Best Eyewear/Sunglasses Cases, Masks & Resources

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Eyewear & Sunglasses Cases, Eye Masks, News, Reviews & Resources

• 3 new super lightweight ActiveLook-powered smart sunglasses for cyclists - "You can now buy augmented reality smart sunglasses that weigh as little as 35g thanks to new technology developed by ActiveLook. Who’s that? The augmented reality division of the French company MICROOLED, which manufactures high-resolution OLED microdisplays with very low energy consumption. The newly developed NeXT technology has realized lightweight smart eyewear that puts your essential data, such as time, distance, speed, HR, and in some cases, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, right before your very eyes."
• $3.5 million spectacles said to ward off evil - "Centuries-old Indian glasses could sell for millions. Two pairs of 17th-century glasses are expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction next month. The jewel-encrusted spectacles, which feature lenses made from diamond and emerald rather than glass, are believed to have originally belonged to royals in the Mughal Empire, which once ruled over the Indian subcontinent."
• 10 of the best sunglasses for men - The Telegraph.
• 20 Pairs of Sunglasses Your Favorite Celebs Can’t Stop Wearing - Travel + Leisure.
• 20/20 Vision - term for visual acuity in which the numerator refers to distance and the denominator refers to size.
• 21 pairs of designer sunglasses that will last beyond the summer - The Telegraph.
• 29 of the best sunglasses to buy now - The Telegraph.
• 100 Best Sunglasses - English Vogue.
• A Simple Way to Improve a Billion Lives: Eyeglasses - The New York Times.
• A touch of glass: the surprising story of the spectacles industry - "Cubitts founder Tom Broughton on the story of eyewear in Britain."
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• Agresti - box for 4 eyeglasses in polished white bird’s eye maple.
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• Ally Capellino - Leather Glasses Chain.
• Behind the company that made Jackie O & Yves Saint Laurent's famous glasses - The Telegraph.
• BEST SUNGLASSES FOR EVERY OUTDOOR OCCASION - "Protect your eyes from the burning sun while you run, paddle, or work on your computer outside."
• best sunglasses to buy now - The Telegraph.
• Bioengineered cornea can restore sight to the blind & visually impaired - "Bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts."
• Bono reveals he always wears sunglasses because of glaucoma - "U2 frontman reveals he has suffered from condition for around two decades, prompting ever-present dark glasses."
• Bose audio sunglasses appear in FCC filings - "They could be part of the company’s Frames line."
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• Breo iSee4 Wireless Digital Eye Massager - with Heat Compression & Music. Offers three massage modes - air pressure, vibration, and heat massage - to relieve tension around the temples.
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• Brunello Cucinelli - since 1978. Grained calfskin glasses organizer.
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• Brunello Cucinelli - since 1978. Leather glasses case.
• Can a Cup of Hot Tea a Day Help Preserve Eyesight? - The New York Times.
• Can you get Covid-19 through your eyes? Possibly. Should we all be wearing goggles? Probably not - "We know that the coronavirus can enter the body through the nose and mouth -- hence the constant recommendations from doctors to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. But what about the eyes? Should we all be wearing goggles or face shields as well?"
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• CARL ZEISS CINEMIZER - "CinemizerOLED video glasses offers sharp and lively immersive experiences. Perfect to fly your drone in First Person View, to enjoy HD content for private cinema sessions when connected to your phone, gaming console or TV box."
• CELEBRITY SUNGLASSES FINDER - since 2007. "The Original Sunglass Finding Site."
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• CHARVET - founded in 1838. French high-end men's shirt maker & tailor located at 28, place Vendôme in Paris, France. "Getting a decent amount of shut-eye is key to feeling your best and Charvet's eye mask will make resting easy. It's been crafted in France from houndstooth silk-jacquard and has an elasticated strap for a snug fit. The padded front adds some gentle pressure to help you nod off peacefully."
• CROSS-BRAND COLLABORATION - definition & explanation.
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• Cubitts - Spectable Accessories.
