Eyewear
by Caroline Roberson
1. 1700s
1.1. between 1268 and 1289 in Italy
1.1.1. vison aids
1.1.1.1. Martins Margins
1.1.1.2. Wig spectacles
1.1.1.3. Bifocals
1.1.1.4. Scissor spectacles.
1.1.2. worn by monks and scholars
2. 1800s
2.1. In the 1800s eyeglasses were considered evidence of old age and infirmity
2.2. lorgnette
3. General Overview
3.1. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the need to protect their eyes from UV rays
3.2. In addition to the practicality and health reasons, designers have made an effort to make eyewear (particularly sunglasses) in styles that are high fashion
4. Common Shapes & Styles
4.1. Aviators
4.2. "Jackie O" type
4.3. John Lennon grannies
4.4. "cat eyes"
4.5. "alien eyes"
5. 1900s
5.1. Hollywood and celebrities began to influence fashion
5.2. pince-nez = "pinch nose"
5.3. tortoiseshell spectacles with large, round lenses
5.4. 1930s sunglasses became popular for the first time
5.4.1. sunglass design were accomplished in order to meet the needs of military pilots in World War II (1939 - 1945).