May 2012
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Thugs In Glasses: Sani Abacha
One of the worlds worst dictators and criminals, Sani Abacha of Nigeria, wore Porsche Design Aviators for decades prior to his death in 1998. Original Article
May 27th
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Memorial Day Weekend: Ride Hard Die Fast
Via The Acid Sweat Lodge Research Blog Original Article
May 26th
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NBA TV: Dwyane Wade in Silver Lining Sodium
Styled perfectly, Dwyane always looks good post game. Original Article
May 23rd
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Great Albums, Great Glasses -- Brand Nubian
Listen to the Sotify album. Original Article
May 23rd
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The Helium -- A New Classic for Women
Available exclusively at Silver Lining Opticians, online by clicking above, and at A. Kinney Court in Venice, CA. Original Article
May 22nd
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Iconic Designer Birthday: Dieter Rams
One of the 20th Centuries most prolific industrial designers, Dieter Rams’ work is seen in a variety of industries.  His classic p3 glasses are also a designers favorite, and timeless.  Many of his designs were for Braun and Vitsoe. A great article about 10 design principles from Mr. Rams is available here. Original Article
May 21st
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I Did It My Way
Ol’ blue eyes the chairman of the board Frank Sinatra. Original Article
May 20th
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May 18th
May 18th
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Delon, Just Because
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May 17th
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Profile: Bryan Rafanelli -- Rafanelli Events
Bryan Rafanelli’s Rafanelli Events is one of the worlds premier event planning firms.  We are always pleased to see Bryan popping up on Martha Stewart, writing for the NY Times, features for People Magazine, and planning some of the most elaborate parties we only see pictures of.  Bryan has been wearing the Silver Lining Opticians Hydrogen frame in Navy gloss. Original Article
May 16th
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Thin Is In -- Barton Perreira Cassady
One of Barton Perreira’s newest women’s styles is the Cassady available in six colors.  Its truly beautiful. Original Article
May 14th
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Hannah Bronfman's New Vintage Dior
The lovely and talented Hannah Bronfman modeling her new Dior Vintage sunglasses which she’s putting her rx in and having tinted a double gradient.  Gonna be HOT! Original Article
May 12th
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Prepping Carmelo for the Met Gala
The final product!  Amazing.  On the red carpet at the 2012 Met Gala with with Lala. Khalilah working with Carmelo (wearing Graz Studio) Some of the glasses pulled from Silver Lining Opticians. Carmelo’s instagram prior to leaving the house.  Glasses, IWC, and Stubbs & Wooten. Original Article
May 8th
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New York Magazine
Unfortunately the text about shopping at Silver Lining Opticians was added by us. Original Article
May 6th
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Happy Cinco de Mayo
From Erik and Jordan Original Article
May 5th
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Silver Lining Opticians by Anthony Blasko
Here’s a peak behind the scenes of a project in the works with acclaimed photographer Anthony Blasko.  Thanks very much to all our friends who came out and modeled with for us. Original Article
May 4th
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Ikhyd Bronfman for Silver Lining Opticians in...
Ikhyd’s lovely Aunt Hannah brought him over today for a fitting.  We decided on these miniature Persol Aviators over some sour Jelly Belly candy. Original Article
May 2nd
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April 2012
22 posts
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A Lesson From Von Miller on How to Buy Glasses
Buy in bulk. A year into his NFL career, Von Miller was back in NYC for the NFL Draft this week.  He stopped by Silver Lining Opticians, where his vintage collection began just days before his being drafted to the Denver Broncos just about a year ago this week. It was great to catch up with Von and congratulate him on all his success. Original Article
Apr 28th
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Racked NY: Where to Buy Sunglasses
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Apr 27th
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Ben Clymer's NYC courtesy IWC
SILVER LINING OPTICIANS “I’ve worn glasses every day of my life since Kindergarten, and much of what I love about a hand-made watch – the combination of art, design, and engineering into a supremely functional form – is mirrored in the glasses at Silver Lining. If I owned a watch store (no – I have no plans to open a HODINKEE store), I’d want it to be just like Silver Lining.” “The selection...
