Vuarnet Edge 1613
Vuarnet Edge 1613 sunglasses | Burberry navy cotton shirt | Suitsupply gurkha shorts and sand cotton-linen jacket | MTM linen shirt with blue stripes | MTM white cotton shirt with cocktail cuffs by Michal Trnka | Tod’s Gommino moccasins
How significant influence was the fact that Daniel Craig is wearing them in No Time to Die while I was thinking about getting Vuarnet sunglasses? I would be lying if I'd say none. However, a much more significant factor was that their mineral glasses are second to none.
I heard about Vuarnet before I saw them in a promotion for No Time to Die or Spectre. Primarily because of their Glacier model. The top choice for mountain travellers. But more actually after the release of the collaboration between Vuarnet and Bond franchise. But whatever was the reason I find out about this company, I'm grateful.
When I look closer, I found a considerable amount of incredible and exciting details and information about how the brand was founded. It all started when Roger Pouilloux, an optician with a passion for skiing, invented Skilynx glass in 1957. He also approached a French ski champion Jean Vuarnet and asked him to try his invention - a Skilynx glass and wear it during the race. The glass helped him to avoid the traps of the relief on the track of Squaw Valley, and he won the gold medal in downhill skiing at the Olympic games. Such a piece of history.
Since then, quite a strong count of celebrities like Mick Jagger worn Vuarnet and made it famous. However, what I love about them is somewhat more technical.
Mineral glass is optically correct and very resistant (against scratches etc.). It is made of carefully sourced materials and then hardened by heat, enhancing its scratch resistance and durability. Given that silicon dioxide is used in the making process, mineral glass should also be recyclable and should not harm the environment. Manufacturers working with mineral glass instead of plastic says that glass is a superior material to plastic.
In the case of Vuarnet, glass is then equipped with polarization or one of the Lynx technologies. Such as Skilynx - their original invention that protects against extreme sun conditions, Bluelynx - waterproof coating makes it unrivalled for water sports or Nightlynx - which ensures perfect night vision. And finished with an engraving of signature "V" on the ski, which also guarantees authenticity.
Skilynx, by the way, not only protects against extreme sun conditions but also pulls out green colour, which I love when playing golf or when I walk around some parks. It's amazing what one sees then. But not give up on them on other occasions; it feels like I needed to mention this. Besides this pair, I own several different pairs of sunglasses, and I thought some comparison could be nice.
Together with the rest of my Summer essentials
Two pairs of Oakley Holbrook I had mostly for golf and vacation near the sea as HDO optics are lovely. Certainly, its "glass" is plastic, but since Oakley is developing lenses for the US military, they know how to make it durable. As I differ between "sport" and "elegant" mode, these feel more like "beachwear" instead of wearing them to the restaurant. However, the top layer somehow damaged after many years, and I don't use them anymore. Also, it is kind of hard to get spare lenses in the size I need when you live in Czechia.
Then I have a Ray-Ban clubmaster - Havana frame with pink polarized glasses. I love these, they look a bit retro, and polarization helps when driving. However, as mentioned, glasses are pink, which predetermines them for lower light condition. Vuarnet for strong light and Ray-Bans for lower light - that is my current choice.
I also have a pair of Tom Ford Snowdon sunglasses in black. I like them as well - otherwise, I wouldn't buy them - however, when you compare them with Vuarnet, mainly optician wise, you know it's not that good. I mean frame feels durable, but the alignment of the legs is not the best. Despite that, I still like to wear them, and they look genuinely formal, which comes in handy, but you're not wearing sunglasses made by a company that focuses only that way.
I hope this helps when you will thinking about your next pair of sunglasses! Vuarnet stole my heart, and I strongly hope I will have the opportunity to try other pair as well - for example, the Ice model, which is stunning.
Yours Sincerely,
Denis
