Cat-eye glasses were born in the 1930s (though they had yet to labeled as such). Altina Schinasi, the inventor of the popular frame, explains in her documentary Altina how she first came to the idea.
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Schinasi had noticed how boring all glasses were as if most frames hadn’t improved from the time of Benjamin Franklin. She asked herself, “What would look good on a face?” Her answer: a Harlequin mask. And so the “Harlequin glasses” were born.
There are some TV personalities you just can’t picture without their signature style eyeglasses. Whether they rock the same style as their TV counterpart or not, the television celebrities have great style on and off the screen. We gathered some of the most notable glasses-wearing TV stars and the frames you can shop to steal their style.
Fall signals a drop in temperatures and the chillier the weather, the less we feel like rolling out of bed, putting in our contacts and going about our day. In other words, autumn is the perfect season to cozy up with your favorite pair of frames, in your favorite sweater, with your favorite flavored latte (pumpkin spice, anyone?).
When chilly weather calls for a cozy outfit, these designer glasses are your new best friend. Check out our curated pairings matching fall frames with seasonal style trends.
From runways to celebrities to fashion trendsetters, clear frame eyeglasses appear to be everywhere. And though they may be trending, the truth is they’ve been popular for quite some time.
The subtle, clean aesthetic of transparent eyewear makes it a staple that has been popular for years.
Have you found yourself growing tired of traditional glasses?
Translucent frames are a modern and fresh take on statement eyewear and perfect for anyone looking to stand out from the crowd. Clear frames are an understated way to add a fun and interesting take to any look.
Most of the guides you’ll find about choosing eyeglass frames get into face shape, skin tone, and personality. This one will too. Clearly, eyeglasses make a fashion statement and selecting a style is the fun part of the process.
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However, assuming you’re getting prescription glasses to address your vision issues, the first thing you should consider is your prescription.
You’re only going to love your eyeglasses if they give you the best possible vision. So it’s important to realize certain shapes and materials are better than others and these depend on the type and strength of your prescription.
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