Sourcing a mystery frame...

**Uilleann** · 09-02-2015, 10:01 AM

Have a friend/patient of mine who sent a text last night asking about some frames she saw on a video blog. Pretty distinct - but not one I'm familiar with.

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The video can be seen here if it helps?? Told my friend it would be a bit of a Hail Mary to try and find, but that I'd ask those in the know. Any guesses friends?

**Chris Ryser** · 09-02-2015, 10:51 AM

Turtle shell imitation

**Uilleann** · 09-02-2015, 11:01 AM

Looking for a possible maker and/or style actually...

**Judy Canty** · 09-02-2015, 02:00 PM

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**Paul Smith LDO** · 09-02-2015, 02:27 PM

Luxury, yes. I'll bet dollars to donuts it's a Mikli, My rep is coming in this afternoon and I'll run it past her.

**Uilleann** · 09-02-2015, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Paul Smith LDO

Luxury, yes. I'll bet dollars to donuts it's a Mikli, My rep is coming in this afternoon and I'll run it past her.

Cool Paul - thanks!

**Paul Smith LDO** · 09-02-2015, 07:20 PM

Alain Mikli AO0495S, it was a sunglass, it has been long retired. My rep may be able to get one in a light brown, just not the color depicted in the video.

**Uilleann** · 09-03-2015, 09:32 AM

Hi Paul - this is what I was thinking may be the case. The shape and size just felt off for a traditional clear ophthalmic frame. I've got a note in to my friend who asked, and will see what her thoughts are on trying to source one, even in a different color. Can you PM me with your best guess as to a ballpark cost? I reminded her that they are likely to be more than she may expect...but I'll wait to hear from her on that front. It remains to be seen if it's even still available of course. Thanks very much for your assistance!!