FEATURE

Translated By DeepL

45-year-old sunglasses.
MONTHLY JOURNAL July 2022 vol.2

45-year-old sunglasses.

HOUYHNHNM's editorial office is managed by a staff of 11, and there is quite a gap in age between the youngest and oldest members. The youngest is 24 and the oldest is 45. Of course, they have different tastes, places to play, and fashion styles. For example, some of them think of sunglasses as a practical way to protect their eyes from ultraviolet rays, while other young people think of them as a fashion item. In this month's issue of the Monthly Journal, we will take a look at the sunglasses of different age groups, and in Vol. 2, we will talk about sunglasses with the keyword of "45 years old" from the people who have been leading the industry.

  • Photo_Yuko Yasukawa
  • Text_Keisuke Kimura
  • Edit_Yuri Sudo
  • Chapter 1: The recent situation of sunglasses by Mr. Okada of GlobeSpecs.

  • Chapter 2: What kind of sunglasses does he like?

  • Chapter 3: Recommendations for Sunglasses from the Doctor.

Chapter 1: The recent situation of sunglasses by Mr. Okada of GlobeSpecs.

PROFILE

Tetsuya Okada / President, GlobeSpecs

Opened "Globespecs" in Shibuya, Tokyo in 1998; awarded "Bestore Award" for two consecutive years at the "MIDO" exhibition in Italy since 2017. He was chosen as the best optician in the world. Recently, he plays tennis 4 days a week, either before or after work.
Instagram:@tetsuya_globespecs

Eyewear will suit you as you get older!

Do you wear sunglasses as well?

Okada:It is not so much a must, but I have started wearing them recently. It is easier during the daytime when I wear sunglasses.

Are you wearing glasses or sunglasses now? Or do you wear sunglasses?

Okada:OLD JOEI designed these sunglasses with "Globespecs," and the lenses are lenses with a dimming lens. Recently, there are more and more variations in the density and color of light-dimming lenses, and their performance has also improved. In the past, it would take two to three minutes for the lens color to darken when exposed to ultraviolet rays, but now it only takes about one minute for the color to become solid.

I see that dimmable lenses are still booming.

Okada:The wear rate is definitely increasing.

On the other hand, I heard that if you wear dimming lenses in a car, the car windows block UV rays, so the lenses don't get dark.

Okada:However, some of the latest light-dimming lenses can darken the color to some extent, even in a car. Of course, they don't go completely dark, but for me, that's enough.

PICAS, VINTAGE1964, PICAS, ¥40,700 each (GlobeSpecs Agent)

Please tell us about the trend in sunglass frames.

Okada:Many young people in their 20s and 30s buy thicker cells, and I think many of them are looking for crown pendants. In that vein, [Claire]...Lesca LUNETIERare also popular. Conversely, when people reach their 40s, metal becomes the material of choice. Thick celluloid is heavy, which is fine when you are young, but as you get older, the heaviness becomes hard to bear (laughs).

How do I find the right eyewear for me?

Okada:Actually, there are really only a handful of customers who can look and decide on their own. That is why we are here, so if you come to us, we can help you find something that will suit you. We can suggest something that looks even better than what the customer has in mind.

Do eyewear that suits you change with age?

Okada:In my case, as I have gotten older, I have become able to go for anything (laughs). When I was younger, I had a smooth face with no wrinkles, so a round shape didn't suit me at all, but now, on the contrary, it suits me. It's strange, isn't it? I think this is probably true for many people.

Also, some people in their 40s and older want to hide their dark circles, and they want frames that go along with those dark circles. Wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses makes the wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes less noticeable. In other words, people will see the face in terms of the overall impression. So, in that sense, I think they will definitely make them less noticeable.

HEX-BAR ¥47,300 (Globe Specs Agent)

Do you have any other sunglasses you would recommend?

Okada:ScyeThese are new products from "CySpex," which is made in collaboration with "PsySpex," and are springy and lightweight. The temples are quite flexible, so they don't bend or break easily. The fit is also quite comfortable. The new square metal sunglasses made by O.J. GLOBE SPECS OPTICAL Co. in collaboration with "Old Joe" were made for men, but they have been well received by women as well. (For more details, please seeOkada-san's Huinamu Blog(at)

FITZGERALD ¥36,300 (GlobeSpecs Agent)

Okada:The new products in collaboration with "Old Joe" are made of high-density acetate, a harder plastic than usual, aren't they? The frames are made of plastic, but they are thin and light, taking advantage of the hardness of the frame. The frames are plastic, but they are thin and lightweight, yet strong, and priced in the 30,000-yen range, making them very affordable.

