy Hilfiger frames the cheapest so far and they have lasted me over 5 years and still look new

[@pubkentos4501]

I’ll go for BURBERRY.. so stylish… very much English/ British 👅…😊

[@thespectaclefactory]

.... but not actually made by Burberry whatsoever

[@pubkentos4501]

@@thespectaclefactory amused ?…

[@pubkentos4501]

@@thespectaclefactory su it’s d same Cartier is not really made of Cartier also ?..dats wat u min ?…

[@YesCivic-R]

Kinid of strange your video is has a fad white color, it's not my glasses for sure.

[@martinmedina2696]

Wow a very complete list of manufacters of the most popular brandy, but i don understand if Marcolin dont makes decents frames???

[@martinmedina2696]

Hi Robert , what do you think about PAUL SMITH sunglasess .?

[@diegomahoudeau934]

How good are the Maui Jim's acetate?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Average. It's the lenses which makes them good. There's nothing special about the frames

[@diegomahoudeau934]

@@thespectaclefactory just bought a MJO2217 😅 good thing it was for cheap

[@thespectaclefactory]

They aren't bad though!

[@CravingLux]

Can you make a video about warranty details per brand? 🎉

[@thespectaclefactory]

That's a great suggestion! we'll definitely consider it

[@dsww9641]

What do think of True Vintage Revival (TVR)?

[@ozzysphabmixay]

Gucci Sunglasses are owned by Kering, but would you buy Gucci Sunglasses from glasses usa, or sunglass hut?

[@tkaya8468]

What is your opinion about Thom Browne & Dita?

[@thespectaclefactory]

TB I like. I don't really like Dita.

[@kukakevin]

love my zegna… not looking for gucci, prada, dolce, etc…

[@jfalcon9519]

I discovered your channel like 1 month ago,I like the content and the way you’re direct to shitty brand that many think are expensive and are made with poor quality poor materials,you’re saving our ass for paying for basically a logo,so thanks for that,in the other hand I’m frustrated,because I own a couple brand that are made by Luxottica,I own 5 Tom Ford sunglasses,they’re unique in the design but knowing what I know now I’m not happy with Tom Ford,thankfully I was buying those in discount and not retail price,I also own 1 Persol ,1 Ray Ban aviator stile with gunmetal frame color and blue reflective lens,1 Dior,and after watching your channel I bought a Cartier Santos de Cartier Model CT0166S 005 ,again not retail price,I paid under $300 new,and today I bought one pair of MOSCOT model Lemtosh with custom made tint in Purple Nurple,I’m trying to buy now glasses that are independent and not own by luxuttica ,is going to take a while probably,I can’t afford to replace all the ones I have.

[@tonyku5354]

I always buy new frame a year, but I always like slightly bigger frames now these days. My prescription is -6.5 , but I sense that bigger frame vision quality isn't that great. Is it that 1.74 plastic lenses has more distortion and maybe I should look at glass frame rather than plastic?

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's not the material, it's the lens design. What lens type are you wearing? Pretty sure with SmartLife or ClearView for example you would get great vision in a large frame

[@tonyku5354]

@The Spectacle Factory i got my glasses from oliver people. Not sure what is the brand but it was pretty expensive... my frame was like 600 and the lense was a little more

[@thespectaclefactory]

OP are probably the best Luxottica frame, but in future get Barton Perreira instead!

[@bullseye2424]

Great vid but I’m confused on your position on Oliver people’s? Yes it’s luxottica but still good?

[@ChochoLevi]

I wear a pair of Lindberg because they are so light weight.

[@Technobitz]

In my experience persol is by far the best brand that luxoticia has 5:12

[@thespectaclefactory]

For me it's probably between them and Oliver Peoples

[@Technobitz]

@@thespectaclefactory true, from what I understand( I could be wrong) persol is made semi independent from the rest of the others. I believe that they are also still made in the same factory.

[@bhanusharma233]

Nice!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks!

[@CalebRosie]

I recently bought some Boss frames and was disappointed to see they were made in China

[@thespectaclefactory]

Were they Hugo? That surprises me as the ones we stock are all made in Italy?

[@CalebRosie]

@@thespectaclefactory Boss 1408/F. The sticker on the packaging says made in CN and there are no references to made in Italy anywhere on frames?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Ours DOES NOT say that so you may have been sold a fake

[@The_Waraba]

What about Balmain? Any thoughts on their frames and quality?

[@BlackBlack-r1f]

Luxottica

[@american_psycho1147]

I get we don't like Luxottica, but I have heard nothing but good things about Oliver Peoples and pretty much anyone that owns one says it's some of the best eyewear you can get. I'm not sure what to think. I agree Ray Ban has lost a step, but my Persols still feel excellent. How much is actually deserved criticism for Luxottica and how much is just hating them just to do it?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I don't really hate on them. They aren't bad frames. And they have been getting better recently. Their cult following is both good and bad; it's great that people are passionate about an eyewear brand, with some of their styles being particularly iconic. On the other hand, it is a brand which in my experience resonates with people who don't have a clue about quality.

[@hilonglong]

Wondering why you have never mentioned Ic Berlin, was there an episode you talked about that brand?

[@timothydriscoll8498]

Doesn't marcolin own barton perreira now?

[@thespectaclefactory]

No, just manages European distribution

[@dennyjzl]

What do you think of Jack Spade eyeglasses?

[@RoggyOfficial]

I ordered Gucci 10490. Did I choose right frame ?

[@cursedboy4810]

What do you think about “chrome hearts” glasses

[@thespectaclefactory]

I love them!

[@cursedboy4810]

@@thespectaclefactory good, great, amazing or legendary? Compared to Cartier?