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Dangers of fake sunglasses:
Most people look at the counterfeiting industry as a dishonest business, but they don't recognize the dangers that many fakes pose. But counterfeits are dangerous. The lenses may not be shatterproof, which could endanger your eyesight in an accident. The lenses on counterfeit may be distorted, which can cause headaches and visual disturbances. Fakes may not have the level of UV protection that they claim to have - or they may have no protection at all.

Counterfeit sunglasses cost a fraction of the price of genuine ones, but may not have been made or tested to the same standards, which is why they may not provide any protection at all against ultra-violet rays. That leaves the wearer at risk of eye damage. It doesn’t matter how dark the lenses are. In fact, darker glasses cause your pupils to widen to let in more light. If your sunglasses offer no protection, this will allow more UVA and UVB light to enter your eyes compared to if you were not wearing sunglasses at all.

jind86's optical store recommendation: Reliance Bangsar Baru

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 19 2010, 01:57 AM

anybody has anything to recommend between RM100-200 bugdet?

esprit brand in range 100 - 200. what is you preference? sporty look?

No specific preference.depends on the design whether i like it anot.tat's all.i shall take a look at esprit brand.thx!

if u really dont care about quality then u can go for like esprit/topman/zara.. if u really want to invest in a good pair of sunglasses which is not too expensive, i highly recommend rayban.. u can get them around the 300+ range..

this is one of the rayban's i own



the aviator rb3025 in classic gold..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 03:40 PM

Oakley all the way for me

well oakley is also a good sunglasses brand, depends on your cup of tea.. its a more sporty brand.. however oakley's wld cost about RM500 and up.. which is far more than his budget..

yeah the rayban aviator is nice...

might be getting a polarized1 for driving

sad thing for me is, if i wana get sunglasses i gotta add power to the lens, because i hate wearing contact lens and im not the kind who really takes care of contact lens.. =\

Me too.. if looking for sporty. try for sport brand like nike /adidas/puma. this is start Rm200

not really Rm500.. start from Rm400.. you can find it cheap at pertama complex. the shop is next to watches shop at the first floor. front of escalator.. i think the watches shop and the optical shop from the same owner.

This post has been edited by sevenwatch: Dec 26 2008, 10:49 PM

restricted financial haiz
below 200 is the best

below rm200 susah la hensem.. maybe year end sales got... last year i got my Esprit for rm160 after 40% discount...

i personally wouldnt get brands like esprit/topman/zara sunglasses.. they may make good shirts, but they are not serious sunglasses producers.. most of their designs are copied from proper sunglasses brands and they do not feel solid.. im actually not sure about esprit but i checked out some topman and zara sunglesses bfore and you can tell their construction of the sunglasses are poor and it feels cheap..

true.. well said. my esprit patah already. now surveying for Oakley.

ziggy, i'd rather save up abit more and get something like rayban or oakleys which i can tell u now is gona last u for a long time.. the rayban aviator in the 1st post is about 40 years old.. i curi from my dad kekeke..

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Added on December 28, 2008, 12:03 ami had an oakley but lost.. cost me RM580

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 28 2008, 12:03 AM

yala... you lost ur Oakley because you curi ur dad rayban.. karma...

just kidding

mayb i go pasar malam get a cheap cheap 1 first
coz currently really nid 1

i personally like oakley wire series

i would suggest brands like zero-x , safari.
last time i owned a zero-x but lost already
tried looking for same model but its not manufactured anymore and somehow thier current model is really lightweight

thx for the recommendation
i'll take note

hmm i heard pasar malam 1 (or ciplak 1) although got shade and will dim the lights, but it doesnt block UVA/UVB rays which is main cause for cataract.. it actually enhance ur chance of getting them.. reason being = ur iris will open wider thinking that it's in a dim environment, to allow more light to go in, at the same time, allowing more UVA/UVB ray in as well...

correct me if i'm wrong?

correct. i read it from newspaper

so guys, please avoid pasar malam ones for long term purposes.. if just as accessories for fun for awhile, it should be fine gua..

Pasar Malam sunglasses is BAD for the eyesss..

i just grab nike shade.. NikeVision. Matte Black/Grey Lens. cheap only. below RM500.

pictures will be uploaded if got request.

yeah sure post up a pix of it..

probably TS can include at the first post regarding staying away from buying all those black-market/street sunglasses to avoid eye-problems...
some tips and advices are mostly welcome...sure can gather lots of LYN to join this thread and share lots of things about sunglasses...
make it a proper,nicer and neat thread to welcome more LYN members...

oakleyz supporter here

any recomendation for something subtle and a little formal?

yeah sure..

