Thatcher sunglasses (Brown Fade)
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Pros
- made in USA
- high build quality — hinges better than Ray-Ban
- beautiful brown fade acetate inserts
- premium AR coating even on non-polarized
- impact resistant, scratch resistant hard coat
- 100% UVA/UVB blocking
- cable temple option available
- fully adjustable nose pads
- 1940s-inspired geometry
- fair price ($230 non-polarized, $270 polarized)
- beautiful etching filigree
Cons
- narrow lens shape — not flattering on everyone
- very poor coverage from sun (big gaps top and sides)
- cable temples can dig into ears over time
- cable temples hard to take on/off (two hands needed)
- more about styling than practicality






