First off, my immediate reaction is: Chanel? Online? In Canada? Gulp. Prepare to open that wallet, girlfriend (or boyfriend, no judgement!). But seriously, designer eyewear can *sting*. I mean, you’re paying for that little double-C logo, let’s be honest.
I’ve been trawling the internet (like you, probably!), and I’ve seen a few things crop up. We’ve got some references here, straight from… well, some kind of database, I guess. We’re talking stuff like “CHANEL —-Ref. 3473 1656, A75298 X08101 V1656.” What *is* that? Secret code for ultimate chicness? Probably.
Chanel themselves, according to the blurb up there, are pushing you to CHANEL.com. Which makes sense. Gotta keep that brand control, you know? “Discover CHANEL eyewear and the full assortment of eyewear, across styles, colors and size.” Sounds fancy. Probably gonna be expensive, too.
Now, here’s the thing. And this is just *my* opinion, mind you. Sometimes, and I mean *sometimes*, going directly to the brand is… overkill? I mean, you *can* do it, and you *might* even get some exclusive whatnots. But don’t discount other options.
I’ve seen Zenni pop up. (Shop Zenni Canada For Affordable Glasses—-Ref. 2215 C429, A75295 X01060 V2915). Okay, okay, Zenni is *not* Chanel. I get it. It’s like comparing a filet mignon to, I dunno, a really good burger. Different leagues, right? But hear me out. Zenni’s great for trying out styles, especially if you’re fickle like me and change your mind every five minutes. You could snag a pair of *similar* frames to a Chanel style, just to see if you actually *like* rocking that shape before dropping a small fortune. Ya know? Plus, their ref number looks way less intimidating than Chanel’s.
And then there’s the whole “are they legit?” worry. Buying designer stuff online, especially if it’s not directly from the source, can be a bit dicey. You gotta do your research, read reviews, make sure the website looks trustworthy (no weird pop-ups or spelling mistakes, people!), and maybe even check with your bank to see if they have any fraud protection. Better safe than sorry, right?
Oh, and I almost forgot! Your actual prescription! Make *absolutely* sure you have a recent, valid prescription from your optometrist. Don’t try to wing it with your old glasses’ prescription. That’s just asking for a headache (literally!). And find a reputable place that can properly fit the lenses to your frames.