• CURRY & PAXTON: A GOLDEN STORY - "Exclusive to The Rake, this is the story of Curry & Paxton, the eyewear label founded in 1888 that helped cement Michael Caine as a style icon and national treasure."
• Danish Eyewear Brand Making Solid Gold Glasses That Don’t Scream Luxury - "Even when studded with diamonds, these glasses aren't as flashy as you might think."
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• DEREK ROSE OF SAVILE ROW - since 1926. "Whether it be snoozing on the sofa, at night in bed, or on a long-haul flight, sleep well with our range of luxury men's eye masks. Crafted from fine Italian silks or pure cashmeres, they'll ensure luxurious 'shut-eye' wherever you are. Each mask comes with a drawstring pouch, making them an excellent gift for a loved one or a feel-good treat for yourself."
• Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Do Anything? A Review of The Research - "Celebrities of a certain age are often seen sporting amber colored, blue light blocking glasses. Many celebrity gossip magazines sarcastically speculate that these aging celebs probably need regular glasses but are trying to look cool by wearing blue-blocking prescription lenses."
• Drivers warned over surprising £5,000 fine for wearing sunglasses - "Driving experts have said that even though sunglasses are often an important accessory for any driver, some styles can restrict vision while driving. Some lenses can be tinted too dark and restrict vision during daylight. Bulky frames can also cause blind spots."
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• E. MARINELLA - since 1914. 100% silk eyeglasses holder – Measurements: 17 × 8 cm.
• GADAFFI'S SUNGLASSES - "Colonel Gadaffi likes wearing sunglasses."
• Gandhi's iconic glasses sell for $340,000 in UK - "A pair of gold-plated glasses worn by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi has sold in Britain for £260,000, the auction house said."
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• Ghurka - "Fine Handcrafted Leather Gear Made in Norwalk, Connecticut Since 1975."
• GLASSES - Wikipedia.
• Glasses wearers really are more intelligent - it's in the genes - The Telegraph.
• GLASSES-WEARERS UP TO THREE TIMES LESS LIKELY TO CATCH CORONAVIRUS, STUDY SUGGESTS - "‘Long term use of spectacles may prevent repeated touching and rubbing of the eyes,’ researchers say."
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• Google Glass - augmented reality wearable computer with a head-mounted display (HMD). Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like format hands-free, can interact with the Internet via natural language voice commands, and uses Google's Android operating system. While the frames do not currently have lenses fitted to them, Google is considering partnering with sunglass retailers such as Ray-Ban or Warby Parker. FAQ.
• GOOGLE GLASS 2.0 IS A STARTLING SECOND ACT - Wired.
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• Google Glass Enterprise Edition - "Businesses have been getting hands-on with Glass Enterprise Edition." Thanks for exploring with us. The journey doesn't end here. You'll start to see future versions of Glass when they're ready (for now, no peeking).
• Google Glass is back from the dead - The Verge.
• Google patents smart lenses you inject into your eyes - engadget.
• Hi-tech glasses for ageing eyes - "Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals."
• How should you look after your eyes? - "Get regular eye tests, don’t smoke, wear UV lenses and eat healthily if you want to protect your sight."
• How to ensure that your glasses won't let your party outfit down - The Telegraph.
• How to stop your glasses from fogging up when you wear a mask - "Keep your vision clear. Many people are faithfully wearing masks in order to prevent others from being infected with COVID-19. But while mask-wearing is important for public health, it’s also a big adjustment for a lot of Americans who are adapting to a new garment and sweaty faces. Those of us with glasses have to deal with another problem: fogged-up lenses. When you wear a mask and your warm breath hits the relatively cool surface of your glasses, the result will be fog."
• How to stop your glasses steaming up & 19 other essential facts about face masks - "How often should you wash a cloth mask? And how effective are the disposable ones? The expert guide to choosing, wearing and caring for your face covering."
• Illesteva - "Design Your Own." Handmade in Italy. Men's & women's sunglasses.
• Improving Eyesight May Help Prevent Dementia - "New Dementia Prevention Method May Be Behavioral, Not Prescribed. As experimental drugs prove ineffective against increasing dementia cases in the U.S., researchers argue that improving eyesight can have an effect."
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• Intelligent Glasses - glasses that can translate text by NTT DoCoMo.
• Japan 'glasses ban' for women at work sparks backlash - "Wearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them."
• JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JOINS FORCES WITH KARIM BENZEMA FOR A RE-EDITION OF THE BRAND’S ICONIC EYEWEAR - "It is in this spirit that the company asked Karim Benzema to participate in the conception of this reissue of the 56-6106, himself being an avid collector of vintage glasses. This flagship model of the 90s, worn by icons such as 2Pac, was selected from the brand’s archives by KB9, who will become the face of the brand during a video campaign produced by Original Kids."
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• La Portegna - women's sunglasses leather cases.
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• Launer London - "Handcrafted in England." Men's & women's spectable cases.
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• Le Noeud Papillon - since 2007. Silk eye shades.
• Lots of People Are Losing Distance Vision, and No One Knows Why - Wired.
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• Louis Vuitton - since 1854. "The Woody glasses case takes its name from renowned movie director Woody Allen and his distinctive eyewear. It is crafted from a mix of the House's iconic Monogram canvas and calf leather. This slim, lightweight item is easy to carry."
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• Lucrin - founded in Switzerland in 1994. Cases for glasses.
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• Makr - since 2007. Men's & women's eyewear cases & sleeves.
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• Meta Pro Space Glasses - reality headset that supports cool stuff like 3D visualizations, facial recognition, virtual gaming, laser tagging, voxel editor and more.
• Michael Caine is selling his signature frames - "Personal items including the 88-year-old star's gold Rolex watch - estimated to fetch as much as £12,000 ($16,300) - and paintings from his personal collection will go under the hammer in London on March 2, 2022."
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• Microsoft Hololens - "Microsoft HoloLens is the first self-contained, holographic computer, enabling you to engage with your digital content and interact with holograms in the world around you."
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• Mulberry Silk Eye Masks - "Our Silk Eye Masks are made from pure Mulberry 22 Momme Silk, they are kind to your delicate eye area and can aid a peaceful sleep by eliminating harsh light."
• New Bose audio sunglasses appear in FCC filings - "They could be part of the company’s Frames line."
• Off piste: why oversized ski goggles are the hottest look this year - "Trend for sporty sunglasses led by Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna and Rita Ora."
• OPRAH WINFREY WEARING GLASSES "MADE IN SWITZERLAND" - "Whether during her interview with Barack Obama, Lady Gaga or now with Meghan and Harry - her favorite Swiss glasses are always with her. It was love at first sight when she discovered Götti Switzerland glasses at her optician in Washington back in October 2019."
• Pencil Pushups - one of the major vision therapy exercises for Convergence Insufficiency and other binocular deficiencies.
• Photochromic lens - optical lens that darkens on exposure to light of sufficiently high frequency, most commonly ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the absence of activating light the lenses return to their clear state.
• Rare Mughal era eyeglasses to be auctioned by Sotheby's - "A pair of rare diamond and emerald spectacles from an unknown Indian princely treasury will be sold at an auction in London later this month. The lenses were placed in the Mughal-era frames around 1890, according to auction house Sotheby's."
• Researchers create eye-tracking glasses that auto-focus where you look - "But it'll be several years before your optometrist has them in stock."
• Royal-Approved Sunglasses Brands to Shop This Prime Day - "The styles beloved by Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are at a major discount on Amazon right now."
• SNAPCHAT SPECTACLES ARE HERE: THEY ARE RIDICULOUSLY FUN - The Verge.
• Snapchat's Spectacles are low-risk move into wearables
• sousveillance - definition & explanation.
• Snap Spectacles: Are They the Face Camera We’ve Been Waiting For? - Wired / YouTube 4:22.
