How to choose ACETATE frames | EVERYTHING You Need to Know 

I have purchased Barton Perreira frames for many years and never knew why! I just asked my optometrist what was the difference between Parton Perreira and Wayfarer frames. He didn't give me a very good answer but you did! Now I can justify buying a pair of Barton Perreira sunglasses that sort of look like Wayfarers but are not!

About to go to my optometrist at 3:30 today and thought I’d educate myself on frame quality. You’re very detailed and knowledgeable. Thanks!

Never knew how acetate eyewear were made, great informative presentation in showing the details that make it high tier 😎

This video never made me skip sections. Very well explained. Superb

Hey Rob. Super interesting. Thank you for another 10/10 video.

Great content Robert. I especially appreciate the info on the different quality of Acetate. 👌

Today my first Gast Anima Caramel glasses arrived.. I can't describe in words how impressed I am with the quality because I've been buying Persol for years and was regularly disappointed.. thanks for the recommendation so much!!! You made my day:)

I love the Gast as an affordable range but also the barton perreira if I can afford them. I will take a drive up to get my next specs from yourselves, your channel and advice has helped me so much!! Thank you.

Yes, could see all the details you pointed out and learned a lot.

Thanks for this video, precise and understandable for noobs like me. When I got my first pair of handmade Japanese acetate sunglasses, the outstanding quality and feel just blew my mind. So I wanted to know more.

Thanks for the lesson.

Really informative video as always, Rob. I still won't be ditching my Chanel frames though 😆(and I know you would never tell me to!). Love the BP Midnight - maybe with that navy tint I am after?

I’ve watched this 3x in one day. Great work. I’m still getting some take aways.

You did great job, thanks for making nice videos

Robert usually avoids the square framed glasses but in this one you showcased the Mente...and the Mapi.. the difficulty of choosing GAST frames without seeing them on yourself but gotta say, they look sharp.. if their customer svce weren't so awful I'd have ordered a pair already... and now seeing this you got me thinking again.... lol ... as always, love your series.

Thanks for this great video. It's interesting how, when I research for products made with high quality materials (for example, the best Denim in the world, the best T-shirt in the world, the best lenses, and now eyewear), they are all made in the same country.

In the optician which i'am working we selling a mass production luxottica acetate frames and more luxury L.A. Dita brand, which is made in Japan. There's a noticeable difference in finishing, the Japane made frames are the way better.

Love seeing the production of acetate. Re: the dulling of the frames, my Celine frames totally deteriorated that way. So interesting to be educated on the nuances of acetate frames.

Very informative video as usual Robert ! Any feeling about Hackett Bespoke ?

I love my L.A. Eyeworks "Wells" in Dirty Martini on my round face. I'm thinking about a tint on this 2019 purchase.

Love how in-depth detail you went through this frame material. Really enjoy all your content as I feel like my knowledge is constantly growing with it. Is there any way of creating a video with your whole dispense journey? For example, handover, prescription analysis, frame selection, outcome, follow-up? Thank you.😽 x

8:20 I bought a pair of tortoise shell Alexander McQueen (Italy) frames... And the acetate has a lot of hairline cracks in the inner part of temples, and the nose part has micro "bubbling".

About 15 seconds after you displayed the barton perriera I ordered a pair of that model but as sunglasses. Such a special color!

I LOVE those Chloe frames - both the colours and the concept 🤍

Hi, love each and every one of your videos. Thank you! What brand would you suggest around 400 euros? Jaques too much expensive but I love their glasses.

So question… I noticed the blue glasses that you displayed with the exhausted acetate. I found a pair of old Persols that I’d lost, years ago, in an ancient VW bug that I had, on my property. Perfect lenses, but the acetate had been exposed to years of sun and Miami heat. I restored the frames using a product that I use to eliminate the white bloom on plastic seat belt buttons that turns the seat belts pink with age and exposure. It worked GREAT, and I totally got a very sweet pair of shades out of the deal. I was wondering if you recommend anything for the preservation of acetate frames. I’m obviously a car guy, and I used what I had. Awesome vid. All your vids are instructive and entertaining, especially when you attempt clearly mismatched frames on your face. Keep up the good work!

thank you so much

Hey man, loving the channel. What’re your thoughts on Tart Optical?

Hi Robert, Great video and very informative! What do you think of Yuichi Toyama, Eyevan and Ahlem frames?

I followed your recommendation and bought myself a pair of Gast glasses, my first pair of acetate frames. They look and feel great but it feels like their acetate frame gets scratched very easy, even though I have been really trying to be very gentle with them(

I really like this site.😻

Love your videos Robert! Thanks you. How would I find some of the quality brands you promote in United States? I mean LensCrafters is a popular optical business here, Americas Best also but I’m not seeing brands you recommend there. I’ve visited a few private (I suppose) business but seeing the same things there. I think it is very confusing to shop here, so many “knock off” brands.