Apr 23rd
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I Got a Fever and the Only Prescription is
Artistic interpretations of Christopher Walken as Bruce Dickinson from the famous SNL skit (2000). Original Article
Apr 22nd
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How Maeve Reilly Does NYC
Business first for @stylememaeve (blackberry 24/7).  Notice the amazing vintage Vuarnet sunglasses. Lunch date at favorite restaurant Cafe Habana. Secret nap time behind the dark shades. Re-energizing with assistant Kiera and Monster Energy drinks on the way to another appointment. All while wearing the trusty vintage Vuarnet combination frame plastic and metal! Original Article
Apr 21st
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Be Careful When Cleaning Glass
Window washers on the Empire State Building 1938 Original Article
Apr 21st
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Brooklyn's Gage + Desoto Does Vuarnet
Check out Gage + Desoto for this limited edition 80s inspired Cycling Jersey. Original Article
Apr 17th
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Dwyane Wade Shopping and Balling
After freshening up his vintage eyewear collection (and adding some Silver Lining Brand frames to the collection too), Mr. Wade jetted across the street for some basketball with the neighborhood kids. Original Article
Apr 16th
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Apr 16th
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MrBradGoreski Instagram Vintage Shades
Brad Goreski’s Instagram Feed is awesome, and often features glasses from Silver Lining Opticians.  The Persols pictured can be purchased by clicking below. Original Article
Apr 15th
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Making McQueen Proud in 2012
We think Steve McQeen would be extremely proud of Jay-Z’s style these days.  Fatherhood seems to suit Mr. Carter well.  Seen here on a recent weekend away in St. Barths, Jay pulls off the nautical stripes, the AP Royal Oak Offshore (Steve would have been wearing Rolex), and the Persol Ratti 649 (from Silver Lining of course)—the modern day Steve McQueen?  Maybe.  He’s pretty...
Apr 13th
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Apr 13th
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Heron Preston's Brazil Adventure in Vuarnet
Our boy, Heron, posted some awesome photos of his recent trip to Brazil.  He’s sporting Silver Lining Vintage Vuarnet shades throughout. Original Article
Apr 12th
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Apr 10th
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Don't Be Square -- Wear Vue dc
Vue D’C P60 Vue D’C Aud Original Article
Apr 9th
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The Easter Bunny
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Apr 8th
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Hatch Featuring Silver Lining Opticians
For any one looking for clothes for before during and after pregnancy with style, look no further, Hatch has arrived.  We are honored to be part of their photo-shoot and so happy with the images that came out of it. The Hatch Coat featuring Silver Lining Opticians Model Aluminum in Matte Olive Vintage sunglasses grace the faces of these Hatch models.  On the left is vintage Serengeti,...
Apr 6th
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Don't Forget to Love Yourself
Ray Charles showing a little self love. Original Article
Apr 5th
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Framed Greg Gorman for L.A. Eyeworks
It was a real pleasure for us to spend sometime with the lovely ladies from L.A. Eyeworks. Their stories of the early days of  their company were truly inspirational. They were kind enough to send us a signed copy of their book Framed. The book features an amazing retrospective of celebrities shot by Greg Gorman from their iconic ad campaign. Get yours here. Original Article
Apr 4th
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Eyestylist, Vintage Month 2012, Silver Lining...
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Apr 3rd
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Hand Crafted Eyewear Needn't Break the Bank
Model 070 We’ve long been a fan of brands that take pride in their design, craftsmanship, and production.  Legre is one of those brands.  Not concerned with celebrity endorsements or branding on the frames of any sort, Legre is a great brand featuring unique acetates (see model 174 below in blue tortoise—I wear that one), real rivets, hand polishing, and a timeless design...
Apr 3rd
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Snellen Art
Beautiful use of the Snellen chart. Original Article
Apr 1st
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March 2012
21 posts
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Happy Birthday MC Hammer
We just got in Ultra frames similar to the neostyle worn by MC Hammer Above.  Check out @ninjacobs wearing them below. Original Article
Mar 30th
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1986 Elle MacPherson in US Elle
Photo by Giles Bensimon in Elle 1986.  Elle MacPherson wearing Ray-Ban Wayfarers! Original Article
Mar 30th
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Chuck Close Self Portrait 1967-68
Chuck Close Big Self Portrait 1967-68 Original Article
Mar 29th
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Maayan Steps Out Into Spring
Our dear friend Maayan Zilberman (of The Lake and Stars) steps out into an early NY Spring with some custom shades from Silver Lining Opticians.  A rare sample from the Emmanuelle Khanh factory, we fitted them with Puple/Green mirrors to match the frame. Original Article
Mar 27th
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Vogue Japan, May 2012
We are pleased to be the first image in the George Cortina styled shoot for Vogue Japan.  The frames shown are vintage Ray-Ban Tortuga Aviators with Changeable lenses. Original Article
Mar 26th
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Chris Ward, New York Power Broker in Hydrogen by...
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Mar 24th
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Saturdays Surf and Jake Davis
Jake Davis Test Shots: Saturdays NYC from Gentlemans Quarterly on Vimeo. Our friends at Saturdays Surf NYC were bound to be shot by our other friend Jake Davis at some point.  The results are amazing, and Josh Rosen of Saturday Surf of wearing Silver Lining Vintage Vuarnet available online. Original Article
Mar 23rd
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What's In Your Ride?
Everclear?  Image via The Acid Sweat Lodge. Original Article
Mar 21st
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Honest Abe's Eye Exam
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Mar 20th
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Custom Lee Allen Nomad made in U.S.A.
Nomad 04 custom made by Lee Allen Eyewear produced in the good ol’ U.S.A. The custom lens color was inspired by artist & filmaker Julian Schnabel. Original Article
Mar 19th