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Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

Ajaposey — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:31:57 -0000

could you give me a website where to find the chain and sunglasses for this project because i have been looking around forever and i cant seem to find them, or any cheap ones. PLEASE HELP!

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RUDEGAL — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:11:55 -0000

WHERE EXACTLY CAN I GET THEM PLEASE

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Mercurany — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:13:45 -0000

no they are now $48 dollars a dozen in NYC, you should go to a supplier if you are serious and have a sunglass party. They look machine made, which of course they are, the top is stamped into the glasses also the chain is very different quality.

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Mercurany — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:52:30 -0000

the simplified cheaper version with a stamped top is selling on streets now ---but our particular customers say they won't wear it.
strange to think about 1987 when we made our first pair and now it can be copied without giving us credit!!!!!!!

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xbelseajo — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:05:51 -0000

Hot Glue would work SO much better, i think.

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Its_mickey_baby6408 — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:03:10 -0000

i just wanna know what store can i get those at , i dont have time to make them .

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Kristen — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:45:23 -0000

thank you :D

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4feet — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:43:50 -0000

those sunglasses cost 13 dollars around here
but i love this post i might need to try this

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amanda pooda — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:20:34 -0000

omg! ive been lookin for these freakin glasses forever! but like u im an artsy person i plan on diy ing these frames tomorrow! another design i would like to try or see u try is wrap around like star trak frames completely covered in rhinestones! the good kind too u know wit tha colors reflectin off! yeah that would be crazy!

Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

shotofjen — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:18:39 -0000

I think this DIY is fabulous! I'm looking for a good chain to do this with now, but I'm going to do a black chain on white glasses! <3

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Hillary — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:08:54 -0000

I know. I have talked to the Mercura NYC people many times, and this is all taken care of. DIYs are always controversial, but sometimes you guys are just going too far. Let it go already.

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Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:57:03 -0000

MERCURA NYC IS STILL MAKING MORE VARIATIONS ON CHAIN GLASSES INCLUDING SUN\GLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN.

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Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:51:54 -0000

p About four years later, to my knowledge, Chanel came out with his. It was shocking! MERCURA NYC IS STILL MAKING MORE VARIATIONS ON CHAIN GLASSES INCLUDING SUN\GLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN.

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Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:25:06 -0000

You can see the original chain sunglasses in magazine from the 1980's and 1990's. They were made by MERCURA NYC, worn by Debbie Gibson among other musicians. The MERCURA NYC CHAINS were filmed on Bobby Brown in the 1980's and owned by several interesting people at the Chelsea Hotel NYC including Shirley Clarke in 1988. Jose Eber in LA carried the line for many years, until he passed and a new manager took over the beauty center. Shops in New York, like Barney's at 17th Street had them in their windows and there is an article about the original copywright by MERCURA NYC SUNGLASSES in a 1989 newspaper, as they were so popular.
MERCURA NYC SUNGLASSES still makes them and Hilory Beckford(management of models and mom of Tyson) wears them, as does Lil Kim, Marc Suefentes and a series of divas.
The others or rip offs are claiming they were "inspired" by MERCURA NYC SUNGLASSES, but stylists see the copy cat situation is dangerous to innovative thinkers who have to make a living too!
Check Rachel Gilman's blog to see an American stylist's opinion!

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Greg Kitchen — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:54:09 -0000

Those on Rhiana are definitely copies by a young girl copying MERCURA NYC chains. All those sunglasses she makes look very “do it yourself” unlike the actual original designs. If she just made them for herself it would be fine. This country is in trouble with all these people trying to sell other people’s ideas as their own. It is sort of the end.

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Greg Kitchen — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:54:04 -0000

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Rachel Cohen-Lunning — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:46:50 -0000

should be a link to some of the editorial Mercura chain sunglasses have received
mexican vogue 1989 with chanel suit.
Numero 2007
and many others
http://www.facebook.com/pho...

Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

Rachel Cohen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:45:55 -0000

Please contact us:
mercurany@aol.com
212-532-5787
212-691-4846

Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

Hillary — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:12:55 -0000

Rachel,

Send me your email so I can get in touch with you guys

Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

Rachel Cohen — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:50:38 -0000

The DYI chain glasses with functional chain were designed by Mercura NYC in 1987.
We have editorial proof in Mexican Vogue (worn with Chanel clothes) and other newspapers , magazines, and TV.
My sister and I have worked together since 1976, designing the unusual. On Feb. 14 we accessorized the Barbie runway 50th anniversary show. Our sunglasses were shown with 8
very well known designers including Vera Wang, Nanette Lepore, Vena Cava, Marchesa, etc.
We have 2 large brass accessories in the Met Museum collection.
Our glasses have been on the cover of Details as early as 1988. We have designed thousands of pairs. The 4 pages of chain sunglasses in Numero last year are Mercura NYC.
Please feel free to contact us for more info'.

Re: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

Rachel Cohen-Lunning — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:31:23 -0000

The original chain across the top glasses are Mercura Sunglasses designed in 1987 and we
have the original editorial in Mexican Vogue(worn with a Chanel suit) and other magazines.
Most recently our chains are worn by design celebrities and others. We are 2 sisters working together to create the unusual since 1976.
Please note the Patricia Field & Chanel are copies of our functional leash design.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Merrilee & Rachel

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KIRSTIN — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:12:54 -0000

SORRY BUT IS REALLY EASY TO MAKE IT, I DONT THINK THIS DESERVE A POST OF DIY, BECAUSE THIS IS LIKE EVERYONE DIY, JUST NEED TO HAVE A 0,5% OF THE BRAIN!

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Ray — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:24:32 -0000

I don´t likeeee!!!