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FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC))

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So you probably remember how we lusted over the A-Morir by Kerin.Rose chain sunglasses sold by Patricia Field, but we can’t all afford those…I know I can’t. We’ve decided to implement a new column here at Fashion Indie, where we show you how we DIY our favorites over the weekend. Here’s our take on the glasses:

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A bit less glam (I couldn’t find rhinestones anywhere), and a bit more flashy, but I think I did this design justice.  Here’s the steps to recreate my weekend project!

MATERIALS:

-A lightweight chain, about a half in thick(I got this one from Rebecca, but St. Marks or Chinatown is great for them)

-A pair of sunglasses, these were $6 in St. Marks. It works best to have glasses with a flat top, so that you can glue the chain in a straight line.

-Super glue, you can get this at any drugstore and it’s only about $3

FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) all indie

STEPS:

Disclaimer: This project is NOT easy. Be SUPER careful to not get superglue on your hands, or on the lenses (I learned this the hard way, nail polish remover can take it off).  If I were to do this project again, I’d suggest putting tape over the lenses just to be sure you don’t glue them.

1. Put a thin layer of superglue on the top of the glasses, where you will be gluing the chain, this way the chain can bond to the glue, as opposed to the very difficult feat of gluing it to the smooth plastic

FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) all indie(you are now the first witness to the mess I created while trying to make these…)

2. Start to glue the chain links together, where they would naturally fall. I glued 5 together to begin to form a straight line, this also makes it a lot easier to control individually glueing the rest of the links on.

FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) all indie

3. Once you have a few links together, glue your section to the middle of the glasses. When the chain is laying flat there are small oval-shaped flat sections, you want to put the glue on each of these sections and hold the chain to the glasses until it completely dries (around 30 seconds).

FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) all indie

4. Begin to individually glue on the rest of the links.  Continue to glue using the flat parts of the links, and if they are not staying secure, try continuing to glue the links together.

FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) all indie(glue the links together where each one points)

5. Continue to glue each link until you reach the edge of the glasses. It’s really important that each link is completely dry before you move onto the next one, or else they’ll just fall off and you’ll have to start over, and let me tell you, that’s really frustrating.

6. Let your glasses sit overnight before you wear them, even though they seem completely dry, you want to make sure nothing will fall off before you debut them. And if you aren’t confident enough to wear these super-flashy glasses on your face, try wearing them as a necklace:

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What do you guys think? Send us pictures if you decide to DIY these glasses, and tell us more projects you’d like to see in upcoming weekends.  Also, any tips to make it easier for you, feel free to share. Do you like the pictures, or want to see videos?

UPDATE:

Outsapop reblogged this DIY, and let me in on some new info! Amber Rose was pictures in Paris months ago wearing Chanel chain sunglasses, and after scouring Ebay I found them!  They’re vintage, so they’ve been around long before Kerin Rose or Fashion Indie’s DIY project, but are currently bid at over $850, so this is an even further lust for our readers. Regardless, lust on:

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Bid on them on Ebay

Another Update: These glasses were originally around years ago by Mercura, which I’ve found out through chains and chains of emails. Here’s their site, and if there are any other designers that claim this is their design, talk to each other, not me. I’m not a designer, just an arts and crafts kid.

 

 

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  • Ray
    I don´t likeeee!!!
  • KIRSTIN
    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!
  • 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
  • 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'.
  • Rachel,

    Send me your email so I can get in touch with you guys
  • Please contact us:
    mercurany@aol.com
    212-532-5787
    212-691-4846
  • 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/photo.php?pid=30395576&...
  • Greg Kitchen
    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.
  • Greg Kitchen
    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.
  • 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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