I’m not one to endorse products. Rarely will you see me wear a brand t-shirt, and if you do its for one of my friends companies.
Yesterday I went to the eye doctor, it was time for a new pair of glasses. I got to pick out new frames… I HATE picking out new frames, they never have what I want. I like heavy thick rimmed black glasses. Think Buddy Holly, or your old skool emo glasses. Ever since I have had to wear glasses, I have like the thick frames the most. Most people don’t like this style, so finding glasses like that is alway a pain… until now.
Paul Frank is a company that makes awesome stuff. I think part of the reason for that is because they employ young people that are into indie rock, punk and hardcore music. They actually sponsor a number of hardcore bands but you wouldn’t know that from their clean and sharp boutique image.
Paul Frank has a line of prescription eyeglass frames that people like me have been looking for. You can find the glasses through http://www.baumvision.com
I personally went with the “Pinkerton” frames.
Pinkerton the name of a Weezer album. The singer, Rivers Cuomo is known for his thick glasses, much like Buddy Holly was.
I dont like Weezer as a band, and I don’t like Rivers and his drug problems, but I like the style of his glasses!
I ordered the frames today, they should be here tomorrow, then I can get my RX filled. I’m excited to have glasses that I actually want this time.
So here it is, this is me officially endorsing a clothing company, Paul Frank. Paul Frank really is my friend!
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Hey Josh,
Just wanted to let you know how stoked we were about your enthusiasm for our glasses. I design the frames and run the division. We are a company of indie rockers and would much rather read an endorsement like yours than by any foo foo fashion magazine. Thanks much,
Shane Baum
President, Paul Frank Optometrics
Shane,
I love my glasses. By far the best glasses I have ever had. The hinges are great and the arms fit my head like they should.
You designed a great product. Keep up the good work. I have to wear my glasses everyday, so it’s awesome to have some that I finally like, and they feel good when I have them on.
Thanks again
hey josh
im lookin into paul franks “pinkerton” maybe?
as for bikes im torn between my denim hot rod /x rbillie surfer lyfe & lycra! too bad the shit werks…
heres a sight that gives some cred to lycra, teambearclaw.com
enjoy
I must have these glasses. I am drummer and my old pair of wire frames keep letting me down and these look like the perfect pair for me. How did the online process work? Did u order the frames and have the lenses put in after u got them?
Hi, If you want the ‘real’ Buddy Holly look handmade frames are available in the UK. I like that look too – wearing ‘em now! Check out this link:
http://www.retrospecs.co.uk/celebrities/buddy-holly/
Rivers Cuomo doesn’t do drugs.
Rivers Cuomo does not do drugs!
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