Sunglasses are the fashion accessory everyone agrees on: for a mysterious look, protection from the sun, or to show off on vacation at the seaside, they've conquered the closets of all it girls, who collect them in aviator, butterfly, ultra-glamour or hippy John Lennon styles... Sunglasses are an easy way to as...
Sunglasses are the fashion accessory everyone agrees on: for a mysterious look, protection from the sun, or to show off on vacation at the seaside, they've conquered the closets of all it girls, who collect them in aviator, butterfly, ultra-glamour or hippy John Lennon styles... Sunglasses are an easy way to assert your personality, refine your look and style and add your own personal touch.
You can assert your identity with sunglasses, depending on their shape and color. Whether you like them retro or futuristic like Kim Kardashian, sunglasses say something about you and your character.
Contrary to what you might imagine, protecting your eyes from the sun is nothing new. Human beings have felt this need and tried to respond to it since the very beginnings of history. The first trace of the ancestor of spectacles can be found with Nero who, to avoid being dazzled during combat, used an emerald to observe the gladiators, at the time the only filter allowing protection from the sun. In the 18th century, the doges of Venice used smoked quartz plates to compensate for the reverberation of the water as they travelled along the river in their gondolas. In 1752, British physician and optician James Ayscough invented the first spectacles with temples - a revolutionary departure from the monocle- and at the same time created blue or green tinted lenses, initially designed to correct eyesight. It wasn't until the 19th century that doctors advised their patients, particularly syphilis sufferers with photosensitivity, to wear lenses with yellow or brown filters.
It was in fact the military industry that popularized sunglasses, which were no longer intended exclusively for patients. Giuseppe Ratti, an Italian inventor, decided to design specific sun protection for aviators. His invention was all the more successful as aviators were to play an important role in the First World War. Giusseppe Ratti was thus one of the first designers of sunglasses with his Persol brand, and also worked for racing drivers, creating the first model with an elastic strap in the 1920s. The UV filter discovered in 1913 was taken up by American entrepreneur Edwin H, who produced the first low-cost polarizing lenses, which he called polaroid.
By 1950, sunglasses had become the latest accessory to be snapped up in Hollywood, as stars became infatuated with the famous "fly" sunglasses with a veil in their hair behind their convertible, making them the stuff of dreams the world over. Sunglasses also became a discreet accessory for stars harassed by fans and paparazzi.
Luxury brands seized on the phenomenon and created their first collections to forge their reputation and maintain their growing popularity. Movie star Jamees Dean and musicians from The Beatles adopted rayban's famous wayfarer models, becoming pop legends in their own right. Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury opted for rayban's iconic aviators.
Spring is here, and with it the beautiful days, but also the dazzling sun, which you need to protect yourself from all summer long: sun cream and sunglasses are essential for vacations or, for the less fortunate, for days at the office...
Essential sun protection for winter too, your sunglasses let you drive when the sun shines too brightly, a fun fashion accessory that's as glamorous as it is eccentric, depending on your personal taste! Round sunglasses with a hippie comeback and a seventies twist, with a long floral dress for a summer look, perfect for festivals and road trips with friends!
For a chic, elegant, minimalist look, opt for a monochrome white top and trouser ensemble , a beige or camel fedora, a pair of nude espadrilles and black oval sunglasses with a pearl drop finish for an atypical, urban, hip-hop touch that adds originality and depth to your look.
For a futuristic, cyberpunk vibe, turn to large "fly" sunglasses with rounded mirrored lenses that will encompass the eyes and structure the face, with a form-fitting black jumpsuit, a pair of strappy sandals and high square heels for maximum stability and foot comfort!
Both jewelry and protection, sunglasses should be chosen according to the colors of your outfit, your personal style of dress, and the shape of your face.
Play on contrasts, for example with round transparent glasses if you have a rather square face, with a pronounced jaw.
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