• Snap’s Spectacles now available directly from Amazon - The Verge.
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• Spectacles by Snap - "Your hands-free camera." Spectacles are sunglasses that capture your world, the way you see it. Just press, then play. Spectacles capture your perspective with circular photos and videos, reflecting the way you see the world. Press the button to record a 10-second video. Press again to keep recording up to 30 seconds. Press and hold to take a photo.
• Spring shady: the 10 best sunglasses – in pictures - The Telegraph.
• SUNGLASSES - Wikipedia.
• SUNGLASSES ID - "Serious About Celebrity Sunglasses & Eyeglasses." SunglassesID.com is a comprehensive guide to sunglasses worn by celebrities and spotted in the movies. Looking for a new pair of sunglasses? Start your search by selecting your favorite celebrity, movie or brand to get inspiration.
• Sunglasses That Help Your eyes as well as your look - "Lenses that transition in sunlight to become sunglasses help protect eyes from dust, bugs, drying breezes and, most important of all, the damaging effects of ultraviolet light."
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• TANNER KROLLE - "A tradition of craftsmanship in leather since 1856." Horizontal sunglasses holder. Slim design fits easily into jacket or bag pockets. Fine leather protects lenses. Press stud fastening. Gold foil embossed logo. Brass hardware.
• The hidden math behind your DMV’s eye test - "That familiar eyesight chart revolutionized vision testing, and we went to ridiculous lengths to test it out."
• THE RACE FOR AR GLASSES STARTS NOW - Wired.
• The Return of Aviator Glasses - The New York Times.
• The snazziest sunglasses under £200 to liven up your look now - The Telegraph.
• The Tiniest Sunglasses at New York Fashion Week 2018 -TIME Magazine.
• The World’s 10 Most Expensive Sunglasses - TheRichest.
• THESE MAGICAL SUNGLASSES BLOCK ALL THE SCREENS AROUND YOU - Wired.
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• This is ground - "This comfy sleeve offers just enough room for your retro round wires or your oversized sunnies. The design features a supple and slightly textured exterior made from hides that are veg-tanned in Tuscany."
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• TIFFANY & CO. - since 1837. "Inspired by a vintage Tiffany & Co. logo first used on silverware designs at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, the Tiffany Travel collection takes flight with modern accessories for the on-the-go adventurer. Plane, train or car, you'll never want to travel without this luxurious blanket and sleeping mask set." Set of three pieces includes a charcoal-colored silk pouch, cashmere blanket and silk sleeping mask.
• Top Rated Hipster Sunglasses | Buying & Review Guide 2020 - Sunglass Society.
• Training Your Brain So That You Don’t Need Reading Glasses - The New York Times.
• TRY ON YOUR NEXT PAIR OF GLASSES USING JUST YOUR IPHONE - Wired.
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• Viola Milano - Glasses cases in 100% silk.
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• Vuzix Blade - "View the Future." World's First Augmented Reality Smart Sunglasses.
• Vuzix is launching the first Alexa-enabled AR glasses - engadget.
• Warby Parker's iPhone app lets you try on glasses in AR - "The Virtual Try-On feature is available for the iPhone X and newer."
• Why Anna Wintour always wears sunglasses - "CNN Exclusive: Anna Wintour says it's time to 'stand up for what you believe in'."
• Why do billions of people still not have glasses? - "Making spacecraft is not a job in which you can afford to be slapdash."
• Why does it seem like serial killers all wear the same glasses? - The Guardian.
• Why does Karl Lagerfeld always wear sunglasses? - Quora.
• Why looking at life through rose-tinted glasses is a style shortcut which could save your eyes - The Telegraph.
• Why wearing the right glasses is the quickest way to give your look a new lift - The Telegraph.
• You'll have to fight me to separate me from these Razer sunglasses this summer - "A surprisingly useful accessory for summertime dog walks."
• YOUR PC IS RUINING YOUR VISION. HERE'S HOW TO BEAT EYE STRAIN - Wired.