History has been witness to many iconic moments, landmark changes, and groundbreaking discoveries, and guess what, eyewear has always been an inevitable part of it. There are several occasions and people that we just remember due to the glasses and sunglasses that made them stand out.
From our favourite Harry Potter to Tilda Swinton ( a century-old vampire donning tortoiseshell sunnies). Many times, accessories play a huge role in building one's character and becoming a part of who they are. Therefore, let’s do a time-travel to the past and remember all the iconic eyewear moments and their relevance till now.
Evolution of Function and Fashion
Remember the old times when the crystal and emeralds were used to watch the fights of Gladiators? Well, you might not remember that (wink wink), but the fact is correct. Earlier, crystals were used to treat someone with short or farsightedness. Emeralds and other coloured crystals are considered to be used to prevent the eyes from glare.
While contemplating the evolution of fashion around the globe, several experiments have occurred in the context of style and comfort, resulting in the trends we see today.
Sunglasses- From function to fashion
How did sunglasses become the epitome of summer cool? From being a summer accessory to a fashion staple, the transition has been smooth, albeit odd, yet still smooth.
Their evolution can be traced back to the time when Inuit people used these wooden frames with a small still as snow glasses. It was their smart and advanced way to block the UV rays and reduce the effect of snow blindness. It is quite fascinating to learn how we humans have revolutionised eyewear from the beginning until today.
Into the Historical Moments of Iconic Eyewear
Eyewear has always held its ground in the history of time, and there are many such iconic moments. Let’s go back and cherish some of them.
Holly Golightly glasses
In the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany’s where we see Hepburn with big black Holly Golightly glasses, a pastry in one hand and coffee in the other, looking inside Tiffany’s. It became one of the iconic moments in the history of cinema and eyewear. The iconic glasses soon gained momentum and overstepped the conventional boundaries. Hepburn soon became a bona fide fashion icon, and these glasses became a part of her character. The mention of the movie is incomplete without mentioning this iconic still.
Upside-down
Never knew upside-down glasses would work so well while playing snooker. Dennis Taylor introduced a trend of reverse glasses. Truth be told, it was his eyesight requirement that he used to reverse his glasses just to play snooker. And that one small trick worked, winning him various snooker games. The upside-down trend soon gained popularity and became a well-talked-about trend in the fashion industry.
Morpheus and his Pince-nez
The release of Matrix (1999) was groundbreaking, and to date, it is considered to be one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. The movie was popular for its iconic collection of glasses and dresses. Want to get some cool Matrix-inspired sunglasses? Check out our latest Trinity Collection!
But one particular character that caught our attention was Morpheus and his black Pince-nez glasses. Only a few could pull off a look with such a tricky eyewear accessory, and Laurence Fishburne made it look like a cakewalk. And Morpheus became a character known for his unique eyewear choices.
Jackie O glasses
60s, what a glorious year for fashion, music, art, and of course eyeglasses. One cannot remember Jackie O without her iconic stylish glasses. Jackie was known for her ravishing pair of sunnies, open, extra large, extra black, and extra glamorous.She personified sophistication, simple yet tasteful, and that is exactly how her selection for glasses went, which became popular as the ‘Jackie Look’.
Silver pony and black sunnies
There are a few personalities who are incomplete without their signature look, and one among them was the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. Whenever we think of this Chanel icon, the first thing that pops up is his black opaque sunnies with a low silver pony.
Final Thoughts
There has been a tremendous transition in the design, fit, material and style of eyeglasses. From just a mere deconstructed wooden frame to so many choices today, the options are beyond your expectations. The above iconic eyewear moments of history tell us how some scenes are still remembered through their relevance. You can shop timeless classic eyewear styles from our collection at 70% lower price than high-street opticians.
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