The Definitive What The Heck Are Those Shades Bono is Wearing Thread

[gvox]

To be used for the discussion of Bono's shades, pics of ones you think match up and where to find 'em if you have a source.

Gentle reminder: posting links to personal ebay items is a no-no Also, it's generally accepted practice to create your own thread if you are selling something. This is mainly a discussion thread. If you're selling multiple pairs privately, a suggestion might be to create your own thread(s) about those sales with all the details and pics and then just make general reference the fact that you are selling some shades here..we'll know how to find your items

So whaddawe got?

Custom tinted Ray Bans

Marc by Marc Jacobs 227

..and these :ugh:

The red band does seem to give some foreshadowing as to them being linked to (RED)..and therefore Emporio Armani..or is that a foregone conclusion? I don't know if Bono's EA-(RED) partnership is still 100% in force..I mean, in the Invisible video he is clearly not wearing EA, and that video was for (RED)...could Bvlgari be getting in on the action too? I just don't recall EA having shades with those types of arms. Very Bvlgari.

Carry on then!

 

[marik]

Anyone find details about which Bono shades were being auctioned last weekend for Russell brand's charity gig (as referenced by U2.com)

It sounded like quite the package- bono worn shades, plus a meet and greet at a future uk gig. But I couldn't find the listing, so I don't know if a picture was included or if we know which style of shades they are

 

[gvox]

Anyone find details about which Bono shades were being auctioned last weekend for Russell brand's charity gig (as referenced by U2.com)

It sounded like quite the package- bono worn shades, plus a meet and greet at a future uk gig. But I couldn't find the listing, so I don't know if a picture was included or if we know which style of shades they are

I don't know if that can be known yet. I would assume its just whatever pair he's wearing at the time, really..

 

[fly_poa]

Comparative:

 

[gvox]

Ok?

 

[lobovox]

Ok?

I think So.
Can ´t be Bvlgaris.
Glasses are flat : not in 2 parts like 550, 611, 519 or even 8025...

 

[gvox]

Ever seen EA with arms like that?

 

[lobovox]

Ever seen EA with arms like that?

Why not ? Remember the prototype on the 9285 basis in NLOTH book...

Btw, I just bought the custom RB 8307 with both pink and blue lenses

 

[gvox]

Pics?

 

[lobovox]

Pics?

During the week as soon as I will receive them

 

[charleswise]

Anyone else get a pair of Marc Jacobs 227 yet? I got a pair this weekend and I'm not sure it's the same model as the Invisible video. The lenses seem smaller on the 227's when comparing to the video. The bar above the nose is slightly bent where as in the video it looks straight. Also, the space between the nose bar and the top bar (I don't know the technical terms) looks to be wider in the video. Just wondering if anyone else had any thoughts?

 

[gvox]

Yes I got my 227s this past weekend. I believe they are the same model, personally.

There are different sizings available, though, so I would check that. And, of course of any shades aviators really accentuate the differences in facial width, in my opinion.

These shades look really good, but they are just not my style. I'm considering selling them. I've offered them to one person here privately first and if he isn't interested I'll post up the deets.

 

[charleswise]

Thanks for the feedback regarding the 227's. That's why I ask the experts.

I did look for various sizes but the Marc Jacobs website only has OS which I assumed was 'one size'. All the listings I have seen had the size at 57 only.

Thanks again.

 

[lobovox]

Thanks for the feedback regarding the 227's. That's why I ask the experts.

I did look for various sizes but the Marc Jacobs website only has OS which I assumed was 'one size'. All the listings I have seen had the size at 57 only.

Thanks again.

I confirm that I have only find size 57 too... I do not like this model. They look like "cheap" Ray Ban... Anyway, not sure 006 color is the right one too. 008 neither...

 

[charleswise]

Anyone know where I can find a pair of Ray Ban 8307 color 001?

 

[fly_poa]

Bono in Armani

Glasses do have space in red carpet. Thats what Bono (of U2) showed by wearing Emporio Armani (red) custom glasses, shield light rose with red brackets on both temples, which are made with the same material of the lenses.

Bono in Armani

 

[gvox]

Bono in Armani

Glasses do have space in red carpet. Thats what Bono (of U2) showed by wearing Emporio Armani (red) custom glasses, shield light rose with red brackets on both temples, which are made with the same material of the lenses.

Bono in Armani

Well there ya go I guess

 

[lobovox]

Well there ya go I guess

I was right...
How can Bman accepts these kind of models ? 8025 were great shades. 9285 too. 9592, well, ...
But this model is really weird.
We will see if they come out with other colors

 

[lobovox]

Got them !

 

[gvox]

Who did the custom lenses?

 

[Boltiziar]

On ebay of course

Anyone know where I can find a pair of Ray Ban 8307 color 001?

 

[Boltiziar]

I have for sale BVLGARI 549 color code 103/8G . Let me know your offer by e-mail to: mboltiziar@ukf.sk See separately thread.

 

[lobovox]

Who did the custom lenses?

They are Ray Ban replacement lenses.
To do these glasses the real "customization" work of the optician is to get All the spare parts assembled : matt gold frame and white arms (discontinued), then the good Color code in Pink and Blue (many choises) and all of them made in Italy of course... Not made in china.
And if necessary he has to adapt the replacement lense of another model on to 8307 frame because they also can be discontinued.

 

[lobovox]

Same for 3025 customized...

 

[Boltiziar]

I wish you a beautiful day my U2 friends . My latest additions - RB 8307 001

 

[gvox]

They are Ray Ban replacement lenses.
To do these glasses the real "customization" work of the optician is to get All the spare parts assembled : matt gold frame and white arms (discontinued), then the good Color code in Pink and Blue (many choises) and all of them made in Italy of course... Not made in china.
And if necessary he has to adapt the replacement lense of another model on to 8307 frame because they also can be discontinued.

Great. WHO?

 

[lobovox]

Great. WHO?

A guy who once sold me a pair of Bv 611 in late 2008... He is a kind of "dead stock" optician but he also do customization on some models as he works with safilo for getting the spare parts.

If you want a pair of these shades just PM me. I will try to see if he can do one more (with both Pink and blue lenses) but most of the spare parts are now discontinued (specially the white arms and the matt gold frame in 58 size).

 

[zoomania]

Maybe the optician can produce also Bv 519 and 611?

 

[gvox]

A guy who once sold me a pair of Bv 611 in late 2008... He is a kind of "dead stock" optician but he also do customization on some models as he works with safilo for getting the spare parts.

If you want a pair of these shades just PM me. I will try to see if he can do one more (with both Pink and blue lenses) but most of the spare parts are now discontinued (specially the white arms and the matt gold frame in 58 size).

Can you just share the person's name and contact info? PM me if that is more comfortable for you..Thanks

 

[Boltiziar]

Hello U2 sunglasses collectors. I have for sale rare Bvlgari 519 brown . 2 tiny cracks near crews, not noticeable for wearing. Let me your offer by e-mail: mboltiziar@ukf.sk. See separately thread.