Sunglasses & reading glasses: 100 years of style for men and women! All the looks, all the wows!
Sunglasses & reading glasses: 100 years of style – A look at 100 years of sunglasses, reading glasses and the most important looks and designs of the decades for female and male faces. The evolution of sunglasses and reading glasses: from “necessary evil” to fashion must-have to statement accessory.
Sunglasses: 100 years of style
After our look at 100 years of fashion, today it’s all about eyewear superfan Rihanna! Hardly any other fashion accessory has evolved from a useful everyday tool to a trend accessory that even mega icons like Rihanna love.
Are you a true eyewear lover and looking for the perfect pair of glasses to emphasize your personal style? Then let yourself be inspired by the decades and looks of eyewear fashion that have set trends for over a century.
The most important brands
Which brands do you need to know when it comes to eyewear?
- Ray-Ban
- Gucci
- Tom Ford
- Prada
- Persol
- Versace
- Burberry
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Michael Kors
- Coach
- …
From the 1910s to today! Video
Trends from 100 years of fashion are not only available at Pret-a-Porter and Haute Couture, the looks and trends in eyewear and sunglasses are also changing! You must have seen this video.
A journey through eyewear fashion!
1900-2000: The looks of the last millennium
In the early 1910s, simple, round wire frames dominated the eyewear scene. But as early as the 1930s, eyewear underwent a revolution with the iconic double bridge aviator glasses. The peak of eyewear fashion then came in the 1970s with the rise of the oversized frame style, popularized by celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
Remember, everything comes back at some point! Even the looks of the 10s, 30s or 70s
Eyewear from 2000: statement accessories
The 2000s then brought a wave of eye-catching, thick-rimmed glasses with rhinestone embellishments that served as statement accessories. Today, we are seeing a return to retro styles, especially colorful cat-eye sunglasses that bring a touch of nostalgia to modern outfits.
Reading glasses in 100 years
Not quite as fancy as sunglasses, but also a statement for many, reading glasses in everyday life.
Glasses for women: The most important designs
The most important designs for women in recent decades.
Eyewear for men: the most important designs
The most important designs of the last decades for men.
Find your perfect glasses and redefine your style
By taking a look at the past 100 years of eyewear fashion, you can be inspired and discover new ways to express your personality and style. Superstars like Rihanna and Heidi Klum love eyewear! Whether you’re looking for a timeless classic or a trendy statement – the history of eyewear has something to suit every taste.
What to look out for?
Tips for female and male faces: