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FOR THE RECORD: globalization has killed good design. in eyewear. one time premier italian fashion houses like gucci or armani manufactured sheerly from their headquarters. the inner arm read 'made in italy', wholly, and truly. flip to today, as economic dilemma heats higher, companies have begun production in labor markets providing limited salaries to employers. foremost, china. plastic frames are fully constructed in places like this on the exception of a single screw. by law, if a company inserts even a single screw they are able to stamp 'made in: italy, spain, new york, or france'. you pay $400 for $8 of plastic. among few businesses priding themselves as authentically french is jean lafont: 06' eyewear of the year tokyo/paris, and recent sunglass of year winner from silmo d'or. quality, elegance, trend, and workmanship grace all 60's vintage cateyes, cheetah or beehive tortoise shell printed frames, for instance. check out some recent looks!