Lighter. Safer. Greener
Buying a new pair of glasses is a tedious task. You spend hours trying to find a frame, more hours finding the proper lenses prescription, then have to live with your decision for the following year(s). Most of us don’t want to deal with the process after selecting the right frame much less pay attention [...]
A Tweak On The Most Famous Style in Sunwear
Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer sunglasses have achieved more than any sunglasses style the world has ever seen. They have been worn by too many famous people to count, on the streets, films, and magazines. As many potential buyers have discovered though, just because they are immediately recognizable by everyone doesn’t mean they look good on everyone. If [...]
Easy On The Eyes. Easy On The Wallet.
Swedish brand Cheap Monday consistently releases great style-oriented clothes and accessories that everyone can afford to pick up on a whim, and these newly released Night Watch sunglasses are no exception. Part of the brand’s new Clairvoyant Collection, the Night Watch frame mimics the same classic look of the Rayban Wayfarer with some slightly harder [...]
Because a Clean Paint Brush is a Happy Paint Brush
There’s no better way to freshen, brighten, personalize, or revive your home than with a fresh coat of paint. This author has seen his fair share of interior latex flung far and wide, from wall to wall. Within a year of moving into our current domicile, we’d painted every square inch of wall and trim [...]
Frames to See as Well as to be Seen
In 1978, Alain Mikli opened his design studio in Paris and started creating a new wave of fashion eye wear in an industry dominated by tradition. Mikli’s original designs were innovative and combined creative aesthetics with technical precision. Today, Alain Mikli continues this tradition and remains a trendsetter credited with provocative designs such as Kanye [...]
An Inside Look at the Iconic American Brand
Almost a year ago, we featured a pair of Randoph Engineering Aviators on Gear Patrol. Since then, they’ve accompanied us everywhere. This past Monday, we were offered to take a tour of Randolph Engineering‘s factory and we jumped at the chance. We came away with even more respect for our some of our favorite shades [...]
Performance Shades Sans Blades
Two weeks of wearing the Bollé Kickbacks and we’re already hooked. We at Gear Patrol are firm believers that men should broaden their horizons and find situation-appropriate products. Case in point: wearing sportier sunglasses for more active situations. There’s no rule that says a man can’t have a collection of sunglasses at his disposal. If [...]
A Modern Spin on Classic Aviators
Sunglasses are the quintessential male style accessory. Much like a watch, a great pair of sunglasses can be the piece de resistance to a well assembled wardrobe. The trick is finding a pair that accommodates your face shape, as well as making a personal style statement. I may have found just the pair.
Named after a Roy Orbison song (I guessed Weezer’s “Only In Dreams”), Initium’s In Dreams sunglasses channel the retro chunky frames of the 1950s. The In Dreams come from Initium’s Platinum line, all of which are made in Italy and feature:
Clarifying the Situation
Sunglass lenses come in a myriad of configurations. If you’re serious about your eye protection though, you can’t beat the polarized variety. Polarized lenses are made to filter out the glare that normal lenses let right in. This is particularly useful to combat the glare from surfaces like snow, water, and glass. Unless your name [...]
“I don’t like you because you’re dangerous!” Your pair of sport wraps are great, but they are not appropriate eye wear for every situation. Boating? Playing whiffleball? Ya Sure. Nice date? Your sister’s wedding? Ehh, not so much. Wire framed glasses are your friend in these situations, and the classic aviator frame is a great [...]
The fall driving season is nearly upon us. You know what that means: annoying glare and blind spots. Upgrade your sunglasses with something that can do more than just look cool. Here’s a question: what do your sunglasses do? They probably look good, they fight off some glare and maybe even protect you from UV [...]
By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo On your face, or on my grill (as shown here), the Maui Jim Peahis are sharp. As a guy that reads GP you must know the importance of eye protection. You probably own a pair of stylish sunglasses already that compliment your facial features. I trust you don’t have a [...]
Show your MLB team fanaticism with a pair of Oakley’s all-new MLB Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses. The special editions Flak Jackets use Oakley’s Black Iridium interchangeable lens with high definition optics, 100% UV filter, XYZ optics to maximize peripheral vision and a hydrophobic lens (smudge-resistant) coating that repels sweat, skin oils and dust. The MLB [...]
These handmade 70′s inspired aviator style sunglasses from Ben Sherman look spot on with a handsome amber tinted tortoise shell frame instead of the traditional wireframe. The countoured arms and gradient tint perfectly round out the aviator look. Signature Ben Sherman logo detailing are found on the top left corners and black case with printed [...]