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Added on December 30, 2008, 3:53 pmhmmm oakleys make sportier sunglasses, if u want something more formal, look for brands such as rayban, tom ford, chrome hearts (they make one of the best sunglasses, but im not sure if u can get it in msia)..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 03:53 PM

wow chrome hearts!! i would love to own their jewelry though.

what is the purpose of sunglasses other than look cool?? are u going to wear it everywhere u go to look cool? advice plz

driving.. riding bikes.. going to the beach...

im not using sunglasses for cool factor.

P/S : will upload my sunglasses pis tonite.

This post has been edited by sevenwatch: Dec 30 2008, 06:04 PM

well the name clearly indicates its purpose - sun glasses, which is basically to block direct sunlight to your eyes for UV protection and better view.. and well of course it is also an accessory to amp up your style =)

nice~nice!...quick show what you have...

great and good works TS...after this,would you mind to post any example of rare/cool/S.E sunglasses to poison all the visitors coming in this thread...that would make the thread getting more interesting and attractive...

sure no problem
i will post them up from time to time..
here i'll start with this:



these are the very very limited Louis Vuitton millionaire.. these retail for about RM5000 but are given special priority to LV VIPs.. get ready to spend about RM10,000 to get your hands on this in ebay..

they are hand crafted in France and has 2 rows of mini-Louie logos running across the gold area. created by marc jacobs, pharrell williams and nigo from bape..

5/5 star

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 07:52 PM

wow!!!...limited LV sunglasses?...would it be available in our LV shores?...

owh?...to TS you got nice and interesting articles in your blog,eventhou not all articles read,but you got lots of interesting and nice post there...

even if they were available in Malaysian store, they wld have been long sold.. there are only 200 of these in the world.. the only way to get your hands on these now is through ebay.. someone on ebay is currently selling it for US $3,499.00..

thanks for your compliment on my blog..

if i dont go to the beach often then i will only use my sunglasses when driving.. correct r?

you can simply wear it whenever there is bright sunlight

how about u?
do u wear it all the time?? if not wearing where did u put your sunglass?? hanging on your shirt all the time?

Protects you from Cataract! Preventable Eye disease! Also, it helps make sure your eyes are not so tired.. from the bright exposure to the sun! Check out http://eyeshades.blogspot.com/ for details on the cataract and tons of info about sunglasses!

hey there, i wear them during the day whenever im outdoors, i only take them off when indoors.. when im indoors i usually hang it on my shirt, when im at the mall or when i know im going to be indoor the whole time, i keep it safely in my car..

Hey there, lets try vincci, cheaper and fine quality compared to zara @ topman it,s not only for girls!!

More sunglasses, Click Here..

when it comes to shades, im definitely against all these brands such as topman/zara/esprit/vincci.. i've seen vincci's sunglasses, their no better than other low-quality sunglasses..

Zerox is not bad, I just bought one polarized RM160 after discount, it's quite curve so it can cover more and the design is trendy and makes you look cool

what is the best brand of sunglasses outthere? I mean those affordable prices and good quality..izzit killerloop?

hmm well i dont believe there's such a thing called "best", it is all about one's opinion and the features and qualities he/she is looking for in a brand..

shades from brands like zerox//adidas/nike got adequate UV protection?

BTW happy new year all

yeah i think these brands would provide adequate UV protection, the main concern are mostly from fakes..

currently using Adidas Evil Eye Pro with prescription inserts which is a dedicated hardcore cycling glasses which i bought for pretty obvious reasons lol...



used it for around 1 year and looks more like this now



the reflective coating had peeled off considerably...

changing the lens would cost more or less rm200 according to the shop -.-"

anywhere u know that sells cheap original lenses?

btw, i don't see much ppl here using sports-specific glasses here?

This post has been edited by Nightstalker1993: Jan 1 2009, 04:49 AM

Ray ban has formal, subtle glasses? hmm...

i was thinking..wat abt tag huer?

hi, just wanna ask. do sunglasses lens have power? cuz withut my specs...i cant see noting(literaly).

i think the purpose of wearing sunglasses is to be used during mid day, especially when driving.....

i would agree with sevenwatch's opinion of the shop in pertama complex, ive been there myself, the salesman is very nice, always asking customers to try, "kalo tak try tak tau, plus no charge", haha, damn funny, n if it doesnt suit you, there are thousands of others to be tried...

but i have a question too, what bout our face shape, is there any advice bout the shape of our face n the shape of the shades itself???imho, not all shades shape suits our face shape..