Looking at a pair of Jacques Marie Mage molino to be exact. Do you have a review or comparison on these ?

Just discovered your videos. Excellent content. What is your opinion of Oliver Goldsmith (Claire Goldsmith) frames?

Hi, nice comparison but can you please tell me which version of Barton Perreira Dominos you were using? The 51mm or the 55mm? Thanks.

Great video and informative. My question is on B tier, if you had to order between Gast, Walter and Herbert, and David Beckham by Safilo as far quality of acetate, hinges, etc which order would you put them in? And if have any comments on them it would be appreciated.

Hi, nice video showing the difference between different acetane quality. I have one question: What are your thoughts on CHIMI frames? They said that they use italian acetane so does that mean that, like GAST, they are high quality but made in China? Thanks and keep up the good work.

Thanks for nice review, how would you rate Face A Face Tiago acetate frame?

Would there be any ways to distinguish between good and bad acetate by just the looks/clarity of the pattern? Other than shine and polish work which you’ve mentioned.

Great video! I totally agree with you. I recently tried on several acetate frames and found major differences. The two that I personally liked were by Barton Perreira and by Moscot. They felt so good on my face and visually. They were the Norton and Lemtosh. I was surprised that the Moscot was made so well being produced in China. Thanks for all your videos!

My JMM acetate glasses have heavy, wide temples and unfortunately they lie over the ear and then I feel pain. Is there anything else that can be done here? They are completely straight with a slight curve at the end.

Hello, nice video first of all. I want to ask how will you compare the Gast Mente (the pair you are wearing in the video) to Gast Mapi (first pair of your exemples) in terms of size, fit? Does the Mente wears that much smaller than Mapi? I'm asking because I want to order a pair but being a tall person (6'4") with a decent head and face size, I don't exactly know which of them will suit me better.

Hi Robert! Thanks a lot for this very informative video. I'm planning to buy an Acetate based glass for myself something that can also act as sunglasses. Which would you recommend, a frame with a light-darkening optical lens or a clip-on solution?

Hey Robert! I have a question, if you order b-tier and a-tier from best to worst, who is the "worst" A tier brand and who is the best B-tier brand, and how far away are they between each other? Thanks

Looking at a pair of cartier acetate frames. What end of the spectrum would you rate cartier's acetate frames?

Was curious about a brand you didn't mention in this video Thierry Lasry. What are your thoughts on their acetate frames?

I like how you chose a pair of Chanel glasses to showcase as a piece of overpriced crap. I'd put Burberry in the same expensive crap category with their screaming logos and flimsy plastic frames.

Is any way to renew Celine sunglasses? Remove scratches?

Great info. As a image consultant and stylist I have to guide individuals not only on what to buy but also what not to buy. The tiers were very helpful. Other than the shine and losing moisture what or performance and durability would you notice based on the quality of the acetate.

In other videos, you've highlighted the quality and finishing of Cartier frames. They offer a few acetate frames like the CT0291O. How do these frames measure up with the rest?

Hello Robert i am David from Turkey İstanbul. İ have Oliver Peaple acetate sunglases the legs of frame is litel bit mate how can i shining the legs is there any pholish creem or sumthing i can doo for this thank you i am whating for your answer 🙏

Cutler & Gross may be B-tier but I've wanted the 0847v2 for years. It's a unique variation on the square frame and of course I love the Kingsman franchise.

What would be your top 3 Gast recommendations, that are easily wearable? The Daim looks cool, but I am afraid they would be too chunky..

You mentioned Walton Herbert glasses are made from Italian Acetate which loses 10% moisture over time compare to Japanese’s 2%. Is the Bulgari pair’s acetate from China? Are there differences in quality within the Italian acetate? Surely the shine can always be re-polish and restore back to the original?

Could you do a merial about hinges as well?

LA eyeworks, JMM, Matsuda, Moscot are my top brands!!

How do you rank SALT? They are also Japanese acetate, local to me in southern california (their HQ are only 30 mins away). Their frame colors are gorgeous and stand out without looking too flashy.

What are your views on saint Laurent 572 and 617 sunglasses? Are they good quality for the price ?

In what tier would you put Peter and May brand?

What are your thoughts about Lindberg frames? What tier or grade would you put this brand in?

What kind of tint would go well with that dark blue Barton Perriera glasses?

Warby Parker is a very visible brand here in the US. Any thoughts about its quality and value proposition??

