John from Maryland, USA sent us this arty photo - he's wearing his 1930's sunglasses with leather sideshields
and we can see he's driving a cool convertible, but who is in the box below taking the photo?
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Richard from Kent, UK is a collector or all things WWII, particularly US Airforce. He sent us his picture in his full
uniform.
"Sorry, i took awhile to get around to have a photo taken wearing your beaut of a pair of WW2 U.S.A.A.F
Sunglasses - thanks again. Great addition to my U.S.A.A.F collection. Sincerely, Richard." Amongst other great
collectibles, he's wearing
a 1940's Bausch & Lomb AN6531 and it is the Type 2 shape with the paler (50% LTF)
lenses. Chocks away, Richard! (Or the US equivalent!)
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Jerry from Rugby, England got into the swing for her photo. She bought some 1930's sunglasses by BOLLÉ
when they were being made in England. "I felt like a film star - until the sun went in!" You look like a film star too,
Jerry!
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Tyson from Kelowna, Canada pictured himself indoors. "I did my best to meet your request for eloquence: the
piano is a 1911 Heinzman & Co. - anyone interested may know its a serious piano!" The shades are a 1960's
Ray-Ban Plainsman with a gradient tint: serious sunglasses too, and if you don't believe us,
here is a better photo.
See you again soon, Tyson.
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Luis from Coimbra, Portugal looks to have taken a risk getting us this action shot. Nice one, Luis - but don't try
this at home, kids. Luis is wearing a great large format 1980's pair by Paco Rabanne, made in France.
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Julian from Paris wears his glasses to work - at the famous
Social Club in the French capital where he regularly dj's.
1930's-40's hand-made frame. Quality is timeless, non? Merci, Julian!
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Tommy from Victoria (BC) Canada saw this 60's classic on our web site and had to have it and then kindly
sent us his photo: "Finally got around to a pic of me in my Vertex frames from klasik,
constant comment -
thanks a million!" Likewise Tommy - thanks for the photo. 1960's Keytex by Vertex (England).
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Dameion from Brooklyn, NY collects rare Cazals and by buying this 607/2 in dark amber, completed this set.
He's now a big fan: "I intend on buying many more frames!! I visit your website everyday!" Thanks, Dameion -
it was a pleasure, see you again soon, we hope. (Jan. 2011)
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Tim from Bournemouth, England has bought sunglasses from us in the past but this time decided to visit us
at our Sunday stall at Old Spitalfields Market in London's East End to buy some glasses. He found this great
70's frame, black plastic front and gold aluminium temples by Framex (UK) and we gladly had his lenses fitted.
He then sent us this digital collage of him wearing them...thanks, Tim!
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Gill and Bob from Staffordshire (UK) bought themselves each a pair to take on holiday: "Having risked looming
ash clouds, we actually made it (along with our lovely vintage eyewear) to sunny Barcelona. Here's a couple of
photos of us enjoying cocktails in the famous Boadas bar, on Las Ramblas. With the specs, we really felt the part.
Thanks for a great service; lovely specs, we'll definitely be back for more." Gill: 1960's by L'Amy (France) with a
dark grey tint; Bob: American 1950's white gold fill combination by Shuron.
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Albrecht from Celle, Germany loves these old NHS half-eyes that he can't find in Germany. So he's bought a
few pairs from us over the years and loves them so much, he had his portrait done in them.
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"Many thanks for the B&L Aviators, they really are top notch. You had the lenses marked as an 8, if they're an 8
I'd love to see a 10; there's not a mark on them! I attach a poseurish pic for your web customers feedback page,
sadly the weather's crap up here at the moment so instead of beautiful(!) North Shields (UK) you'll have to settle
for my towel rail. Best wishes, Jim". Thanks, Jim!
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Mika from Helsinki, Finland, has bought a few pairs from us in the past - even coming to see us here in London.
He sent us this photo: "Attached you'll find a picture of me wearing a pair of 80's Cébés i bought from you. Un-
fortunately the boat isn't mine, though. :)". In case you can't really make out the Cébés,
here is a better look.
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A regular customer, Silvia from London, first bought this 1960's nylon supra frame from the web site and we had
her prescription lenses fitted. Adorable, Silvia! Then she stopped by our Sunday stall and found this
1950's
American aluminium and white gold fill combination frame. Just as adorable!
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Musician Arnie from Southampton, UK has been a regular customer of Klasik's over the years and recently
decided to send us a photo. "Here is a photo of my Aviators hiding bloodshot eyes. Also my lovely racing green
mandolin case made by Sam Gifford of Pegasus cases: The case has turned far more heads than the beautiful
mandolin it contains!" And now I bet those vintage B&L Ray-Ban Aviators are also turning heads, Arnie, despite
the bloodshot eyes.
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Mark from Bend, OR, USA, needed some good quality sunglasses to have fitted with his prescription and we
were able to find exactly what he was looking for. "I love the glasses, they are a great fit and quite the conver-
sation piece. JFK is one of my heroes and these are the glasses of his choice. I'm proud to wear them. They
are in incredible condition and my local optometrist had a ball fitting them with my prescription lenses. Thanks
again.". We're here to help, Mark! 1960's by American Optical.
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Paul from Le Mans, France, went for Senator by Rodenstock (Germany) and they suited just fine. "Just got my
lenses fitted and have test drove my new old glasses today. they are simply marvellous, just the right amount of
kitsch, very rock n roll... comfortable, and a real head turner...
not got a photo featuring the lovely city of le Mans
yet, but will take one asap for you... here's one of me in my studio anyway.... looking forward to my next pair! best,
Paul". Cheers, Paul - glad you like them.
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Donna from Lynn, MA, USA, bought this great frame for her son - who wanted them fitted with dark green plastic
lenses. We duly obliged and here he is. "These glasses really are one of a kind. I love them thanks a lot.". Thanks
for letting us know! Never worn 1960's Keytex by Vertex, UK, fitted with new CR39 acrylic lenses with a dark green
tint.
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David bought a rare 1940's aviator by American Optical with the cool Calobar lenses while his wife,
Rachelle
opted
for something similar, a mid-century model from Algha with darker lenses. They sent us their photos from a sunny
evening in Gowerton, Wales.
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Amy from Leamington Spa, UK, took the plunge and bought this fabulous 1960's French frame and had us fit her
lenses - before even trying them on. But you knew what you were doing, Amy, 'cause they fit perfectly and look
great! "Thanks so much for the glasses, here is a picture of me wearing them - sorry for the wait, I had to get a new
haircut to show them off in all their glory. And thanks so much for providing an alternative to boring square high-
street frames! all the best, Amy"
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Rachel from Tennessee, USA bought one of our best 1960's pairs, Oliver Goldsmith's Goo Goo."My sunglasses
have arrived and I love them!!!!!! ....I absolutely adore the 1960's. My entire wardrobe is either vintage or items that
have been very carefully reproduced....I am very picky about the quality of the items I add and well made stylish
vintage eye wear can be very hard to find. My "new" sunglasses and your website/business are truly fantastic.
Thank you so much....btw I will definitely be buying from you again." And we look forward to your return, Rachel!
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