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Sunglasses with Personality

August 2, 2017

Sunglasses With Personality

Richard Merkin, who was known for his art, as well as his flamboyant sense of style, has this quote I…

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We Got It for Free: Kent Wang Aviator Sunglasses

August 26, 2015

We Got It For Free: Kent Wang Aviator Sunglasses

A few months ago I wrote about Kent Wang’s tortoiseshell shades, which are a great value, especially for guys like…

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A Guide to Classic Men’s Sunglasses

June 11, 2015

A Guide To Classic Men’s Sunglasses

Journal of Style has a nice post today on classic men’s sunglasses. From how to choose the right pair to…

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What You Can Really Afford: Kent Wang’s Sunglasses

April 28, 2015

What You Can Really Afford: Kent Wang’s Sunglasses

When you’re young whether you can afford something means “is the value of the money in your pocket equal to…

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Consider Vintage Ray Bans

June 19, 2014

Consider Vintage Ray Bans

The price of sunglasses can be pretty ridiculous nowadays, ranging anywhere from $150 to $750 for well-known brand names. And…

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The Point of Distinction

September 20, 2013

The Point Of Distinction

Here at Put This On, we’re all about encouraging a simple, classic aesthetic. You won’t find Ed Hardy t-shirts or…

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The Old Penny Trick

July 22, 2013

The Old Penny Trick

Ray Ban makes some of my favorite sunglasses, but I hate that little logo they put on every one of…

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Finding An Eyewear Case

June 27, 2013

Finding An Eyewear Case

It’s been unexpectedly wet and cloudy in San Francisco, but to prepare for what should be a real summer, I…

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Put This On: Rudiments: Sport Sunglasses

July 15, 2012

Put This On: Rudiments: Sport Sunglasses

Excerpted from S2E3 of Put This On: “(New) Traditions” Dave Hill offers thoughts on when you should and should not…

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Casual Summer Weekends

June 25, 2012

Casual Summer Weekends

This is a great photo of maomao. Here he’s wearing a madras shirt, pair of sunglasses, and a beat up…

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We Got It For Free: Dolabany Arnold Glasses

November 18, 2011

We Got It For Free: Dolabany Arnold Glasses

I’m a big fan of mid-century American eyewear. I personally wear Shuron’s Revelation, which is an updated verion of their…

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The Shady Series, Part V: How to Clean and Maintain Your Sunglasses

October 6, 2011

The Shady Series, Part V: How To Clean And Maintain Your Sunglasses

With most sunglasses retailing between $100 and $300, actually buying a pair can be quite expensive. So for the last…

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The Shady Series, Part IV: How to Pick the Right Sunglasses

October 5, 2011

The Shady Series, Part IV: How To Pick The Right Sunglasses

The Shady Series, Part IV: How to Pick the Right SunglassesWe’ve covered how to determine quality in sunglasses, and reviewed…

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The Shady Series, Part III: Models to consider

October 3, 2011

The Shady Series, Part III: Models To Consider

Choosing sunglasses can be a bit intimidating once you step beyond Ray-Bans and Persols. There must be hundreds, if not…

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The Shady Series, Part II: Determining Quality

September 29, 2011

The Shady Series, Part II: Determining Quality

As with everything, some things are made better than others, and you can’t just infer this from price. You have…

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