Welcome to the Church of LA Eyeworks Robert! I started worshiping in 1990. You were probably not even born yet... Frames for people in the know🤓

How long would you say a pair of Barton Parreira glasses would last if looked after well?

Would Saint Laurent frames be in B tier? Because they are made by Kering as Chloe or Gucci. Thank you

Is there any brand under the Luxottica you rate? I’ve watched many of your videos as they’re well shot and informative but I don’t think you’ve ever had a good word to say about anything other than what the company you represent offer.

Most people don't care about quality they just care about the name on the frames.

Hi Robert. Gold Standard content as usual. I was wondering if you could also mention down the road the brand MASUNAGA? MASUNAGA is one of, if not, THE oldest brand of handmade Japanese acetate eyewear on the planet, with polished acetate and attention to detail that is as top tier as you can get in a pair of acetate frames. I look forward to more "top tier" videos from you and The Spectacle Factory. Be well.

What does lotion, sunscreen and makeup do to the longevity of a frame?

Can an acetate frame be matt or they're always gloss? Maui Jim states their Stone Shack sunglasses are acetate but some of their colourway are matt black plastic, how can it be acetate?

holy crap, appreciate the truth bombs. how would you rate Native Sons, Dita, and Japanese brands like Kaneko and Masunaga?

Is acetate Lindberg horrible or OK? Also how can we clean acetate frames in the best way possible?

How about Japanese brands in the next videos. A lot of the eyewear you mentioned were for European fit. Not many asian eyewear enthusiasts can even wear them.

Thank you for sharing your thoughs. Btw, i don't care much about brands, but im the quest to find a frame that can stand a lifetime. Recently i bought a japanese handmade acetate but i was a bit disapointed to find that the lifespan of this frames is around 5 to 10 years. Can you tell me if that is true or a good acetate frame can stand a lifetime?

Which companies make the best Acetate frames for people with a lower nose bridge? Maybe the Japanese brands? I know that a regular frame can be modified with larger acetate or metal, adjustable nose pads, but it would be easier to buy one already made that way. Another great video BTW!

What are your thoughts on the Ace & Tate brand glasses?

How do Lindberg eyewear fair? Would you say their quality is great?

unfortunately Gast don't have low bridge fit for asian people, Is there any affordable brand that sells low bridge fit (that isn't super high end Japanese indepenedent). thanks

This was helpful I was wondering why my Ray-Bans were getting less shinny. So it was the loss of moisture. Is there a way to fix the moisture problem?

Blake Kuwahara is a brand that I have actually never heard of and it was interesting to see them in the A tier there, would love to find out more about their products. On a separate slightly related note, I would be very interested in a video from you specifically on quantifying weights of frames - like how much heavier for example are the acetate frames you showcased today vs some classic titanium frames? It would be great to find out if there's a cut off point at which you might start finding frames to be too heavy for everyday wear.

I have 2 pair of Ray-Ban. I love them .

Where does Matsuda rank here? And how do you know who’s copying whom? As a designer, the similarities between Matsuda and LA Eyeworks are a little too close for comfort (making a *serious* effort to be polite).

are those domino the 55 eyesize ?

where would you say orgreen sit?

Isn't a lot of L.A. Eyeworks made in France at least mine are how do they compare I wonder? Maybe they are "vintage"

Correct subtitles please. Great, informative video though.

There seems to be quite of sound echo

Mazzucchelli made in Italy and aged is the best

I only like metal frames for prescription glasses

Many indipendent Italy factory can do the same quality of Japan but unfortunatly the main brand want crap😢😢😢😢 Luxottica drop the quality in the market and in many of its line

Is Dita the most luxurious?

I do not agree. My Wayfarers are the same A-Tier level for me

What about Cazal

why dont other countries produce Acetate?

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This is the reason why my person fade over time

Recording in 60Hz makes the video extra crisp and complements the topic of quality.

Can you review cheap Chinese shit like Zenni

60 years of eyeglasses experience 😂

2:41 the more I see your videos, the more disappointed I am. The only and the number one reason for choosing natural acetate over plastic is; that acetate is hypo allergenic. The most sensitive parts of the human body are the eyes, hence the reason the use of hypoallergenic materials which will be sitting right next to them. It is unbelievable the people who hire young guys like yourself who have just memorised stuff and are completely unaware of the basics. I walked into a sunglass hut in London and asked them about the Persol 649s. The lady at the front desk told me that there is no such thing as that and she’s been working there for quite some time and hasn’t heard of the name, 649. She directed me towards the Persol shelf and as iconic as the 649s are, I saw them from a distance and pointed out that these are 649s and showed her the inside, and briefly explained the numbering system, which I believe many sunglasses brands have.