SUNGLASS TRENDS & NEWS

Aviator Style 

Contrary to popular belief Aviators pre-date World War II, first being made popular sometime in the 1930's. favorites among different branches of the military they were originally wire framed, sporting a distinctive double-bridge and characterised by large, dark drop-shaped lenses.

Today's aviators have updated their looks. Now available in literally every colour imaginable, aviators can come rimless, mirrored, plastic frames or have oversized looks. The classic style Aviators have also stood the test of time however With their thin frame and wire arms. Luckily this style looks great on almost anyone.

For those of you old enough may remember Aviators were also popular during the 80’s, having gained popularity when actors ( top-Gun anyone?) and other celebrities have started using them. And so again in 2009 the Aviator Sunglasses are among the most popular type of eye wear, always classic and stylish and able to impart the wearer with a cool retro look. Again used by the celebrities and fashionista of today.........looks like this style has a few more years left in it yet.
 

Wayfarer Style 

Originally designed in 1952, the Wayfarer style was the first plastic sunglass in production!. Since then they have proved immensely popular and a triumph of design. Though the sunglasses did faded from the limelight slightly in the 1970s, product placement in some mega movies (Tom cruise again in Risky Business) of the 80's brought them back in to the public's consciousness and they were loved once more.

Widely Considered as 'the' classic pair of shades, Wayfarers have be updated now coming in a variety of new colors, two-tone and checker board designs and are still recognisable all around the world as a statement of style and cool.