Memory-Lane Down the Times of Eyewear Fashion (Pt 2)

1970s: Squared Aviators 

While the structure of the aviator had been invented decades prior, the square aviator with a double bridge became the predominant eyewear of the ‘70s. Today, it is recognized as the classic aviator. This traditionally masculine frame has evolved overtime to attract the female demographic alike, which has made it a timeless unisex accessory.

1980s: The Wayfarer 

Although the Wayfarer had also been active for a number of years, it too gained its fame long after its creation due to celebrity appeal. When world renowned actor Tom Cruise donned these specs in his 1983 film Risky Business, it had immortalized the Wayfarer far from extinction.

1990s: Minimalist, Grunge, and Ovals in color

The 1990s had commenced a new subculture of minimalist, grunge aesthetics of black and neutrals. The quintessence of this look was none other than the visionary Rockstar, Kurt Cobain.

On the other end of the spectrum, the petite, oval frames had become en vogue as a few number of celebrities channeled their inner retro-chic with color tinted lenses. A prime example - The eccentrically stellar Johnny Depp.

2000s: Futuristic invisioned

With the turn of a new millennium loomed the inspiration of futuristic feels as the world innovated its own idealizistic “tomorrow”. Sleek, Matrix-esque, radiant colors were crossed with transluscent, bold-rimmed, and two-toned variations.

Check out our looks: 

2010s: The Era of the Fusion of Eras

As society had broken through barriers in just about every sector of life, fashion was no exception. The second decade of the millennium garnered the strengths of every decade's trends, flirted with the idea of juxtaposing vintage with fashion forward, and then took it to the next level.

From the mixed-metal horn-rimmed frames in tortoise shell and antique gold for men to the oversized, diamond-studded round cat eye sunglasses in cut-out flash mirror lenses for her, the possibilities were endless and excquisite.

Here are a few more combinations: