FASHION
100 Years Of Fashion: Glasses
By LAUREN CAHN
1920-1929
Mass production of glasses really took off in the 20th century because of industrialization, so glasses could officially be used as a fashion accessory instead of just for sight. Throughout the 1920s, glasses looked like those of actor Harold Lloyd’s because they were very affordable.
1930-1939
The 1930s saw some changes in the glasses industry because while round lenses were still popular, a rounded octagonal shape was making headway. The cat eye style was also a huge innovation and the popularity of sunglasses was on the rise.
1940-1949
Until the war ended in 1945, many were inclined to stick to frame-shape favorites like round, octagonal, and cat-eye. Either way, plastic frames grew in popularity because they were easy to make and very affordable.
1950-1959
The sight of Marilyn Monroe in 1953’s “How To Marry A Millionaire” wearing a pair of plastic-framed cat eyes with an embellished browline became the rage. It was so popular that even men wore the style which likely paved the way for Ray-Bans.
1960-1969
Throughout the 1960s, frames were becoming larger and bolder, despite the fact that contact lenses were a viable option. They were also increasingly popular because they were worn by prominent figures like President John F. Kennedy and his fashion-icon wife, Jackie.
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