This post has been edited by hoho: Jan 1 2009, 01:14 PM

well although brands like adidas and nike do create sunglasses which are adequate in providing UV protection, they are also not quality brand sunglasses makers.. as u can see from the pictures nightstalker has provided.. these brands are the best in sportswear no doubt, but they branch out their brand into eyewear simply to attract their customers to buy their sunglasses.. they are not at all serious sunglasses producers.. why dont u go for oakleys? =)

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Added on January 1, 2009, 2:50 pmtag heuer makes good sunglasses, but they are in no way formal, they are very very sporty.. and their price is about RM600 and up..

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 1 2009, 03:40 PM

tag heuer's kimi raikkonen shades look so good =) but they're around rm800+ i think
hrmm so if i just wanna protect my eyes and am not a hardcore sports person like nightstalker,these brands are ok?
BTW not all shades are polaroid rite?wad is the function of polarized lenses tho?

yeah those brands are ok, but as u can see from the earlier post by nightstalker on his adidas, they are not gonna last long, probably 2-3 years?
if u really want something that will last and give full protection to your eyes without you putting a hole in your pocket, go for rayban.. it will cost you about RM400 for an aviator or wayfarer - those are the iconic rayban sunglasses.. trust me they will last..

and yes not all shades are polarized, polarized will usually cost about an extra RM200.. in short polarized is where the lenses reduce the glare therefore you have a more "natural" view.. go to http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/polarized.htm if u wanna know more..

oakleys are overkill for me...

i'm short sighted, so with the Adidas all i have to do is get the prescription inserts, but if i get Oakleys, i'd have to custom make the lens just for it...

the Adi is good in terms of sturdiness and design, but only thing is that the lens aren't really that resistant to scratches...

maybe its just that i'm a pretty rough user

This post has been edited by Nightstalker1993: Jan 1 2009, 10:08 PM

ok thx i will check out the website.i seldom see optical shops carry adidas or nike shades wan

yeah i need prescriptioon lenses too =) do you drop your Adi shades alot,what kinda treatment you give them till they get so worn out?

y all so expensive 400+?? got any good quality sunglass which is 200+?

if want those more established brands like rayban,oakley is rm400+ lor.but if ju used for driving in the daytime,prollly nike/adidas/esprit/dkny/emporio armani/etc will do kua

1980 sunglasses

belong to my dad..i keep it now

This post has been edited by kintsuchi: Jan 2 2009, 12:41 AM

yes.. u can ask for it to be powered. but not all shop do that.

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This post has been edited by sevenwatch: Jan 2 2009, 01:48 AM

dkny and emporio armani make good sunglasses, they are not the same level as nike and adidas.. and you wont be able to find dkny and EA for RM200+ minimum wld start about RM400 as well..

if i wld to draw a chart based on quality, this is how it wld be..

pasar malam > topman/zara/vincci > nike/adidas > oakley/rayban/EA/gucci/other high end designer brands..

yea i drop it considerably, but once the reflective coating gets a big scratch, it will slowly get bigger and bigger, as if its peeling...

u mean pasar malam brand is best quality?

erksss?...don't think night market selling "best-quality" sunglasses...probably stolen one or the reject one...but it won't be as good as the original one...

jind86's arrow pointing wrong direction lerr

ayo u guys kno la wad i mean

means quality lowest from pasar malam to highest which is rayban/oakley

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Added on January 2, 2009, 10:30 pmhow much u purchased ur shades for sevenwatch?

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 2 2009, 10:30 PM

killerloop sunglasses very nice also..which category it falls into?? oakley got 200+ 1 or not?

killerloop probably falls between adidas/nike and oakley/rayban..

bought it at rm420

geng ....so rich lo....rm420 for a spec..

My wife just bought me an Oakley..Ducati Monster Dog in Penang for RM427...i must admit, totally different in terms of quality and style from my old pasar malam RM5 sunglasses ....I think can get this cheaper in KL ? anybody knows?

While at the shop, my wife got hooked on an Oakley Ravishing...RM400 so ended up paying for the 2 oakleys...

don't forget to upload the picture(s) here...

anyone knows where to get DITA eyewear in malaysia

dita, good brand, but i think most of their stuff are for females.. not too sure where to get them tho..

go to pertama complex.

the shop side by side with Optical store and Watch store. both same owner. First floor

look for bit older Chinese Guy. i think he is the owner..

he can give u rm4++ for the Ducati Monster Dog



i like this one... but too big for my face.

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Added on January 6, 2009, 4:45 pmit is necessity not just accessories. worth to buy.. i cant drive without sun glasses on bright day light

im guessing you must be not wearing glasses which i mean the clear powered glasses.

