Celebrities have been making bold statements with their eyewear over the last century, turning ordinary glasses into iconic symbols of style and personality.
Let’s see the frames they favored and made famous and share some products that will allow you to achieve a similar look.
Victoria Beckham
During Victoria’s posh era, she became associated with bold, over-the-top sunglasses that helped her maintain her stylish yet somewhat aloof image. Her sleek and trendy outfits were often completed with oversized sunglasses.
John Lennon
John Lennon became known for his barely-there round frames. It’s interesting to learn Lennon was intensely near-sighted, so much so that he was considered legally blind. To this day, small round frames can be attributed to the musical genius.
Michael Jackson
Alongside his iconic dance moves and flashy fits, Michael Jackson was also frequently seen in shield style, reflective aviators. The bold and charismatic frames fit his dramatic personal style.
Janis Joplin
When people say you’re looking at life through rose-colored glasses, they may envision Janis Joplin’s iconic frames. Joplin was among the most popular and distinctive feminist music figures in the ‘60s. She was also the first prominent female to join the infamous 27 Club after passing in 1970. Of course, her legend lives on, as do her pink-tinted glasses.
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Andy Warhol
A name synonymous with the 1950s pop art movement, Andy Warhol was also an eyewear icon. His appearance matched his eccentric artistic style and he had an identifiable look of bright white hair and clear translucent frames.
Diane Keaton
Glasses have become a trademark style for the actress, characterized by a turtleneck, tailored suit, hat and bold frames. Her glasses choice has evolved over the years but she continued to reach for classic and timeless styles.
Elton John
Elton John is known for his elaborate stage costumes and eclectic glasses. Never one to blend in, he enjoys taking risks in different color combinations and often, outrageous frames. If you’re looking to take a risk with your eyewear, think Rocket Man.
Bono
Trademark glasses have always been a part of the look for U2’s frontman—but not for fashion only. Bono has revealed the reason he always wears dark glasses is because he suffers from glaucoma. Bono is known to sport colorful, Y2K-inspired glasses—often with shield lenses—in line with the frontman’s larger-than-life image.
