non-sunglass ray-ban branded spectacles

why

Luxxotica Group happens to have a near monopoly in both the prescription eyeglass and fashion branded sunglass markets. They own the Ray-Ban brand.

I'd like to know why people choose to buy and then wear them

what's your beef with it? ubiquitousness?

just feels like they're not sunglasses but say SUNGLASSES on!!!!

you've got cooler glasses so it's all good.

They're a good widely available value option for eye-glasses, especially compared to Oliver Peoples, Cutler & Gross etc. That said, "de-badging" them would be ideal. I once used a pair of aviators with clear prescription lenses, but they looked serial-killer-ish, so I converted them to prescription sunglasses.

Been tempted to go aviator style, but not sure if I want to look like BTK Killer/ Walter White

I figure when I turn 40 I can either wear aviators or listen to Jimmy Buffett and well, looking like a serial killer sounds more promising.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Unabomber-sketch.png

I never sent any bombs, but I still have a manifesto rolling around inside my head.

i just got some oliver peoples' emerson today in fact.

http://208.43.221.205/Images/ContactsAndSpecs/Product/Large/Oliver-Peoples-Eyewear-Gregory-Peck_11931.jpg

actually that's not them that's the gregory peck.

this is the emerson:

http://www.shadestoimpress.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/m/emerson_bk.jpg

the gregory peck were too droopy for my small face. emerson was perfect.

Note, I was only referring to Oliver Peoples' prices - they have great frames. Some people who left Peoples formed Barton Perreira, make amazing frames as well.

i am wearing the oliver peoples gregory peck rn

nice one, big face.

oliver peoples

Also Luxottica Group S.p.A.

there is a vintage frames dude in Camden market who will rant to you (quite politely) about Luxottica for as long as you care to listen. his basic thesis is that they are responsible for the death of adventurous sunglasses.