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Added on January 6, 2009, 4:46 pmnever heard of it

This post has been edited by sevenwatch: Jan 6 2009, 04:46 PM

thanks for the info...any other recommended optics/sunglasses shop(s)?...

aik?...thought you bought two Oakleys?...where's the other sunglass's picture?...come and share...

i usually get my shades from Reliance in Bangsar.. good prices, excellent customer service.. im not really into those big optical chains like focus point or england optical, their prices are much more expensive and their knowledge are low as they are constantly hiring new ppl..

true... they dont know about optical at all ...

if u want a really good pair of Dita, this is the one..





this one is called the Midnight Special by Dita.. an aviator style hand crafted titanium frame..

i'll give these 5/5 stars

wow tat is hot.. n suitable for my face as well because my face shape is kinda.. big ..

those normal aviators have the curves at the bottom part wich make my face look bigger.

alright.. will be saving up for this soon.. i guess only way is to order online or go overseas n get right.

you may actually be lucky and find some retailers carrying this brand.. retail price for these are USD$500..

Seriously? I can definitely offer you less than that for an Original Pair of Ducati Monster Dog! Unfortunately, you've gotten it so nvm.. in the future you can always look for me for all kinds of shades...

Of course there's a difference bro.. IT's OAKLEY!! The lens quality is superb, there's HDO technology (high definition optics) which makes vision exact and wont get your eyes tired, there's Impact resistance, there's hydrophobic technology, and a whole load of others. That's the difference with getting a proper pair of sunglasses compared to PASAR MALAMS!!!

how about the warranty bro? need to sent back to u or just to any optical store carry Oakley brand here in KL?

It's 100% original, so you can pass it to me or go directly to Oakley Malaysia in KL! That's the benefits of buying original Oakley from me.. warranty included! (you dont get this elsewhere online)

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Added on January 8, 2009, 9:19 amYeah will look for you in future...btw, do you sell the oakley soft large vault?

Thnks!

This post has been edited by cientoo: Jan 8 2009, 09:19 AM

Hi

I go there also. Reliance, bangsar. Don't think they are expensive.......they are NOt at All......Trust me, Very good after service. Dun be afraid to step in there. Lots of ppl.......and they knows their stuff....really......me and my wife bought our specs and sunnies from there.....

I have 2 oakley sunnies and 1 oakley prescription and my wife...hehhe she has more that me la......5 oakley sunnies and 3 oakley presription spec and few other designers specs from there also.....

if you scare to go there alone....pls pm me and i can go with u...my office is ard there la....hehehehe

btw, i have one Monster Dog Tribal series. hehehe. money cant buy. my collection.

go to this website www.o-review.com. you definitely be addicted to oakley. warn u first.

chow

Nice items bro!

Yup, I sell anything that Oakley Malaysia brings in.. cause I get it directly from them. So as long as they bring it in (they bring almost everything in, with exceptions!), I will be able to get it for you as well.

I've got a way to deal with them directly, hence my prices are better but still with original warranty and all!

This post has been edited by Fireball9: Jan 8 2009, 01:41 PM

Bro..

check with my_oaks (fellow forumer; sells oakley in this forum) for oakleys in the future..
he gives really really good prices
check him out

his thread -> click here

This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jan 8 2009, 01:58 PM

Dude now that's da reallll shiiitt !

Haha sorry for the exaggeration... anyway I will need a pair too.

I'm particularly interested in aviators, was kinda hooked onto an Armani Xchange one but I guess it was too big and abit pricey too. And then I tried a Club Monaco one but the lens was too small I looked like a blind rat instead.

My friend recommended me the Oakley Crosshair, but I doubt it's still in stores now.

So besides the Dita ( I'm sure its damn expensive ) any1 wanna recommend any ?

This post has been edited by jacksonyong: Jan 8 2009, 02:00 PM

So whts your price for the large soft vault?...if price is good will definitely get from you?

there are actually tons of aviator-like shapes that i can recommend.. you gotta narrow down what you really want..
if you're looking for the square-type aviator similar like those Dita's.. then here's another..





these sunglasses are just super sexy.. they are by Barton Perreira called the Voyeur..

i'll give these 5/5 stars as well..

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 8 2009, 04:32 PM

Cool, is he selling original ones? Ok, let me rephrase that. Does he offer warranty from Oakley Malaysia?


Oakley Crosshair is still available, just that their not produced anymore. Check out Oakley Inmate, Felon, and Warden! That's for Oakleys.. then there's Emporio Armani's 9368s. Actually, most brands have their own aviator ranges.. it's only up to your budget.. what's your budget?


PM me the details and we'll discuss there!