Up until recently, Google Glass was only available in one very nerdy frame. But with their new Titanium Collection, Google is trying to make strapping a screen to your face a bit trendier. Four new frames are on their way.
This may give you a semi if you’re an engineer, designer, or an architect. Meron Gribetz is the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley startup, Meta. Meta is dedicated to creating an augmented-reality headset that will let you interact with virtual reality objects in the real world.
While the sight of someone wearing Google Glass is still strange enough to get you noticed, American Nick Starr didn’t realise it would get him kicked out of a restaurant.
If those plastic sunglasses you got on your face aren’t quite getting you the status you were looking for, how about some 18-carat gold Ray Bans to up your street-cred?
A man needs a new nose. Where does he go? China, of course. China, where they’ll stick a new nose on you no problem. One catch, it has to go on your forehead.
EnChroma has made a product that will change your life if you are colour blind. Writer, David Pogue has tested the product, and get this, he says it actually works.
Just take a look at Muhammad up there. We had to choose between a picture of him and John F. Kennedy for the main image. That’s ridiculous. Apart from being two of the most influential beings of their time, they were both fans of the Wayfarer. You’re also intimately familiar with these shades. Heck, they might actually be on your face right now. And it turns out they have a long, and distinguished history. Check out out, below.
Don’t try and fit in, when you can stand out. Instead of crossing the globe to find sunglasses only you have, why not customize your own? Buzzfeed has given us a few cool ways to give your shades their own edge, old or new, you can make your everyday specs into a source of timeless […]
This New York based designer has created eyewear like you have never seen before. They’re made to see the world like you have never seen IT before. Click through to take a look.
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Sometimes looking through sunglasses can take you into a world of colour, that you want the rest of your friends to see. And don’t lie I’m sure you have all tried the classic, trying to take a photo while holding your sunglasses up to a landscape and snapping a shot on your handheld through them. […]
In what will most certainly be welcome news for eyewear-obsessed and internet savvy Capetonians, Canadian duo Phil Birnbaum and Tim Chan have joined forces to create street-style blog exclusively dedicated to documenting noteworthy eyewear, titled The Spectacled. Birnbaum snaps the pictures, and Chan scribes the words. This blog combines our love of fashion and our love […]
Sunglasses have been a must-have accessory to any summer outfit since Adam was a boy. And that was a long time ago. As our summer season slips into an easier gear, you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to stay on trend with these excellent shades. Here are the top eight summer trends, […]
2 February is fast approaching. Obviously, the only way to enjoy a day at the races is inside a VIP lounge, far from sunburn, and pretenders with their pointy shoes and spikey sales-guy hair complete with frosted tips. Of course, you’ll know by now that the good lounges are fully booked. Lucky for your, Sunglass […]
SA’s leading sunglasses retailer and curators of all things glamorous and cool, announced today that they will be hosting two Out of the Box VIP parties in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Thats why we’re giving away 1 x double ticket to the Cape Town event (29 November, V&A waterfront) – the ultimate summer party. Click to find out how..
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As an obsessed Sunglass Hut follower and believer, it was with much excitement that I learnt of Georgia Jagger’s appointment as the new face of the brand. Those Bardot lips and that strategic gap – what more could you want? Check out these sexy pics from the launch.
Most brands of shades have a folding range these days. In fact, I don’t know when last I bought a pair of shades that didn’t fold, to tell you the truth. It’s just a better life – especially here on the Radlantic Seaboard where one often arrives at early evening events with the sun still […]
Sunglass Hut deserve a round of applause, as they have started stocking the original Oakley Frogskins. God, they are gorgeous. They played prop through one of the most exciting times of my life. And many other 30+ readers out there. I remember rocking a few pairs in the 90s, most of them multi-coloured. I remember […]
Oh, what sweet joys summer brings. Once again it’s that time of year when Café Caprice brings us their Annual Industry Volleyball Tournament. What could make a Saturday better than chilling on Camps Bay beach, in the sun watching Cape Town and Brazil’s beautiful people shaking it up in a game of volleyball? The tournament […]
COMPETITION CLOSED – SEE BELOW TO BUY TICKETS WINNER IS NOLUTHANDO – well done! I’ve just drawn a diagram to explain something to you. You will see there is a circle with the words “Inner Circle” written inside it. That is a lot like a circle of trust. It’s where you want to be. But […]
2oceansVibe has, for a number of years upheld the proud tradition of declaring summer open. There’s a variety of aspects we take into account to decide when the time is right. We don’t fall into the early September trap of sighting a half week of mid-20s as a sign. No sir! It is far more […]
Bryan Boy, the world’s most famous fashion blogger was in Cape Town this last week, courtesy of Marie Claire and Sunglass Hut. This guy gets front row at the biggest fashion shows in the world, and even had a handbag named after him by Marc Jacobs. Check out his website here. 2oceansvibe TV and PopYaCollar managed […]
In the fashion world you’re either in or you’re out. And Bryan Boy is most definitely in, what with him being a top international fashion blogger and all. Sunglass Hut, along with Marie Claire will be bringing him to South Africa for a series of workshops and appearances. Details after the jump.
When you see a headline that includes two things that you love, it is pretty hard not to shout it out to the world. Let’s take YOU, for example… Imagine if YOU received an email saying someone had created a new type of food which is a hybrid of chocolate and pork crackling – imagine […]
My extensive collection of sunglasses is well documented, and I can tell you right now, without hesitation, that this new pair of Persol “Steve McQueen‘s” from Sunglass Hut is EASILY one of my favourites. They are the epitome of ‘classic’ and the contrast of the light tortoiseshell frames against the blue lenses make me so […]
2oceansvibe had to turn down business from two different brands this last week. A lot of the haters out there don’t realise that. They don’t think it happens. It does. Constantly. That is why the lovers keep coming back here – because any exposure for any brand is genuine and they don’t mind the advertising. […]
Cape Town local and epic handcyclist, Andrew Stodel recently cleaned up the majority of the elite competitors in his handcycling field at the New York Marathon, finishing sixth out of 198 professional handcycling athletes. Read his personal account of the race after the jump.
You do know that the continent’s biggest Sunglasses extravaganza is starting today and carrying on for six days? It’s the best of the best in fashion, iconic designs, one-off originals and limited editions from the world of designer brands like Ray-Ban, Prada, Oakley, Dolce& Gabbana, Gucci, Guess and Tom Ford. You CANNOT miss this!
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We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday! The guys behind the tune are […]
Professional Crook, Jackie Selebi, Leaves Court After Being Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail Jackie Selebi Gets 15 Years Behind Bars – Opposition parties have welcomed the 15-year jail sentence handed down to former police national commissioner Jackie Selebi on Tuesday. Selebi was found guilty on charges of corruption for accepting money from convicted drug […]