These days, it is hard to imagine
that eyewear was not mainstream at one point. Like clothing, glasses have gone
through different trends over the years. Here are some of the major eyewear
trends of yesteryear:
1900-1920
Eyeglasses were just emerging
during this decade and pince-nez (nose pinchers) were the in thing. These were
worn by pinching the bridge of the nose, with some having ear loops or neck
chains to prevent them from falling. Opera glasses, or lorgnettes, were the
height of fashion and had decorated handles made from etched metals and corded
horn.
1920-1930
Nose pinchers gradually gave way
to round glasses made from metal and celluloid, a delicate and highly flammable
plastic. This was also the decade that saw the US Air Force Pilots don the
first Ray Ban Aviators. These had polarized lenses to cut the sun’s glare while
flying and were sold to the public later in the decade.
1940-1950
Fashionable frames increased in
popularity during this time thanks to celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe. Cat
eye glasses made their debut and so did more flamboyant frames. It was common
to sport glasses embellished with pearls, rhinestones and flowers and statement
eyewear was the preferred choice.
1960-1970
Take a look at pictures from the 1960s
and 1970s and you cannot miss the big glasses that were part of the era.
Bug-eye glasses took over to complement the hippy style and disco culture.
Bigger was better and the more outlandish your glasses were, the cooler you
seemed. This gave rise to oversized eyewear with oddly-shaped frames and bold
pops of color.
1980-1990
The over-the-top styles of the 1970s
were abandoned for better quality frames and designs in the 1980s and 1990s.
Aviators and wraparound glasses came into fashion accompanied by bi-colored
frames and lenses. Celebrities such as Madonna and Tom Cruise played a role in
popularizing wayfarers and Ray Bans.
2000-2010
Glasses become more chic at the
turn of the 21st century and gained resurgence with the rise of geek culture.
No particular style really stood out as emphasis now turned to showcasing your
individual style by choosing glasses that frame your face and bring out your
personality.
While there might be a wider range
of stylish glasses to choose from today, you can opt to ditch them in favor of
contact lenses or laser eye surgery. Both these options are great if you want
to have an active life without the hassle of wearing spectacles
Contact lenses are available in a
variety of colors making it easy for you to pick those that match your style.
LASIK surgery has also evolved thanks to the use of high-precision lasers,
making the process as non-intrusive and low-risk as possible. You are sure to
be impressed by the remarkable change to your sight after LASIK surgery, which allows you to live a more
fulfilling life.
When it comes to eyewear, you are
spoilt for choice. You can decide to go for simple designs or colorful and
outlandish eyewear shapes and embellishments. The important thing to remember
is to keep your eyes healthy by eating foods rich in vitamin A, taking regular
breaks from screens and going for regular eye checks. Other than that, have fun
experimenting with eyewear.
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