subject: The Representation Of Classic Once Fashionable Glasses Before [print this page] The magic of eyeglasses is that they never withdraw from the stage of fashion ever since their birth. Sunglasses--the supporting role in fashion has topped the trend in last century. Many classic elements of which have been used by designers again and again. This year is no exception, the classic elements of last century has engulfed the entire fashion circles.
The pilot sunglasses produced by Ray-Ban are a good example of classics. At the second World War, General McArthur of the army wearing the Aviator sunglasses which Ray-Ban made for the Air Force, was supposed to be the most successful market extention for the classic glasses manufacturer. Many men who dream of becoming pilots all wore this pair of flying sunglasses which represented the handsome pilots.
Black Plastic optical eyeglasses Frame in 80s Last Century. The greatest wealth brought by Industrial Revolution are the automotive and aircraft. However, what is brought by the auto and aircraft are the popular goggles, because the then aircrafes areconvertible which can not driven without goggles. At the beginning of the 20th century, the special goggles for driving became the symbol of wealth and fashion.
Goggles are mainly made of glasse, some of which are made of natural crystal, but the price is extremely expensive. In 1930s, Germany and Americans invented the polystyrene plastic. Its transparency is equivalent to glass, but it is stronger than glasses, this material was soon used in goggles.
Due to the low production of polystyrene, the price is more expensive than glass. It is absolutely pull the wind if you are able to wear such goggles.
In 18th century, glass manufacturing and precision medal process has been developed very fast in Europe thanks to the flourishing Industry Revolution. The then glasses manufacturers used small worshops to produce glasses by hand, and each pair of glasses was put on the name of its manufacturer. At that time, glasses became the new favorite of the upper class. Tuxedo, Stick and men sunglasses are the standard dressing for a decent gentleman.
The Representation Of Classic Once Fashionable Glasses Before