Lastly, how was Okada-san spending his time when he was 45 years old?

Okada:I started the store in 1998 at the age of 38, so it was 2005. At that time, eyeglasses had not yet established themselves as fashion wear, so I was struggling to convey the message that "eyeglasses are fun. Overseas, there was a sense at the time that people could enjoy wearing glasses as they aged, and we wanted to get as close to that as possible.

Chapter 2: What kind of sunglasses does he like?

Hiroki Urushibata / 47 years old (Press)
Instagram: @hiroki_urushibata

[Oliver Goldsmith] COLT 56 - PEWTER ¥38,500 (G.B. Gaffas)
The same color is currently sold out. / *Personal belongings

G.B. Gafas (G.B. Gafas) is an eyeglass shop located along Cat Street in Shibuya.G.B.GafasMr. Urushibata is a press and managing director at "K.K.K.". He is a genuine eyewear freak, owning more than 100 pairs of glasses and sunglasses in total.

I have a specific kind of sunglasses that I like. I like sunglasses with traditional elements and those with a military feel. So, I like the shape of thermonts, wellingtons, and teardrops, which I am wearing now.

The sunglasses I'm wearing today are〈〈.OLIVER GOLDSMITHThe lenses are made of dimmable lenses. The lenses are said to be light-dimming lenses.

Originally, I had colorless lenses, but I changed them to light-dimming lenses. Light-dimming lenses have been around for a long time, but they have really boomed in the past year or two. The speed at which they tint and fade has also accelerated, which is probably one reason for their popularity.

One of the problems that plagues those who do not wear contacts is, "If I buy sunglasses, won't I just replace the lenses with prescription lenses and just use the frames from my glasses?" This is a problem for those who do not wear contact lenses.

In that sense, they are all options, but what I am concerned about is the size. When colored lenses are inserted, the sunglasses will inevitably look tighter, so small frames with colored lenses will make the sunglasses look smaller than expected when worn. Therefore, if you want to wear sunglasses with eyeglass frames, I recommend that you choose frames that are one size larger than what you usually wear.

Mr. Urushibata is turning 47 this year and becoming more and more of a gentleman; how did he spend his time when he was 45?

It took me two years, but I finally started building this year. So in a sense, turning 45 was a turning point in my life. I had never been able to seriously buy all the furniture I wanted, but now that I finally have a place to live, I'm really enjoying visiting furniture stores.

Etsumi Nagao/age 41 (Takashimaya Women's Creative Director)
Instagram: @yoshiminagao

Celine] Sunglasses *Personal effects

While working as the women's creative director of "TakashimayaCITY SHOPNagao, who has also worked as a conceptor for a limited time, will become a freelance director in September, and hopes to use her connections and know-how to work not only in the fashion industry, but also in her hometown of Hokkaido.

The sunglasses of the day were from the glasses select store "BAYCREW'S" operated by "BAYCREW'S".EYETHINK HIROBPurchased in [<〈], [<CelineSunglasses from the Phoebe period. The lenses were re-installed and changed to dimmable lenses.

I wear sunglasses all year round because my eyes are lightly pigmented. These sunglasses have light-dimming lenses that darken when exposed to ultraviolet rays and lighten when indoors, so they are really convenient. I feel less tired than if I had to wear dark sunglasses all the time.

The trend for men's sunglasses is thick celluloid, while the trend for women's sunglasses is "thin iron frames and lighter density lenses. And speaking of Ms. Nagao, she has a great deal to say not only about fashion, but also about the use of accessories.

."Suede (8UEDE)” and “R.ALAGANI go to exhibitions every season. I try to wear the same accessories every day as if they were my second skin. I try to wear the same accessory every day, like a second skin, and then change the earrings or necklace based on that.

The last thing I heard from him was his future aspirations as a freelancer.

I want to work hard, of course, but I also want to keep my curiosity. Also, I want to be a woman who can be natural. I hope to continue to enjoy life as I am now, accepting aging without strain.

