Selima for J.Crew crystal-clear glassesClick here to visit product page
Item 98388
Regular: $325.00
Matt nominated (in the "Want to win a J. Crew Coconut Straw Bag?" post) the Selima for J.Crew crystal-clear glasses for the next "Love it or Leave it" and I couldn't agree more. :) Where to begin...
According to J.Crew's wesbite, "Selima Optique has crafted this special pair—its classic "Menrad" style—for J.Crew. The frame is made of rhodoid, a natural, vegetable-based, hypoallergenic material." First, I don't even know what "rhodoid" is in order to be impressed by it (frankly, it sounds like a made-up word). :) Second, is this material why the pair of glasses cost so much? I mean $325 seems (to me) rather pricey for a pair of glasses with clear- that's right clear- lens!
It's almost insulting (for that price) for J.Crew to even suggest that you can "swap them (the clear lens) out for prescription lenses or have them fitted with tinted sunglass lenses". I am just saying, for that price tag, these glasses should at the very least include prescription or tinted lenses. Especially since the Selima for J.Crew aviator sunglasses (Item 95605; $275) and the Selima for J.Crew Rivington sunglasses (Item 98387; $325) both provide tinted lenses (and are in the same price range).
Also did anyone else notice the warning label that comes with the description: "eyeglasses may be cleaned easily with water or, if necessary, warm soapy water—do not use alcohol. They should be rinsed from time to time to avoid oxidization of the frame (a whitening of the surface), caused by sweat and oil from skin contact." This may be just my opinion, but if I have to worry about my (expensive) sunglasses getting ruined from skin contact!, then maybe these glasses aren't for me. :)
What do you think of the Selima for J.Crew crystal-clear glasses? Do you love it or would you leave it? Do you think I am being overly critical about the glasses? Let us know what you think! :)
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