Comments on: FYI DIY: Chain Sunglasses (via Mercura NYC)) http://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/ FashionIndie features all facets of fashion lifestyle. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:50:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ajaposeyhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-3/#comment-37439 Ajaposey Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:31:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-37439 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! 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!

]]> By: RUDEGALhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-36846 RUDEGAL Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:11:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-36846 WHERE EXACTLY CAN I GET THEM PLEASE WHERE EXACTLY CAN I GET THEM PLEASE

]]> By: Mercuranyhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-38936 Mercurany Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:13:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-38936 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. 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.

]]> By: Mercuranyhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-36202 Mercurany Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-36202 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!!!!!!! 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!!!!!!!

]]> By: xbelseajohttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-38919 xbelseajo Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:05:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-38919 Hot Glue would work SO much better, i think. Hot Glue would work SO much better, i think.

]]> By: Its_mickey_baby6408http://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-38918 Its_mickey_baby6408 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:03:00 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-38918 i just wanna know what store can i get those at , i dont have time to make them . i just wanna know what store can i get those at , i dont have time to make them .

]]> By: Kristenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-34547 Kristen Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:45:23 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-34547 thank you :D thank you :D

]]> By: 4feethttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-33989 4feet Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:43:50 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-33989 those sunglasses cost 13 dollars around here<br>but i love this post i might need to try this those sunglasses cost 13 dollars around here
but i love this post i might need to try this

]]> By: amanda poodahttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-32032 amanda pooda Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:20:34 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-32032 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! 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!

]]> By: amanda poodahttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-30073 amanda pooda Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:20:34 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-30073 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! 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!

]]> By: shotofjenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-2/#comment-30074 shotofjen Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:18:39 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-30074 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 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

]]> By: Hillaryhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-30077 Hillary Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:08:54 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-30077 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. 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.

]]> By: Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-30075 Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:57:03 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-30075 MERCURA NYC IS STILL MAKING MORE VARIATIONS ON CHAIN GLASSES INCLUDING SUNGLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN. MERCURA NYC IS STILL MAKING MORE VARIATIONS ON CHAIN GLASSES INCLUDING SUNGLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN.

]]> By: Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-30076 Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:51:54 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-30076 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 SUNGLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN. 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 SUNGLASSES AND READING GLASSES AND SELLING TO ALL WISHING THE BEST QUALITY OF THEIR OWN DESIGN.

]]> By: Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-27762 Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:25:06 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-27762 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.<br>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.<br>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!<br>Check Rachel Gilman's blog to see an American stylist's opinion! 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!

]]> By: Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24952 Merrilee Lichtenstein Cohen Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:25:06 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24952 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.<br>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.<br>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!<br>Check Rachel Gilman's blog to see an American stylist's opinion! 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!

]]> By: Greg Kitchenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24868 Greg Kitchen Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:54:09 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24868 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. 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.

]]> By: Greg Kitchenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24867 Greg Kitchen Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:54:04 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24867 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. 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.

]]> By: Rachel Cohen-Lunninghttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24863 Rachel Cohen-Lunning Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:46:50 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24863 should be a link to some of the editorial Mercura chain sunglasses have received <br>mexican vogue 1989 with chanel suit.<br>Numero 2007<br>and many others<br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30395576&l=38af23c067&id=1524857312" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30395576&...</a> 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&…

]]> By: Rachel Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24707 Rachel Cohen Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:45:55 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24707 Please contact us:<br><a href="mailto:mercurany@aol.com" rel="nofollow">mercurany@aol.com</a><br>212-532-5787<br>212-691-4846 Please contact us:
mercurany@aol.com
212-532-5787
212-691-4846

]]> By: Hillaryhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24705 Hillary Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:12:55 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24705 Rachel,<br><br>Send me your email so I can get in touch with you guys Rachel,

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

]]> By: Rachel Cohenhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24688 Rachel Cohen Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:50:38 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24688 The DYI chain glasses with functional chain were designed by Mercura NYC in 1987.<br>We have editorial proof in Mexican Vogue (worn with Chanel clothes) and other newspapers , magazines, and TV.<br>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<br>very well known designers including Vera Wang, Nanette Lepore, Vena Cava, Marchesa, etc.<br>We have 2 large brass accessories in the Met Museum collection.<br>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.<br>Please feel free to contact us for more info'. 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'.

]]> By: Rachel Cohen-Lunninghttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24684 Rachel Cohen-Lunning Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:31:23 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24684 The original chain across the top glasses are Mercura Sunglasses designed in 1987 and we<br>have the original editorial in Mexican Vogue(worn with a Chanel suit) and other magazines.<br>Most recently our chains are worn by design celebrities and others. We are 2 sisters working together to create the unusual since 1976.<br>Please note the Patricia Field & Chanel are copies of our functional leash design. <br>Please do not hesitate to contact us.<br>Regards,<br>Merrilee & Rachel 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

]]> By: KIRSTINhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24633 KIRSTIN Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:12:54 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24633 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! 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!

]]> By: Rayhttp://fashionindie.com/d-i-weekend-chain-sunglasses-via-patricia-field/comment-page-1/#comment-24580 Ray Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:24:32 +0000 http://fashionindie.com/?p=50194#comment-24580 I don´t likeeee!!! I don´t likeeee!!!

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