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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…