Kaoru Yamada/46 years old (Photographer)
Instagram: @kao_ymd

Oscar Magnusson, Deckard Toga Red, ¥52,800 (Oscar Magnusson)
Personal belongings

Kaoru Yamada is a photographer active in a wide range of fields, including magazines, advertisements, and catalogs. The sunglasses he wears are from the Swedish brand <OSCAR MAGNUSONOne of the best.

When I was young, I was a looks-oriented person, so I would wear whatever I thought looked cool, regardless of whether it fit me or not. However, the size of those sunglasses didn't match the bowl of my head at all (laughs). From there, as I got older and was looking for practical, stress-free sunglasses, I found "Blinc vaseIt fits my face 100%.

The styling for the day was a pair of shorts by Patagonia, which is no longer sold in the market, and a top byNOMA t.d.The hat and sandals were purchased at "Nepenthes," a store that Mr. Yamada loves. The hat and sandals were purchased at Nepenthes, which Mr. Yamada loves.

I first encountered Nepenthes about eight years ago, and I have loved it ever since. There are many days when I coordinate my entire outfit with items I bought at Nepenthes. When I was a university student, I was a member of the Wonder Vogel club, and I still like outdoor brands because of that.

The last question, "How was 45?" He responded to the question, "How was it?

I just turned 46 this past June, but at 45, I had an even stronger sense that I was climbing the ladder of adulthood. Suddenly I can see my 50s, and I can see the rest of my life. From now on, I would like to live my life more conscious of what I have done. Also, people say to me, "You don't look 45 at all! but it's hard for me in both ways, so I don't need to say that (laughs).

Chapter 3: Recommendations for Sunglasses from the Doctor.

PROFILE

Keizo Watanabe / Director, Minami Osaka Eye Clinic

Director of the Minami Osaka Eye Clinic, an ophthalmology clinic in Sennan-gun, Osaka Prefecture. Known as an excellent cataract surgeon, he performs more than 700 cataract surgeries a year. On his YouTube channel, "Cataract Lab Channel," he shares information on cataract-related issues on a daily basis. His favorite brand of sunglasses is <TOM FORD〉.
YouTube : "Cataract Lab Channel"

At 45 years of age, appearance is important, but more than that, health is a concern. So,Professional Eye DiseaseDr. Watanabe, who is a doctor, will answer your questions. Should I wear sunglasses?

Too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause macular degeneration (a condition in which the macula is damaged by aging and ultraviolet rays, causing vision loss) and pterygium (a condition in which the white of the eye penetrates into the black of the eye, reducing vision, thought to be primarily caused by ultraviolet rays). UV rays are thought to be the main cause.You should wear sunglasses that block UV rays to prevent that as well.Yes, sir."

Ultraviolet (UV) rays areUVA, UVB, and UVCUVA and UVB reach the earth's surface because the wavelengths of each are 315-400 nm for UVA and 280-315 nm for UVB,OK if wavelengths up to 400 nm can be blockedThis means. When choosing lenses for sunglasses, you should choose those labeled "UV400.

Continuing, Mr. Watanabe pointed out the outdoor activities.

During the sunny season, if you stay in the hot sun all the time and continue to be exposed to ultraviolet rays, there are other symptoms in addition to those mentioned above.It also increases the risk of conjunctivitis and keratitis.Sunglasses should also be worn when playing sports or camping outdoors to prevent them."

At 45, we are in the child-rearing generation. I am also concerned about the future eyes of my children. After hearing all this, you might think, "I should avoid exposing them to UV rays from an early age," but in fact, says Watanabe, it is better for them to be exposed to UV rays when they are young.

With Corona, I've been able to spend more time at home."Myopia in children is increasing dramatically.It is because they are not exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time. That is because they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for less time. As a matter of factUltraviolet rays can also prevent people from becoming nearsighted.If you are under 20 years old, you should be actively exposed to ultraviolet rays.About 2 hours per dayExposure to ultraviolet rays is considered good. Of course, during the season of strong ultraviolet rays, even children may show conjunctivitis, etc., so care should be taken."

You are concerned about UV rays on your skin, but neglect UV protection for your eyes! It's not too late. For the sake of your future, let's start wearing sunglasses from tomorrow.

INFORMATION

Globe Specs Agent

03-5459-8326

GABGafas

03-6427-6989

Oscar Magnusson

https://oscarmagnuson.com

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