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[jaym8377]

Looks like thousands of Blues fans alike, myself included, have been searching everywhere for sunglasses that most resemble Elwood's from the original 1980 movie... that more squared look. I couldn't believe it when Ray-ban introduced the Wayfarer Squares (RB2151). They've been out for 1-2 years I believe, but I could never find them in stores, only online. I finally found a pair displayed at Lenscrafters and I ordered them as prescription sunglasses. (Hoping to get them today or tomorrow). While still not exactly the same, this is the closest I've seen yet to that old style.

Here's pics of the square and the original so you can see the difference:

SQUARE: http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/glasses/ray-ban-2008/2151-901.jpg

CLASSIC: http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/glasses/ray-ban-2008/2140-901.jpg

[Blueblood]

The square's are wider...more rectangular...

That works!

[Elwood72]

Maybe it's my incredible near-sightedness,maybe it's just me trying to justify my spending almost $300.00 on mine,maybe it's the super-strong rum and Coke I just finished,........but I don't see a difference.

[Blueblood]

Look again in the morning after coffee...

[Steam McQueen]

It's subtle but the difference is there ...




Although on Elwood's that little 'ornament' on the left and right is actually vertical ...




I think that's one of the reasons why some feel that Elwood's shades were never Ray-Bans in the first place, but a knock-off of some sort. I'm not sure. Have we ever seen actual Ray-Bans with those little pieces in the vertical position?

[Elwood72]

Steam McQueen said:

It's subtle but the difference is there ...




Although on Elwood's that little 'ornament' on the left and right is actually vertical ...




I think that's one of the reasons why some feel that Elwood's shades were never Ray-Bans in the first place, but a knock-off of some sort. I'm not sure. Have we ever seen actual Ray-Bans with those little pieces in the vertical position?

I haven't,but I'm sure there's someone who may or may not have....

In the pics of Elwood you posted,I see a subtle difference,just not in the original ones.

[Elwood72]

Okay now I see it....my nephew got home from work,and was able to put it in terms I can relate to-and understand.

I still like mine better,though.http://www.bluesbrotherscentral.com/forum2/public/style_emoticons/default/icon_cool.gif

[jaym8377]

Here's a couple different angles where you can see the difference more clearly. I definitely notice a difference when I wear each one too.

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[Steam McQueen]

They both look good to me. Does anyone know what was the model Elwood wore in BB2000?

[jaym8377]

They look like the classic Wayfarer 2140 to me.

[Ghostbluesman]

Steam McQueen said:

I think that's one of the reasons why some feel that Elwood's shades were never Ray-Bans in the first place, but a knock-off of some sort.

I agree, Steam...seems like an underground consensus that Elwood always had knock-off stuff, his watch being one item that comes to mind...it looks nothing like a Timex of that period I can find...maybe his choice of sunglasses followed in the same vein....
Rob

[Elwood72]

I think they were going for the cheap ones.......to complement the image.

[Bismo]

Been meaning to post this for a while but never got 'round to digging them out and taking a picture 'til now... these are the very first pair of Elwood shades I bought for myself, in 1981. Perscription shades, in a no-name-brand frame that I thought really had the Elwood look (going more from publicity photos and Briefcase album posters at the time). Always wished I could find something like this again, to me they looked better than standard Wayfarers at the time.




Close-up:


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[jaym8377]

Got my Wayfarer Squares in today!! Figured I'd post a picture. They are prescription, but I do intend to get another pair of non-prescription.

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[Ghostbluesman]

Nice!
Rob

[Bismo]

They look great, Jay!

[Elwood72]

I have a quick question: Are the standard Squares the same size as the standard Wayfarer?

The reason I ask is because mine are the 2132s,which are the smaller versions,and I was interested in the squares for a new pair (ain't tax-time great? )

If they are the same as the standards,are they also available is a smaller version?

[jaym8377]

Elwood72 said:

I have a quick question: Are the standard Squares the same size as the standard Wayfarer?

The reason I ask is because mine are the 2132s,which are the smaller versions,and I was interested in the squares for a new pair (ain't tax-time great? )

If they are the same as the standards,are they also available is a smaller version?

Yes they are. I mean, I've never done the measuring, but just looking at the two pairs side by side and trying both on, yes, they are the same size, just squared at the bottom instead of round.

The 2132's are something a little different as they are the "New Wayfarer." I do not believe they make a square version of the New Wayfarer at this time. The square ones that I got were hard enough to find as it is. I found the frames at Lenscrafters. One pair, never seen them again at any L.C. locations since. But I'd also like an non-prescription pair so I'm probably going to order some off the internet with my tax return.

[antblues]

Hi all

I was thinking are these still available on ebay? As I have been looking for the ones I bought which I think were $20 and square.

Let me know

Thanks

[jaym8377]

antblues said:

Hi all

I was thinking are these still available on ebay? As I have been looking for the ones I bought which I think were $20 and square.

Let me know

Thanks

If you search 'Wayfarer Square' on eBay, you will definitely find them, but good luck finding them under $100 ($90 if you're lucky). The only squares I've seen are authentic Ray-Bans. I haven't come across a good square knock-off yet. If you find one, please share it here!